Kelson, Lower Hutt

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2466 days ago

Are you a bit organised? We are looking for an Event Coordinator (volunteer position)

Yvonne from Belmont

“Do you enjoy making sure things come together with a plan? Do you enjoy having all the ducks in a row?
Are you a bit of a to-do list diva. And do you enjoy giving back to your community?

Bellyful Hutt Valley is on the lookout for a volunteer to be our EVENT COORDINATOR.

Here’s what … View more
“Do you enjoy making sure things come together with a plan? Do you enjoy having all the ducks in a row?
Are you a bit of a to-do list diva. And do you enjoy giving back to your community?

Bellyful Hutt Valley is on the lookout for a volunteer to be our EVENT COORDINATOR.

Here’s what you need to know: At present BFHV have 5 major events planned for 2018 to help raise funds to continue providing our free meals which we provide for families with newborns or young families with serious illness.

**Together with the Branch Coordinator, you’ll create a do-able plan for each event to ensure that these are successful.

**While receiving support from the Branch Coordinator, you’ll take the lead on ensuring all the elements come together.

This is a team role.

For example, you’ll receive support from our Social Media team to promote the event and support from other volunteers to manage the event on the day/evening

How much time would it take? This role can be done from home in your own time. Peak demand of your time will be closer to the dates of the events but in between events only a couple of hours each week.

Who are you? You’ll have genuine interest in making events successful, a bit organised (you love a to-do list), excellent communicator; enjoy being part of a great team and receive satisfaction giving back to the community.
If this is you please get in contact through huttvalley@bellyful.org.nz. www.bellyful.org.nz...

2466 days ago

District Plan Change 43

Jon from Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council is more than half way through its extended four-month submission period on proposed District Plan Change 43 – Residential and Suburban Mixed Use.

The plan change would enable medium-density housing and a wider range of housing types to be built in the city with a focus on nine … View more
Hutt City Council is more than half way through its extended four-month submission period on proposed District Plan Change 43 – Residential and Suburban Mixed Use.

The plan change would enable medium-density housing and a wider range of housing types to be built in the city with a focus on nine suburban centres.

Due to strong public interest, Council will hold an additional two information days where people can drop in and ask questions about the proposed changes and get advice on how to make a submission. Eight information days have already been held.

Information day dates and venues:

Friday 16 February 10am-2pm Council Administration Building, 30 Laings Road

Wednesday 21 February 10am-2pm The Dowse, 45 Laings Road

Wednesday 21 February 4pm-8pm The Dowse, 45 Laings Road

Thursday 22 February 3pm-8pm Wainuiomata Memorial Hall supper room, Queen St, Wainuiomata

Saturday 24 February 10am-2pm The Dowse, 45 Laings Road

Tuesday 27 February 4pm-8pm Naenae Community Hall, Cnr Everest and Treadwell Streets, Naenae

More information on Plan Change 43 via the link below:

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2466 days ago

Poll: Having problems with HNZC

Steve from Taita

For over two years I have been battling HNZC and tried to get my complete file. Jon Roberts was area manager at the time when emails were exchanged with Police report issues I was having with another HNZC tenant. Stephen Wilson took over from Jon and when I received my files all the Police … View moreFor over two years I have been battling HNZC and tried to get my complete file. Jon Roberts was area manager at the time when emails were exchanged with Police report issues I was having with another HNZC tenant. Stephen Wilson took over from Jon and when I received my files all the Police complaints were missing. I went through the privacy commission and a few more files turned up. Stephen Blamed Jon Roberts for deleting them. HNZC go out of their way to ignore you, don't listen and never get back to you. Another good friend in Petone is having the same issues. I believe their are many many more tenants getting a raw deal. I urge to email the Hutt News with your story of news with your story as this problem is wide spread. (Christchurch HNZC office just in the news) I would like to organize and mass protest meeting in Margaret Street to demand a much better service. A better attitude and a call for more honestly from HNZC staff as it's part of our tenancy agreement with them and it's their job is to look out for those whoes who are suffering at the hands of bloody horrible neighbors.

I am contacting the Hutt News and hopefully if therequired is enough of us willing to meet in Margaret Street we can get Phil Twyford back here after all he promised great at all the housing meetings he held pretty election. From experience Chris Bishop was useless and did more damage than good in my case. If we combine our frustration we can affect change and hopefully see of the dishonest staff moved on. Contact me if you need to and I will be happy to arrange a protest gathering. Cheers. STEVE. Just because we are fortunate to have a HNZC house dose not mean we have to put up with the crap that this office dishes up.

