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Greater Wellington Regional Council staff are moving into the iconic Farmers building on Cuba St.
We’re hosting a community open day to show invited friends, neighbours, and whānau around our new home.
This is an opportunity to be taken around this beautifully renovated building by Greater … View moreGreater Wellington Regional Council staff are moving into the iconic Farmers building on Cuba St.
We’re hosting a community open day to show invited friends, neighbours, and whānau around our new home.
This is an opportunity to be taken around this beautifully renovated building by Greater Wellington councillors and staff.
9-11am on Sunday 15 November at 100 Cuba Street
Please RSVP by Thursday 12 November by emailing TatouRohe@gw.govt.nz with your name to secure your spot.
Kia ora mai, looking forward to meeting you!
Residents and workers at the Woburn Masonic Care facility are facing an uncertain future.
A proposed two-year project to rebuild the facility could result in 56 residents having to find new homes and some of the 45 staff finding new work.
Masonic management has said some staff could be redeployed … View moreResidents and workers at the Woburn Masonic Care facility are facing an uncertain future.
A proposed two-year project to rebuild the facility could result in 56 residents having to find new homes and some of the 45 staff finding new work.
Masonic management has said some staff could be redeployed to other facilities and there are existing rest homes in the Hutt Valley that could take residents.
Management says the facility opened 53 years ago and no longer meets modern standards.
Wellington City Libraries is launching a poetry journal for kids and teens — Tūhono.
Throughout the month of November, they will be accepting submissions of poetry from writers aged 5 – 18 in Wellington City. The theme for the poems is ‘Tūhono | Connection’ and may be written in English … View moreWellington City Libraries is launching a poetry journal for kids and teens — Tūhono.
Throughout the month of November, they will be accepting submissions of poetry from writers aged 5 – 18 in Wellington City. The theme for the poems is ‘Tūhono | Connection’ and may be written in English or te reo Māori.
Unlike other poetry journals, work accepted in Tūhono is not a competition — as long as the rules are followed, every piece of work that gets submitted will be published and available to borrow from the library in December 2020.
Tūhono itself — the collection of poetry from young people all over Wellington — will be published as an eBook on OverDrive, so that everyone with a library card can borrow it.
Fun-n-gala time! Are you keen to plant natives?
Visit our stall at the Pauatahanui School Lamb & Calf Day on Saturday 7 November and we will swap your weed with a lovely native plant. We will have specimens of pest animals that are threatening our native species and will provide trapping … View moreFun-n-gala time! Are you keen to plant natives?
Visit our stall at the Pauatahanui School Lamb & Calf Day on Saturday 7 November and we will swap your weed with a lovely native plant. We will have specimens of pest animals that are threatening our native species and will provide trapping demonstrations. Loads of fun for the kids! We will have a catchment model at our stall to play with to learn about sediment, streams, gullies and wetlands.
Find out how you can improve the health of our waterways in the Pauatahanui area and inlet. Your efforts can boost biodiversity and reduce sediment levels in our streams through erosion control and planting. Staff will be available to offer advice and help find out if your property could get funding assistance. See you there.
A revolutionary new technology is transforming the lives of denture wearers in Wellington. Using the magic of 3D printing, Naenae Dental Clinic is providing high quality, perfectly fitting dentures in just two-three days instead of the usual prolonged wait of four weeks.
Plus, patients have to … View moreA revolutionary new technology is transforming the lives of denture wearers in Wellington. Using the magic of 3D printing, Naenae Dental Clinic is providing high quality, perfectly fitting dentures in just two-three days instead of the usual prolonged wait of four weeks.
Plus, patients have to visit the clinic only two-three times compared with the four or more trips needed with the old way of making dentures which might takes more than a month.
Naenae Dental Clinic is the first clinic in Wellington and maybe the country to offer 3D printed dentures.
Thanks to this new technology, the dentist and technicians at the Lower Hutt practice now have an accurate, fast and immediate solution to elevate the quality of care. Treatment planning has become easier and more effective.
To sum up, the benefits to patients include:
• Less time waiting for dentures to be made - it will take two to three days from start to finish.
• Fewer visits to the clinic – just two visits
• Better fitting dentures
• Long-term cost savings (as these dentures don’t break easily)
• If you get your dentures made at Naenae Dental Clinic and accidentally lose it, don’t panic.
For more information contact The friendly team at Naenae Dental Clinic
Hillary Court, Naenae, 5011 Lower Hutt. Phone 04-567 4752, email reception@naenaedentalclinic.co.nz.
Opening hours 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday-Friday and 8.00am - 6.00 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Visit us for more information.
Rumble and Hollard, Valentine and others in this historical photo of the Hutt Band.
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As a parent or parent-to-be, your number one focus will be the health and safety of your kids. In fact, it doesn't matter whether they are 18 months or 18 years, we always have their best interests in mind - even if they don't listen anymore!
However, the home environment can present … View moreAs a parent or parent-to-be, your number one focus will be the health and safety of your kids. In fact, it doesn't matter whether they are 18 months or 18 years, we always have their best interests in mind - even if they don't listen anymore!
However, the home environment can present many dangers to young children. Take curtains and blinds, for example. Although they look great in a room, there's a risk that kids can hurt themselves if they play around with them.
