Kelson, Lower Hutt

974 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week is an architecturally designed home on a lifestyle block in Jones' Deviation (Pauatahanui). It's an entertainers dream, with open plan living, outdoor dining area, and don't forget the pool! This property is on offer through Gavin Faulke at Harcourts … View moreOur House of the Week this week is an architecturally designed home on a lifestyle block in Jones' Deviation (Pauatahanui). It's an entertainers dream, with open plan living, outdoor dining area, and don't forget the pool! This property is on offer through Gavin Faulke at Harcourts Paraparaumu. We have this showcase PLUS so much more in today's issue of Homed.

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

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Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

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977 days ago

Water, water everywhere

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Former regional councillor Sandra Greig reckons not enough is being done to fix leaks, like the one pictured in Normandale Rd.
We will try and make a list of all the leaks across the city. Tell us if you know of a leak and how long long it has been without being fixed. Please attach a photo if you … View more
Former regional councillor Sandra Greig reckons not enough is being done to fix leaks, like the one pictured in Normandale Rd.
We will try and make a list of all the leaks across the city. Tell us if you know of a leak and how long long it has been without being fixed. Please attach a photo if you have one.
If you do not want your comments used by Stuff, please put NFP.

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974 days ago

We are on the Search for More Great People!

Spencer Henshaw

Are you a Hutt Valley contractor looking for more work, or a qualified tradie with a van and tools and the ability to be reliable and self-managed, looking to go out on your own? Then we may be the partner you are looking for!

The work involves:
• Interior and exterior painting & … View more
Are you a Hutt Valley contractor looking for more work, or a qualified tradie with a van and tools and the ability to be reliable and self-managed, looking to go out on your own? Then we may be the partner you are looking for!

The work involves:
• Interior and exterior painting & carpentry
• Qualified gas fitters for repairs and installs
• Qualified drainage companies for repairs and installs
• General maintenance

Work is carried out to our client’s schedule of rates so there is no quoting and reduced administration.

Basic computer skills and internet access are required as jobs are received, managed and invoiced via our internet portal and mobile phone app.

If you are looking for continuous, year round work flows with reliable twice monthly payments, and opportunities to grow your business then please contact trades@spencersnz.co.nz / www.spencersnz.co.nz
Find out more

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975 days ago

🌧️Weather Update🌧️

Jamie Dobson from Hutt City Council

A Heavy Rain Warning is in place for the Wellington Region from 11pm this evening to 11pm Saturday evening.

As a result, Riverbank Market will not be running tomorrow (5 Feb).

Our teams and contractors have a plan in place and are ready to respond to flooding across Te Awakairangi Ki Tai, … View more
A Heavy Rain Warning is in place for the Wellington Region from 11pm this evening to 11pm Saturday evening.

As a result, Riverbank Market will not be running tomorrow (5 Feb).

Our teams and contractors have a plan in place and are ready to respond to flooding across Te Awakairangi Ki Tai, including the Riverbank Car Park, which will close if river levels raise significantly.

975 days ago

Riverbank Market

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The Riverbank Market on Saturday has been cancelled due to a severe weather warning.

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977 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Who can remember this?

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975 days ago

Bat roosting box

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

This easy DIY project finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pickled Bluewood provides a roosting and resting site for a rare and threatened native bat.

Find out how to create your own.

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976 days ago

Refugee to train with Phoenix Academy after fleeing Taliban

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A young refugee will train among New Zealand’s best up-and-coming footballers just months after fleeing war-torn Afghanistan.
Fahima​ Yousofi’s​ tutors from the English Teaching College in Lower Hutt put in a call to the Wellington Phoenix after she revealed her talent at a school picnic. … View more
A young refugee will train among New Zealand’s best up-and-coming footballers just months after fleeing war-torn Afghanistan.
Fahima​ Yousofi’s​ tutors from the English Teaching College in Lower Hutt put in a call to the Wellington Phoenix after she revealed her talent at a school picnic. From February, Yousofi will begin training with the club’s academy team.
Yousofi, who played football in Afghanistan to a high level, is pleased she will be playing football again. She arrived in New Zealand in September – around the time the air force was making mercy flights to and from the Afghan capital – with her family. Members of her extended family had already settled in New Zealand.

