Maungaraki, Lower Hutt

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1752 days ago

Tis the season! Here are a couple of ways Neighbourhood Supporters are getting in the spirit this month. 🎅🎄

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Photo 1: Lou Dixon, Coordinator for Ruapehu Neighbourhood Support, has created this cheery display for the Taumarunui Christmas Tree Festival where agencies are given the chance to educate the public on the work that they do in a fun and festive way.

Photo 2: Papamoa Neighbourhoood Support and … View more
Photo 1: Lou Dixon, Coordinator for Ruapehu Neighbourhood Support, has created this cheery display for the Taumarunui Christmas Tree Festival where agencies are given the chance to educate the public on the work that they do in a fun and festive way.

Photo 2: Papamoa Neighbourhoood Support and Papamoa Community Patrol recently took part in the local Community Christmas parade alongside Inspector Phil Gillbanks, Senior Constable Adrian Oldham and Senior Constable Amanda Pinkerton to spread Christmas cheer and safety messaging in their area.

1752 days ago
1753 days ago

Tikanga

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Tikanga is about purpose, practices and protocols, and you’ll find it in every aspect of te ao Māori.


Tikanga is about purpose, practices and protocols, and you’ll find it in every aspect of te ao Māori (the Māori world). This introductory programme gives you the foundations of … View more
Tikanga is about purpose, practices and protocols, and you’ll find it in every aspect of te ao Māori.


Tikanga is about purpose, practices and protocols, and you’ll find it in every aspect of te ao Māori (the Māori world). This introductory programme gives you the foundations of understanding what tikanga is, why it exists, and how it manifests itself in practice
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1753 days ago

Timber fence repair

Chris from Maungaraki

We’ve had a fence panel blown down which has broken the post, panel should be re-usable. Any recommendations or interest in fixing the damage? Located in Maungaraki.

1753 days ago

MARTINBOROUGH – TOTAL OUTDOOR WATER BAN LIFTED

The Team from Wellington Water

Thank you to the residents of Martinborough for your conservation efforts this past week. The total outdoor water ban has now been lifted, and residents are now permitted to water their gardens using hand-held devices - no irrigation devices, sprinklers or unattended hoses.

This is in addition to … View more
Thank you to the residents of Martinborough for your conservation efforts this past week. The total outdoor water ban has now been lifted, and residents are now permitted to water their gardens using hand-held devices - no irrigation devices, sprinklers or unattended hoses.

This is in addition to year round, alternate day watering - even numbered properties on even numbered dates and odd numbered properties on odd numbered dates


Stay up to date with current restrictions and check out some water saving tips at wellingtonwater.co.nz/SWDC

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1757 days ago

Window and door security - FREE* assessment - Exceed we fix windows & doors

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

That moment when you are about to leave on holiday and... UH OH, your window handle breaks and you can´t leave the house unsecured :(

With the holiday season not too far away, now would be a good time to get all your windows & doors checked and think about how secure your home is while you … View more
That moment when you are about to leave on holiday and... UH OH, your window handle breaks and you can´t leave the house unsecured :(

With the holiday season not too far away, now would be a good time to get all your windows & doors checked and think about how secure your home is while you are away.

Exceed have been helping New Zealanders create better, safer homes for over 29 years.

Our mobile experts can assess the conditions of all your windows & doors, determine the level of security they may require and advise on what products will best suit your needs.

Call us on 0800 25 25 00 to book a FREE* ASSESSMENT of your window & door security.

Click on the link below to learn more about our window & door security solutions: www.exceed.co.nz...

So when that time of the year arrives, you can just relax and enjoy a well-deserved break knowing your home is safe & secured.

*Free assessment T&C's: valid for customers around the Hutt Valley area only. First come first served basis, please be aware that we may not be able to book your free security check before Xmas, if our bookings times get filled.

