Korokoro, Lower Hutt

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523 days ago

Winter Gardening

Bob Scott Retirement Village

Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.

As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in… View more
Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.

As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in cooler temperatures and to prepare the soil for future planting.

Click read more for the full story.

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523 days ago

Hit and Run - Ghuznee Street

The Team from Wellington District Police

Police investigating a fatal hit-and-run on Ghuznee Street in Wellington on Monday 17 June have identified a white Toyota Aqua whose driver may have information that could assist the investigation.

Initial enquiries indicate the driver may not have been aware they had collided with a person.

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Police investigating a fatal hit-and-run on Ghuznee Street in Wellington on Monday 17 June have identified a white Toyota Aqua whose driver may have information that could assist the investigation.

Initial enquiries indicate the driver may not have been aware they had collided with a person.

If you are the owner of this vehicle, please contact us.

We would also like to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash or who saw a similar make and model car around Ghuznee Street, or heading north towards the Hutt Valley, about 10:50pm on the night of the incident.

A number of people have come forward with information and spoken to Police since this tragic incident, and we ask anyone who has not yet spoken to us to get in touch, especially if you have video of the incident.

Information can be provided to Police by calling 105 or making an online report at 105.police.govt.nz using “Update Report”. Please reference the file number 240617/0598

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524 days ago

PANASONIC LUMIX DIGITAL CAMERA

Margaret from Paparangi

Hi, urgently required as mine has given up the ghost! Has anyone got a Panasonic DMC-LS70 Lumix 7.2 Megapixels 3 x Optical Zoom OR a Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera that they perhaps have lying around & no longer use & want to get rid of? I know it's a long shot, used for personal … View moreHi, urgently required as mine has given up the ghost! Has anyone got a Panasonic DMC-LS70 Lumix 7.2 Megapixels 3 x Optical Zoom OR a Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera that they perhaps have lying around & no longer use & want to get rid of? I know it's a long shot, used for personal photos, trademe, & the like. Preferably must be the same kind as 'Better the devil you know'! Price negotiable.

523 days ago

Have you sat your driver licence test recently?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from The Post

Hi neighbours! I'm looking to speak to people who've recently (within the past 6 months to year) sat their restricted or full licence test in Lower Hutt for a story I'm working on about driver licencing test pass rates around NZ. You'd need to be willing to be photographed and … View moreHi neighbours! I'm looking to speak to people who've recently (within the past 6 months to year) sat their restricted or full licence test in Lower Hutt for a story I'm working on about driver licencing test pass rates around NZ. You'd need to be willing to be photographed and maybe even be interviewed on video. If you're keen to chat please get in touch with me at brittany.keogh@stuff.co.nz

I'll post my story here when it's published.

523 days ago

Have you sat your driver licence test recently?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from The Post

Hi neighbours! I'm looking to speak to people who've recently (within the past 6 months to year) sat their restricted or full licence test in Lower Hutt for a story I'm working on about driver licencing test pass rates around NZ. You'd need to be willing to be photographed and … View moreHi neighbours! I'm looking to speak to people who've recently (within the past 6 months to year) sat their restricted or full licence test in Lower Hutt for a story I'm working on about driver licencing test pass rates around NZ. You'd need to be willing to be photographed and maybe even be interviewed on video. If you're keen to chat please get in touch with me at brittany.keogh@stuff.co.nz

I'll post my story here when it's published.

525 days ago

Caring For You Like Family

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experienceView more
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
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533 days ago

For a bit of fun...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

What old products do you miss? Some products do become part of your life, whether it's just a treat you have at the cinema or your favourite breakfast spread.

Do you have a childhood memory to share? Let us know below what products you still think of fondly!

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525 days ago

"What's Next: Your Path to Success Starts Here!"

Nicola Collins from Women of Worth

Are you feeling anxious or nervous about transitioning off a benefit and starting work or study?
Do you find yourself wondering, "Where do I start? What can I do?"

Contact us to find out your Next Steps!
theteam@wow.org.nz 027 766 2111

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526 days ago

2 weeks left to enter the Sunday Star-Times Winter Puzzle Comp!

Winter Puzzle

Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find … View more
Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers, click here.

The Team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times
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527 days ago

Enjoy fragrant lilies thanks to NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription … View more
This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription to NZ Gardener, you’ll enjoy professional and inspirational garden advice, convenient monthly delivery to your home, exclusive subscriber-only discounts, big savings off the retail price, PLUS subscribe before 28 July to enjoy free lily bulbs! *T&Cs apply.
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529 days ago

Fun house

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Enjoy the thrill of the Christmas countdown with a DIY advent calendar that’s choc-filled with festive activities and finished in your favourite Resene testpot colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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529 days ago

Self Storage Good Value for Money in Wellington

Alan Storage from Kiwi Self Storage - Newlands

Self-storage has become an increasingly popular and cost-effective option for both businesses and households. Here's a detailed summary emphasizing the value for money that self-storage offers compared to other solutions:.
Click on this link to see how self storage can provide a solution to … View more
Self-storage has become an increasingly popular and cost-effective option for both businesses and households. Here's a detailed summary emphasizing the value for money that self-storage offers compared to other solutions:.
Click on this link to see how self storage can provide a solution to your lack of space, at home or work

www.kiwiselfstorage.co.nz...

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529 days ago

Gardens and section clearing

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Lower Hutt

We are 1/3 of the way through winter and the gardens are full if weeds and broken trees?
Don"t the time and capacity ? Then let me do it for you!
Call or text 0272430951 ian
Natures choice Gardening

531 days ago

Local Sparky

Alistair from Johnsonville

Hey guys does anyone know a good electrician. I need them to look at a plug under the sink. I thought it was the dishwasher but when we changed plugs the dishwasher worked so it must be the plug.

If you know anyone and they can come to johnsonville please let me know

530 days ago

Volunteer shop assistant - Lower Hutt

Volunteer Wellington

Are you keen to get some retail experience? A busy op shop in Lower Hutt is looking for more volunteers. You'll join a great team and will help out with the following tasks - sorting clothes, pricing and filling the shelves. Volunteers also serve customers at the checkout and assist with … View moreAre you keen to get some retail experience? A busy op shop in Lower Hutt is looking for more volunteers. You'll join a great team and will help out with the following tasks - sorting clothes, pricing and filling the shelves. Volunteers also serve customers at the checkout and assist with tidying up. Speakers of other languages, new migrants, and students are very welcome!

For more information, and to register your interest, please visit our website at:
tinyurl.com...

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