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2850 days ago

Dirtbox cheap! Desex and microchip your pet for $9!

The National Team from SPCA New Zealand

Snip’n’chip your pet for a happier and healthier animal and learn how your pet and our native wildlife can share their surroundings harmoniously. Subsidised by the SPCA, Upper Hutt City and Hutt City Councils and supported by New Zealand Companion Animal Register. 3 month limited offer. Don’t… View moreSnip’n’chip your pet for a happier and healthier animal and learn how your pet and our native wildlife can share their surroundings harmoniously. Subsidised by the SPCA, Upper Hutt City and Hutt City Councils and supported by New Zealand Companion Animal Register. 3 month limited offer. Don’t miss out! At participating Veterinary clinics in the Hutt Valley only. Find out more

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2851 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing for the chance to WIN!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the humble choko ("Don't knock 'em till you try them," says our Waikato queen of sustainability Sheryn Clothier) and we have a special feature on moving trees. Plus try recipes from new vegan cookbook PLANTLAB and be in to WIN some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and you could WIN!

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2851 days ago

Poll: Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?

Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?
  • 25.2% Yes, more people would take part if it was warmer
    25.2% Complete
  • 6.1% No, it's better as a global effort
    6.1% Complete
  • 68.7% It doesn't matter, there's no way I'm gardening naked
    68.7% Complete
1751 votes
2853 days ago

Quake-prone building owner convicted

Jon from Hutt City Council

Council has successfully prosecuted a Lower Hutt company for failing to strengthen a residential building it owns in Petone.

Council has attempted to have the owner strengthen the building for a number of years. The 2016 Kaikoura quake and the growing scientific work around quake-prone buildings, … View more
Council has successfully prosecuted a Lower Hutt company for failing to strengthen a residential building it owns in Petone.

Council has attempted to have the owner strengthen the building for a number of years. The 2016 Kaikoura quake and the growing scientific work around quake-prone buildings, and a lack of action on the owners part, prompted Council to take court action as a last resort.

More on this issue via the link below.

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2853 days ago

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2856 days ago

What do you think about the use of petrol price 'tactics'?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Neighbours,
An internal email from BP's head office has revealed a novel tactical plan around petrol pricing. Rather than just reducing petrol price in Ōtaki BP looked to increase prices at Paraparaumu & Kāpiti and also Levin. What are your thoughts on this? (Please add … View more
Hey Neighbours,
An internal email from BP's head office has revealed a novel tactical plan around petrol pricing. Rather than just reducing petrol price in Ōtaki BP looked to increase prices at Paraparaumu & Kāpiti and also Levin. What are your thoughts on this? (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff). To read more, click here.

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2855 days ago

Music fills our libraries for NZ Music Month!

Kylie from Hutt City Libraries

Hutt City Libraries is celebrating NZ Music Month throughout May with musical performances and workshops across Lower Hutt.

Storytimes with Gallery Music, performances by Arohanui Strings or explore your voice at our workshop with singing teacher Charles Humphreys - there’s plenty to enjoy, … View more
Hutt City Libraries is celebrating NZ Music Month throughout May with musical performances and workshops across Lower Hutt.

Storytimes with Gallery Music, performances by Arohanui Strings or explore your voice at our workshop with singing teacher Charles Humphreys - there’s plenty to enjoy, even for the out-of-tune!

For more information see library.huttcity.govt.nz....

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2856 days ago

Poll: Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

An internal email from BP's head office has exposed the petrol industry's pricing behaviour. It revealed a novel tactical plan: raise prices in the Levin, Kāpiti and Paraparaumu areas, and hope that its major rivals responded by doing the same. To find out more, click here.

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Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?
  • 19.4% Yes, that's fair
    19.4% Complete
  • 80.6% No, it's not
    80.6% Complete
1830 votes
2862 days ago

Have you tried looking for a tradie lately?

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

Working on a renovation project? Or in the middle of building? One of our reporters is working on a story about a shortage of tradies around the Hutt Valley and the country. What have your experiences been like looking for a tradie? What sort of time frames have you been given for projects. If you … View moreWorking on a renovation project? Or in the middle of building? One of our reporters is working on a story about a shortage of tradies around the Hutt Valley and the country. What have your experiences been like looking for a tradie? What sort of time frames have you been given for projects. If you don't want your comments used in an article, just add NFP at the end.

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2859 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you can find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There are still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes!

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2859 days ago

Changes to Cheviot Road bus stop area

Andrea Blackshaw from Hutt City Council

The wooden decking structure abutting the Cheviot Road bus stop in Eastbourne has been closed temporarily. Engineers inspecting the structure have discovered damage likely caused by wave action during recent storm events. The structure has been closed until further investigations can be carried out… View moreThe wooden decking structure abutting the Cheviot Road bus stop in Eastbourne has been closed temporarily. Engineers inspecting the structure have discovered damage likely caused by wave action during recent storm events. The structure has been closed until further investigations can be carried out and assessments made on remedial work. The bus stop remains open and will operate as usual.

2859 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite … View moreThe competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 25% 1. WAS: Piano .. NOW: Cocktail bar (Mel Gibson from Spencerville)
    25% Complete
  • 13.7% 2. WAS: Wooden pallet .. NOW: Fence (Craig Keen from Northland)
    13.7% Complete
  • 10.9% 3. WAS packing crate .. NOW: Coffin (Paul Rawlinson from Levin)
    10.9% Complete
  • 8.4% 4. WAS Door shutters .. NOW: Side Table (Joy Brady from Birkdale)
    8.4% Complete
  • 42% 5. WAS Deck .. NOW: Playground (Anna D'Shea from Pinehaven)
    42% Complete
1778 votes
2859 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene… View moreWe've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 8.2% 1. Recycled Caravan - (Kayleen Martin from Orewa)
    8.2% Complete
  • 17.4% 2. Recycled Drawers - (Serena Roxburgh from Mount Roskill)
    17.4% Complete
  • 9.5% 3. Recycled Table - (Lynda Price from Raumati Beach)
    9.5% Complete
  • 17.6% 4. Recycled Chair - (Jess Robertshaw from Beckenham)
    17.6% Complete
  • 47.3% 5. Recycled Piano - (Karen Malanaphy from Thames)
    47.3% Complete
1966 votes
2859 days ago

Cheviot Road, Lowry Bay community water station

The Team from Wellington Water

Work has just begun on a Lowry Bay community water station: wellingtonwater.co.nz...

This work is part of the above ground emergency water network that we're building around the region, which will supply water to each community from day 8 following an earthquake.

The network consists of… View more
Work has just begun on a Lowry Bay community water station: wellingtonwater.co.nz...

This work is part of the above ground emergency water network that we're building around the region, which will supply water to each community from day 8 following an earthquake.

The network consists of at least 22 water stations which are strategically located around the Wellington region. These will distribute water to bladders that are within walking distance of your house.

For the first 7 days following an earthquake you'll be relying on your own stored water.
You need 20L of stored water per person, per day, for at least 7 days.

For more information about the emergency water network, and how the community water station will operate from day 8 following an earthquake, check out the emergency water section on our website: wellingtonwater.co.nz...

2860 days ago

Live house burn - Fire and Emergency + Seven Sharp

Chris Kennedy from Fire and Emergency New Zealand

How fast can a house burn? Be sure to tune in on 30th April as we burn a house down live on Seven Sharp, TV1 7pm.

We will also be streaming this live with 360 degree cameras to the Fire and Emergency Facebook page so please share or follow #houseonfire www.facebook.com...

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