Maungaraki, Lower Hutt

2203 days ago

International Day of Older Persons 2018 - We can all Champion Human Rights and be Human Rights Champions – Take the Pledge!

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

International Day of Older Persons is a day to celebrate all older people – to highlight the value of all older people and to promote dignity and respect. The 2018 international theme is “Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions“.


This year Age Concern New Zealand want all New Zealanders… View more
International Day of Older Persons is a day to celebrate all older people – to highlight the value of all older people and to promote dignity and respect. The 2018 international theme is “Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions“.


This year Age Concern New Zealand want all New Zealanders to sign up as Age Concern Dignity Champions and stand up for the human rights of older Kiwis.


“There is no excuse for elder abuse, says Stephanie Clare, Age Concern New Zealand Chief Executive. I am appalled that we are still having to deal with cases each day where older people are taken advantage of.


“Just because someone is older it doesn’t mean they are less valuable, have less purpose or should lose basic human rights, the right to make their own choices and respect from those around them.

“Of the cases we see, 75% of alleged abusers are family members, either adult children or partners of adult children and that needs to stop!

“So come on Kiwis we all have a part to play. You can take a stand against ageism and join me by signing up today!” says Stephanie.

An Age Concern Dignity Champion pledges to:
• Reject stereotypes and focus on the uniqueness of every individual
• Speak up when they hear people speaking negatively about growing old
• Have the courage to question practices they feel are disrespectful to older people
• Not patronise older people
• Be patient, polite and friendly
• Have zero tolerance for abuse or neglect
• Build relationships – they combat isolation and loneliness by getting to know the older people in their lives.

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2203 days ago

Poll: Is it time to end daylight saving in New Zealand?

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Do you fancy year-round summer hours?
The European Union will soon recommend members drop daylight saving hours in favour of staying on summer time throughout the year.
Would you like the same for Aotearoa? Let us know!

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Is it time to end daylight saving in New Zealand?
  • 49.3% Drop daylight savings, summer hours should be year-round.
    49.3% Complete
  • 50.7% Keep it! I love the change in hours.
    50.7% Complete
2481 votes
2204 days ago

OPEN to Public 10-4pm until 2 October VOGEL HOUSE

Sandra from Normandale

Historic Vogel House 75 Woburn Rd Lower Hutt, open daily 10-4pm until 2 October 2018. Prime Ministers lived here, High Commissioner Canada, and Vogel Family wedding. Displays, gardens, and muliti upstairs rooms....COME see. KOHA toward rebuilding Te Omanga Hospice.

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2204 days ago

Have you ever used avocado oil in your baking?

Pamela Barnes from Avocado Oil NZ LTD

Hello neighbours, the team at Grove Avocado Oil are excited to announce that you can now purchase our range of extra virgin avocado oil flavours from our online store.

Visit our website to learn more about our products and see the delicious recipes that have been created for us by well-known … View more
Hello neighbours, the team at Grove Avocado Oil are excited to announce that you can now purchase our range of extra virgin avocado oil flavours from our online store.

Visit our website to learn more about our products and see the delicious recipes that have been created for us by well-known New Zealand chef Michael Van de Elzen.

Pure avocado goodness, with at least 12 avocados in every bottle, Grove Avocado Oil is a natural source of vitamins and antioxidants. Discover why Grove is NZ’s number one avocado oil. Available online and in leading supermarkets.

The Grove Team
Check out our recipes!

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2204 days ago

Day of Decision Event

The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

Change only comes when you DECIDE you’ve had enough and take action.

It’s your decision to stay as you are — or to do something different, attend this event, and apply what you learn and change your life.

On Sunday, 14th October at 10am, a generous amount of holy oil, blended with … View more
Change only comes when you DECIDE you’ve had enough and take action.

It’s your decision to stay as you are — or to do something different, attend this event, and apply what you learn and change your life.

On Sunday, 14th October at 10am, a generous amount of holy oil, blended with olive oil from the Holy Land will be given FREE OF CHARGE to everyone who attends.

This oil will serve as a point of contact, a tangible way for you to use your faith and connect with God.

We challenge you to come with your problems and see for yourself what God can do in your life.
Find out more

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2204 days ago

Suffragists in the Hutt

Te Omanga Hospice

Hutt City Council Archives and About Space have created a fabulous display of history and heritage at Vogel House in celebration of our suffragists in the Hutt.

Don't miss the rare opportunity to visit this special exhibition and Vogel House, open daily from 10am - 4pm until Tuesday 2 … View more
Hutt City Council Archives and About Space have created a fabulous display of history and heritage at Vogel House in celebration of our suffragists in the Hutt.

Don't miss the rare opportunity to visit this special exhibition and Vogel House, open daily from 10am - 4pm until Tuesday 2 October. Wander through the house and garden at your leisure. Listen to a series of speakers talking this weekend (programme below).

Te Omanga is grateful for your koha/donation of $2 at the door.

