Eastbourne, Lower Hutt

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

From us at Neighbourly, we're wishing you the best for 2026!

3108 days ago

Are you building or renovating? These videos may help you through the consents process

Sharron Pardoe Reporter from The Hutt News

A suite of handy videos has been designed to help ratepayers get their heads around the ins and outs of building consents and other regulations.
The six animated "home videos", which also explain other building issues and provide helpful tips, were commissioned by the Hutt City … View more
A suite of handy videos has been designed to help ratepayers get their heads around the ins and outs of building consents and other regulations.
The six animated "home videos", which also explain other building issues and provide helpful tips, were commissioned by the Hutt City Council.
They ...

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3108 days ago

Are your kids involved in the Polyfest? What an awesome event.

Sharron Pardoe Reporter from The Hutt News

From tots to teens, hundreds of students will take to the stage in Lower Hutt next week to celebrate Pasifika and Maori culture.
The annual Polyfest Hutt Valley is being held at the Walter Nash Centre from July 3 to 7 and thousands of people are expected through the doors.
For Pomare School, … View more
From tots to teens, hundreds of students will take to the stage in Lower Hutt next week to celebrate Pasifika and Maori culture.
The annual Polyfest Hutt Valley is being held at the Walter Nash Centre from July 3 to 7 and thousands of people are expected through the doors.
For Pomare School, that...

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3108 days ago

SPADE AID POSTPONEMENT - Now Sunday 30th July

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

We have been monitoring the weekend’s weather closely and unfortunately the weather on Sunday has not changed. We’re expecting a heavy downpour early morning and steady rain/showers throughout the time we would be planting. As much as we love rain at times, we want this day to be enjoyable for … View moreWe have been monitoring the weekend’s weather closely and unfortunately the weather on Sunday has not changed. We’re expecting a heavy downpour early morning and steady rain/showers throughout the time we would be planting. As much as we love rain at times, we want this day to be enjoyable for the plants and the people, so have decided to postpone Spade Aid to Sunday 30th July, same time and same place!
For those people wanting to practise their amazing planting skills, don’t forget we have a community planting day the weekend before at the Tilley Road entrance, Paekakariki. For more details on this event, see goo.gl...

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3114 days ago

What's your favourite dip?

SuperValue Woburn

Mix up a kiwi favourite by purchasing 2 Maggi packet soup mix and 2 Nestlé Reduced Cream Cans and you'll get a free dipping bowl to enjoy your dip! Find your local SuperValue store and get your free bowl today! There are 4 Bowl Designs to Collect!
All SuperValue supermarkets will have the … View more
Mix up a kiwi favourite by purchasing 2 Maggi packet soup mix and 2 Nestlé Reduced Cream Cans and you'll get a free dipping bowl to enjoy your dip! Find your local SuperValue store and get your free bowl today! There are 4 Bowl Designs to Collect!
All SuperValue supermarkets will have the bowls available in-store until while stocks last, so get in quick!
Find out more

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3109 days ago

Recommendations for good electrician and builder for small home renovation in Wainuiomata

Otila from Wainuiomata

Hi there, recommendations for good honest reliable and clean tradesmen - electrician and builder for small home renovation job in Wainuiomata? Reasonable rates and asap start, thanks

3109 days ago

$140 of upfront savings

Genesis Energy

Switch.Save.Easy - At Genesis Energy we make it easy for you to switch your bottled gas supply to us, with $140 of upfront savings and up to 12% off your bill each month on our LPG Bottled Gas Smart Plan. As a new customer, with our current offer, you'll get 1 free 45kg bottle of gas and 3 … View moreSwitch.Save.Easy - At Genesis Energy we make it easy for you to switch your bottled gas supply to us, with $140 of upfront savings and up to 12% off your bill each month on our LPG Bottled Gas Smart Plan. As a new customer, with our current offer, you'll get 1 free 45kg bottle of gas and 3 months free bottle rental on a flexible plan with no term. Offer ends 31 July 2017. Terms and conditions apply. Sign up now

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3110 days ago

Get ready for the Lions! Where will you be watching the match?

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

Hosts are bracing themselves for a week of rugby and revelry as British and Irish Lions fans begin arriving  in Lower Hutt ahead of the second test at Westpac Stadium.
About 25,000 Lions supporters are expected to arrive in the Wellington region and rugby clubs and accommodation providers … View more
Hosts are bracing themselves for a week of rugby and revelry as British and Irish Lions fans begin arriving  in Lower Hutt ahead of the second test at Westpac Stadium.
About 25,000 Lions supporters are expected to arrive in the Wellington region and rugby clubs and accommodation providers in...

