Kelson, Lower Hutt

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2261 days ago

Do you know a Budding Young Gardener?

Yates

We’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and… View moreWe’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and turn lemons into lemonade. Or even just starting out!

Yates Budding Young Gardener will become a Yates brand ambassador for one year AND win an amazing family trip for four, to the Gold Coast, Australia.

The five day trip will include flights, accommodation, a rental car and tickets to the Queensland Gardening Expo (if travelling in July) and a three day pass to Gold Coast theme parks - Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild.

The competition is open to all keen gardeners aged 5-15 years. Entries close 17th September - so enter your Budding Young Gardener now!
Enter now

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2261 days ago

Classical Hits

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will travel the length of the country this September to perform some of the most popular and beloved works of classical music.

From Schubert to Tchaikovsky, this tour will be a great opportunity to experience some of the best classical music ever written and to… View more
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will travel the length of the country this September to perform some of the most popular and beloved works of classical music.

From Schubert to Tchaikovsky, this tour will be a great opportunity to experience some of the best classical music ever written and to see your National Orchestra in your hometown.

NZSO’s Associate Conductor, Hamish McKeich at the helm and our very own Principal Cellist, Andrew Joyce; we’re keeping things in the NZSO family.

Wellington | Sat 15 Sept | 7.30pm
Michael Fowler Centre
Buy tickets here!

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2263 days ago

What the hell is that weird humming?

Cadi from Heretaunga

Is anyone else in the general vicinity of the Fig Tree Cafe being driven mad by this random humming noise last 2 nights?

Does anyone know what it is?

Also, is the culprit is reading this PLEASE for everyone's sake can you just not?

2262 days ago

Kombucha

Louisa from Judgeford - Pauatahanui

Hey there local community
Louisa Dummer and I have both been brewing Kombucha as a hobby for a while now, and we have decided with the amount that we brew and the hours of love and creativity we put into our brews, that we want to offer our Kombucha to the local community.
We both started drinking … View more
Hey there local community
Louisa Dummer and I have both been brewing Kombucha as a hobby for a while now, and we have decided with the amount that we brew and the hours of love and creativity we put into our brews, that we want to offer our Kombucha to the local community.
We both started drinking Kombucha for the amazing health benefits, too many to name, but the main benefit is that Kombucha is teeming with beneficial probiotics, digestive enzymes and vitamins. We truly believe our home-made Kombucha is unlike anything you’ll taste in a commercial bottle. Its the perfect balance of tart and sweet with a gentle bubble on your tongue.
We have a whole lot of Kombucha flavoured and ready for refrigeration. We are into recycling, so these reused 750ml wine bottles are sterilised with boiled water and white distilled vinegar - so no nasty chemicals. As an introductory price to get our Kombucha out there and to receive feedback that we can work from, we are asking a price of $5 per recycled wine bottle. If we have positive feedback on our brews we will look to continue our brews and have a consistent supply in brand new glass bottles.
Current flavours are (will post when new flavours are available)

1. Peach
2. Raspberry and Manuka Honey
3. Blueberry and Lavender
4. Cranberry and Mint

If you are interested please message one of us and we can work out an order/delivery/pickup.
We hope you love our Kombucha as much as we do, and if you don’t we will gladly take feedback to improve our brews!!

Thank you!

Price: $5

2266 days ago

Shots fired in Pinehaven?

Michael from Pinehaven

Last night (Sunday) at around 11.50pm heard four distinct "bangs" in methodically quick succession. The "bangs" sounded very much like a gun being fired. and came from maybe Freeman's Way/Blue Mountains Road/ Pinehaven Road.
Didn't hear any sound of a vehicle.

2263 days ago

Stay Alert at Intersections

Callum from Hutt City Council

Did you know that half the people seriously injured on Lower Hutt’s roads are injured in crashes at intersections? Across the Wellington Region the figure is slightly less, around 40%.

We can all help to keep our roads safe, by staying alert and taking care at intersections.

Even if you … View more
Did you know that half the people seriously injured on Lower Hutt’s roads are injured in crashes at intersections? Across the Wellington Region the figure is slightly less, around 40%.

We can all help to keep our roads safe, by staying alert and taking care at intersections.

Even if you have the right of way be aware that pedestrians, cyclists or other drivers may make a mistake and a slower speed can be the difference between a minor, serious or even fatal outcome.

