Manor Park, Lower Hutt

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3222 days ago

Last chance to swap your food cans!

Resene

Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*

Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other … View more
Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*

Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks, while you save up to $5.50 on each testpot purchase.

Don't miss out - there is nothing to lose with Hunger for Colour! but you've only got until tomorrow!

*60-80ml testpot
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3223 days ago

See you tomorrow to hear plans for the Beltway Cycleway

Hutt City Council

If you prefer two wheels to four then don't forget we want to see you tomorrow (Saturday 25 February) to share our early plans for the Beltway Cycleway. Drop in any time from 11am - 2pm at The Dowse Art Museum (James Coe 2 meeting room) to hear more about this exciting project.

The proposed… View more
If you prefer two wheels to four then don't forget we want to see you tomorrow (Saturday 25 February) to share our early plans for the Beltway Cycleway. Drop in any time from 11am - 2pm at The Dowse Art Museum (James Coe 2 meeting room) to hear more about this exciting project.

The proposed cycleway will provide a connection between residential areas, workplaces, the hospital, schools, the CBD, local shopping centres and public transport hubs. We want to use the rail corridor to create a cycling 'spine', extending between Seaview and Taita. It will also link to the planned Wainuiomata and Eastern Bays shared pathways as well as the Hutt River Trail.

If you’d like to find out more, call in tomorrow, we look forward to seeing you!

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3224 days ago

Bike thieves are preventing our children from learning cyling skills

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

It was a tough start to the year for a group of Lower Hutt primary school students preparing for a triathlon.  Students from Pomare School in Taita have lost the use of 10 bikes, which were stolen from a locked shed last month. About 20 bikes on loan from community project Biketec were stored … View moreIt was a tough start to the year for a group of Lower Hutt primary school students preparing for a triathlon.  Students from Pomare School in Taita have lost the use of 10 bikes, which were stolen from a locked shed last month. About 20 bikes on loan from community project Biketec were stored ...

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3223 days ago

Poll: Do you want more daylight hours?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Vote below - and then click here to discuss the idea with your neighbours!

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Do you want more daylight hours?
  • 62.9% Yes - I want more daylight! Summer is too short.
    62.9% Complete
  • 19.4% I'm not too bothered / I'm happy with the way things are
    19.4% Complete
  • 17.8% Absolutely not. It's too dark in the mornings already
    17.8% Complete
6257 votes
3223 days ago

Freezell 4 your Community nominations open now!

Haier & Cooking 4 Change

We are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and… View moreWe are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and personalised by Dick Frizzell. Nominate now

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3224 days ago

New Police campaign encourages youth neighbourliness

Prevention Team from Wellington District Police

Check Yourself has launched today – a Wellington City Council and NZ Police collaboration urging young Wellingtonians to understand the consequences of their actions. The harm reduction campaign, which is targeted at and co-designed with 18-25 year olds, has been developed by Massey University … View moreCheck Yourself has launched today – a Wellington City Council and NZ Police collaboration urging young Wellingtonians to understand the consequences of their actions. The harm reduction campaign, which is targeted at and co-designed with 18-25 year olds, has been developed by Massey University creative enterprise students in response to recent statistics.

Research from the Metro Neighbourhood Policing Team (CBD’s Community Police) indicates that young adults in Wellington are overrepresented in anti-social behaviour (criminal and non-criminal), and one third of 18-24 year olds drink alcohol to a level that carries a risk of harming the drinker’s physical or mental health, or having harmful social effects on the drinker or others. With the principle aim of encouraging young people to understand the consequences of their actions, the digital and print based campaign, Check Yourself uses common Kiwi slang to address problems before they escalate.

Acting Area Prevention Manager Inspector Clint Walker adds: "Police are working closely with Wellington City Council to reduce the incidents of alcohol harm as we strive towards everybody being safe and feeling safe".

The campaign will also use outdoor advertising, including large carnival mirrors, which will be installed throughout the entertainment district and at events such as O-Week and Jim Beam Homegrown festival. The mirrors will be used as part of a social competition, encouraging young people to share their pictures on Twitter and Instagram using #CheckYourselfNZ to win a range of exciting prizes, including tickets to Homegrown at Wellington Waterfront.

