Bill Hickman17:38, Aug 04 2021
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News and updates from around the region today.
Kia ora Pōneke, we hope you are having a great Wednesday. Here’s what’s happening around the city today.
5.30pm: Breakdown on SH2 causing delays The northbound lane of State Highway 2 in Lower Hutt is blocked between Horokiwi Rd and Western Hutt Road, following reports of a broken down vehicle. Police were notified just before 5pm that a bus had broken down and was causing significant delays. Traffic management is in place and motorists are asked to take alternative routes where possible.
12.30pm: Brew kid on the block: Abandoned Brewery s Charlotte Feehan on traditional beers, sexism, and being yourself
Wellington today, August 4: White Ferns Amelia Kerr withdraws from England tour, Abandoned Brewery s Charlotte Feehan on traditional beers, sexism, and being yourself
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Comedy Quest 2021 returns to Wellington s home of laughs at San Fran
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Dave quickly discovered most Wellington venues are not wheelchair accessible, and often has to be carried up flights of stairs over his father’s shoulder. Batten’s comedy career began in 2016 in Australia, where his family lived for nearly 10 years. He was involved in a disability group which organised a comedy course run by well-known Australian comedian Mandy Nolan. “We had to perform as part of graduating at the Lismore Workers Club, and after that I started getting asked to do sets at various places,” Batten said. As he quickly discovered after moving back to New Zealand, most venues were not wheelchair accessible.