Boulcott, Lower Hutt

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

638 days ago

Craft Group

Sonia from Hutt Central

Want to craft and have a cuppa?
Our craft group meets at the Petone Library on Sundays 1pm to 3pm.
Bring along one of your projects and enjoying creating with us! 😀

625 days ago

How is the rising cost of fruit and vegetables impacting your household?

Editor Reporter from

Prices for fruit and vegetables were 17% higher in February than a year earlier - and costs are likely to up even more due to Cyclone Gabrielle. A growing number of Wellingtonians have joined their local fruit and vege co-ops where they can get fresh product much cheaper. Have you noticed the … View morePrices for fruit and vegetables were 17% higher in February than a year earlier - and costs are likely to up even more due to Cyclone Gabrielle. A growing number of Wellingtonians have joined their local fruit and vege co-ops where they can get fresh product much cheaper. Have you noticed the change in your shopping bill and what are you doing to combat this?

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620 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Another stunning pic for from Andrew Gorrie.

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620 days ago

Buy more tickets today!

Heart Foundation

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Valued at over $1.4 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand-new home features three-bedrooms, two-bathrooms and boasts an open-plan … View more
Increase your chances to win this brand-new, fully-furnished home located just north of Auckland in the stunning beachside town of Mangawhai.

Valued at over $1.4 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand-new home features three-bedrooms, two-bathrooms and boasts an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental or even sell it. Tickets only $15 – get in quick and purchase more tickets today.
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621 days ago

Grey Power Meeting

Kevin Willis from Grey Power Hutt City Assn Inc

Grey Power's main goal is to advance, support and protect the welfare and well being of older people - aged 50 plus.
Locally we have interesting monthly meetings which the public is invited to attend. Our next meeting will be on Friday, 17 March at 10AM. This meeting will be held at the … View more
Grey Power's main goal is to advance, support and protect the welfare and well being of older people - aged 50 plus.
Locally we have interesting monthly meetings which the public is invited to attend. Our next meeting will be on Friday, 17 March at 10AM. This meeting will be held at the Senior Citizens Rooms which are on the left as you enter the Queensgate Countdown car park. The guest speakers will talk about Advance Care Planning which is a process of thinking about, talking about and planning future health care. This will be followed by time for questions and morning tea.
If you would like to attend our meeting, you will be most welcome.
For more information, please phone Kevin on 04 567 3794.

621 days ago

Sssh! We have Designer Clothes Just landed

The Team from Red Cross Shop Petone

Hello Neighbours be in quick we have just received some Designer Clothes and accessories with small faults. This stop won't last be in quick!

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621 days ago

Saint Patrick's Day

NumberWorks'nWords Lower Hutt

17 March is Saint Patrick’s Day. It is the day when Irish communities around the world celebrate their culture with music, dancing, parades, and traditional food and drinks.

May the luck of the Irish be with you! Enjoy your day!

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621 days ago

Nominate your household hero to WIN $350!

The Team from NZ Compare

Costs are high making 2023 a tough year already! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?
NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill!

Nominate your household Hero by clicking the button below and be in to WIN $350!
Offer ENDS… View more
Costs are high making 2023 a tough year already! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?
NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill!

Nominate your household Hero by clicking the button below and be in to WIN $350!
Offer ENDS 31st March 2023.

Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one way to see if you can save more or simply switch to something that better suits your needs. If you’re paying for it, make sure it works for you!

NZ Compare can help, CLICK HERE TO COMPARE!
Nominate your hero!

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621 days ago

International Food Festival SUNDAY AT 11 AM – 4 PM @Dowse Square Lower Hutt

Ameerudeen from Epuni

Hello. We're excited to announce our upcoming International Food Festival on March 19th from 11am to 4pm at Dowse Square , Lower Hutt

Join us for a day of delicious food, fun, and community connection!
We will have a variety of ethnic cuisine available, as well as henna and face painting.… View more
Hello. We're excited to announce our upcoming International Food Festival on March 19th from 11am to 4pm at Dowse Square , Lower Hutt

Join us for a day of delicious food, fun, and community connection!
We will have a variety of ethnic cuisine available, as well as henna and face painting. There's something for everyone, so make sure to bring your family and friends!

For more information, please check out our poster or
Facebook Event Link : fb.me...

Negotiable

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621 days ago

How to Look After Your Upholstery

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

In this blog we discuss the most common upholstery problems that can arise in use. We will break each problem down, looking at what it is, the likely cause and recommended remedies and solutions to avoid future re-occurrence.

CROCKING: What is it? Crocking is the term used to describe the … View more
In this blog we discuss the most common upholstery problems that can arise in use. We will break each problem down, looking at what it is, the likely cause and recommended remedies and solutions to avoid future re-occurrence.

