Epuni, Lower Hutt

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

1112 days ago

Why Wool is Cool

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

• The fleece of sheep has been used to make human clothing since the Stone Age.
• Wool flourishes where there is rain and sunshine. These two elements sustain the grassy fields that sheep graze on. Shearers shave off the wool every year before the weather gets too hot. Wool is the ultimate … View more
• The fleece of sheep has been used to make human clothing since the Stone Age.
• Wool flourishes where there is rain and sunshine. These two elements sustain the grassy fields that sheep graze on. Shearers shave off the wool every year before the weather gets too hot. Wool is the ultimate renewable fibre.
• Wool from about 61 sheep extend all the way from the earth to the moon.
• Wool may be made from mixtures of hair from sheep, alpaca, llama, camel, cashmere, mohair, angora, vicuna, yak, guanaco, beaver or otter. No animals are harmed in the harvesting of wool.
• Wool is flame-resistant. It will not melt and stick to your skin like synthetic fibres. Instead, wool will usually smoulder and extinguish itself when the source of the flame has been removed. The fibre of choice for casinos and airlines.
• The fastest recorded time to shear a sheep is 39.31 seconds by Hilton Barrett of Australia.
• Wool is composed of same protein that makes up the outer protective layer of your skin.
• Have you ever wondered why your wool socks withstand foot stench longer than cotton or synthetic socks? Wool is naturally mildew and mould resistant because it is a natural moisture repellent, MEANING LESS STINK. Wool also reduces dust mite activity (they do not like wool!).

• Over its lifetime, a sheep’s fleece will absorb approximately 30Kg of carbon dioxide.

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1113 days ago

Simple tips for home office health

The Chiro from The Chiro - Lower Hutt

After coming out of lockdown, we have noticed a lot of our practice members continuing to work from home. 🤓
Postural stress is a common complaint we are hearing, as people are working from their counter tops or dining room tables.
We have a few tips to help your not so ideal home setup to be as … View more
After coming out of lockdown, we have noticed a lot of our practice members continuing to work from home. 🤓
Postural stress is a common complaint we are hearing, as people are working from their counter tops or dining room tables.
We have a few tips to help your not so ideal home setup to be as ergonomic as possible to ensure we are supporting your posture and spinal health while you work from home. 👍

Some common complaints we are hearing include:
Shoulder tension
Headaches
Eye strain
Tight upper back muscles
Neck pain
Tight hip flexors

Check out our blog on more information on how you can set up your workstation to best avoid these postural stressors - thechiro.co.nz...

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1136 days ago

Plants For Sale: Bromeliad - Aechmea Gamosepala (Matchstick Plant)

Karen from Taita

Bromeliad - Aechmea Gamosepala (Matchstick Plant)
- Flowers readily and is a prolific grower.
- Well nurtured plants for sale: $10.00 each
- Pickup Taita

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1112 days ago

Naenae’s new Pool and Fitness Centre designs have been unveiled

Hutt City Council

Come talk to the team about the proposed design each Saturday at the Naenae Market from now till November 6.

View and feedback on the proposed designs at:

• Naenae Library
• Coco Pop Up community space (Hillary Court)
• Online hutt.city/naenaepool

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Come talk to the team about the proposed design each Saturday at the Naenae Market from now till November 6.

View and feedback on the proposed designs at:

• Naenae Library
• Coco Pop Up community space (Hillary Court)
• Online hutt.city/naenaepool

We are keen to know:

• What do you like about the proposed design?
• We want to understand what the most important elements of the new facility are for you?
• The proposed design allows for many activities. Which ones are you most keen on?
• Tell us what else you would like us to know about the future Naenae Pool and Fitness Centre?
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1121 days ago

Looking for an Electrician

Jackie from Petone

Hi Neighbours.
Im having trouble with some lights in my home that I cant seem to get working with a new bulb. The bulb goes and the new bulb doesn't work. I have three not going now. Is there anyone who might recommend an electrician happy to do a (hopefully) small job. Im having no luck with… View more
Hi Neighbours.
Im having trouble with some lights in my home that I cant seem to get working with a new bulb. The bulb goes and the new bulb doesn't work. I have three not going now. Is there anyone who might recommend an electrician happy to do a (hopefully) small job. Im having no luck with getting a reply from any of them. Thanks in advance.

