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As of 1 o'clock this afternoon Lower Hutt New World is back open for business! After being shut for 26 days Hutt City Council cleared the supermarket to open just in time for the Christmas rush. Will you be heading down to do some last minute Christmas shopping?
Does anyone know of a good plumber and Electrician reasonably priced who would be available to do some work before xmas or early January? Also some other little jobs around the property like puttying around windows and water blasting guttering and removal of old compost bins behind a shed.
Hi neighbours! Summer is here and it’s a great time to get decorating. Right now you can save the GST on Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop or participating reseller. Plus if you have a Resene … View moreHi neighbours! Summer is here and it’s a great time to get decorating. Right now you can save the GST on Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop or participating reseller. Plus if you have a Resene ColorShop Card or Resene DIY Card, you can enjoy extra savings on a range of products. It's our Christmas gift to you! Offer runs until 31 January 2017.
I'm looking for a set of drawers for my daughters bedroom, either a scotch chest or a large set. Does anyone have any they're wanting to part with?
When eleven year old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, he prepares himself for a life of dull hardship. Instead he finds myth, adventure and friendship with a scrappy, one-of-a-kind dog that will change his life forever. … View moreWhen eleven year old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, he prepares himself for a life of dull hardship. Instead he finds myth, adventure and friendship with a scrappy, one-of-a-kind dog that will change his life forever. RED DOG: True Blue is a story of friendship, loyalty and acceptance and is perfect for families and dog lovers of all ages. Want to win a double pass?
Simply like or thank this post before 9 January for your chance to WIN one of ten double passes to RED DOG: True Blue.
If you're planning on heading away over the Christmas period, there are a few things you can do to make sure you're protecting your home. Which step do you think is the most important?
I have just delivered a duckling to Duckman in Ohariu Valley in Johnsonville. www.duckman.co.nz...
It was so worth the drive to see his amazing set up. Craig rescues all types of seabirds and waterfowl and currently has ducklings of all ages. It was good to see our little duckling snuggle in … View moreI have just delivered a duckling to Duckman in Ohariu Valley in Johnsonville. www.duckman.co.nz...
It was so worth the drive to see his amazing set up. Craig rescues all types of seabirds and waterfowl and currently has ducklings of all ages. It was good to see our little duckling snuggle in with two other ducklings in an incubator.
If you haven’t already made contact with your older relatives or neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.
Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. … View moreIf you haven’t already made contact with your older relatives or neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.
Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think about traditions.
We will posting 5 tips leading up to Christmas on how you can connect with your older people this Holiday Season.
4. Pop over with a jar of jam or pickles or your favourite recipe.
This will give you a good opportunity to have a chat. Maybe you will learn something about your neighbour that you don’t already know. This social connection can be a great chance to explore traditions and share memories.
Hutt City Council’s current parking trial will end on Monday 3 April 2017. The trial offered one hour free parking in the Lower Hutt CBD.
From Monday 16 January 2017 all long-term parking charges increased as a result of the trial will revert back to pre-trial rates.* The first-hour free parking… View moreHutt City Council’s current parking trial will end on Monday 3 April 2017. The trial offered one hour free parking in the Lower Hutt CBD.
From Monday 16 January 2017 all long-term parking charges increased as a result of the trial will revert back to pre-trial rates.* The first-hour free parking in the HC2 time-restricted shopper parking areas will continue until Monday 3 April 2017. This is because of current parking pressures across the city due to restrictions on parking at the Queensgate Mall during demolition of an affected corner of the complex following the 14 November 2016 Kaikoura earthquake.
Chief Executive Tony Stallinger says the trial, aimed at attracting visitors and retail spend in the central city, has been thoroughly researched but the results “don’t stack up”.
“We have given this trial longer than any other we have undertaken, but ten months of economic data shows free parking is not an effective strategy to attract additional retail spend.”
Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace remains committed to working with CBD retailers to encourage business and has been pleased by the significant private investment and development in the central city during the past 12 months.
“While free parking has not given us the results we hoped, the private investment and development we’ve seen in the CBD over the past 12 months bodes well for the year ahead.
“Rejuvenation of the Lower Hutt CBD is a key strategic priority for our Council and we look forward to showing this commitment in a very tangible way with the opening of the Lower Hutt Events Centre in a years’ time. The Centre will be complemented by the new central city hotel we’ve attracted to the city with building work on this privately-owned hotel set to get underway early next year.
“This is on top of the ongoing RiverLink project set to deliver better flood protection, improved lifestyle and improved transport links for the people and businesses of central Lower Hutt.
“The trial though has shown that we need to have a better understanding of our future parking need across the city, particularly given the changes proposed by the RiverLink project, our continued work on city cycleways and the changing face of retail in areas such as Petone West.
“Council has asked officers to investigate a full city-wide review on the future parking demands our city will face and we expect the results to be presented back to Council next year for consideration.”
*Parking charges that will revert to pre-trial rates on Monday 16 January 2017:
• Hourly rates in HC3 parking zones will return to $1 per hour from $2 per hour.
• Rates at the Riverbank Car Park and HC4 parking zones will return to $0.70 per hour with a maximum charge of $4 per day from $1.50 per hour with a maximum charge of $6.
