Eastbourne, Lower Hutt

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

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

3139 days ago

Spade Aid - Help us Plant 5,000 Trees in Four Hours

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington Regional Council works with volunteers like you to plant up to 25,000 trees a season and we need your help!

Join us this year and help us achieve our goal of planting 25,000 trees a season. You make the difference.

Join us at MacKays Crossing entrance at Queen Elizabeth … View more
Greater Wellington Regional Council works with volunteers like you to plant up to 25,000 trees a season and we need your help!

Join us this year and help us achieve our goal of planting 25,000 trees a season. You make the difference.

Join us at MacKays Crossing entrance at Queen Elizabeth Park for a morning of tree planting on the 2nd of July from 10am-2pm.

There will be free a free sausage sizzle and live music!
Please bring appropriate footwear and warm clothes.

For more information, please visit www.gw.govt.nz... or RSVP to the Facebook event goo.gl...

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3139 days ago

Let's get ready for winter!

SuperValue Woburn

There are so many things to love about winter... woolly socks, toasting marshmallows, hearty casseroles and being able to rug up warm next to the fire with some mulled wine mmm... If you're entertaining or heading away this week, come see us so you have everything you need for the long … View moreThere are so many things to love about winter... woolly socks, toasting marshmallows, hearty casseroles and being able to rug up warm next to the fire with some mulled wine mmm... If you're entertaining or heading away this week, come see us so you have everything you need for the long weekend! Find out more

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3140 days ago

The only BA you can study by distance.

Massey University

Learning can happen anywhere. Enrol in a Bachelor of Arts at Massey – the only BA you can study from wherever you are. With 26 majors on offer you can study what you’re passionate about, while gaining valuable knowledge that will serve you now and in the future. Semester 2 starts July. Learn more

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3144 days ago

Phone Calls

Rosalie from Wainuiomata

More on phone calls was called by a well spoken man who I could understand well wanting me to contribute to the "Life Flight" but he wanted me to contribute MONTHLY :( seeing as I have HUGH insurance bills to pay I cannot afford $25 every month. also a woman rang a couple of days later … View moreMore on phone calls was called by a well spoken man who I could understand well wanting me to contribute to the "Life Flight" but he wanted me to contribute MONTHLY :( seeing as I have HUGH insurance bills to pay I cannot afford $25 every month. also a woman rang a couple of days later she started her blurb but I stopped (hard to do) how can people contribute every month being on only a pension funds are limited, get sick of people ringing for funds but I don't feel bad saying NO!

3142 days ago

Are you prepared for an earthquake?

Jason Paul from Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO)

If there were an earthquake tomorrow, would you know what to do? How would you get home if you work outside of Upper Hutt? How could you help your family? Where would you go for help or information? How could you help your community?

You can learn all of this at an interactive, FUN … View more
If there were an earthquake tomorrow, would you know what to do? How would you get home if you work outside of Upper Hutt? How could you help your family? Where would you go for help or information? How could you help your community?

You can learn all of this at an interactive, FUN emergency preparedness course run by the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO). This is a FREE course open to anyone 14 years and over! This course is for you whether you just want to learn more about how to be better prepared, how to help others in an emergency or if you want to go further and be a WREMO volunteer for something awesome to put on your C.V!

When: 4x sessions, Monday evenings 12th June – 3rd July
Where: Upper Hutt Library
Time: 7:00-9:30pm
Register here

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3143 days ago

Going away for Queen's Birthday weekend?

Callum from Hutt City Council

Make sure you get all your bookings done with the team at the i-SITE for this Queen’s Birthday weekend. The i-SITE can help plan and book all your accommodation, attractions and activities if you are heading away. Best of all, the service is free! So make sure you pop down to 25 Laings Road to … View moreMake sure you get all your bookings done with the team at the i-SITE for this Queen’s Birthday weekend. The i-SITE can help plan and book all your accommodation, attractions and activities if you are heading away. Best of all, the service is free! So make sure you pop down to 25 Laings Road to see them, or phone them on 04 560 4715.

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3143 days ago

Blue Lines Public Meeting - Tues May 30

Hutt City Council

Lower Hutt is getting Blue Lines this year. Blue Lines are road markings that show where the biggest tsunami we can model may reach, and where coastal communities need to move beyond if it happens. Come along to a public meeting next week to hear about the science behind Blue Lines and why they are… View moreLower Hutt is getting Blue Lines this year. Blue Lines are road markings that show where the biggest tsunami we can model may reach, and where coastal communities need to move beyond if it happens. Come along to a public meeting next week to hear about the science behind Blue Lines and why they are important for the community, you'll hear from representatives of WREMO, GNS Science and HCC.
Tuesday 30 May, 7pm
Petone Central School, 16 Britannia St, Petone