Programme of Speakers:

Saturday 29 September
- 12.30pm Talk Session begins
- 12.35pm Councillor Lisa Bridson
- 1pm Councillor Margaret Cousins
- 1.25pm Councillor Tui Lewis
- 1.50pm Councillor Glenda Barratt
- 2.15pm Sandra Greig, Geneologist and former Greater Wellington Regional Councillor
- 2.40pm Barbara Branch, former Councillor of Hutt City Council
- 3.05pm Elishevah Monrad, granddaughter of the late Joan Monrod, Deputy Mayor of Lower Hutt; Jermaine Walters, SHE Trust award 2009

Sunday 30 September
- 12.30pm Talk Session begins
- 12.35pm Joy Baird, former Councillor of Hutt City Council
- 1pm Joy Quigley, SHE Trust founder
- 1.25pm Olivia Atkinson, SHE Trust award 2015
- 1.40pm Beryl Anderson, National Council of Women
- 2.05pm Kristine Bartlett, 2018 New Zealander of the Year and Pay Campaigner

2204 days ago

Metlink bus timetables affected by union stop work meeting

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Due to a stop work meeting of Tramways Union members on Wednesday 26 September, Metlink bus services will be reduced in Wellington City, Hutt Valley and Porirua between 9am-3pm on that day.

The meeting is an opportunity for the Tramways Union to talk to its members and is a normal occurrence.

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Due to a stop work meeting of Tramways Union members on Wednesday 26 September, Metlink bus services will be reduced in Wellington City, Hutt Valley and Porirua between 9am-3pm on that day.

The meeting is an opportunity for the Tramways Union to talk to its members and is a normal occurrence.

The following service details apply:
• Normal services will run through the peak period until 9am.
• Reduced services will run between 9am and 3pm.
• Normal services will resume from around 3pm so there should be no impact on afternoon peak services.
• School services should not be affected.

For full details of bus services throughout Wednesday 26 September can be found at Metlink.org.nz or by calling Metlink on 0800 801700.

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2204 days ago

OCTOBER FACTORY YARN SALE

Megan from Tirohanga

3 DAYS ONLY...
11, 12 & 13 OCTOBER
9AM - 4PM DAILY

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2204 days ago

Subscribe to NZ Gardener's weekly ezine Get Growing and get free herb seeds!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

September is Bee Aware month, as we're calling on gardeners to make sure they plant pollen- and nectar-rich plants. We have 500 packets of bee-friendly edible herb seeds to give away to the first 500 people to sign up to Get Growing. Get Growing digital magazine is delivered every Friday to … View moreSeptember is Bee Aware month, as we're calling on gardeners to make sure they plant pollen- and nectar-rich plants. We have 500 packets of bee-friendly edible herb seeds to give away to the first 500 people to sign up to Get Growing. Get Growing digital magazine is delivered every Friday to your email inbox, completely free! (Offer is valid until Sept 30)

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2204 days ago

Holiday Coding Workshops at Hutt City Libraries

Kylie from Hutt City Libraries

Are your tamariki keen to learn more about coding? We have something on for all ages these holidays including our littlest people!

*Storytime with Bee-Bots (Ages 3-7)*
Our littlest Tamariki can try very basic coding with Bee-Bots at our special storytimes! Ages 3-7. No booking required.

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Are your tamariki keen to learn more about coding? We have something on for all ages these holidays including our littlest people!

*Storytime with Bee-Bots (Ages 3-7)*
Our littlest Tamariki can try very basic coding with Bee-Bots at our special storytimes! Ages 3-7. No booking required.

Wainuiomata Library - Tuesday 2 October, 10:30am
Moera Library - Wednesday 10 October, 11am

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*Fun with Genesis School-Gen (Ages 5+)*

Learn and have fun with Genesis School-Gen. Want to use your own arm power to generate energy? Try the Human Energy Generator to find out which takes more energy – an LED light bulb or an incandescent light bulb? Have a go at the Crunch Time interactive quiz, check out the sun using solar glasses, and learn about energy and sustainability!

Petone Library - Wednesday 3 October, 11:30am-1:30pm
Taita Library - Wednesday 3 October, 3pm-5pm
Wainuiomata Library - Thursday 4 October, 10am-12noon

Spaces are limited. Email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to book in!

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*Discover: Ozobots (Ages 8-12)*
Join us for a creative hands-on introduction to Ozobots! Learn how Ozobots can be controlled, and work together on a huge Ozobot track! Ages 8-12.

Taita Library - Tuesday 9 October, 2pm-3:30pm
War Memorial Library - Thursday 11 October, 2:30pm-4pm
Eastbourne Library - Friday 12 October, 11am-12:30pm

Spaces are limited. Email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to book in!

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*Learn to code Using a Microbit (Ages 12+)*
Programming is a lot of fun! However, it’s even more enjoyable when you can see something move that you have programmed yourself! Join the Engineering Outreach Team at Victoria University of Wellington and learn how to program these awesome little robots.

Stokes Valley Library - Tuesday 9 October, 9am-11am
Naenae Library - Tuesday 9 October, 12pm-2pm
Petone Library - Tuesday 9 October, 3pm-5pm

Spaces are limited. Email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to book in!

2204 days ago

Stop work meeting service disruption Wednesday 26 September 9am-3pm

Community Engagement Advisor from

The stop work meeting on Wednesday 26 September means our services will unfortunately be reduced in Wellington city, Hutt Valley and Porirua, between 9am and 3pm. This meeting is an opportunity for the Tramways Union to talk to its members and is a normal occurrence.

To find out the services … View more
The stop work meeting on Wednesday 26 September means our services will unfortunately be reduced in Wellington city, Hutt Valley and Porirua, between 9am and 3pm. This meeting is an opportunity for the Tramways Union to talk to its members and is a normal occurrence.

To find out the services available and any cancellations on Wednesday, visit our website

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