Wanting to reduce your waste?
Ditched plastic but wondering what you can do next to reduce your waste?
Hutt City Libraries is pleased to host The Rubbish Trip's popular presentation on zero waste living!
War Memorial Library - Thursday 7 February, 6pm-8pm
Join Hannah and Liam, the Two No-Waste Nomads behind The Rubbish Trip, for an introduction to the practicalities and philosophy of waste reduction. Drawing on their own research and over three years of experience living zero waste, Hannah and Liam will guide you through the whys and the hows of life without a rubbish bin.
They're also running a practical, hands-on workshop making DIY zero waste toiletries and cleaners on the following Saturday.
War Memorial Library - Saturday 9 February, 10am-12noon
The DIY workshop is totally free but please BYO containers if you would like to take samples home!
Hannah and Liam would also like to know if you're coming along so they can prepare appropriate quantity of workshop materials. Let them know over at www.facebook.com...
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Pamela’s Kiwi food tour
Pamela, a resident of Bert Sutcliffe Village, has a passion for good food, great company, and exploring new places. A seasoned traveller and cruising enthusiast, Pamela has sailed to numerous destinations, sampling local cuisines along the way.
Closer to home, alongside her son-in-law and daughter, she has discovered a variety of restaurants that showcase the diversity of New Zealand’s culinary scene. Whether you’re planning a road trip, dreaming about your next cruise, or simply searching for a great dining spot, these are Pamela’s top food recommendations to inspire your next adventure.
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Moe mai rā, Nicholas.
We're sad to announce the passing of Nicholas Boyack, our Hutt Valley reporter who has long written for The Dominion Post, The Hutt News and Upper Hutt Leader.
Begonia house to be demolished at botanic gardens
It's outrageous that the Wellington City Council are going to demolish the Begonia house at the Botanic gardens. This is an asset. One would have thought the green faction of the council would have supported fixing it. It's strange no one has questioned the price required to fix it. Cycle ways more important than begonia house i think not