Korokoro, Lower Hutt

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599 days ago

COMPUTER SCREEN/MONITOR URGENTLY NEEDED

Margaret from Paparangi

Hi does anyone have an Acer computer monitor compatible with an Acer Veriton Desktop or apparently one from a different make will suffice so long as it is compatible. I am disabled and run two screens at the same time as I find it easier, my second screen is kaput and I require one urgently so if … View moreHi does anyone have an Acer computer monitor compatible with an Acer Veriton Desktop or apparently one from a different make will suffice so long as it is compatible. I am disabled and run two screens at the same time as I find it easier, my second screen is kaput and I require one urgently so if you have one lying around or a spare please contact me.

599 days ago

April School Holiday Art Classes at Artspace Gallery

Alfred Memelink Artspace Gallery

A selection of five local scenes to choose from for the next school holiday art classes at Artspace Gallery on the Petone Foreshore. $25 includes all materials provided and at the end of the two hour lesson your youth walk out with their completed masterpiece to be proud of. This could be the most … View moreA selection of five local scenes to choose from for the next school holiday art classes at Artspace Gallery on the Petone Foreshore. $25 includes all materials provided and at the end of the two hour lesson your youth walk out with their completed masterpiece to be proud of. This could be the most rewarding activity they could do these holidays and gives mums and dads a chance to have a coffee break.

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599 days ago

Point Howard slip points to bigger problem.

Reporter Community News

Have you reported a leak and what has been your experience.
A report relapsed this week on the recent Pt Howard slip found
duplicate reports of leaks to council might have impeded the timely prioritisation of a fixing a leaking water pipe.
The large landslip took a chunk out of Howard Rd in … View more
Have you reported a leak and what has been your experience.
A report relapsed this week on the recent Pt Howard slip found
duplicate reports of leaks to council might have impeded the timely prioritisation of a fixing a leaking water pipe.
The large landslip took a chunk out of Howard Rd in mid-March, leaving 165 homes without power and drinking water. Residents of the Lower Hutt suburb described the situation as “100% preventable” having raised the alarm about the leaking water main several times.
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602 days ago

Do you know any 'Boomerang Babies'?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In previous generations, children left home at 18 years old and became independent. Now with student debt and the increasing cost of renting and buying a house, we are seeing the rise of the 'Boomerang babies' who stay or move back home for well into their 20's. Is this good for our … View moreIn previous generations, children left home at 18 years old and became independent. Now with student debt and the increasing cost of renting and buying a house, we are seeing the rise of the 'Boomerang babies' who stay or move back home for well into their 20's. Is this good for our communities and have you noticed it in yours?

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599 days ago

Stokes Valley home demolished

Reporter Community News

Former Olympic rower Viv Haar could only stand and watch as his “forever home” of 35 years was demolished.
The house owned by Viv and Janet haar was this week demolished after suffering damage in a slip in July 2022.

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599 days ago

COMPUTER MONITOR/SCREEN URGENTLY NEEDED

Margaret from Paparangi

Hi does anyone have an Acer computer monitor compatible with an Acer Veriton Desktop or apparently one from a different make will suffice so long as it is compatible. I am disabled and run two screens at the same time as I fine it easier, my second screen is kaput and I require one urgently so if … View moreHi does anyone have an Acer computer monitor compatible with an Acer Veriton Desktop or apparently one from a different make will suffice so long as it is compatible. I am disabled and run two screens at the same time as I fine it easier, my second screen is kaput and I require one urgently so if you have one lying around or a spare please contact me.

599 days ago

Grab an epic broadband and power deal!

The Team from NZ Compare

The NZ Compare Easter Bunny has been busy delivering some epic deals on BROADBAND and POWER!

No chocolate in sight, these treats are better! How about unlimited broadband starting from $62/m with 6 months FREE Prime Video PLUS a chance to WIN 1 of 6 $300 Prezzy Cards with 2degrees? Maybe … View more
The NZ Compare Easter Bunny has been busy delivering some epic deals on BROADBAND and POWER!

No chocolate in sight, these treats are better! How about unlimited broadband starting from $62/m with 6 months FREE Prime Video PLUS a chance to WIN 1 of 6 $300 Prezzy Cards with 2degrees? Maybe you’d like to bundle and get your first 2 months of broadband FREE with Electric Kiwi! Or sink your teeth into a $100 welcome credit with Flick.

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599 days ago

Titahi Bay Easter Market on Good Friday

Mark from Family Kitchen with Mark

This will be our first experience at this Titahi Bay market and we're looking forward to it. Five flavours of artisan doughnuts plus our new product: Sourdough Chelsea Bun.
Our celebratory doughnut for Easter: Cadbury's Cream Egg with White Chocolate Creameux.
Opens at 10 am and runs … View more
This will be our first experience at this Titahi Bay market and we're looking forward to it. Five flavours of artisan doughnuts plus our new product: Sourdough Chelsea Bun.
Our celebratory doughnut for Easter: Cadbury's Cream Egg with White Chocolate Creameux.
Opens at 10 am and runs till 3 pm on Friday, 7th April.

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626 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week it is a beautiful ruru from Kelson photographer Andrew Gorrie.

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600 days ago

Kitchen items

Cindy from Newlands

All roughly $5 each.

Colander
Metal steaming attachment for pot
Shaker - free
Jug
Dish rack and soak dish thing
Microwave steamer
Ice trays
Glass dish

Negotiable

600 days ago

Holy Week Services

Amanda Wills from Anglican Parish of Lower Hutt

We have a number of great family-friendly services coming up over Easter - would love to see you there!

Correction: there is no Reflective Service on 7 April at All Saints' Church.

600 days ago

Once upon a time MILK BOYS n GIRLS

Sandra from Normandale

Discussion with my daughter and her daughter ie my teenage grandchild. My daughter was talking about being a milk boy/girl back in the 1980s. The teenager said WHAT DID SHE DO....so we unearthed this photo of a local girl in her uniform.

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601 days ago

Save at your local Resene ColorShop!

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Hurry Resene sale ends Tuesday 11th April.
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612 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week we feature a contribution from Simon Woolf.

"Kaka, were essentially extinct here in Wellington for over 100 years. Then in 2002 a small group was translocated to our fenced sanctuary Zealandia. Now Kaka fly freely around the CBD. There are approximately 1000 birds now, each with … View more
This week we feature a contribution from Simon Woolf.

"Kaka, were essentially extinct here in Wellington for over 100 years. Then in 2002 a small group was translocated to our fenced sanctuary Zealandia. Now Kaka fly freely around the CBD. There are approximately 1000 birds now, each with its own personality.
They now also breed outside of Zealandia, and are seen throughout the city. These clever parrots are such entertainers, and are a photographers dream.?

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601 days ago

Hutt Valley flood 1976

Reporter Community News

The worst flood in living memory in the Hutt Valley was in Christmas 1976, with 153 millimetres recorded in 24 hours at Avalon
The floods caused $19 million of damage, which amounted to $145.5m in 2015.
We are looking for people who remember the flood, particularly someone who is in the same … View more
The worst flood in living memory in the Hutt Valley was in Christmas 1976, with 153 millimetres recorded in 24 hours at Avalon
The floods caused $19 million of damage, which amounted to $145.5m in 2015.
We are looking for people who remember the flood, particularly someone who is in the same house. We would love to hear your memories.
Please contact ethan.teora@stuff.co.nz

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