Manor Park, Lower Hutt

1263 days ago

What we don't want to see on The Block NZ

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The Block NZ is back on our screens on Monday, but let's hope there are no more silly decor challenges and over-the-top reserves.

1262 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Lulu

Reporter Community News

Our SPCA Pet of the Day is Lulu.

"I am a sweet dog looking for my forever home. I am looking for a very special home that can understand my quirks and needs, a home that can help me thrive and be the best companion I can be.
My ideal home would be one that has had previous large dog … View more
Our SPCA Pet of the Day is Lulu.

"I am a sweet dog looking for my forever home. I am looking for a very special home that can understand my quirks and needs, a home that can help me thrive and be the best companion I can be.
My ideal home would be one that has had previous large dog experience and/or greyhound experience. I walk beautifully on a lead but in saying that, I would need a home that can handle me as I can be strong when I want. I have had a fair amount of training from my previous home but there is always room for more growth. I am super smart and a lover of all yummy foods so will pick up new things very quickly.
I can be shy when meeting new people so I would love a quiet patient home that can read when I am not comfortable. A home with no children would be best for me. Being part greyhound, I am also not suited to a home with cats or any small animals. If you think you are the home for me contact SPCA’s Canine Team for more information."

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1262 days ago

Resident-friendly terms

Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector.
Our base weekly… View more
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector.
Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your townhouse or apartment*, and comprehensive care can be dialled up as your needs change.

Terms like these provide you with greater confidence to live the way you want.
*Some conditions apply
Learn more

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1263 days ago

House Number Mishap

Michael from Trentham

There are two 17 Buddle Road properties not far from being opposite each other for almost 12 months.
Unbelievable but true.
Of course only one is entitled to be number 17 and of course on the uneven numbers side of the street. The other is a house built with the front door entranceway path and … View more
There are two 17 Buddle Road properties not far from being opposite each other for almost 12 months.
Unbelievable but true.
Of course only one is entitled to be number 17 and of course on the uneven numbers side of the street. The other is a house built with the front door entranceway path and letterbox supposedly in Hopkirk Ave but a shift in design produced a Buddle Road configuration. And so in Buddle Road next door to number 22 is number 17 displayed boldly on the letterbox.
The two number 17s get each others mail.
The way around is to renumber the short end of one side of Buddle Road with the even numbering and leave Hopkirk Ave without a number 17 address.
UHCC should force the housing developers or architect pay for the costs involved to current residents and to council in a transformation process otherwise this could become a sightseeing/tourist attraction. Go take a look.

1266 days ago

Poll: Do you support the nurses strike?

Reporter Community News

Thirty thousand nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants across the country are striking on Wednesday today for better pay, more sick leave and safer work conditions.
They will walk off the job for eight hours from 11am until 7pm.

Do you support the nurses strike?
  • 88.3% Yes
    88.3% Complete
  • 11.7% No
    11.7% Complete
1008 votes
1266 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Any thoughts on who these two are?

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1264 days ago

On the Search for More Great People

Spencer Henshaw

Are you a Hutt Valley Contractor looking for more work, or a Qualified Tradie looking to go out on your own? Then we may be the partner you are looking for!

We are looking for subcontractors with their own company, van and tools and the ability to be reliable and self-managed.

The work … View more
Are you a Hutt Valley Contractor looking for more work, or a Qualified Tradie looking to go out on your own? Then we may be the partner you are looking for!

We are looking for subcontractors with their own company, van and tools and the ability to be reliable and self-managed.

The work involves:
- Interior and exterior painting & carpentry
- Qualified gas and drainage repairs and installs
- Qualified electrical including heat pumps and ventilation
- General maintenance

Work is carried out to our client’s schedule of rates so there is no quoting or invoicing. Basic computer skills and internet access are required as jobs are received, managed and invoiced via our internet portal and mobile phone app.

If you are looking for continuous, year round work flows with reliable twice monthly payments, and opportunities to grow your business then please contact trades@spencersnz.co.nz / www.spencersnz.co.nz
Find out more

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1266 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Yep, it is not Friday but by coincidence both Andrew Gorrie and Rosa Marie visited Zealandia and photographed a stroppy tūī who did not want to share the sugar feeder.
Check out the photo of a kaka by Gorrie and the tūī by Marie. Which picture do your prefer?

1264 days ago

Wellington can thank Upper Hutt

Michael from Trentham

So Wellington is the fourth most liveable city in the world.
Great.
But in gaining this status Wellington can also thank its immediate neighbouring cities and areas to its north accessible to a large degree by suburban rail including Upper Hutt and Martnborough.

Upper Hutt is in the throws of … View more
So Wellington is the fourth most liveable city in the world.
Great.
But in gaining this status Wellington can also thank its immediate neighbouring cities and areas to its north accessible to a large degree by suburban rail including Upper Hutt and Martnborough.

Upper Hutt is in the throws of becoming more valuable and recognisible in this modern era as an adjunct to the Capital. There is Brewtown now and the yet to be completed sports campus and movie production facility. And in Martinborough and other parts of the Wairarapa there is world class wine production on a notable scale. All these things plus the attraction of beaches on the Kapiti Coast, help to make Wellington what it is.

1273 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

It has been in the news a lot lately, under a different name, so where is this?

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1265 days ago

Hutt City Council rubbish bags

Akira from Avalon

Hi neighbours ☺️

I have 8 extra Hutt City Council rubbish bags, if you need rubbish bags msg me.
Happy to drop off bags.
$2.75 per bag - cheaper than grocery stores.

Thank you

Negotiable

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1266 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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1266 days ago

Upper Hutt's Maligned & Underscored CBD

Michael from Trentham

With a growing population and more people working from home, UH's CBD is increasing in people traffic, importance, occupation and potency.
All it needs right now from the UHCC is to promote some conversion of apartmental accommodation to a crop of tired old buildings within the CBD with the … View more
With a growing population and more people working from home, UH's CBD is increasing in people traffic, importance, occupation and potency.
All it needs right now from the UHCC is to promote some conversion of apartmental accommodation to a crop of tired old buildings within the CBD with the council chiming in with free services such as advocacy and advise, a rates holiday and painting and decoration deal with Resenes for owners and blow me down, we have a more vibrant, useful and busy CBD along with some housing/accommodation options not currently available in UH.

1270 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Marlie

Reporter Community News

This week we feature Marlie who belongs to Darren and Johanna of Berhampore.
"Marlie, our cat, loves hanging out on the streets of Berhampore. Marlie is an inquisitive little girl who loves to check out what’s happening in the neighbourhood."
Remember if you want your pet featured on … View more
This week we feature Marlie who belongs to Darren and Johanna of Berhampore.
"Marlie, our cat, loves hanging out on the streets of Berhampore. Marlie is an inquisitive little girl who loves to check out what’s happening in the neighbourhood."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.

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1271 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This weeks contribution comes from Louise Thomas.

"Is that a little blue sky this afternoon? I feel like a mole rat emerging after a week in the burrow. This grey warbler/riroriro (Gerygone igata) seems pretty happy to see the sun. He's posing in a cedar tree for Christmas cards."

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