For more information on the campaign and videos please visit: www.checkyourself.co.nz
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3225 days ago

Take a look at this Treaty translation work. What impact do you think the book would have on non Maori and English speakers?

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

It is unlikely to end the debate but a new book will at least make it easier for non Maori and English speakers to understand the Treaty of Waitangi. A group of 116 volunteers, under the umbrella of the New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters, have translated it into 30 languages. The … View moreIt is unlikely to end the debate but a new book will at least make it easier for non Maori and English speakers to understand the Treaty of Waitangi. A group of 116 volunteers, under the umbrella of the New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters, have translated it into 30 languages. The ...

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3225 days ago

Check out the upcycling work these Syrian refugees have been doing! How important is it to you to reduce your plastic bag use?

Reporter The Hutt News

A group of Syrian refugees are recycling New Zealand Post uniforms and learning skills that will help them find work. The project, run by Community Unity in Lower Hutt, transforms the uniforms into a range of bags to reduce our reliance on plastic. Common Unity organiser Julia Milne said the ...

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3233 days ago

Broken watch pin for strap

Pete from Stokes Valley

Does anybody know where there is a place to go to put a new pin in my watch, which holds the strap on. There used to be a small jewellery shop in Moera but hes not there any more. Any comments would be much appreciated, cheers.

3226 days ago

Avoid ‘Oh No’ Moments this year!

The Team from Jennian Homes

So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!

But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building … View more
So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!

But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget...to constructive advice on building sustainably...it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by your local Jennian Homes team. Find out more.
Register now

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3228 days ago

Study an industry-respected business course with NZMA

NZMA

If you’ve got dreams of learning some business skills, this is the course to get you started. With NZMA you’ll learn everything from MYOB and reception skills to text processing and spreadsheets, plus a host of other entry-level business administration and computing skills. NZMA courses also … View moreIf you’ve got dreams of learning some business skills, this is the course to get you started. With NZMA you’ll learn everything from MYOB and reception skills to text processing and spreadsheets, plus a host of other entry-level business administration and computing skills. NZMA courses also give your English and Maths skills a boost. Business courses are now offered in central Wellington. Learn more

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3229 days ago

The Hutt STEMM Festival is back!

Hutt City Council

The festival educates, inspires and showcases Lower Hutt’s strengths in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and manufacturing (STEMM).
This year the festival will run over two weeks, 6-21 May to coincide with Techweek NZ
Last year more than 70 local businesses and organisations were … View more
The festival educates, inspires and showcases Lower Hutt’s strengths in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and manufacturing (STEMM).
This year the festival will run over two weeks, 6-21 May to coincide with Techweek NZ
Last year more than 70 local businesses and organisations were involved in organising 42 events aimed at sparking conversations about STEMM and shining a spotlight on existing and future opportunities in Lower Hutt to be part of these exciting sectors.
Expressions of interest are now open until Friday 10 March for those wanting to run an event at this year’s festival. To register or find out more visit huttstemm.nz

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3228 days ago

Have your say on school uniforms...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to … View moreNeighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to know: do you think they're a good idea? How do you feel about the price of school uniforms? Would a swap or sell section for school uniforms on Neighbourly be useful to you? Share your thoughts below!

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3230 days ago

Petone Fair coming to town

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

The Petone Fair is back for another year and Jackson St will come alive tomorrow, full of food, music and craft stalls. Take the family down and enjoy a day out!

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3230 days ago

Rhythm and Reels - The Blues Brothers Cancellation

Callum from Hutt City Council

Looks like we're getting the summer blues...

Unfortunately we've had to cancel tomorrow night's Rhythm and Reels screening of The Blues Brothers. Sorry to everyone looking forward to it. On the positive side, We still have 2 more screenings to come.Cool Runnings next Saturday in … View more
Looks like we're getting the summer blues...

Unfortunately we've had to cancel tomorrow night's Rhythm and Reels screening of The Blues Brothers. Sorry to everyone looking forward to it. On the positive side, We still have 2 more screenings to come.Cool Runnings next Saturday in Stokes Valley and The Goonies on 4 March at Avalon Park.

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