Epuni, Lower Hutt

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

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1169 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This should not be too hard. What are your memories of where this photo was taken?

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1165 days ago

Happy Father's Day

Louise from Woburn

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. Male paradise shelducks play a very active role in looking after their offspring and are famous for their pretend broken wing displays to lure predators away from their young.

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1165 days ago

Normandale SUNDAY 5/9/21 Dr M. Lockdown and teddy.

Sandra from Normandale

Sunday and Dr M. Lockdown is on duty at her front gate.
Residents take photos and enjoy the latest stories.
THANKS to the family of Dr Maggie.

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1166 days ago

Saturday 4/9/21 Dr Maggie Lockdown tied down.

Sandra from Normandale

Slight breeze today on the Western Hutt Hills, so Dr Maggie is bolted to the ground with her bike and riding gear.

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1168 days ago

TUI in Kowhai tree Normandale Lower Hutt.

Sandra from Normandale

Stunning tui in his favourite Kowhai tree.

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1167 days ago

Animals on Petone beach as locals battle lockdown boredom

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Bison, orca and mammoths can all be found on Petone Beach, as locals unleash their pent-up creativity during lockdown.
It is also happening in another Lower Hutt suburb, Eastbourne.
Is there any public art appearing in your community during lockdown?
If you have some photos please post them.

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1166 days ago

Normandale bus missed Pekanga Rd turn.

Sandra from Normandale

Happened to look out the window to see a big green bus trying to do a U turn and a skinny road.....HE made it.
Interestingly we only purchased the house because the bus used to stop at the gate..

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1169 days ago

Question bout water.

Uruwhakareai from Belmont

Was anyone notified bout water been turned off

1167 days ago

Is a small business near you delivering?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our friends at Stuff are collating an incredible directory of small businesses delivering during lockdown in every region across New Zealand. Check out the best in baked goods, meal companies, drinks of every sort, groceries and sweet treats delivering right to your neighbourhood.

Supporting … View more
Our friends at Stuff are collating an incredible directory of small businesses delivering during lockdown in every region across New Zealand. Check out the best in baked goods, meal companies, drinks of every sort, groceries and sweet treats delivering right to your neighbourhood.

Supporting local is easy with Support Local, Aotearoa. Have a browse or show your support by submitting a shoutout to a business near you now. They'll thank you for it.

Thanks for supporting local.
Browse the directory

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1167 days ago

Upcycled chandelier

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Up your potted plants game with this easy recycling project finished in Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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1167 days ago

Hand sanitizer

Rachel from Waiwhetu

Hello all. I have recieved a box of hand sanitizer that isn't mine. Waiwhetu. No invoice or address on or in it. If anyone is missing this please contact me.

1169 days ago

Would you sell your house in lockdown?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Unlike the lockdown in 2020, it appears that houses are still selling and the property market is still active.
Would you buy or sell your house in the current climate?

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1167 days ago

Normandale Frid 3/9/21 Dr Maggie Lockdown all dolled up.

Sandra from Normandale

Dr Maggie Lockdown decided enough is enough and the glad rags are on....Looking good girl, sunshine, smiles and thanks again.

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1168 days ago

Support the Compassion Soup Kitchen’s Appeal

Compassion Soup Kitchen

For the last 120 years, the Compassion Soup Kitchen has served hot meals to people doing it tough with no questions asked. Because of the generosity of Wellingtonians like you, no one has ever been turned away due to a lack of food.

Today, our meal service is needed more than ever! We hit record… View more
For the last 120 years, the Compassion Soup Kitchen has served hot meals to people doing it tough with no questions asked. Because of the generosity of Wellingtonians like you, no one has ever been turned away due to a lack of food.

Today, our meal service is needed more than ever! We hit record numbers during Level 4 Lockdown serving 230 meals a day, 7 days a week. Can you help us continue to feed those that need it most?

Donate to our annual appeal today and provide a nutritious meal for people living on the margins.

Donate now via soupkitchen.org.nz/donate/donate-money.
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1168 days ago

Grey teals like to perch

Louise from Woburn

I admire grey teals – I’ve always been a sucker for birds clad in shades of grey browns where the interest lies in their behaviour. These guys, with demonic red eyes and about two-thirds the size of a mallard, like to perch up trees to rest – they like nothing better than an almost horizontal… View moreI admire grey teals – I’ve always been a sucker for birds clad in shades of grey browns where the interest lies in their behaviour. These guys, with demonic red eyes and about two-thirds the size of a mallard, like to perch up trees to rest – they like nothing better than an almost horizontal branch or tree trunk stretched out over calm water for a siesta. It’s like they don’t like having wet feet. If I were a duck I would be a grey teal/tētē moroiti (Anas gracilis).

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