Maungaraki, Lower Hutt

1328 days ago

Monster wasp nest

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Well, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the … View moreWell, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the wasps through the Wasp Wipeout project, but did you know you can help as well? For information on how to help or DIY click here: bit.ly... You can also donate to the project here: givealittle.co.nz...

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1317 days ago

With better grades comes higher self-esteem.

NumberWorks'nWords Lower Hutt

Tutoring helps increase your child’s motivation and attitude so he or she is able to reach his or her full academic potential. Get in touch with your local centre to learn more.

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1317 days ago

Sunsets

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

There has been some beautiful sunsets lately. Stokes Valley resident Rosa Marie took these last night.

1317 days ago

Meet Jason Tarawhiti

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

You might remember that a few months ago Neighbourly featured a picture of Muhammad Ali holding a young baby in Upper Hutt.
That baby was Jason Tarawhiti, who lives in Hamilton and who cherishes that picture.

1322 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The location is obvious but who knows the background to this photo?

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1318 days ago

Welcoming donations now!

Amanda Wills from Anglican Parish of Lower Hutt

Clean out your books, jigsaws and puzzles and drop them off at St James' Church, 71 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt; beginning Wednesday 24 February. Drop off times are Tuesday-Friday 9am-noon.

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1324 days ago

Level 2 & Regional Parks

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

At Alert Level 2, facilities in our regional parks remain open for safe access to exercise and recreation, but we need to play it safe.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 you should keep group activities to 10 people or less, wash your hands regularly, and stay home if you are unwell.

For more … View more
At Alert Level 2, facilities in our regional parks remain open for safe access to exercise and recreation, but we need to play it safe.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 you should keep group activities to 10 people or less, wash your hands regularly, and stay home if you are unwell.

For more information check out gw.govt.nz/parks.

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1319 days ago

Looking for lush mature native plants?

Joshua from Kelburn Price Smart Landscaping and Gardeners

Price Smart provides a good range of evergreen native plants at a competitive price. If you are looking for low maintenance and visually stunning local plants to complete your garden, we have them for you. Mini Toe Toe, NZ Iris, Carex, and many more.

1319 days ago

Introducing.. Busy Lizzy Gardens

Neighbourly.co.nz

Meet Liz from Busy Lizzy Gardens. Liz runs one of our fantastic Premium Businesses who have used Neighbourly Premium as a platform to build a strong local presence within their community.

Find out how you can Grow your Business with Neighbourly Premium
Find out more

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1320 days ago

Only one month to go until Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2021 kicks off!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This year's event runs from March 20 - 30th with the theme being 'The Great Plant Swap' as an easy way for neighbourhoods to grow stronger together.

Here's some ideas for ways you could get involved:

• swap seeds with a neighbour
• gift a plant you've grown to… View more
This year's event runs from March 20 - 30th with the theme being 'The Great Plant Swap' as an easy way for neighbourhoods to grow stronger together.

Here's some ideas for ways you could get involved:

• swap seeds with a neighbour
• gift a plant you've grown to a neighbour
• take some flowers to a neighbour
• organise a produce swap
• share garden tips or recipes for food in season
• create community gardens or berm pollinator pathways
• host an inclusive garden-themed working bee
• a friendly neighbourhood BBQ with homegrown ingredients

The options are endless! At the end of the day, our shared aim is to help bring people together by encouraging intentional connection with our neighbours. Whether that be organising a street party, sharing a cuppa, or simply saying ‘Kia Ora!” to those who live around you, every action helps to create a safer and more connected New Zealand.

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1320 days ago

The Benefits of Buying Locally

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

Want to put your money where your heart is? Locally made products come with a whole lot of benefits - typically higher quality and greater attention to detail being in the top two.

The face behind the product had a dream of starting up on their own, knew in their heart of hearts it was a great … View more
Want to put your money where your heart is? Locally made products come with a whole lot of benefits - typically higher quality and greater attention to detail being in the top two.

The face behind the product had a dream of starting up on their own, knew in their heart of hearts it was a great product (or service) and believed it could help others. So, they took some risks, took over the dining table, made lots of mistakes, thought about the business day and night - but always kept going. Here are some decent reasons to shop local...

Boosting the local economy: Seventy per cent of all NZ Enterprises are sole traders. That's a big number. But purchasing locally doesn't just build an economic future for small businesses, it’s an economic confidence that spills out into other areas in life and the community.

Customer service: Buy locally and you are sure to receive a customer service above the ordinary. Plus, it's always reassuring to know you can call a local number if somethings amiss or not quite right.

Feel good factor: Knowing that your money lands in the lap of a local business with integrity and passion creates that lovely feel-good factor. You can see the love in the product, the packaging, the personal notes.

Customised goods = meeting consumer needs: More often than not you are talking to the maker directly so selecting a specific colour or changing out something is more likely to happen.

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1320 days ago
1320 days ago

Make a space themed headboard

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Make a boring old headboard an exciting glow in the dark feature for a space themed kid’s room with Resene FX Nightlight glow in the dark paint.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how you can create your own

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1320 days ago

Road works

Jon from Hutt City Council

We are very sorry for the traffic delays from Wainuiomata to Lower Hut this morning.

We did some chip re-sealing outside of peak hours, which wasn’t successful, so a lane was closed and a 30 km limit introduced. The lane has now been re-opened and we hope traffic is flowing normally soon.

1327 days ago

Council concerned about dogs not under proper control.

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The Hutt City Council is reminding dog owners to take more care in public.

"The weather has been outstanding recently and we love to see everyone enjoying it. Unfortunately, with more people out and about, we have had more frequent notifications about dogs not being kept under control.
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The Hutt City Council is reminding dog owners to take more care in public.

"The weather has been outstanding recently and we love to see everyone enjoying it. Unfortunately, with more people out and about, we have had more frequent notifications about dogs not being kept under control.
In public places – such as beaches and bush tracks – all dogs must be leashed In designated dog exercise areas, if you are responsible for a dog, general consideration towards others – whether human or animal – must be taken. This could be done in many different ways depending on the behaviour and training of your dog e.g. a dog can be controlled by a leash, whistle, voice command or hand signal. The Dog Control Act 1996 – section 5 states under obligations of dog owners: every owner of a dog is required - (b) to ensure that the dog is kept under control, at all times (f) to take all reasonable steps to ensure that the dog does not injure, endanger, intimidate, or otherwise cause distress to any person."

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