Kelburn, Wellington

2388 days ago

Poll: Is it time to lower the speed limit on NZ's open roads?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.

In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.

Ministry of Transport data for 2016, … View more
Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.

In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.

Ministry of Transport data for 2016, the most recent available on its website, makes for sobering reading – 328 deaths from 286 fatal road crashes, or 0.9 deaths for every 10,000 vehicles.

To read more, click here

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Is it time to lower the speed limit on NZ's open roads?
  • 27.7% Yes
    27.7% Complete
  • 72.3% No
    72.3% Complete
2119 votes
2388 days ago

SLASHING PRICES 90%OFF Daily deals!

Paulas Home & Living

The Biggest ever BLOCK BUSTER SALE is about to hit the town!

Paula's Home & Living are SLASHING PRICES! 20%-70% OFF Floor Stock Storewide, plus epic DAILY DEALS at 90% Off for 10 days only* 9 am Friday 14 June to Sunday 23 June

And if you are looking to escape the winter blues, we … View more
The Biggest ever BLOCK BUSTER SALE is about to hit the town!

Paula's Home & Living are SLASHING PRICES! 20%-70% OFF Floor Stock Storewide, plus epic DAILY DEALS at 90% Off for 10 days only* 9 am Friday 14 June to Sunday 23 June

And if you are looking to escape the winter blues, we might be able to help! Every purchase in store during the sale period goes in the draw to WIN a $2500 Flight Centre Gift Card for a holiday of your choice.
Find out more

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2389 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.

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2389 days ago

Free Jansen amplifier + bass speaker

Jane from Kelburn

Free amplifier & speaker for pick up

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2389 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 more
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 by not swimming in the area and be careful about any contact with the water.

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2389 days ago

Designing for Change: Exploring Social, Cultural & Resource Equity in cultural organisations

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

“Designing for Change: Exploring Social, Cultural & Resource Equity in cultural organisations”
Wed, 12 June 2019
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM NZST

Jon Voss, US Director of Shift and founder of History Pin is speaking at the Library tomorrow night.
He’ll be covering:
• building the field… View more
“Designing for Change: Exploring Social, Cultural & Resource Equity in cultural organisations”
Wed, 12 June 2019
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM NZST

Jon Voss, US Director of Shift and founder of History Pin is speaking at the Library tomorrow night.
He’ll be covering:
• building the field of community-based archives
• helping cultural organisations move toward community-engaged problem solving
• bringing strangers together in galleries, libraries, archives and museum spaces, and,
• supporting / challenging museums in their efforts to tell the whole history.

Jon is also very interested to hear how this work may or may not apply to NZ, what unique challenges New Zealand organisations are tackling, and what the US can learn from our initiatives.


Jon is a great speaker and was an National Digital Forum keynote a few years ago.
Register for free here:
www.eventbrite.co.nz...

2389 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 more
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 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.

To read the story click here

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Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?
  • 22.2% Yes
    22.2% Complete
  • 71.1% No
    71.1% Complete
  • 6.6% I don't mind either way
    6.6% Complete
2257 votes
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