So slow down, look carefully for pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles approaching, and be ready to give way.

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2263 days ago

My Baby & Me a playgroup THIS MORNING

Ron from Wallaceville - Whitemans Valley

My Baby & Me a playgroup for caregivers and preschoolers. Morning tea and many fun activities for the children in a warm and friendly environment, this week more craft activities and fun with the little tots.
Thursday's 10-12 noon, gold coin donation, Rimutaka Baptist Church 2-6 … View more
My Baby & Me a playgroup for caregivers and preschoolers. Morning tea and many fun activities for the children in a warm and friendly environment, this week more craft activities and fun with the little tots.
Thursday's 10-12 noon, gold coin donation, Rimutaka Baptist Church 2-6 Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt.
Contact Kerry 027 343 2011

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2263 days ago

Spring is here

Aladdin Outdoor Power Equipment

Spring is here!
Is your mower going to last another season?


If your mower is on its last legs but your not willing to part with all of your hard earned cash then come and check out our range of Morrison lawnmowers.

Starting from just $379 for the Morrison Classic,
or even the stunning Morrison … View more
Spring is here!
Is your mower going to last another season?


If your mower is on its last legs but your not willing to part with all of your hard earned cash then come and check out our range of Morrison lawnmowers.

Starting from just $379 for the Morrison Classic,
or even the stunning Morrison Maximus with an 18" cast aluminium chassis and 159cc Al-Ko engine for just $499!!

These are great spec'd mowers at great prices.

Brave the cold and come check them out 🤗

2263 days ago

It’s biscuit time, get yours now!

Girl Guiding New Zealand

GirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now … View moreGirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now and in the future.

Find out where the Girl Guides will be in Wellington or buy online!

For more information on Guiding go to www.girlguidingnz.org.nz
Get your biscuits here!

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2263 days ago

My Baby & Me a playgroup TOMORROW

Ron from Wallaceville - Whitemans Valley

My Baby & Me a playgroup for caregivers and preschoolers. Morning tea and many fun activities for the children in a warm and friendly environment, this week more craft activities and fun with the little tots.
Thursday's 10-12 noon, gold coin donation, Rimutaka Baptist Church 2-6 … View more
My Baby & Me a playgroup for caregivers and preschoolers. Morning tea and many fun activities for the children in a warm and friendly environment, this week more craft activities and fun with the little tots.
Thursday's 10-12 noon, gold coin donation, Rimutaka Baptist Church 2-6 Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt.
Contact Kerry 027 343 2011

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2263 days ago

Are you interested in electric vehicles?

Grace from Hutt City Council

Listen to Wellington Access Radio (106.1) this Thursday from 5-6pm or pop into the War Memorial Library this Saturday at 1.30pm to hear our Manager of Sustainability and Resilience talk about how they work, why they're great and what he thinks the future may hold for them.

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2264 days ago

WIN TICKETS to Bad Girls the Musical

Sharron Pardoe Reporter from The Hutt News

Bad Girls: The Musical opens at the Gryphon Theatre in Wellington next week and The Hutt News has a double pass to give away.

Set in a women's prison, Bad Girls is a powerful, uplifting and raucously entertaining musical, based on the award-winning and hugely popular British television … View more
Bad Girls: The Musical opens at the Gryphon Theatre in Wellington next week and The Hutt News has a double pass to give away.

Set in a women's prison, Bad Girls is a powerful, uplifting and raucously entertaining musical, based on the award-winning and hugely popular British television drama.

It stars several Hutt Valley actors/singers and is directed by Lower Hutt local Lindsey Rusling.

The musical introduces us to an bunch of women on the edge and up against the odds - prostitutes, addicts, shoplifters, murderers - each with a story to tell of lives left behind and dreams of a better future ahead, and an entrenched old guard of prison officers out to dash their every hope.

Full of big songs and characters, Bad Girls is an exhilarating mix of gritty reality, rebellious spirit, and irreverent humour that touches hearts and kicks up a riot.

To enter the draw for two tickets to the Thursday, September 13 performance - email editor@huttnews.co.nz with "Bad Girls: The Musical" in the subject line.

Entries close 5pm Thursday, September 6.

WARNING: R16 – contains coarse language, violence, nudity, drug use and adult themes.

Bookings at www.iticket.co.nz...

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