Having problems with HNZC
  • 0% Are you having issues with staff honesty
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  • 0% Are they ignoring you completely after your 20th call to 0800
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  • 100% Are they fobboing you off and not listening to you
    100% Complete
  • 0% Have you emailed the Hutt News?
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1 vote
2466 days ago

Healthy Active Lifestyle this weekend!!

Helen from Helen Jackson's Trilogy of Healthy Living

Hi Neighbours

I just got back from doing the bike ride for HFF, 850km from Melbourne to Adelaide over 6 days, and we raised nearly $100k to donate!!! Pretty excited about that.

We have a bit happening this weekend - on Saturday we have our Healthy Active Lifestyle Event from 10am to 12pm in … View more
Hi Neighbours

I just got back from doing the bike ride for HFF, 850km from Melbourne to Adelaide over 6 days, and we raised nearly $100k to donate!!! Pretty excited about that.

We have a bit happening this weekend - on Saturday we have our Healthy Active Lifestyle Event from 10am to 12pm in Wellington. For more details get in touch or watch the video, there are samples available.

We will also have a stand at Kilbirnie Park for Round the Bays so stop in and say hi if you're doing the walk or run and we will have samples available for you to check out. These products are amazing for sports performance, there's no way I would've recovered after the ride as quickly as I did without them.

Ask for me and come say hi.

Helen

2467 days ago

Assisting women to Return to IT

Return to IT

Are you a mother planning to return to work this year or ready for a new challenge in 2018? Perhaps you’ve been overseas and looking for work now you’re back home.

Whether you are looking to return to similar work you were doing before taking a career break or have other transferable skills… View more
Are you a mother planning to return to work this year or ready for a new challenge in 2018? Perhaps you’ve been overseas and looking for work now you’re back home.

Whether you are looking to return to similar work you were doing before taking a career break or have other transferable skills and experience, we want more women to be a part of New Zealand’s digital future. Return to IT is looking to employ women to work in a variety of available technology or technology-related roles within some of NZ's top employers.
Find out more

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2467 days ago

Let’s join together and put tamariki first!

Children's Day

There are lots of awesome events happening in neighbourhoods around Aotearoa for Children’s Day, Sunday 4 March. Check out what’s on near you. If you don’t head along to an event, remember the most important thing you can give tamariki is your time and aroha! Find out more

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2467 days ago

Volunteering with Red Cross Upper Hutt?

Sandra from Silverstream

Can you spare two hours a week strengthening our Upper Hutt community? You will have a good/fun time too. The Red Cross Upper Hutt Branch (18 Princes St. - Upper Hutt downtown) is in need of volunteers administration assistants for two hours a week, from 11 am to 1:00 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and … View moreCan you spare two hours a week strengthening our Upper Hutt community? You will have a good/fun time too. The Red Cross Upper Hutt Branch (18 Princes St. - Upper Hutt downtown) is in need of volunteers administration assistants for two hours a week, from 11 am to 1:00 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. You will need to welcome people, answer phones, provide basic admin support to the MOW coordinator and the Branch. If interested, please call our office at 528-9162 (Monday to Friday from10:00 am to 1:00 pm.) Join the largest humanitarian organization in the world that has been working for the past 90 years in our Upper Hutt Community and have a most rewarding enjoyable experience with this group of fantastic volunteers.

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2467 days ago

21 ideas to put some fun and romance back into Valentine's Day

Ann from Relationship Wellbeing Specialist

Isn’t it time you put some fun and romance back into Valentine’s Day?

At some point, for most couples, date night goes from fun and exciting to “Um, what do you want to do?”

If you have busy jobs and families it’s even hard to make time for a date, and just planning it out may feel … View more
Isn’t it time you put some fun and romance back into Valentine’s Day?

At some point, for most couples, date night goes from fun and exciting to “Um, what do you want to do?”

If you have busy jobs and families it’s even hard to make time for a date, and just planning it out may feel overwhelming. Valentine’s Day is upon us though, and it’s the only day in the year that actually celebrates coupling—embracing it is much more joyful than denying it.

Here are 20 ideas for a romantic (and fun) Valentine’s Day date.

1.Karaoke night…with wigs and sunglasses.

2.Get your favourite takeaway and have an evening picnic in a park.

3.Backyard dinner, beers optional.

4.See a matinee movie (bonus points if you smuggle in your own chocolate).