As such, what are the measures that you can take to ensure that they are safe in your home? Let us explain.
Keep your windows child-safe
Keep babies’ cots well away from windows and ensure that all blind and curtain cords are out of reach. This may mean not placing furniture next to windows – toddlers love climbing!
Child safety devices
You could install a safety device that adds another level of protection. This allows cords to be tightly wound around a cleat and out of reach, alternatively you could opt for electronically operated blinds.
Reduce the hazard
It is important to be aware at all times of child safety around the home. An extra safety measure is the installation of a safety device that either removes the cord loop or limits access to cords. A tension device (either a chain tensioner or cleat) can be anchored to the wall or floor so that young children cannot play with cords or put them around their neck.
Selecting the right curtain fabric type
There is no doubt that kids love to pull and tug on items around your home. While you can tell them off as many times as you like, it might be a good idea to invest in stronger fabric type for curtains in a kid's bedroom.
For example, sheers and voiles - while they look great in a baby's nursery, these fabrics are too lightweight and prone to damage especially when your youngest becomes mobile and wants to practice their climbing skills! In a kid's bedroom, you'll want a strong fabric that can take the odd pull and is also easy to clean should they get dirty.
If you need help, give us a call on 0800 579 0501 and we can offer helpful advice. We can also provide safety devices to keep your blind cords out of reach.
Hi Neighbours! This is just to let you know that there will be a free pop-up shop on Saturday 14 November from 10am to 2pm at St Bernadette's Church Hall, 190 Naenae Road, Naenae. As mentioned everything in the hall will be FREE and we would love to see locals who need anything there on the … View moreHi Neighbours! This is just to let you know that there will be a free pop-up shop on Saturday 14 November from 10am to 2pm at St Bernadette's Church Hall, 190 Naenae Road, Naenae. As mentioned everything in the hall will be FREE and we would love to see locals who need anything there on the day! If you have goods to contribute to the pop-up shop you can bring them to the hall on Friday 13th November between 3pm and 4pm. Any questions call Mary on 027 3039144.
Stuff and Neighbourly readers have rallied around to support the Petone Christmas Parade.
The big man in the red suit was in danger of not appearing in Petone, after the local retailers group, the Jackson St Programme, had a $30,000 shortfall in funding following the coronavirus lockdown.
The group… View moreStuff and Neighbourly readers have rallied around to support the Petone Christmas Parade.
The big man in the red suit was in danger of not appearing in Petone, after the local retailers group, the Jackson St Programme, had a $30,000 shortfall in funding following the coronavirus lockdown.
The group organises an annual parade, and a Christmas grotto, where children can meet Santa. It also provides a letter writing service, which last year had more than 2300 children asking Father Christmas for everything from Barbie dolls to racing car sets.
A recent Stuff article highlighted the financial shortfall, with programme co-ordinator Hellen Swales noting it did not even have enough money to pay the council to close the road for the parade.
Swales says the publicity resulted in a lot of support and she is now confident the celebrations will go ahead.
Drop off your household hazardous waste and we'll dispose of it correctly for free.
Drop off things like:
• petrol and oils,
• garden, cleaning and pool chemicals,
• thinners and degreasers,
• batteries (except single-use button and alkaline)
… View moreDrop off your household hazardous waste and we'll dispose of it correctly for free.
Drop off things like:
• petrol and oils,
• garden, cleaning and pool chemicals,
• thinners and degreasers,
• batteries (except single-use button and alkaline)
Not accepting:
• Paint
• Commercial waste
• Electronics
• Fluorescent light tubes and LED lights
• Medical waste
• Gas bottles and cylinders
• Asbestos
• Ammunition or explosives
Huge Combined Garage Sale plus Plant Sale
35 George Street, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt
8.00 - 11.00 am, Saturday 7/11/2020
Apply for any weather.
Good quality, new or preloved items suit all ages:
clothing, bedding, bags, shoes, toys, children's books, kitchen thing, small household items, … View moreHuge Combined Garage Sale plus Plant Sale
35 George Street, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt
8.00 - 11.00 am, Saturday 7/11/2020
Apply for any weather.
Good quality, new or preloved items suit all ages:
clothing, bedding, bags, shoes, toys, children's books, kitchen thing, small household items, Christmas gifts and decorations, etc etc...
Plant Sale:
indoor or outdoor, variety.
Concerns about the rise of youth crime, gang violence and lack of police visibility were aired at a public meeting in Wainuiomata on Monday night.
About 65 members of the community gathered for an open forum-style meeting at the Louise Bilderbeck Hall.
Senior sergeant Brad Allen said gangs offered … View moreConcerns about the rise of youth crime, gang violence and lack of police visibility were aired at a public meeting in Wainuiomata on Monday night.
About 65 members of the community gathered for an open forum-style meeting at the Louise Bilderbeck Hall.
Senior sergeant Brad Allen said gangs offered youth money, kudos and power.
“It’s not just an issue that’s going to be solved at this meeting, it’s a long-term thing,” Allen said, referring to a lack of activities for youth in the area.
Wainuiomata Trail Park president Dirk Skagen said there had been a number of recent incidents “endangering the safety of park users”.
When people approached the police or council previously, they did not respond with urgency, he said.
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