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978 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A bonus Friday Feathered Friend from Louise Thomas, who lives in central Lower Hutt.
"A falcon has taken to skulking in the oak tree outside my office. She is a little nefarious, watching the sparrows and rock pigeons (falcon fodder) in the park and on my front lawn until the tui call her out … View more
A bonus Friday Feathered Friend from Louise Thomas, who lives in central Lower Hutt.
"A falcon has taken to skulking in the oak tree outside my office. She is a little nefarious, watching the sparrows and rock pigeons (falcon fodder) in the park and on my front lawn until the tui call her out by screeching at her. A shady character, but I love her. Here she is trying to sell me a used watch. New Zealand falcon/kārearea (Falco novaeseelandiae), immature female, Woburn, Lower Hutt. I assume this must be the offspring of the more mature female who sometimes does the rounds around here as well."

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977 days ago

Rubbish being dumped near Hutt River

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Te Awa Kairangi (Hutt River) is increasingly being used as a dumping ground for rubbish. Greater Wellington is asking locals who see anyone dumping rubbish to call their environmental hotline 0800 496 734.

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977 days ago

Lost Cat

Tarnz from Wallaceville - Whitemans Valley

UPDATE: Ollie has returned home!!! Thanks for looking out for him.
My cat ‘Ollie’ has been missing now since Friday 28 Jan. Grey Male Tabby, 4yrs old, desexed & microchipped. Missing from Ward Street, Wallaceville. We have registered with NZ Lost pet register and posted on FB Pay it Forward… View more
UPDATE: Ollie has returned home!!! Thanks for looking out for him.
My cat ‘Ollie’ has been missing now since Friday 28 Jan. Grey Male Tabby, 4yrs old, desexed & microchipped. Missing from Ward Street, Wallaceville. We have registered with NZ Lost pet register and posted on FB Pay it Forward Upper Hutt, my daughter has posted on FB Upper Hutt Community Page on Facebook - please could you check your garages & sheds etc. and message if you think you’ve seen him. Thanks

978 days ago

Is Hokitika the friendliest town in NZ?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or … View more
Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or otherwise? Were there any cafes, restaurants, shops or other places you received a particularly warm welcome?
Lake Tekapo and Oamaru came in second and third place respectively, followed by Cambridge, Picton, Invercargill, Martinborough, Kerikeri and Palmerston North. Would also love to hear from you if you have thoughts on these places. Please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts?

977 days ago

Terminally-ill Vietnam veteran recites Ode of Remembrance one last time

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Lower Hutt Vietnam veteran Bob Davies read the Ode of Remembrance at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior on Tuesday.
Davies was a former Sergeant Major of the Army and served in Vietnam when he was 20.
Davies, who has terminal prostate cancer, stood beside the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Pukeahu … View more
Lower Hutt Vietnam veteran Bob Davies read the Ode of Remembrance at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior on Tuesday.
Davies was a former Sergeant Major of the Army and served in Vietnam when he was 20.
Davies, who has terminal prostate cancer, stood beside the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington on Tuesday to read the ode, watched by mates from the Returned and Services Association.

978 days ago

Welcome to the year of the Tiger!

The Team from NZ Compare

The Tiger represents bravery and strength, so this Lunar New Year, we’d like to offer you the chance to WIN 1 of 3 $50 Prezzy Cards, to spend at your local café, takeaway or restaurant!

Our locals have been doing it tough but remaining resilient, brave and strong through the last year. … View more
The Tiger represents bravery and strength, so this Lunar New Year, we’d like to offer you the chance to WIN 1 of 3 $50 Prezzy Cards, to spend at your local café, takeaway or restaurant!

Our locals have been doing it tough but remaining resilient, brave and strong through the last year. Let's go show them some love Neighbours!

Click 'read more' below to head over to the NZ Compare Facebook page and leave a comment on our Lunar Post telling us what awesome local you'd support if you won.

We hope this Chinese New Year will be filled with happiness, prosperity, and many precious moments with your loved ones.

Entries close midnight 8th February 2022.

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978 days ago

Be prepared for Omicron

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Omicron is in the Hutt Valley and locals are being reminding to be prepared. Over the next few months it is likely that someone in your household will get Covid and you will need to isolate.
- Have a household plan.
- Discuss how you will care for each other.
- Plan how you will work or study from … View more
Omicron is in the Hutt Valley and locals are being reminding to be prepared. Over the next few months it is likely that someone in your household will get Covid and you will need to isolate.
- Have a household plan.
- Discuss how you will care for each other.
- Plan how you will work or study from home.
- Have a kit containing medical, hygiene and cleaning supplies.
- Plenty of food so you do not have to go out.

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