1114 days ago

Volunteers wanted for NZ Blood Service

Kathy Twydle-McDonald from NZ Blood Service - Hutt Valley

NZ Blood Service is looking for people who are interested in volunteering at our new mobile blood drive in Avalon. Volunteers will be responsible for serving refreshments and making sure our blood donors are well looked after. Training and support is provided.
There are currently opportunities for … View more
NZ Blood Service is looking for people who are interested in volunteering at our new mobile blood drive in Avalon. Volunteers will be responsible for serving refreshments and making sure our blood donors are well looked after. Training and support is provided.
There are currently opportunities for both morning and afternoon shifts on Thursdays and Fridays, from mid-November.
For further information, please contact Kathy on the below details:
Katherine.Twydle-McDonald@nzblood.co.nz or 027 552 5174.

1113 days ago

No tricks, only treats at our Red Cross Shops!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Petone

Whether you need last minute costume ideas, or would just like to browse through some spooky knick-knacks, pop into your Red Cross Shop near you this Halloween!

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1113 days ago

Lower Hutt – your river city

Hutt City Council

RiverLink is a partnership between Hutt City Council, Greater Wellington and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency working together with our Mana Whenua partners – Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika.

We’re working collaboratively to deliver three separate but … View more
RiverLink is a partnership between Hutt City Council, Greater Wellington and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency working together with our Mana Whenua partners – Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika.

We’re working collaboratively to deliver three separate but interdependent projects: flood protection, revitalising Lower Hutt’s central city, and Melling transport improvements.
Find out more

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1118 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Kelson based photographer Andrew Gorrie took this stunning photo of a tūī from his backyard. It took him over 30 shots to get the tūī lined up with the moon.

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1114 days ago

Drum Rollers

Andrew from Maungaraki

Twin Cable drum rollers very little use New approx. $400.

Negotiable

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1114 days ago

Who’ll get my record collection?

Public Trust

We all have special things we want to protect and share with the people we love when we pass away. It could be your record collection, perhaps some artwork, or even that classic car you’ve spent so long restoring. If it’s important to you, put it in your will. ​

An up-to-date will … View more
We all have special things we want to protect and share with the people we love when we pass away. It could be your record collection, perhaps some artwork, or even that classic car you’ve spent so long restoring. If it’s important to you, put it in your will. ​

An up-to-date will is the best way to protect your legacy – and your prized possessions. ​

If you last made a will when disco was all the rage, it’s time for an update. ​
Find out more

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1114 days ago

How important is sustainability to you?

NowNext

Take the survey and be in to WIN a share of $2,500 worth of prizes - including a luxury escape in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand’s food and wine country – where a sustainable weekend away tastes absolutely delicious!

Plus, each entry will also go in the draw to win 1 of 5 $100 gift vouchersView more
Take the survey and be in to WIN a share of $2,500 worth of prizes - including a luxury escape in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand’s food and wine country – where a sustainable weekend away tastes absolutely delicious!

Plus, each entry will also go in the draw to win 1 of 5 $100 gift vouchers from the Restaurant Association of New Zealand.
Find out more

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1119 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This could be a tough one. Anybody got any ideas who this is and what is going on?

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1120 days ago

Poll: Do you support the new rules to build more homes?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Tens of thousands of new homes could be possible in Wellington after a major bipartisan housing announcement from Labour and National.
A new bill supported by both major parties strips red tape from the building process in an effort to accelerate medium-density housing.
The rule change will allow … View more
Tens of thousands of new homes could be possible in Wellington after a major bipartisan housing announcement from Labour and National.
A new bill supported by both major parties strips red tape from the building process in an effort to accelerate medium-density housing.
The rule change will allow people to build up to three homes of three storeys on most sites in Wellington without any need for resource consent from August 2022.
Tell us what you think and if you do not want your comments used put NFP.

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Do you support the new rules to build more homes?
  • 33.8% Yes
    33.8% Complete
  • 45.1% No
    45.1% Complete
  • 21.1% Not sure, need more information
    21.1% Complete
1193 votes
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1115 days ago

Garage Sale

Ellis from Hutt Central

Saturday 30 October, 8-30am (not before!) to 11-00am
10 Birch Street, Lower Hutt.
We are moving house. Lots of things to go. Household items, bed linen & blankets, crockery, cutlery, tools, toys, CDs, DVDs & more.

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