CROCKING: What is it? Crocking is the term used to describe the transfer of excess dye from one surface to another due to rubbing and friction. The issue is increased by certain atmospheric conditions such as humidity and temperature.

Likely cause: In a situation where the dye is transferring out of the upholstery fabric (for instance a red fabric is turning pink) it will usually be a result of either poor quality dyes used during textile manufacturing or that the dyes were not set correctly during the dyeing and finishing process. Crocking can also occur when dye is transferred from an outside source onto the upholstery fabric, for instance a pair of new jeans can transfer blue dye on to your sofa giving it a grubby appearance.

Remedy: The key thing to establish with crocking is whether the discolouration is due to dye transferring out of your upholstery fabric or on to it from an external source. If it is transferring out of the fabric then it is important to check that some substance e.g. a solvent based product, has not come into contact with the fabric and affected the dyes. If all of the above can be ruled out then a genuine fabric issue may be the cause and the fabric will need to be replaced from another batch or alternative fabric.

FADING: What is it? Discolouration or lightening of the dye in a fabric due to exposure to ultraviolet light. Constant exposure to high levels of direct ultraviolet light can also result in fibre degradation, causing the fabric fibres to become brittle, which may result in areas of breakage.

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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624 days ago

Are class sizes too big these days?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Primary, secondary and kindergarten teachers are striking this week as they look for a pay offer that meets inflation at 7.2% and makes concessions around staffing issues - in particular, student to teacher ratios.

A ratio of 1 teacher for 23 students applies for year 11 students, however … View more
Primary, secondary and kindergarten teachers are striking this week as they look for a pay offer that meets inflation at 7.2% and makes concessions around staffing issues - in particular, student to teacher ratios.

A ratio of 1 teacher for 23 students applies for year 11 students, however support staff can be counted as teachers so the reality is that class sizes can be much higher.
What do you think are the ideal sizes for classrooms?

Type NFP alongside your comments if you don't wish these to be shared in the We Say You Say column of the local paper.

622 days ago

Resident Satisfaction Survey

Hutt City Council

The new Resident Satisfaction Survey is here, and it will help us to ensure that our services and facilities meet your needs.

It will take around 15 minutes to complete, and you’ll also have the chance win one of the $50 Countdown vouchers we’re giving away! Be sure to sign up for future … View more
The new Resident Satisfaction Survey is here, and it will help us to ensure that our services and facilities meet your needs.

It will take around 15 minutes to complete, and you’ll also have the chance win one of the $50 Countdown vouchers we’re giving away! Be sure to sign up for future surveys and help guide the evolution of Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt.

Visit hutt.city/residentsurvey to get started. The 2023 Resident Satisfaction Survey will run from Wednesday 15 March to Tuesday 25 April.
Find out more

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630 days ago

Monarch butterfly caterpillars

Creek from Naenae

This seems very unlikely but if anyone has any spare room on a swan plant or two, there are a dozen or more monarch caterpillars about to starve on the corner of Bella Grove and Rimu St in Naenae. A single, small, swan plant on the public side of someone's fence on that corner has had the … View moreThis seems very unlikely but if anyone has any spare room on a swan plant or two, there are a dozen or more monarch caterpillars about to starve on the corner of Bella Grove and Rimu St in Naenae. A single, small, swan plant on the public side of someone's fence on that corner has had the butterfly eggs laid on it.

Now the stripey wee things are all over it, it has zero leaves left, and only maybe two of the caterpillars are big enough that they will be able to go and metamorphose into butterflies if they are lucky.

It's a dire situation that probably doesn't have a happy ending. Maybe it is survival of the fittest but it's sad.

I'm not on Neighbourly heaps and won't check my messages or the replies, but I'm just putting this out here in case anyone can rescue the caterpillars by taking them to the only food they will eat: swan plant.

622 days ago

Poll: How much is your monthly POWER bill?

The Team from NZ Compare

We can see you're paying a lot for your broadband each month (we'll have some helpful advice on that soon)! Now let's shine the spot light on Power! The other BIG bill Kiwis are juggling.

We know usage can fluctuate quite a bit meaning so would your bill but to keep it simple, … View more
We can see you're paying a lot for your broadband each month (we'll have some helpful advice on that soon)! Now let's shine the spot light on Power! The other BIG bill Kiwis are juggling.

We know usage can fluctuate quite a bit meaning so would your bill but to keep it simple, how much does your power bill usually come to?

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How much is your monthly POWER bill?
  • 63.3% Under $200
    63.3% Complete
  • 25.8% Between $200-$300
    25.8% Complete
  • 7% Between $300-$400
    7% Complete
  • 3.9% Over $400
    3.9% Complete
1124 votes
623 days ago

Want to craft and have a cuppa?

Sonia from Hutt Central

Our craft group meets in the Petone Library on Sundays 1pm to 3pm.
Bring along one of your projects and enjoy creating with us! 😀

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