East Harbour, Lower Hutt

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

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

1395 days ago

Givealittle page for Taita hit and run victim

Reporter Community News

A Givealittle Page has been set up for the victim of a hit and run in Taita.
Police investigating the hit-and-run, that left a woman with “horrific” injuries and are looking for a grey Mitsubishi Diamante.
A witness said the woman suffered severe head injuries.
Police are looking for a grey … View more
A Givealittle Page has been set up for the victim of a hit and run in Taita.
Police investigating the hit-and-run, that left a woman with “horrific” injuries and are looking for a grey Mitsubishi Diamante.
A witness said the woman suffered severe head injuries.
Police are looking for a grey Mitsubishi Diamante.

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1395 days ago

Arts icon Bill Sheat gives his name to dance scholarship

Reporter Community News

Wellington arts icon Bill Sheat has given his name and money to a trust to support New Zealand dancers.
Sheat died in January after a short illness, aged 90. Long-time friend and former Royal New Zealand Ballet dancer Sandra Norman approached him with the idea of a scholarship when he became ill.
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Wellington arts icon Bill Sheat has given his name and money to a trust to support New Zealand dancers.
Sheat died in January after a short illness, aged 90. Long-time friend and former Royal New Zealand Ballet dancer Sandra Norman approached him with the idea of a scholarship when he became ill.
In later years he became increasingly outspoken over what he regarded as the “Americanisation” of performing arts in New Zealand.
A proud New Zealander, he favoured Kiwis being in key positions, so they could tell stories that New Zealanders could relate to.
Sheat was well known in Lower Hutt as a partner in a law firm.

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1397 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Minnie and Lilac

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Diana Ward-Pickering from Lyall Bay is proud of her nine month old Burmese kittens Minnie and Lilac.

If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you are from.

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1400 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Hey Neighbourly folk, what do you think is going on here? Hint, it used to be an annual event.

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1396 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Sophie

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Our Pet of the Day this week is Sophie.

"I have a bit of history here at the SPCA. I originally came in as a shy kitten in 2015. I was adopted and this is what my foster family said about me. "Sophie was shy and hid a lot when she first came home with me. I put some food by her hiding … View more
Our Pet of the Day this week is Sophie.

"I have a bit of history here at the SPCA. I originally came in as a shy kitten in 2015. I was adopted and this is what my foster family said about me. "Sophie was shy and hid a lot when she first came home with me. I put some food by her hiding spot and a little trail towards me and she came out and was affectionate. Until she feels safe she will hide. Sophie still - three months later - hides when other people come to the house, but is brave and affectionate with me. Sophie isn't really interested in toys and prefers to sleep in the sun or hang out with me. She will either snuggle into my leg on the sofa or on my lap. When she wants attention she will pat me with her paw. In the evening I would cradle her like a baby and sing to her and rub her belly, she loved it."

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1401 days ago

Did you spot the seal on Te Whiti Park

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A seal found sunning itself on a Lower Hutt cricket pitch was tempted back into the water with sausages.
Cricketers were bowled over when they spotted the animal after arriving at Waiwhetu's Te Whiti Park about 8.20am on Monday to set up for a match.
Police said they and the Department of … View more
A seal found sunning itself on a Lower Hutt cricket pitch was tempted back into the water with sausages.
Cricketers were bowled over when they spotted the animal after arriving at Waiwhetu's Te Whiti Park about 8.20am on Monday to set up for a match.
Police said they and the Department of Conservation (Doc) were called to assist the seal, believed to weigh about 90kg.
While a Doc ranger was still on the way, police officers coaxed the seal into the Waiwhetu stream, which runs along the north side of the park, with some snags. It was last spotted heading downstream, towards the Hutt River mouth, which opens to the sea.

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1396 days ago

Open Meeting - Find Your Voice and Develop Confidence

Diane Isherwood from Wainuiomata Toastmasters

Find your voice and develop confidence

We are having an Open Meeting on Wednesday 3 February 21 6:50 - 8:35 pm at Wainuiomata Library Meeting Room, 1 Queen Street.
Come and see how Wainuiomata Toastmasters can help you
Refreshments provided
Enquiries to Diane 027 677 4529

1397 days ago

How about save on power bills, have a quiet space and add value to your home at the same time?

Monica from No. 8 Building Recyclers

Kia ora neighbours!

That's right, you can achieve it all by double glazing your windows!
The gap between the two glass panels is filled with gas, which acts as an extra layer of insulation, keeping your house warm in winter (which seems to be 95% of the year in Wellington, right?) and cool… View more
Kia ora neighbours!

That's right, you can achieve it all by double glazing your windows!
The gap between the two glass panels is filled with gas, which acts as an extra layer of insulation, keeping your house warm in winter (which seems to be 95% of the year in Wellington, right?) and cool in summer.
Talk to people that had their homes double glazed, they will tell you that the investment is worthwhile. Also, you will be helping the environment, decreasing your energy consumption will help reduce your carbon footprint.


For more information about double glaze, check our website no8recyclers.co.nz...


Cheers!

1397 days ago

Redesigning you garden and looking for new plants?

Joshua from Kelburn Price Smart Landscaping and Gardeners

Price Smart has its own nursery, giving you access to a good range of native and evergreen plants for less than the standard industry price.
For inquiries about products and services Give us a call at 027 2521 771 or email us at info@pricesmart.co.nz.

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1397 days ago

Saturday Riverside Market

Kay from East Harbour

Does anyone know if there is a place to scan in at the Market ? I went to the market last Saturday...lot’s of people there, but I couldn’t see anywhere to scan the Co-vid QR code.
Many thanks
Kay

1397 days ago

Poll: Do you wash chicken before cooking?

New Zealand Food Safety

Washing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any … View more
Washing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any pink meat in the centre.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety.
Find out more

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Do you wash chicken before cooking?
  • 36% Yes I thought washing cleans it
    36% Complete
  • 64% No Chicken shouldn’t be washed
    64% Complete
125 votes
1398 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Andrew Gorrie took this beautiful photo of a korimako (bellbird) on a recent trip to Kāpiti Island.

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1398 days ago

Baring Head Open Day

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Have you ever visited the Baring Head/ Ōrua-pouanui lighthouse?

Tomorrow is your chance at our Baring Head Open Day!

Hear the untold stories behind this historic site and take a sneak peek at the renovations inside the lighthouse!

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1398 days ago

Plea to be responsible at the races

Reporter Community News

Hutt Valley Police are urging attendees at this weekend’s Wellington Cup Day to plan ahead and stay safe.
They want everyone at the event to have a great time, and get home safely.
There will be a uniformed Police presence at this event to enhance your enjoyment of the day and promote safety.
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Hutt Valley Police are urging attendees at this weekend’s Wellington Cup Day to plan ahead and stay safe.
They want everyone at the event to have a great time, and get home safely.
There will be a uniformed Police presence at this event to enhance your enjoyment of the day and promote safety.
Cup-goers are urged to think ahead, avoid risky situations and keep themselves and their friends safe.
Attendees are also urged not to drink and drive, as Police will be breath testing drivers leaving from the Cup Day.
Even small amounts of alcohol can affect your driving, so if you drink at all, please don’t drive.

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1400 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

It is not Friday but this is to introduce you to a new photographer, Andrew Gorrie. He lives in Kelson and takes most of his photographs from his deck. Andrew is an ex Stuff photographer.
His favourite subject is the magnificent tui

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