Manor Park, Lower Hutt

977 days ago

Poll: Why aren't you switching power providers?

The Team from NZ Compare

The weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!

53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why … View more
The weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!

53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why you're not switching power providers?

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Why aren't you switching power providers?
  • 32.6% Switching is too hard, I have enough to deal with!
    32.6% Complete
  • 23.7% I'm in a contract
    23.7% Complete
  • 43.8% I don't know where to find a better deal
    43.8% Complete
473 votes
977 days ago

Know a deserving neighbour?

Ashleigh from The Neighbourly Team

Our winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® … View more
Our winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® card - that sounds like morning tea to me!

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978 days ago

Don't miss NZ Gardener's newest collectible edition!

Mags4Gifts

Hi neighbours,

It's time to sow your seeds and cut those flowers because NZ Gardener's new special edition is on-sale now!

The NZ Gardener team takes you through the seasons with advice on cutting fresh flowers 365 days of the year. Flick through the pages and find stunning … View more
Hi neighbours,

It's time to sow your seeds and cut those flowers because NZ Gardener's new special edition is on-sale now!

The NZ Gardener team takes you through the seasons with advice on cutting fresh flowers 365 days of the year. Flick through the pages and find stunning photographs, step-by-step instructions on how to arrange bouquets and what to plant and when.

Get your copy where any good magazines are sold or buy online at Mags4Gifts.co.nz
BUY NOW

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989 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Possum

Reporter Community News

Yvonne Christian is the proud owner of Possum.
"This is Possum, who is the eldest and boss of my other two cats!
Possum is a female, 16 years young and lives with me in Paraparaumu."

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979 days ago

Lower Hutt – your river city.

Hutt City Council

RiverLink is a partnership between Hutt City Council, Greater Wellington and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency working together with our Mana Whenua partners – Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika.

We’re working collaboratively to deliver three separate but … View more
RiverLink is a partnership between Hutt City Council, Greater Wellington and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency working together with our Mana Whenua partners – Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika.

We’re working collaboratively to deliver three separate but interdependent projects: flood protection, revitalising Lower Hutt’s central city, and Melling transport improvements.
Know more

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979 days ago

Trampoline for sale. Active Intent Play Trampoline 10 ft

Ronnie from Elderslea

Trampoline for sale, was used for about 3 months , not used anymore, so we have dismantled it and selling it, condition very good. Pick up only please.

Price: $50

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991 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

An easy one this week for Neighbourly folk. What is this building called and where is it?

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982 days ago

Pet of the Day: Georgia and Rusty

Reporter Community News

This week we feature a rater humorous pics from Jessica Dowdall in Whitby. "This is Georgia the Berman and Rusty watching Youtube or ‘at the movies’ they will sit here hunting the computer for as long as the show goes."

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981 days ago

Catch up and Clean up

Mags4gifts

Purchase a three month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for $51.87 and get a cleaning kit (RRP$66) for Free from WildClean, the world’s 1st plastic negative cleaning co.

Make sure to use the promo code “CLEAN” at checkout to redeem. Terms and conditions apply.
Find out more

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982 days ago

Hurry – sale ends this weekend!

Resene

Get decorating and save with Resene!

Get 20% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, decorating accessories, wallpapers and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop.

Make the most of your home with paint designed in New Zealand for New Zealand conditions. Made right … View more
Get decorating and save with Resene!

Get 20% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, decorating accessories, wallpapers and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop.

Make the most of your home with paint designed in New Zealand for New Zealand conditions. Made right here in New Zealand since 1946 and voted Most Trusted Paint every year since 2012!

See sale details online: www.resene.co.nz/sale
Find out more

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982 days ago

Long weekend has started, check out our top things to do!

The Team from NZ Compare

Sometimes having NO plan is a great plan! But if you feel the need to do something this long weekend then take a look at our top ideas.

From the team at NZ Compare - be safe and smile with your loved ones. Lest we forget. ❤️

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983 days ago

Recreation Award for Play in the Hutt

Hutt City Coucil

Play in the Hutt has won the Outstanding Project award at the Recreation Aotearoa - Te Whai Oranga Awards!

A huge congratulations to our Active in the Hutt and Healthy Families Hutt Valley teams for their mahi on this movement.

