Houghton Bay, Wellington

2392 days ago

Wellington Harbour water notice

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington is urging harbour users to stay out of the water in the inner harbour due to suspected pollution from sewage, particularly around and near Shed 5. Our environmental protection team has been advised and Wellington Water is investigating and will update us. Meanwhile, protect your … View moreGreater Wellington is urging harbour users to stay out of the water in the inner harbour due to suspected pollution from sewage, particularly around and near Shed 5. Our environmental protection team has been advised and Wellington Water is investigating and will update us. Meanwhile, protect your health by not swimming in the area and be careful about any contact with the water.

2392 days ago

Suspected sewage pollution in Wellington Harbour

The Team from Wellington Water

Wellington Water is urging Wellington harbour users to stay out of the water in the inner harbour due to suspected pollution from sewage, particularly around and near Shed 5.

We are currently investigating this and will update when further information is available. Meanwhile, protect your health … View moreWellington Water is urging Wellington harbour users to stay out of the water in the inner harbour due to suspected pollution from sewage, particularly around and near Shed 5.

We are currently investigating this and will update when further information is available. Meanwhile, protect your health by not swimming in the area and be careful about any contact with the water.

2392 days ago

Poll: Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New … View moreOutgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.

But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.

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