5.A walk on the beach is a fine date—find your sweetie a seashell for Valentine’s gift.

6.Look in the entertainment book at restaurants, pick one and go out for dinner (there are usually plenty around Valentine’s Day.)

7.Meet another couple you haven’t seen in a while for coffee.

8.Take a yoga class together, then while you’re extra flexible…

9.Visit a vineyard for a wine tasting. Bring home a bottle for your next date night.

10.Take a long walk–it’s simple but romantic and it’s a low-pressure activity where you both get to decompress.

11. Bowling is not considered romantic: make it so. Bring joy to a bowling alley.

12.Build a sweat lodge in your yard and fire it up (this can be accomplished cheaply and in less than 3 hours).

13.Visit an athletic club just to use the sauna and the hot tub.

14. If you can find someone to watch the children, take advantage of Valentine’s coupons to spend a night in a hotel.

15. Tour a brewery; drink free beer (just decide on a driver ahead of time).

16.Check the Kama Sutra out of your local library and put it to the test.

17. Rent a tandem bicycle and go for a ride—this takes some teamwork but you can go twice as fast or twice as far as riding alone.

18.Spend an afternoon in the video arcade. Ignore teenage hecklers.

19.Go to a second-hand shop: you each have twenty minutes and $20 to buy a gift for the other.

20.If you know a good spot on the beach, midnight skinny-dipping is possibly the best cheap date ever invent

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2467 days ago

Poll: What part does meat play in your diet?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

More Kiwis are cutting back on meat; more farmers are noticing the downturn. So what part does meat play in your diet?

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What part does meat play in your diet?
  • 52% I eat meat most days
    52% Complete
  • 29.2% I am reducing the amount of meat in my diet
    29.2% Complete
  • 4.5% I eat only white meat
    4.5% Complete
  • 3% I eat only fish
    3% Complete
  • 7.2% I don't eat any meat
    7.2% Complete
  • 4% I don't eat any animal products at all
    4% Complete
2794 votes
2467 days ago

Live chat recap: Your gardening dilemmas answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Gardening expert and author Lynda Hallinan joined us us live on Homed on Valentine's Day to share her love of gardening and answer your plant-based dilemmas.

If you missed it, you can see what Lynda had to say and maybe get some new ideas to try in your own garden, by clicking here.

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2472 days ago

Uiden wireless phone

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2467 days ago

Humble sausage sizzle raises much needed funds for local charities

The Warehouse New Zealand

We’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk … View moreWe’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk past don’t forget to purchase a sausage sizzle as all funds go back to your local community. Watch the video

2468 days ago

Linocut making at Nairn Street Cottage

Brian Wood from Wellington Museums Trust

Join our graphic artists Sarah Maxey and Benjamin James on a journey into the world of linocut. Learn about the history and different processes of printmaking and then venture into a workshop to cut and print your own linocut print. Proudly supported by Vincents Art Workshop. No experience … View moreJoin our graphic artists Sarah Maxey and Benjamin James on a journey into the world of linocut. Learn about the history and different processes of printmaking and then venture into a workshop to cut and print your own linocut print. Proudly supported by Vincents Art Workshop. No experience necessary.

When: Sunday 25th February, 10am
Where: Nairn Street Cottage

Costs $20 - bookings essential.
Book here

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2468 days ago

DO YOU STOP AT STOP SIGNS?

Warren from Big Toot Driving School Ltd

Check out the link below from STUFF. It is more support for the fact that people are unsafe on the roads through apathy, laziness, arrogance, ignorance blah, blah, blah!!! It's the same old story, "if he can do it so can I", "no one will notice", "its safe", … View moreCheck out the link below from STUFF. It is more support for the fact that people are unsafe on the roads through apathy, laziness, arrogance, ignorance blah, blah, blah!!! It's the same old story, "if he can do it so can I", "no one will notice", "its safe", "nothing will happen to me".

An accident is an accident!!! It can kill you or inconvenience you. Can you afford that? Is that what you want?

For goodness sake. Drive safely. Re-acquaint yourself with the road rules. Get professional driving lessons.

If you want lessons that will cover stopping at stop signs and other safety issues, click on the Book Now link.

2469 days ago

Turn your small business into a big one

BNZ

Got a great product or service? A decent sales track record? And a satisfied base of happy customers? Then it's time to turn your small business into a big one. Check out our six simple and insightful tips on how to do just that - and increase your revenue without overstretching your assets. Read more

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