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Should pokie machines be outlawed?
A city councillor has put forward a policy to ban new permits for pokie machines in Wellington City.
Councillor Tamatha Paul, representing the Lambton Ward, is pushing for a 'sinking lid' policy to all but cease new permits for pokie … View moreHi neighbours,
Should pokie machines be outlawed?
A city councillor has put forward a policy to ban new permits for pokie machines in Wellington City.
Councillor Tamatha Paul, representing the Lambton Ward, is pushing for a 'sinking lid' policy to all but cease new permits for pokie machines in the city. The motion has widespread support across the council table and is set to pass this Thursday.
New Zealanders lost $939 million in pokie machines in 2019 and $241m of that was paid out to community and sports groups. Between 30 and 60 per cent of money going into pokie machines was from problem gamblers and much of that came from low socio-economic communities, a paper by the Problem Gambling Foundation said.
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It is not Friday Feathered Friend but I thought you would enjoy this picture by Simon Woolf. We are lucky to have so many kaka in the city.
"I was photographing the city tonight and got checked out and eyeballed by this beautiful kaka."
A more sustainable Aotearoa begins with the choices each Kiwi makes, and our customers have asked us to help them make those choices easier when they’re shopping for their families.
At The Warehouse, you’ll find an ever-growing range of products that are kinder to our planet.
Right now … View moreA more sustainable Aotearoa begins with the choices each Kiwi makes, and our customers have asked us to help them make those choices easier when they’re shopping for their families.
At The Warehouse, you’ll find an ever-growing range of products that are kinder to our planet.
Right now we’re at 8,000 and counting – and with 5,000 of them available for just $20 or less, sustainable is more affordable than ever.
This great pic from the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office is a reminder to know your safe zones for a tsunami.
"This cheeky pup knows her safe zone - do you? If you live, work or play in a tsunami zone, find out how to get prepared at getprepared.nz/tsunami-safety."
Keep up to date with what's happening for seniors around the Wellington Region with Age Concern Wellington Region: subscribe to our e-newsletter here: www.acwellington.org.nz...
Does anyone have any relatives or friends coming from Australia on the 19th.
We are looking to do a story on the first quarantine free travelers arriving on the 19th. Please contact us on news@dompost.co.nz if you have friends or relatives we can speak to for a story.
If you live in Tawa keep an eye on your mailbox for your voting papers to elect a new member on the 2021 Tawa Community Board.
Voting papers and information about each of the five nominees are being sent to enrolled voters who live, or own property, in the Tawa area.
Voting opens Thursday 15 … View moreIf you live in Tawa keep an eye on your mailbox for your voting papers to elect a new member on the 2021 Tawa Community Board.
Voting papers and information about each of the five nominees are being sent to enrolled voters who live, or own property, in the Tawa area.
Voting opens Thursday 15 April until 12 noon, Friday 7 May.
Learn more at www.wellington.govt.nz...
If you live in Tawa keep an eye on your mailbox for your voting papers to elect a new member on the 2021 Tawa Community Board.
Voting papers and information about each of the five nominees are being sent to enrolled voters who live, or own property, in the Tawa area. Voting opens Thursday 15 April… View moreIf you live in Tawa keep an eye on your mailbox for your voting papers to elect a new member on the 2021 Tawa Community Board.
Voting papers and information about each of the five nominees are being sent to enrolled voters who live, or own property, in the Tawa area. Voting opens Thursday 15 April until 12 noon, Friday 7 May.
Kia ora neighbours,
Just a quick update from us - the Neighbourly team have cleared out the prize drawer and we've got five $100 Prezzy® Cards to give away. Check out if you're one of the winners below and if you recognise any of your neighbours, be sure to let them know!
- Kirsten… View moreKia ora neighbours,
Just a quick update from us - the Neighbourly team have cleared out the prize drawer and we've got five $100 Prezzy® Cards to give away. Check out if you're one of the winners below and if you recognise any of your neighbours, be sure to let them know!
- Kirsten Williams from Strowan
- Hameed Mohammed from Royal Oak
- Helen Garwood from Kimbolton
- Alannah Schlaadt from Rangiora
- Tamati Read from Tāupo
Claim your prize by getting in touch with us at helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz and your share of $500 will be coming your way.
Don’t forget to have your say in the Tawa Community Board by-election which closes at 12noon, this Friday.
Drop your completed papers into ballot boxes at handy locations spread around Linden, Tawa and the CBD.
We can now use sprinklers and irrigations systems to water our gardens! 🌼🌻
This is because watering restrictions have now been eased for Metropolitan Wellington and South Wairarapa 👏
“Community action in limiting water use, paired with the hot summer peak use period coming to an end, … View moreWe can now use sprinklers and irrigations systems to water our gardens! 🌼🌻
This is because watering restrictions have now been eased for Metropolitan Wellington and South Wairarapa 👏
“Community action in limiting water use, paired with the hot summer peak use period coming to an end, means we are confident about removing watering restrictions across the region” says Laurence Edwards, Chief Advisor Drinking Water.
Please continue to be mindful of water use as the rivers, lakes and aquifers recover. 💧
Please remember that alternate day, odds-evens watering still applies in Upper Hutt, and South Wairarapa as it does all year round.
Have your say in the Tawa Community Board by-election before 12 noon, Friday 7 May. If you haven’t received your voting papers in the post - make a special vote.
Find out how at www.wellington.govt.nz...
Wellington City Council is moving to eventually gte rid of pokie machines in the city.
Barring any last-minute changes of heart, a Wellington City Council committee will agree to the policy, meaning all existing pokie machine venues can keep operating, but no new permits will be issued and, over … View moreWellington City Council is moving to eventually gte rid of pokie machines in the city.
Barring any last-minute changes of heart, a Wellington City Council committee will agree to the policy, meaning all existing pokie machine venues can keep operating, but no new permits will be issued and, over time, this will theoretically lead to fewer gambling machines.
The "sinking lid policy" is being driven by Cr Tabatha Paul.
If the eventual drop-off in pokie machines led to community groups getting less funding, Paul said it would be time for the central government to step in.
What do you think?
Recently we have begun to offer I.T support services onsite to the Greater Wellington Region for $80 per hour (for a minimum of an hour appointment, this price includes travel expenses)
As we are a charity and not a big corporate entity we are able to keep our hourly rate low and affordable. We … View moreRecently we have begun to offer I.T support services onsite to the Greater Wellington Region for $80 per hour (for a minimum of an hour appointment, this price includes travel expenses)
As we are a charity and not a big corporate entity we are able to keep our hourly rate low and affordable. We give honest recommendations and are not in it to upsell anything or drastically markup products like some companies do.
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. Computer and device troubleshooting
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Just 15 months after suffering a nasty injury on the Routeburn Track, Simon Woolf has returned to the football pitch.
In January 2020, he was on the first day of the Great Walk when he slipped, severely injuring his knee and back.
Last Saturday, he defied medical advice, refereeing a Masters One … View moreJust 15 months after suffering a nasty injury on the Routeburn Track, Simon Woolf has returned to the football pitch.
In January 2020, he was on the first day of the Great Walk when he slipped, severely injuring his knee and back.
Last Saturday, he defied medical advice, refereeing a Masters One match between Petone and Waterside.
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