Maungaraki, Lower Hutt

It will make you smile...

It will make you smile...

Read the heart-warming neighbour stories here or even share about your Nice Neighbour.

1622 days ago

Stories from the ANZACs

ANZAC Day will be marked a little differently this year. We’ll be warm and cosy at home and The Last Post won’t start until you press play. But one thing will be the same – remembrance.

To help us remember those who served and understand what ‘to serve’ meant, … View more
ANZAC Day will be marked a little differently this year. We’ll be warm and cosy at home and The Last Post won’t start until you press play. But one thing will be the same – remembrance.

To help us remember those who served and understand what ‘to serve’ meant, Ryman recorded their ANZAC resident’s stories. Some are humorous, others are tragic and eye-opening, but they all offer insight into the courage, bravery, and determination required to serve.

What better way to remember than to read the memories of those who were there?
Learn more

Image
1622 days ago

Support Stuff’s local and national news teams

The Team Reporter from Stuff

For over 150 years, the news and information we uncover and provide have relied on your support, either through subscription to our newspapers, consuming news via our online sites, or indirectly through the patronage you provide to those who advertise with us.  

Now there’s a … View more
For over 150 years, the news and information we uncover and provide have relied on your support, either through subscription to our newspapers, consuming news via our online sites, or indirectly through the patronage you provide to those who advertise with us.  

Now there’s a new way you can support us: by making direct financial contributions to help power our news teams up and down the country. 

Make a contribution and you’ll help our journalists continue to do what they do best: provide our readers with trustworthy, accurate and reliable news.
Contribute here

Image
1622 days ago

FREE ART LESSON NO.7 / ART FOR KIDS

Stephanie from Takapu Valley

Here's another free art lesson from Art For Kids, this is is all about Texture & Shading....for all the young creatives out there.
www.facebook.com...

Image
1627 days ago

Keeping healthy while at home during restrictions cartoon.

Alan from Petone

Keeping fit and healthy during these restrictive times in New Zealand is important. You can watch TV for an exercise class, and some are even trying out Yoga for example. Here is a cartoon on this subject.

Image
1623 days ago

Teddy in charge of ANZAC memories

Sandra from Normandale

One white teddy hanging on to ANZAC memories.
WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM.

Image
1623 days ago

Poppies ANZAC memories.

Sandra from Normandale

Normandale wreath of poppies on the gate for all to remember.

Image
1623 days ago

ANZAC poppies in Normandale

Sandra from Normandale

Normandale has been buzy with poppies to remember the past and move on to the new future.

Image
1623 days ago

NZ moves into Alert Level 3 on Tue 28 April.

The team from Hutt City Council

We will continue to provide essential services to our community.
Want to know how our services will change at Level 3?

Check out the article below or visit our website at www.huttcity.govt.nz...

Image
1623 days ago

Update on how our teams are operating during Covid-19 Alert level 3 period. Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Hi Neighbours,

Following on the latest NZ Government announcements and Covid-19 Alert Level 3 guidelines, we are pleased to say that our team will be back to work, fully operational and able to help with all your window & door repair, maintenance and security needs, starting as of Tuesday 28th… View more
Hi Neighbours,

Following on the latest NZ Government announcements and Covid-19 Alert Level 3 guidelines, we are pleased to say that our team will be back to work, fully operational and able to help with all your window & door repair, maintenance and security needs, starting as of Tuesday 28th of April.

We will be operating under new Health & Safety protocols put in place to take care of our team and customers when working in their homes during Covid-19 Alert Level 3.

Head to our dedicated Covid-19 web-page for more information on our H&S procedures and services:

www.exceed.co.nz...

Take care, stay safe and be kind to one another
From your Exceed - we fix windows & doors team
www.exceed.co.nz...
0800 25 25 00

Image
1623 days ago

Attract birds into your garden

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Create a simple hanging bird feeder from a few pieces of plywood and a terracotta pot and saucer.

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

Image
1623 days ago

Anzac Day 2020: Cut-out poppy for your Bubble

Neighbourly.co.nz

Anzac Day is being celebrated differently this year, with virtual services and online events, all from our own living rooms, balconies and driveways. Download this pdf of a poppy, by award-winning illustrator Sharon Murdoch, to print off and stick in a front window - To show that even in lockdown, … View moreAnzac Day is being celebrated differently this year, with virtual services and online events, all from our own living rooms, balconies and driveways. Download this pdf of a poppy, by award-winning illustrator Sharon Murdoch, to print off and stick in a front window - To show that even in lockdown, in our small bubbles, we shall not forget. That we can still say thank you for the sacrifices, we can still pay tribute to the bravery of so many.

Image
1626 days ago

First-home buyers - new or pre-loved?

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

As a first-home buyer it pays to weigh up your options to see whether buying new or buying 'character' is best for you.

Image
Top