Alicetown, Lower Hutt

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338 days ago

Merry Christmas

The Team from NZ Compare

The NZ Compare team wishes you a safe and joyful Holiday Season. Thank you for your support; we love helping Kiwis nationwide find better plans, prices, and providers.

Every bit counts in keeping households connected! Our team will be back on January 11, 2024, and until then, stay safe and have… View more
The NZ Compare team wishes you a safe and joyful Holiday Season. Thank you for your support; we love helping Kiwis nationwide find better plans, prices, and providers.

Every bit counts in keeping households connected! Our team will be back on January 11, 2024, and until then, stay safe and have fun!

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338 days ago

Merry Christmas, neighbours

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We hope you are with those you love and Santa has been good to you. Enjoy!

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341 days ago

Christmas Services

Amanda Wills from Anglican Parish of Lower Hutt

We look forward to seeing you on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

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341 days ago

WHOOPIE

John from Hutt Central

Hi Friend

This has been my passion project for the last 7 years ...building a Visitor Centre to allow regular visits to the oldest building in Wellington, built in the early 1850s by the first settlers, whose Arrival in 1840 we commemorate on Wellington Anniversary Day January 22nd. See … View more
Hi Friend

This has been my passion project for the last 7 years ...building a Visitor Centre to allow regular visits to the oldest building in Wellington, built in the early 1850s by the first settlers, whose Arrival in 1840 we commemorate on Wellington Anniversary Day January 22nd. See Facebook "Christ Church Taita Visitor Centre"


The tiny church watches over the graves of the same settlers and their new friends, Maori as well as Pakeha, a symbol of Peace in an angry violent world



A number of people said it couldn't be done and refused to back it. It involved raising $400,000 in difficult times for building .. . We were dogged by Covid, advancing age and other problems. But HEY WE DID it!



Moral of the story: Have faith and IT WILL HAPPEN.



CHRISTMAS JOY TO YOU AND YOURS

341 days ago

Summer Berry Mince Pies recalled

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Woolworths in its recall of its Summer Berry Mince Pies due to the possible presence of fine metal.

What you need to know:
- Due to a manufacturing issue, fine wire may have got into the pies.
- Two consumer complaints have been received but no injuries … View more
New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Woolworths in its recall of its Summer Berry Mince Pies due to the possible presence of fine metal.

What you need to know:
- Due to a manufacturing issue, fine wire may have got into the pies.
- Two consumer complaints have been received but no injuries have occurred.
- This recall affects 2 batches of mince pies sold at Woolworths, Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores nationwide:
Summer Berry Mince Pies 360g with a 12/06/2024 best-before date
Summer Berry Mince Pies 360g with a 13/06/2024 best-before date.
- If you have bought any of these mince pies, they should not be eaten, and can be returned to the place of purchase for a refund.
- The batches under recall have already been removed from store shelves and have not been exported.

If you have consumed any of this product and are concerned for your health, contact your health professional, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice.

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341 days ago

Hatching a plan

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Transform your hen house into a colourful garden feature with Resene paints.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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342 days ago

God's Gifts - Decorated Chapel

Amanda Wills from Anglican Parish of Lower Hutt

The theme for this year's decoration of the chapel is God's Gifts. Check it out!

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342 days ago

Best Christmas Movies in 2023

The Team from NZ Compare

Ready for a festive movie night? Check out our top picks for the Best Christmas Movies for 2023!

Whether you're into laughs, rom-coms, or family fun, we've got your holiday vibes covered. Grab your popcorn and let the Christmas magic begin!

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342 days ago

Water restrictions

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Currently Wellington, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt and Porirua are under level one water restrictions. Wellington residents are now being urged to store an emergency water supply over the holiday period as the capital could face the possibility of severe water restrictions.

What you need to know:
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Currently Wellington, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt and Porirua are under level one water restrictions. Wellington residents are now being urged to store an emergency water supply over the holiday period as the capital could face the possibility of severe water restrictions.

What you need to know:
- Sprinklers can only be used every second day at this stage in level one restrictions.
- Wremo recommends households have an emergency supply of at least 20L of water per person, per day for seven days (140L per person). Wellington residents can buy 200L water tanks from their local councils for a discounted rate.
- Wellington Water is preparing with emergency agencies for level four restrictions, which would ban all outdoor water use and reduce indoor water use by up to 50%.

Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (Wremo) regional manager Jeremy Holmes said storing water should be a priority over the Christmas and New Year period.
"You can store water by cleaning and re-using plastic bottles, using larger water containers from hardware stores or installing a 200 litre household emergency water tank available through your local council."
He understood finding space in apartments could be a challenge, so he encouraged people to get creative and take measures such as storing containers behind the couch, under beds or in the back of cupboards.

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342 days ago

Happy holidays from the team at Ryman

Bob Scott Retirement Village

It’s that time of the year when we eat a little too much Pav, watch Love Actually for the umpteenth time then head off on holiday in search of some summer fun with friends and family. As we sign off for the year, we’d like to wish everyone a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, love and … View moreIt’s that time of the year when we eat a little too much Pav, watch Love Actually for the umpteenth time then head off on holiday in search of some summer fun with friends and family. As we sign off for the year, we’d like to wish everyone a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, love and laughter. So, from all our staff and residents, have a very happy holiday and a safe and prosperous New Year.

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343 days ago

Age Concern Wellington Team wish you a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.

Steph Deegan from Age Concern Wellington Region

The Age Concern office will be closing from 1pm Thursday 21st December and re-open on Monday 15th January 2024.

During this time you could have a look at some of the great stories and blogs on our website and find out about what we offer seniors in the Wellington region.

343 days ago

Christmas Services

Amanda Wills from Anglican Parish of Lower Hutt

Children love our Family Christmas Eve Service at 5pm on 24 December. Or perhaps the 11pm on Christmas Eve is your preference? Come along and share our celebration of Christmas.

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343 days ago

Feed families in need this Christmas!

Christmas Box

Christmas is just around the corner and for most kiwis this means preparing our homes to host a nice warm meal, but for some this can be a really hard time of the year.

Filled with food essentials and Christmas treats, a Christmas Box is a much-needed addition to the table and also a … View more
Christmas is just around the corner and for most kiwis this means preparing our homes to host a nice warm meal, but for some this can be a really hard time of the year.

Filled with food essentials and Christmas treats, a Christmas Box is a much-needed addition to the table and also a much-needed reminder that people care. This year we will deliver 45,000 boxes to those in need but we need your help!

Help us bring hope to the table for those struggling by donating a Christmas Box for just $40 at christmasbox.co.nz.
Find out more

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348 days ago

Petone wharf etc

Rob from Moera

Sent a version of this to Council, no response apart from the usual "we have recieeved your email"

We could add the community centre reproof as another numpty idea.

Further to recent article re the demolition of the Petone beach wharf affecting the aquifer water underneath when the … View more
Sent a version of this to Council, no response apart from the usual "we have recieeved your email"

We could add the community centre reproof as another numpty idea.

Further to recent article re the demolition of the Petone beach wharf affecting the aquifer water underneath when the piles are removed. Easy solution, just cut each pile off at their seabed level !! The article says some piles are already affected by their rotting, so by just cutting them off will let nature take its course, as they rot the hole will fill naturally over time, I suggest many years. Obviously this will result in huge cost savings as opposed to uplifting the piles (and surrounding concrete?) while taking care not to disrupt the aquifer.

Along with cancelling this, and hopefully numpty idea of renaming Petone, will give more funding to far more important issues such as repairing the water supply leaks so we dont run short this and future summers.

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