A special thanks to residents who have helped things like Play … View more
Play in the Hutt has won the Outstanding Project award at the Recreation Aotearoa - Te Whai Oranga Awards!

A huge congratulations to our Active in the Hutt and Healthy Families Hutt Valley teams for their mahi on this movement.

A special thanks to residents who have helped things like Play Streets become a core part of the movement, as well as schools who use programmes like Build & Play and Pukutākaro to grow physical activity through play.

Thanks also to the community groups who are increasing access to play by giving their time and space, and sponsors who make these projects sustainable
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986 days ago

Dog Park Not A Perk

Michael from Trentham

Upper Hutt City Council asking for opinions on whether to install a dog park in Upper Hutt and then how elaborate this park should be. The costs are ongoing but initally estimated at $100,000 for option one and $300,000 for option two.

I say no dog park.

Upper Hutt does not need a dog park … View more
Upper Hutt City Council asking for opinions on whether to install a dog park in Upper Hutt and then how elaborate this park should be. The costs are ongoing but initally estimated at $100,000 for option one and $300,000 for option two.

I say no dog park.

Upper Hutt does not need a dog park because almost all of its parks, reserves and tracks are available for dogs off-leash.

Parts of Maidstone Park, Trentham Memorial Park and other partial sports grounds have restricted availablity for dogs off-leash when a sporting fixture is actually being held on a certain part of the ground. Upper Hutt is the most dog friendly city or large town in NZ.

To be off-leash a dog needs to know the basics like come, sit, stay and one can teach a puppy or adult dog these kinds of commands from within their lounge.

The major factor wrong with dog parks is that too many dog owners who pay high annual dog registration fees, feel that they therefore own the park and that their dog/s is entitled to roam the park off-leash no matter their behavioural situation. Dog parks promote dog fights which can spill over to vicious human behaviour as well as place people at risk.

There are 6300 registered dogs in Upper Hutt and many people from all parts of the Wellington region bring their dogs to UH to enjoy the parks etc and the venues such as Brewtown.

What the council should be doing for dog owners is reducing the cost of annual registration fees and granting free microchipping.

I have placed proposals to council and councillors for a dog playground in UH. This calls for a small open area say within the confines of Trentham Memorial Park (where it gets up to 2000 dog visits a week) with some permanent obstacles etc installed to suit large, medium and small size dogs. The cost would probably be less than $20,000. This would be fun, relatively inexpensive and right where the main attraction and action is for dogs and their owners. TMP is perhaps the best park in the world available for dogs. It is centralised and has everything except for a playground as per above, and is a gateway to kilometres of trails/ tracks and other parks.

983 days ago

Do you have a great persimmon recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for persimmon recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before April 29, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for persimmon recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before April 29, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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984 days ago

Anzac Day services in Lower Hutt

Hutt City Council

Hutt Central
5.45am - Parade assembles at the Cenotaph outside the War Memorial Library
6am - Dawn service begins on the Anzac Memorial Lawn, Queens Drive

Taita
10.45am - Parade outside Naenae Hotel
11am - Service held at Naenae Bowling Club
12pm - Luncheon
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Hutt Central
5.45am - Parade assembles at the Cenotaph outside the War Memorial Library
6am - Dawn service begins on the Anzac Memorial Lawn, Queens Drive

Taita
10.45am - Parade outside Naenae Hotel
11am - Service held at Naenae Bowling Club
12pm - Luncheon

Wainuiomata
6am - Flag raising at the Cenotaph, Queen Street
6.15am - Flag raising at the Memorial Gardens
10.55am - Parade assembles at the BP service station
11am - Wainuiomata Community Memorial Service at the Cenotaph

Stokes Valley
11am - Service at Stokes Valley RSA, Hawthorn Cresent

Due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, commemoration services for Anzac Day will look a little different this year. There will be a scaled-back dawn service to remember the conflicts of our past and present, and to honour those who served.

Public are welcome to attend, but please remember to follow COVID-19 guidance, and do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

There is also a pop-up poppy field on Andrews Avenue from 18-26 April, where the public are welcome to lay poppies and pay their respects.

There will be no civic service in 2022.
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