From your Exceed - we fix windows & doors team Hutt Valley
Andrea, Richard and Stu

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1753 days ago

FEATHERSTON & GREYTOWN - TOTAL OUTDOOR WATER BAN LIFTED

The Team from Wellington Water

Thank you to the community for your water conservation efforts. The reservoirs are back to their normal filling cycles and all is operating normal. The total outdoor water ban in Featherston and Greytown has now been lifted.

The total outdoor water ban in Martinborough still applies.

1754 days ago

Have you won a SIX60 double pass?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Another 10 double passes to SIX60 have been drawn for our Neighbourly members! We have 100 double passes to give away as well as an exclusive concert by one of the supporting acts from the SIX60 tour.

To be eligible, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your … View more
Another 10 double passes to SIX60 have been drawn for our Neighbourly members! We have 100 double passes to give away as well as an exclusive concert by one of the supporting acts from the SIX60 tour.

To be eligible, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your address? Click here). We’ll also need to see you being more Neighbourly, whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting your neighbour to join the site (we’ve put together a few ideas here).
Have you won?

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1757 days ago

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY

Hutt News Sales

DAY 4.

We have come together with our mates at STIHL SHOP Lower Hutt & Upper Hutt and are giving away a: STIHL RE 88 Water Blaster valued at $295.

TO ENTER

1. 👍 Like/follow our page
2. 👍 Like this post (tag and share if you wish)
3. 🎅 Where is your favourite place in New Zealand to… View more
DAY 4.

We have come together with our mates at STIHL SHOP Lower Hutt & Upper Hutt and are giving away a: STIHL RE 88 Water Blaster valued at $295.

TO ENTER

1. 👍 Like/follow our page
2. 👍 Like this post (tag and share if you wish)
3. 🎅 Where is your favourite place in New Zealand to spend Christmas?

For more entries be sure to visit to our sister papers on both Neighbourly and Facebook.

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Entry to the competition runs for 24 hours and prizes will be drawn the following day. Winners must collect prize within 3 working days, or Stuff may redraw the prize. Only open to New Zealand residents, and no current employees of Stuff may apply. Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable nor redeemable for cash. This competition is organised in its entirety by Stuff Ltd and is not associated with Facebook in any way. Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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1759 days ago

Is Naenae becoming gentrified?

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

A new wave of homeowners has done little to inject money into the local economy. Bargain stores, fast food joints and empty shops still predominate Hillary Court.
* If you don't want your comments used in an article, just add NFP at the end of your post.

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1754 days ago

Canna Lillies

Diane from Epuni

Would anyone like any Canna Lillies? There are plenty available on the grass outside 19 Thornycroft Ave, Epuni. Please help yourself. I have left newspaper to wrap them in but it might be useful to bring a bag or bucket if you prefer.
I have just put out some more Canna Lilies this evening. If you… View more
Would anyone like any Canna Lillies? There are plenty available on the grass outside 19 Thornycroft Ave, Epuni. Please help yourself. I have left newspaper to wrap them in but it might be useful to bring a bag or bucket if you prefer.
I have just put out some more Canna Lilies this evening. If you miss out on these, the Save the Children Shop on High Street have some that are already potted up to sell.

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1755 days ago

We’re adjusting the electorate boundaries

Electoral Commission

We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could … View more
We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could end up in a different electorate to the one you’re in now – so we show you what we’re proposing before we make any changes and give you the opportunity to share your thoughts.

Have your say now at vote.nz
Find out more

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1755 days ago

Missing Mallard Duck

Hannah from Maungaraki

Edit: He has come home and we have released him and his friend at a safe bird sanctuary.

My name is Hannah, I own two mallard ducks who are both 2 months old and just learning to fly. One of them took flight at around 10am and headed toward Acacia Avenue. If anyone see it please let me know asap.
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Edit: He has come home and we have released him and his friend at a safe bird sanctuary.

My name is Hannah, I own two mallard ducks who are both 2 months old and just learning to fly. One of them took flight at around 10am and headed toward Acacia Avenue. If anyone see it please let me know asap.
My phone number is 02108112111

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