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By Hutt City councillor Brady Dyer
Opinion: With a week to polling day, it is important that you get out and vote on Saturday.
While many in Lower Hutt have already headed to the polls, there are always those who hesitate.
If you're undecided, let's take a moment to debunk a few myths… View moreBy Hutt City councillor Brady Dyer
Opinion: With a week to polling day, it is important that you get out and vote on Saturday.
While many in Lower Hutt have already headed to the polls, there are always those who hesitate.
If you're undecided, let's take a moment to debunk a few myths about voting.
Firstly, don't view voting as searching for the ideal marriage, or finding ’the one'. It's more like taking a bus journey.
You may not find a bus that drops you at your exact doorstep, but you will find one that gets you nearer to your destination.
Once you're closer, you'll likely find other ways—or perhaps another election—to move you even nearer to where you'd like to be. Don't let the quest for the 'perfect candidate' prevent you from making a decision that brings you closer to your hopes for the future.
Next, let's tackle the relevance of politics in our day-to-day lives. There's no escaping the fact that decisions made at the governmental level directly impact us. The rising cost of living in Lower Hutt is a perfect example.
When it comes to funding essential infrastructure projects, local ratepayers can't bear the brunt alone, especially when looking at the amount of investment that is required in the future to upgrade things like our water systems.
This is where central government needs to take more responsibility and increase funding for the community and local government to deliver more.
Also, while you're deciding whether to vote, consider this: the people who make key decisions in your life are probably not hesitating. Your landlord, who determines your rent, is likely to vote.
Your employer, who influences your work environment, will probably cast a ballot too. When you choose not to vote, you're essentially giving them more say in matters that affect you directly.
Turning to local issues, our focus shouldn't just be on improving roads, although that is needed. A well-rounded approach to transportation should include better options for walking and cycling.
Not only is this better for the environment, but it also alleviates congestion for those who do need to drive. In a nutshell, it's a win-win for everyone.Finally, let's not underestimate the power of a single vote.
Polling stations are open and within easy reach. Your vote isn't just a personal choice; it's part of a collective decision that shapes the future of Lower Hutt and New Zealand as a whole.
Voting isn't just ticking a box, it's a powerful way to shape both your community and your future. It's your chance to grab the wheel and influence the route this 'bus'—our community and our country—is taking.
While you may not find a service that delivers you straight to your dream destination, you can at least choose the direction that gets us closer.
Voting isn't flawless, but it remains our most effective tool for collective decision-making. So step up, get on that bus, and help steer us all towards a future you'd like to be a part of.You can find all the information you need to enrol and vote atwww.vote.nz
Our next monthly is on Thursday 12th October 2023, 10.00am - Noon at the Hutt Bowling Club Myrtle St Lower Hutt. If you're about to retire, semi-retired or retired, come along on the 12th, enjoy morning tea, hear our excellent guest speaker, and learn more about our many Club activities. … View moreOur next monthly is on Thursday 12th October 2023, 10.00am - Noon at the Hutt Bowling Club Myrtle St Lower Hutt. If you're about to retire, semi-retired or retired, come along on the 12th, enjoy morning tea, hear our excellent guest speaker, and learn more about our many Club activities. Alternatively call our Secretary- Jack Richardson on 5893585 or our President - Pm Ryan on 021 2356574.
Choose retreat or residence as the winner of this brand-new, fully furnished home in beautiful Whitianga.
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen,… View moreChoose retreat or residence as the winner of this brand-new, fully furnished home in beautiful Whitianga.
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.
Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
After last year's success I’m doing the “Halloween in the Hutt” google map again to help those who create full Halloween home displays, are ‘trick or treater’ friendly, and/or organisations that host community based Halloween events make themselves known.
If you would like to … View moreAfter last year's success I’m doing the “Halloween in the Hutt” google map again to help those who create full Halloween home displays, are ‘trick or treater’ friendly, and/or organisations that host community based Halloween events make themselves known.
If you would like to participate in having your event or home on the map, please complete this form forms.gle...
This form is kept in confidence by me and is not shared publicly. Only your address and Halloween details will be made public when the google map goes live for community use (details and dates provided on the form).
If you need incentive/encouragement to take part, the photos are my place last year! Adults and kids alike had fun, and took photos with some of the props we had out (the executioner block).
Looking forward to the spooks ahead and thanks in advance for participating!
It's nearly that time of year and after last year's success I've decided to make the Halloween in the Hutt google map again to help those who create full Halloween home displays, homes that accept 'Trick or Treaters' in general, and/or organisations that host community … View moreIt's nearly that time of year and after last year's success I've decided to make the Halloween in the Hutt google map again to help those who create full Halloween home displays, homes that accept 'Trick or Treaters' in general, and/or organisations that host community based Halloween events make themselves known.
If you would like to participate in having your organisation or home on the map, please complete this form forms.gle...
This form is kept in confidence by your Lower Hutt community member Gemma Macmillan and is not shared publicly. Only your address and Halloween details will be made public when the google map goes live for community use. Important dates listed on the form.
Important information:
You will be contacted via email to confirm your participation closer to the date, after which the map is updated with locations and details relevant to Halloween. You will receive the link to the 'Halloween in the Hutt' google map shortly after.
On the 27th of October the map is shared publicly on the community social pages and Neighbourly (this is to account for the houses that have large displays) and is then made private again on the 1st November.
Looking forward to the spooks ahead and thanks in advance for participating!
2 x veneer internal doors. One with frame one without.
Doors measure 1980H x 760W x 38D
The Hutt City Council is proposing rules to control cat numbers. Do you support mandatory desexing and microchipping?
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Make sure you stop at Pinehaven Potters Sale as part of this weekends Art trail. Pinehaven Reserve . Beautiful crafted pottery for sale . as well as demos throughout weekend. Great Xmas presents .
What a lovely selection of reasonably priced beautiful pottery for sale this weekend. Also demos throughout day. MAKE IT A MUST ViSIT as part of ART TRAIl. .PINEHAVEN RESERVE, Scout Den .
Looking for the Dream Team! Email us if you are keen to get involved with our next show secretary.HCMT@Gmail.com
Create a birdbath with a natural sandstone paint effect with Resene Sandtex.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Another lovely image from Simon Woolf.
"The White Faced Heron, was the bird that really set me off and into Bird Photography. A fantastic hunter, and full of grace and stealth, these birds are fantastic to watch. The White Faced Heron led me to the late great Geoff Moon, who was one of the … View moreAnother lovely image from Simon Woolf.
"The White Faced Heron, was the bird that really set me off and into Bird Photography. A fantastic hunter, and full of grace and stealth, these birds are fantastic to watch. The White Faced Heron led me to the late great Geoff Moon, who was one of the worlds best Bird Photographers. Fortunately Geoff lived in New Zealand! What a gentleman, conservationist and mentor he was.
It was Geoff who stirred my passion for nature, and birds in particular.
Today observing this White Faced Heron at Petone's Hikoikoi Reserve, took me back to my roots. This particular bird didn't disappoint either, taking crab after crab, through guile and instinct, and at speed!"
Visit us to find out, Ricoh Sports Centre, Fraser Park, Wednesday 11th October from 5.30pm – 7.30pm and find out how you can save a life!
Kiwi Master Walkers are holding another of their popular Garage Sales.
VENUE: Annesbrook Church: corner of 42 Laings Rd and Myrtle St, across from The Dowse.
Doors open at 8am. CASH ONLY.
Hutt Valley has had two councils since 1989. With the councils facing some big infrastructure issues, has the time come to have just one council?
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