1595 days ago

Lower Hutt student inspired by nature wins top prize in IHC Art Awards

Reporter Community News

A Lower Hutt student has beaten 400 other artists in New Zealand in the national IHC Art Awards, winning a prize of $5000.
Taita College student Danni-Lee Kokiri​, 18, entered her work, called Chakra Forest, in the competition, open to artists aged 13 years and older with intellectual disabilities.
She is inspired by the nature that surrounds her – particularly the colour and details in trees. “They have this feeling that just makes me want to fly over them like a bird.

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23 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.5% Complete
  • 43.4% I want to be able to choose.
    43.4% Complete
  • 47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.1% Complete
2523 votes
5 days ago

John Terris former Mayor HCC died 2 Feb 2026 Hutt

Sandra from Normandale

NOW THAT WE HAVE NO LOCAL newspapers.
Message just forwarded - the former Mayor of Lower Hutt John Terris died on Monday 2/2/26.
John was Mayor, MP and councillor [city and regional] over the years giving his all to Lower Hutt and beyond.
RIP John.

J
13 hours ago

Kiwisaver Changes

Jo from Hutt Central

Has your accountant told you about recent changes to KiwiSaver contribution rates and how they may affect wages and payroll calculations?

These updates can have flow-on effects for both employers and employees, and understanding them early helps avoid surprises.

Contact Stephen Larsen or www.stephenlarsenandco.co.nz... for more info