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If you are looking for something to do in the bad weather then check out Andy Warhol's Pop Garden at Expressions Upper Hutt.
It features a dazzling array of flowers in a hall of mirrors, accompanied by rock music.
The exhibition runs until December.
One of our wonderful newsletter readers have emailed in to let us know that ASB bank has set up a Senior Priority Direct Phone Line.
Call on 0800 272 119 for your banking questions and needs.
Randwick and Wellington rugby league has lost a giant with the death of
John Whittaker.
Kiwi number 485, he played for Wellington 73 times and at the Wellington Rugby League's Centenary celebrations, he was named as their player of the century. He won five premierships with Randwick and … View moreRandwick and Wellington rugby league has lost a giant with the death of
John Whittaker.
Kiwi number 485, he played for Wellington 73 times and at the Wellington Rugby League's Centenary celebrations, he was named as their player of the century. He won five premierships with Randwick and made his Kiwi debut in 1970. He also played for Warrington and the Cook Islands.
Keen on doing something new every Wednesday morning?
Did you always want to learn Spanish but haven't gotten around to it?
Come and join the new Spanish community class at the Petone Community House, 6 Britannia Street, Petone, every Wednesday from 9.30-10.30am for $10 each class!
This … View moreKeen on doing something new every Wednesday morning?
Did you always want to learn Spanish but haven't gotten around to it?
Come and join the new Spanish community class at the Petone Community House, 6 Britannia Street, Petone, every Wednesday from 9.30-10.30am for $10 each class!
This special group class is aimed at people with very little or no Spanish experience. In this class I start teaching Spanish from scratch, and from there start building up students’ vocabulary, pronunciation, and the basics of grammar.
Spanish community classes start on Wednesday 14th October at 9.30am
The Spanish group classes at the Russell Keown House (Queens Drive, Hutt Central) will continue every Monday evening, too.
If you need more information, just contact me. Hasta pronto :) Maribel
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Kia Ora, I live in Waiwhetu and am looking for Harakeke for weaving. If anyone in the area has a plant that needs pruning then please let me know 😊
Participate in a variety of physical and social activities from sport to board games that are inclusive and accessible for senior needs.
Jayne L’Amour is forking out thousands of dollars to have life-changing surgery in the United States.
The Lower Hutt former dancer and fitness instructor has a rare condition, known as slipping rib syndrome. It occurs occurs when the cartilage on a person’s lower ribs slips and moves, leading … View moreJayne L’Amour is forking out thousands of dollars to have life-changing surgery in the United States.
The Lower Hutt former dancer and fitness instructor has a rare condition, known as slipping rib syndrome. It occurs occurs when the cartilage on a person’s lower ribs slips and moves, leading to pain in their chest or upper abdomen.
The options in New Zealand include removing ribs, but a pioneer surgeon in the US has worked out a way to stabilise them.
She is heading heading to the United Hospital Centre in Bridgeport, West Virginia, for surgery, and will spend a month in America.
Abaca is a natural leaf fibre that comes from a relative of the banana tree family native to the Philippines that grows throughout tropical regions. It is also called Manilla hemp, though it is not related to actual hemp.
Abaca has great economic importance and is harvested for its strong, … View moreAbaca is a natural leaf fibre that comes from a relative of the banana tree family native to the Philippines that grows throughout tropical regions. It is also called Manilla hemp, though it is not related to actual hemp.
Abaca has great economic importance and is harvested for its strong, versatile fibre. Being regarded as the strongest natural fibres in the world, abaca can be put into various modern sophisticated technologies like the automobile industry and as a raw material for other important industries such as textiles, fashion, and the décor/furnishing industry.
Abaca is commonly used by the paper industry for such specialty uses such as tea bags, banknotes, filter papers and in medical filter sheets. While it is currently used mostly in paper products, abaca has a long history in textiles. Abaca fabric has a stiff quality and holds its structure (it is considered a hard fibre and is comparable in texture to sisal and coir). It has a very long fibre length and is one of the strongest fibres - flexible, durable, and highly resistant to saltwater damage. For these reasons it has been used over time for rope and cording. It can also be woven into home and fashion accessories including wall coverings, rugs, tapestries, and bags. It can be used to make handcrafts such as hats, bags, carpets, clothing, and furniture.
Abaca is generally considered to be a sustainable, environmentally friendly fibre that can empower communities. It has been identified by the United Nations as a “Future Fibre”. That said, not many standards and certifications are used for abaca, so transparency and doing your own due diligence around environmental and social impact are very important when sourcing. The Rainforest Alliance currently certifies some abaca farms.
The harvesting and extraction of fibre from abaca is painstaking process which involves many processes. Stripping and drying of fibres is either done manually or mechanically. After extraction, different grades of fibres are obtained which are then accordingly used for different set of industrial activities.
The world's leading abaca producer is the Philippines. While the crop is also cultivated in other Southeast Asian countries, the second largest producing country is Ecuador, where abaca is grown on large estates and production is increasingly mechanized. Almost all abaca produced is exported, mainly to Europe, Japan, and the USA. Exports from the Philippines are increasingly in the form of pulp rather than raw fibre.
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Remutaka MP and State Services Minister Chris Hipkins would like to see some civil servants move to Lower Hutt.
Hipkins says hubs outside Wellington would take pressure off existing offices in Wellington. Wellington’s public sector employs about 27,000, while there are about 37,000 in the … View moreRemutaka MP and State Services Minister Chris Hipkins would like to see some civil servants move to Lower Hutt.
Hipkins says hubs outside Wellington would take pressure off existing offices in Wellington. Wellington’s public sector employs about 27,000, while there are about 37,000 in the private sector. A Cabinet paper tabled last year revealed the State Services Commission wanted to “reduce the footprint” of government workers in the Wellington and Auckland regions, and move agencies elsewhere when possible.
What do you think of moving some state servants to Lower Hutt?
Regional Screening Services are running a free cervical screening clinic on Saturday 10 October.
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Does your garden resemble the Amazon jungle? Are you looking to clear it out? Then you have come to the right place! Nature's Choice has been … View moreNature's Choice
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If your garden can grow weeds, it can grow anything
Does your garden resemble the Amazon jungle? Are you looking to clear it out? Then you have come to the right place! Nature's Choice has been turning jungles into respectable gardens for 20 years. We are the local horticulture landscaping experts in the Wellington region. From one-off section clean ups to regular maintenance, we can do it all.
Hey neighbours,
In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Ikaroa-Rāwhiti's MP.
At the October 17 election, New Zealanders … View moreHey neighbours,
In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Ikaroa-Rāwhiti's MP.
At the October 17 election, New Zealanders will have the opportunity to choose their regional spokesperson.
Through the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, those enrolled can vote for the party they want as well as a local representative.
Why does my MP matter?
The person elected will be the voice for your region in Parliament. If you’re having trouble getting entitlements or dealing with Government departments, they can help. If your community needs funding for certain projects or activities, or there isn’t enough healthcare in the area, the elected MP can step in and help.
To read more, click here.
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