Maungaraki, Lower Hutt

Get to know your neighbours

Get to know your neighbours

It starts with you introducing yourself. Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page now.

1563 days ago

Have you got an indoor jungle? You could be a Houseplant Hero!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Got an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will… View moreGot an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will get $250 worth of Yates products and $150 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Here's how to enter the competition.

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1564 days ago

Experience the Ryman Care Difference

People often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where … View morePeople often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where care is customised to suit your needs.

Get your free copy here.
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1568 days ago

Cable Bay Adventure Park's Skywire ride takes you flying over treetops

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Nelson is home to the world's longest flying fox. Would you give it a go?

1565 days ago

Do you need Regular Gardening Maintenance or Landscaping?

Joshua from

It can be surprisingly easy to let our gardens get away from us. Whether you have a busy schedule or other hobbies that take priority, gardens are known to grow out of control very quickly.
We work within your budget to ensure your weeds stay under control, your plants grow only where they’re … View more
It can be surprisingly easy to let our gardens get away from us. Whether you have a busy schedule or other hobbies that take priority, gardens are known to grow out of control very quickly.
We work within your budget to ensure your weeds stay under control, your plants grow only where they’re allowed to, and take care of anything else in your garden that needs taking care of.

For a reasonable estimate,
Give us a call at 027 548 9818
Or
Visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...

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1566 days ago

Do good twice with Wilderkids.

The Team from Sustainability Trust

Looking for a school holiday programme with a difference? Choose Wilderkids.

Wilderkids is an adventure-based programme centred on care, connection, curiosity, and respect for each other and the environment.

Wilderkids spend their days:

Building shelters ⛏️
Foraging for food 🍲
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Looking for a school holiday programme with a difference? Choose Wilderkids.

Wilderkids is an adventure-based programme centred on care, connection, curiosity, and respect for each other and the environment.

Wilderkids spend their days:

Building shelters ⛏️
Foraging for food 🍲
Getting crafty 🎨
Saving the whales 🐳
Making new friends 👦👧
Learning about the environment 🌳

When: 8.30 am to 3.15 pm, Monday to Friday, 6 to 17 July.
Where: Innermost Gardens, Mount Victoria.
Who: Kids aged 5-12.

By choosing Wilderkids you'll be directly supporting community initiatives like the Wellington Curtain Bank.

For more information, head to our website.
Find out more

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1566 days ago

Taita Hotel mowed down 'HISTORY GONE'

Sandra from Normandale

Drove past the old Taita Hotel High St, which stood on the land of the original hotels {Bucks Travellers Rest, Honeymoon Cottage, Albion etc] of Taita from 1840s onward....DID the HCC do a dig for archival remnants before the consents to build on the site.
Neighbours told Taita Librarians that … View more
Drove past the old Taita Hotel High St, which stood on the land of the original hotels {Bucks Travellers Rest, Honeymoon Cottage, Albion etc] of Taita from 1840s onward....DID the HCC do a dig for archival remnants before the consents to build on the site.
Neighbours told Taita Librarians that they used to find antique items in their gardens over the years.
PLEASE dont let the history slide by before CHECKING under the earth.

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1566 days ago

COVID-19

Gemma Elizabeth from Hutt Valley District Health Board

We understand that people may be concerned about the recent new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand.

Hutt Hospital remains safe and does not have any current cases of COVID-19. Please continue to attend to your appointments and seek health treatment when you need it. You may be screened upon entry to… View more
We understand that people may be concerned about the recent new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand.

Hutt Hospital remains safe and does not have any current cases of COVID-19. Please continue to attend to your appointments and seek health treatment when you need it. You may be screened upon entry to some of our facilities, as part of our ongoing work to keep our patients and staff safe.

New Zealand remains at alert level one, which means that you should continue to practice good hand hygiene and keep track of where you have been.

Let’s keep up the good work, be kind and support each other during this time.

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1566 days ago

Celebrate Success

NumberWorks'nWords Lower Hutt

Children love being recognised for their efforts and achievements – and we love to give them that recognition. We celebrate your child’s maths and English achievements, big and small. Tutoring at NumberWorks’nWords is based on success. Each child feels more confident about themselves as a … View moreChildren love being recognised for their efforts and achievements – and we love to give them that recognition. We celebrate your child’s maths and English achievements, big and small. Tutoring at NumberWorks’nWords is based on success. Each child feels more confident about themselves as a learner when they experience success. Tutors provide positive interaction, certificates are awarded and centre-wide celebration is given when students move up a level. You may have been in the centre and heard the clapping and cheering when this happens. It’s so rewarding to see the smiles on the children’s faces and how proud they are of their achievements.

1566 days ago
1566 days ago

#Recycled #Dishwashing Bars

Abbas from Alicetown

Recycled Dishwashing Bars - Innovative way of dish washing, with soaps made from left over scraps of #naturalsoaps. Ideal to be used with #Soapshakers

Get yours now www.erda.co.nz...

#supportlocalbusiness

Price: $4.99

1566 days ago

Impress your neighbours with this garden feature

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

A simple yet stylish herb planter that uses four differently sized terracotta pots and a selection of cool Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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1570 days ago

Have you been to Haast?

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

A journey to New Zealand's most remote town reveals some remarkable landscapes. Would you go?

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1566 days ago

Huge Combined Garage Sale

Shuer from Boulcott

35 George Street, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt
8.00 - 11.00 am, Saturday 20/06/2020
Regardless of the weather---Sunny or Rain

Good quality, new or proved items suit all ages.

Furniture: dinning chairs, cabinets with glass door, plastic drawers;
Clothes: warm jackets for winter, stylish … View more
35 George Street, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt
8.00 - 11.00 am, Saturday 20/06/2020
Regardless of the weather---Sunny or Rain

Good quality, new or proved items suit all ages.

Furniture: dinning chairs, cabinets with glass door, plastic drawers;
Clothes: warm jackets for winter, stylish clothes/skirts/dress for different season and occasion; Pajamas;
Scarves: wide selections for all seasons;
Fashion shoes: sandals, jandals, boots;
Stylish bags: shoulder or hand bags,
Beddings: sheet, duvet inner, duvet cover, pillow, pillow cases;
Curtains and Table clothes: different sizes;
Kitchen stuff: cooking pots, utensils, cutleries, bowls, plates, drinking glass (sets);
Vases and artificial flowers;
Toys/games/puzzles: suit all ages of kids.

All goods in good hygiene conditions。

Famous freshly made roti and noodles from P S FOODS LTD.




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Negotiable

1567 days ago

Are you subscribing to get our free gardening advice?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we prune raspberries and brambles. It’s time to get garlic in the ground, grow broad beans (even if you loathe them), raise native trees and shrubs from seed, propagate shrubs by layering and sow onions direct or in trays.

Plus Hilton Carter’s guide to pets vs indoor … View more
In this week’s issue we prune raspberries and brambles. It’s time to get garlic in the ground, grow broad beans (even if you loathe them), raise native trees and shrubs from seed, propagate shrubs by layering and sow onions direct or in trays.

Plus Hilton Carter’s guide to pets vs indoor plants from his book Wild Interiors. Enter NZ Gardener’s Houseplant Heroes competition and be in to win Vegan Fertiliser from Yates and NZ Gardener’s Pruning Made Easy.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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