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3111 days ago

Spade Aid is under a week away!

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Join us this Sunday 2nd July at Queen Elizabeth Park to plant 5,000 trees in four hours. Free sausage sizzle and live music!
Please bring warm clothes, sturdy shoes and a spade, if you have one; otherwise we will provide spades.
Please RSVP to the Facebook event: goo.gl...
If you can't make… View more
Join us this Sunday 2nd July at Queen Elizabeth Park to plant 5,000 trees in four hours. Free sausage sizzle and live music!
Please bring warm clothes, sturdy shoes and a spade, if you have one; otherwise we will provide spades.
Please RSVP to the Facebook event: goo.gl...
If you can't make this event, take a look at the other events we will be running over the next couple of months www.gw.govt.nz...

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3111 days ago

Space for you and your baby starting at Knox in Lower Hutt

Tristan from Waiwhetu

If you or someone you know is having a baby or has a baby aged from 0-4 months, Space for you and your baby is starting at Knox Presbyterian Church (Lower Hutt) in July 2017, please contact Julia - space@knoxstc.org.nz for more details.

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3111 days ago

Get ready to welcome Lions fans to town!

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

More than 400 campervans full of fans are expected to roll up around the Hutt Valley during the Lions stay in Wellington. Are you ready? Out on the streets you may see members of the Community Patrols, Safecity Ambassadors and Maori Wardens. Lower Hutt police urge people to be welcoming and ask … View moreMore than 400 campervans full of fans are expected to roll up around the Hutt Valley during the Lions stay in Wellington. Are you ready? Out on the streets you may see members of the Community Patrols, Safecity Ambassadors and Maori Wardens. Lower Hutt police urge people to be welcoming and ask drivers to take extra care on the roads, with the added numbers of campervans around. Watch your speed, be courteous and stay safe!

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3114 days ago

1/4" Quilting Foot for a Bernina Nova.

Barbara from Wainuiomata

I am looking for a quilting foot for my Bernina Nova. If someone has one they don't want or need anymore please let me know the cost etc

3112 days ago

The Favourite Teachers Awards - nominate the teacher who inspired you or your children

Reporter Sunday Star Times

From Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit … View moreFrom Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit robots will never replace the real thing. Nominations are now open for the Favourite Teacher Awards – tell us about the teacher who has inspired you or your children.

www.FavouriteTeacher.co.nz...

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3113 days ago

Want a real adventure for your kids these holidays?

Sustainability Trust

Check out Sustainability Trust's school holiday programme Wilderkids. Kids aged 5 to 12 will enjoy a hands-on, outdoors adventure in Wellington's Town Belt. Different activities every day - building tree huts, bug hunting, making bee hotels, planting seeds, and lots more. Ten free places … View moreCheck out Sustainability Trust's school holiday programme Wilderkids. Kids aged 5 to 12 will enjoy a hands-on, outdoors adventure in Wellington's Town Belt. Different activities every day - building tree huts, bug hunting, making bee hotels, planting seeds, and lots more. Ten free places for Community Services Card holders. Check the full programme and book here. Learn more

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3115 days ago

Would you take your kids out of school for a holiday? Tell us what you think!

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

Hi everyone, thanks for your contributions - some interesting points were raised! Comments are now closed.

Thousands of parents who take 'cheaper' holidays during the school term time need to realise their kids are missing out on school says Secondary Principals' Association … View more
Hi everyone, thanks for your contributions - some interesting points were raised! Comments are now closed.

Thousands of parents who take 'cheaper' holidays during the school term time need to realise their kids are missing out on school says Secondary Principals' Association president Mike Williams. New research shows more than 36,000 children took a holiday during a single school term last year. Tell us what you think! Would you take your kids out of a school for a holiday? Why/why not? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)

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3115 days ago

Want to put pests in their place?

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

We’re developing a Regional Pest Management Plan and want to know what you think. We’re in the early stages, so need your help to guide our thinking.

What are your priorities for pest management in the region over the next ten years?

Tell us by going to haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz... and fill … View more
We’re developing a Regional Pest Management Plan and want to know what you think. We’re in the early stages, so need your help to guide our thinking.

What are your priorities for pest management in the region over the next ten years?

Tell us by going to haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz... and fill out our feedback form. We really appreciate your input.

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