• Weekend and public holiday parking in HC3 and HC4 areas remains unrestricted with no charge.
• At the end of the trial period (3 April 2017) HC2 time-restricted shopper parking rates will return to $1.50 per hour. HC2 time-restricted shopper parking will remain free on weekends and public holidays.
Given these changes, customers with pre-purchased parking passes for the Riverbank Car Park from January 2017 onwards are entitled to a refund. Those with a January 2017 pass are entitled to a $14 refund and those with a pass from February 2017 are entitled to a $31 refund. Customers can visit the customer services team at Hutt City Council, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt for this refund.
1.Practice holding your tongue with relatives.
We all what it's like to spend time with relatives that are odd, you dislike, or you just don't get on with.
If you notice yourself becoming irritated, argumentative, remove yourself from the situation.
Removing yourself from the situation… View more1.Practice holding your tongue with relatives.
We all what it's like to spend time with relatives that are odd, you dislike, or you just don't get on with.
If you notice yourself becoming irritated, argumentative, remove yourself from the situation.
Removing yourself from the situation will mean that your Christmas won't be remembered for the wrong reasons.
2.Don't open old wounds by bring up the past
All families carry unfinished business..
It won't be productive, and you"ll likely just inflame the situation while ruining Christmas for everyone.
3.Reflect on what you want to say before you say it
You might have heard this in the news about this controversial quote below:
Justine Sacco... Tweeted.... Going to Africa. Hope I don't get AIDS. Just Kidding. I'm white!
This is a great example of someone saying without reflecting.
The same goes for you during the Christmas/festive season.
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Do you know where to go if a tsunami happens when you are at home, work, school or anywhere else?
Contact your local Civil Defence group to find tsunami zone maps for your area and plan your route today. www.civildefence.govt.nz...
If you are near the coast, remember LONG OR STRONG: GET GONE
… View moreDo you know where to go if a tsunami happens when you are at home, work, school or anywhere else?
Contact your local Civil Defence group to find tsunami zone maps for your area and plan your route today. www.civildefence.govt.nz...
If you are near the coast, remember LONG OR STRONG: GET GONE
If you feel an earthquake that lasts for more than a minute or makes it hard to stand up, don’t wait for an official tsunami warning. Move immediately to the nearest high ground or as far inland as you can. Walk or bike if you can. Stay there until you get the all clear.
Metlink will be running a holiday timetable from Sunday 25 December 2016 until Tuesday 3 January 2017. This means that some bus, train or harbour ferry services will be running to a special or reduced timetable. Normal services will resume on Wednesday 4 January 2017.
We wish all our Metlink … View moreMetlink will be running a holiday timetable from Sunday 25 December 2016 until Tuesday 3 January 2017. This means that some bus, train or harbour ferry services will be running to a special or reduced timetable. Normal services will resume on Wednesday 4 January 2017.
We wish all our Metlink customers a safe and happy Christmas.
A Big thank you to all those lovely people in Stokes Valley who have generously contributed to the Wellington City Mission.
Special thanks to Elizabeth Anderson of New World Stokes Valley who was kind enough to provide a space in their store for placing the collection box.
There was all kind… View moreA Big thank you to all those lovely people in Stokes Valley who have generously contributed to the Wellington City Mission.
Special thanks to Elizabeth Anderson of New World Stokes Valley who was kind enough to provide a space in their store for placing the collection box.
There was all kind of stuff ranging from cans, baking supplies, christmas tarts, cakes, decorations and even toys. It shows how every individual was mindful of the recepients.
For those who were contemplating to give but missed this opportunity to be part of the mission, its not too late, some stores have food banks where you can still contribute.
I have attached photos of the collection we made, its not much, but I am sure it means a lot to somebody. Tomorrow I shall be dropping it off to the Wellington City Mission.
Thankyou once again for being someone's STAR, be blessed and have a wonderful Christmas.
Inspiring Communities is running a very cool two day event in Auckland in April. it's for everyone working in, with or alongside neighbourhoods and communities. We are taking buses to the four corners of Auckland to see first hand how communities are to see first-hand how community-led … View moreInspiring Communities is running a very cool two day event in Auckland in April. it's for everyone working in, with or alongside neighbourhoods and communities. We are taking buses to the four corners of Auckland to see first hand how communities are to see first-hand how community-led development is happening across the city. Local hosts will introduce participants to projects, approaches, relationships and success factors that grow resilience, that is driven by and works for local people. And then we will take what we learn into a second day of interactive workshops. Activate is the first of its kind in New Zealand - it's going to be great - click on our link for all the details.
Afternoon Hutt folks,
New World Lower Hutt is making a comeback after being closed by the 7.8 earthquake on November 14. The owners, Steve and Sarah Williams are hoping to have a pop-up store set up in the New World carpark by Saturday afternoon which will stay open until the proper store can … View moreAfternoon Hutt folks,
New World Lower Hutt is making a comeback after being closed by the 7.8 earthquake on November 14. The owners, Steve and Sarah Williams are hoping to have a pop-up store set up in the New World carpark by Saturday afternoon which will stay open until the proper store can re-opened. Will you go along?
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