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3143 days ago

Alcohol free areas across Lower Hutt

Hutt City Council

Over the coming weeks you will start seeing signs appearing throughout Lower Hutt. Consuming alcohol around the Lower Hutt CBD and suburban shopping centres is prohibited at all times. The majority of other public spaces are alcohol free from 9pm - 5am. For more info on alcohol free areas in Lower … View moreOver the coming weeks you will start seeing signs appearing throughout Lower Hutt. Consuming alcohol around the Lower Hutt CBD and suburban shopping centres is prohibited at all times. The majority of other public spaces are alcohol free from 9pm - 5am. For more info on alcohol free areas in Lower Hutt, visit huttcity.govt.nz/alcohol-ban

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3143 days ago

Which local group will you support?

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Good in the Hood is your chance to support local groups in your neighbourhood. Right across New Zealand, groups of all sizes and from a variety of backgrounds are meeting different needs in their communities. So next time you’re at your local Z, remember to vote and … View moreGood in the Hood is your chance to support local groups in your neighbourhood. Right across New Zealand, groups of all sizes and from a variety of backgrounds are meeting different needs in their communities. So next time you’re at your local Z, remember to vote and help a group do good in your hood. Meet the groups

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3143 days ago

Donate your curtains this winter

Sustainability Trust

Wellington Curtain Bank needs 300 more pairs of curtains before the end of winter to meet demand. Supported by Sustainability Trust, the Curtain Bank provides free, lined curtains to low-income families who need a hand to warm up their homes. We upcycle donated curtains and need a ready supply to … View moreWellington Curtain Bank needs 300 more pairs of curtains before the end of winter to meet demand. Supported by Sustainability Trust, the Curtain Bank provides free, lined curtains to low-income families who need a hand to warm up their homes. We upcycle donated curtains and need a ready supply to support the more than 500 families a year who apply for them. Donate your pre-loved curtains at: War Memorial Library, 2 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt, Monday – Friday, 10am – 5.30pm, Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 1pm – 5pm, or click here for more drop off points. Find out where to donate

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3144 days ago

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

Helen from Eastbourne

Congratulations to the Hutt Valley High School 1st XV rugby team. After 10 years we've made it through to Premier One Division! (we have 3 local Eastbourne boys in our squad)
We are looking for sponsors to help us get training tracksuits etc for the cold winter evenings, and to help us look … View more
Congratulations to the Hutt Valley High School 1st XV rugby team. After 10 years we've made it through to Premier One Division! (we have 3 local Eastbourne boys in our squad)
We are looking for sponsors to help us get training tracksuits etc for the cold winter evenings, and to help us look 'the part' for pre-match warm ups in Div. 1
Please PM me if you, or if you know of anyone who may be interested in helping out.
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3145 days ago

Moving boxes

Emma from Wainuiomata

Hi, I would be very grateful if anyone has any boxes for moving they can give me. Thanks

3144 days ago

Electric Kiwi rated #1 for Customer Satisfaction

Electric Kiwi

A big THANKS to all our customers - Canstar Blue have just awarded Electric Kiwi the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Retailers.

If you are also interested in guaranteed savings, no contracts, awesome online service and one hour of free power every day,
then jump on overView more
A big THANKS to all our customers - Canstar Blue have just awarded Electric Kiwi the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Retailers.

If you are also interested in guaranteed savings, no contracts, awesome online service and one hour of free power every day,
then jump on over and see why a smaller smarter power company could be better for you.
Find out more

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3150 days ago

Who remembers the Riddiford Baths?

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

Hi everyone, thanks for your comments. It was great to take a trip down memory lane! Comments are now closed.
Opened in 1929 and closed in 1981, the Riddiford Baths were right in the heart of Lower Hutt. Did you ever go to the baths? What do you remember most from your visits? Comments may be used… View more
Hi everyone, thanks for your comments. It was great to take a trip down memory lane! Comments are now closed.
Opened in 1929 and closed in 1981, the Riddiford Baths were right in the heart of Lower Hutt. Did you ever go to the baths? What do you remember most from your visits? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)

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3145 days ago

Quick Survey

David from Wainuiomata

Kia ora,

I am currently enrolled in a Small Business Management course and intend to set up a small architectural firm in the future. As part of the course, I have to conduct a small survey.

As an incentive for those who are kind enough to complete this survey, there will be a prize of a … View more
Kia ora,

I am currently enrolled in a Small Business Management course and intend to set up a small architectural firm in the future. As part of the course, I have to conduct a small survey.

As an incentive for those who are kind enough to complete this survey, there will be a prize of a bottle of wine for one lucky participant. (The winner will be chosen at random and notified via email).

Please use the link below, and thank you for your time.

www.surveymonkey.com...

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