Manor Park, Lower Hutt

Homelessness has been on the rise in Lower Hutt for more than a decade

Grace from Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council has been researching the issue, and is about to start discussing a strategic approach to homelessness and what Council’s role will be.
We’ve started publishing stories about the issue and how it affects people, their families and the wider city.

White Ribbon Week starts this Monday

Ron Vink from 4 A Better City

Stand Up, Speak Out and Act to Prevent Men's Violence Towards Women.

We've joined Neighbourly!

The Team from New Zealand Police

Kia ora neighbours,

We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!

Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we… View moreKia ora neighbours,

We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!

Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we work together to create safer communities.

Please remember our Neighbourly page and private messages are not monitored by Police and are not the place to report crimes - IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 111.

Cookie Time Christmas Cookies available NOW

Phillipa from Silverstream

Hey it’s your Cookie Time Christmas Cookies seller here for Upper Hutt.
I’ll be selling at the Upper Hutt Mall each Saturday & Sunday from 9am till 5pm from now until the 22 December.

Cookie Time has a new, incredible flavour – Chocoholic Chocolate Chip, it’s sure to please all the … View moreHey it’s your Cookie Time Christmas Cookies seller here for Upper Hutt.
I’ll be selling at the Upper Hutt Mall each Saturday & Sunday from 9am till 5pm from now until the 22 December.

Cookie Time has a new, incredible flavour – Chocoholic Chocolate Chip, it’s sure to please all the Chocolate-lovers! Plus, we still have your favourite Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies in a new magical tin!!! Also available is Gluten Free Chocolate Chip all in our reusable (and recyclable) Cookie Muncher buckets.!

Get your Christmas presents early, I have plenty of samples to give away especially if you say you saw this advert on Neighbourly you will get an extra special surprise.

See you all soon cheers Holly Whitney
hollywh@christmascookies.co.nz

FREE - Outdoor Table & Chairs

Tracy from Avalon

I have an Outdoor Glass Top Table and Chair Set plus Umbrella stand that are your for free. Having trouble uploading photos but you're welcome to pop round and have a look :-)
NB: All have varying degrees of rust but still able to be used OR you can take to metal recyclers....my car … View moreI have an Outdoor Glass Top Table and Chair Set plus Umbrella stand that are your for free. Having trouble uploading photos but you're welcome to pop round and have a look :-)
NB: All have varying degrees of rust but still able to be used OR you can take to metal recyclers....my car isn't big enough to do this!!

Free

What are your thoughts on midwives striking?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are you a striking midwife? More than 1100 District Health Board-employed (DHB) midwives have voted to strike, becoming the latest group to take industrial action since the Labour administration came into power. To read more, click here.

Midwives would give notice from Wednesday of… View moreHi neighbours,

Are you a striking midwife? More than 1100 District Health Board-employed (DHB) midwives have voted to strike, becoming the latest group to take industrial action since the Labour administration came into power. To read more, click here.

Midwives would give notice from Wednesday of two-hour work stoppages every day on every shift over a two-week period, starting Thursday, November 22.

So what are your thoughts on the strike? Do you think our midwives should be paid more? How will you be affected by the strike action? Let us know your thoughts in the replies below!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

Mary Potter Hospice Strawberry Festival

Mary Potter Hospice

Pre-order now for Wednesday 21 November! Show your support for Mary Potter Hospice and enjoy #SundaesforGood at the annual Mary Potter Hospice Strawberry Festival on Wednesday 21 November, Midland Park, Lambton Quay from 9am-4pm.

Get a group of five or more and pre-order strawberry and ice cream… View morePre-order now for Wednesday 21 November! Show your support for Mary Potter Hospice and enjoy #SundaesforGood at the annual Mary Potter Hospice Strawberry Festival on Wednesday 21 November, Midland Park, Lambton Quay from 9am-4pm.

Get a group of five or more and pre-order strawberry and ice cream sundaes for $6 each on our website before Tuesday 20 November at 5pm, and beat the queues! You can collect your order from Midland Park or we can deliver for FREE within the Wellington CBD on the day between 10am – 3pm. Thanks to DeliverEasy for making this happen!

Find out more on our website marypotter.org.nz/events/pre-order-sundaes Pre-order yours here!