Manor Park, Lower Hutt

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637 days ago

St Mark’s School & Preschool Open Day

St Marks School & Preschool

Explore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential … View moreExplore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential in a safe and caring environment.

Small class sizes mean that students are encouraged to ask questions and explore different points of view. Come and explore St Mark’s.
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650 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

638 days ago

SELL: QUALITY STANLEY STRING TRIMMER

Michael from Trentham

Fatmax 18v 33cm brushless, cordless "weed eater" grass and lawn trimmer.

New - used for just 10 minutes.
Still under warranty.

Comes with superb rechargeable battery.

Bump-feed "quickwind" spool system.
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Fatmax 18v 33cm brushless, cordless "weed eater" grass and lawn trimmer.

New - used for just 10 minutes.
Still under warranty.

Comes with superb rechargeable battery.

Bump-feed "quickwind" spool system.

Easy to handle.

$180

Can be delivered within Wellington region for extra cost.

Negotiable

638 days ago

Dog Walker or Baby Sitter

Debbie from Belmont

My responsible daughter is nearly 15. She is wanting to walk your dog or do baby sitting. She loves animals and kids. She has a kind lovely nature and is reliable, honest and extremely trustworthy. I can provide references if required.

638 days ago

An Invite to Our Past

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View more
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
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643 days ago

Poll: Is our government making the right decisions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View more
We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!

Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is our government making the right decisions?
  • 2.4% Yes, I back the decision to build over wetlands
    2.4% Complete
  • 88.3% No, we need to focus on preventing future flooding
    88.3% Complete
  • 7.2% Sort of - we can't always cater to the 'what-ifs'
    7.2% Complete
  • 2.1% I don't know
    2.1% Complete
4257 votes
640 days ago

Our Grants Round is now live!

Nikau Foundation

Nikau Foundation’s 2023 Grants Round is now live!

Nikau Foundation understands that every community organisation needs different kinds of support to grow and give back to our communities. Funding can help you pay the bills, expand key services, support more people in our communities or … View more
Nikau Foundation’s 2023 Grants Round is now live!

Nikau Foundation understands that every community organisation needs different kinds of support to grow and give back to our communities. Funding can help you pay the bills, expand key services, support more people in our communities or transform blue sky ideas into reality.

Whatever help your organisation needs to grow, Nikau Foundation may be able to help. Applications close at midnight on Monday March the 20th 2023.

See our eligibility requirements.
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641 days ago

Age Concern Wellington Region CEO interviewed on Hutt City FM

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

In February, Age Concern Wellington Region CEO, Stephen Opie, was interviewed on Hutt City FM. You can listen to the full interview here:

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642 days ago

Seniornet Upper Hutt is moving into the library!

Stu from Elderslea

We used to be in City Arcade, but from March 2023 we will be doing regular weekly Tuesdays from 1:30pm, learn how to operate your tech, age limit open, phones, tablets, desktop and laptop Windows computers, we have helped people install their TV and even helped someone sell their house on Trade Me … View moreWe used to be in City Arcade, but from March 2023 we will be doing regular weekly Tuesdays from 1:30pm, learn how to operate your tech, age limit open, phones, tablets, desktop and laptop Windows computers, we have helped people install their TV and even helped someone sell their house on Trade Me (how to resize your photos for a listing)! Come join us in the library on a Tuesday.

642 days ago

Stop paying too much!

The team at NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out. Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know.

Get a FREE mortgage health check through Money Compare and find out. If you could save money, why wouldn’t you right?!
Click Here

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643 days ago

Have you got the shed of your dreams?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken … View more
Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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645 days ago

Name Is The Game

Michael from Trentham

So a guy named Hamilton is the National Party candidate for Hamilton West in the upcoming by-election.

How can Mr Hamilton lose?

He "owns" a slice of the region by virture of his name.

All is needed in Upper Hutt is someone preferably named Upper Hutt but Hutt would do, to stand… View more
So a guy named Hamilton is the National Party candidate for Hamilton West in the upcoming by-election.

How can Mr Hamilton lose?

He "owns" a slice of the region by virture of his name.

All is needed in Upper Hutt is someone preferably named Upper Hutt but Hutt would do, to stand against PM Hipkins in the October general elections, and who knows?

645 days ago

Can you help support Cyclone Gabrielle affected communities?

Stuff

Cyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. … View moreCyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. We'd love your support. You can donate here. Donate now

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645 days ago

Cyclone Gabrielle Donations

Tabby from Avalon

Good evening to all,
I'm sure we have all seen the devastation that has occurred recently and that our hearts go out to the all those have been impacted directly. If you are wondering how you can help:
You can drop off items tomorrow (18/2/23) at Wellington College Allen Gibbs Centre … View more
Good evening to all,
I'm sure we have all seen the devastation that has occurred recently and that our hearts go out to the all those have been impacted directly. If you are wondering how you can help:
You can drop off items tomorrow (18/2/23) at Wellington College Allen Gibbs Centre between 10am-6pm.
Items needed are:
Bed linen - duvets, sheets, blankets
Pillows
Towels
Sanitary items & toiletries
Baby supplies - nappies
Drinking water
Dry food goods
Canned food
Pet food and other supplies
Raincoats
Gumboots
Masks

Kia kaha!

646 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for taro?

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 still on the hunt for amazing and inventive taro recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Feb 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive taro recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Feb 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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