Moera, Lower Hutt

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1011 days ago

Water, water everywhere

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Former regional councillor Sandra Greig reckons not enough is being done to fix leaks, like the one pictured in Normandale Rd.
We will try and make a list of all the leaks across the city. Tell us if you know of a leak and how long long it has been without being fixed. Please attach a photo if you … View more
Former regional councillor Sandra Greig reckons not enough is being done to fix leaks, like the one pictured in Normandale Rd.
We will try and make a list of all the leaks across the city. Tell us if you know of a leak and how long long it has been without being fixed. Please attach a photo if you have one.
If you do not want your comments used by Stuff, please put NFP.

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1009 days ago

We are on the Search for More Great People!

Spencer Henshaw

Are you a Hutt Valley contractor looking for more work, or a qualified tradie with a van and tools and the ability to be reliable and self-managed, looking to go out on your own? Then we may be the partner you are looking for!

The work involves:
• Interior and exterior painting & … View more
Are you a Hutt Valley contractor looking for more work, or a qualified tradie with a van and tools and the ability to be reliable and self-managed, looking to go out on your own? Then we may be the partner you are looking for!

The work involves:
• Interior and exterior painting & carpentry
• Qualified gas fitters for repairs and installs
• Qualified drainage companies for repairs and installs
• General maintenance

Work is carried out to our client’s schedule of rates so there is no quoting and reduced administration.

Basic computer skills and internet access are required as jobs are received, managed and invoiced via our internet portal and mobile phone app.

If you are looking for continuous, year round work flows with reliable twice monthly payments, and opportunities to grow your business then please contact trades@spencersnz.co.nz / www.spencersnz.co.nz
Find out more

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1009 days ago

🌧️Weather Update🌧️

Jamie Dobson from Hutt City Council

A Heavy Rain Warning is in place for the Wellington Region from 11pm this evening to 11pm Saturday evening.

As a result, Riverbank Market will not be running tomorrow (5 Feb).

Our teams and contractors have a plan in place and are ready to respond to flooding across Te Awakairangi Ki Tai, … View more
A Heavy Rain Warning is in place for the Wellington Region from 11pm this evening to 11pm Saturday evening.

As a result, Riverbank Market will not be running tomorrow (5 Feb).

Our teams and contractors have a plan in place and are ready to respond to flooding across Te Awakairangi Ki Tai, including the Riverbank Car Park, which will close if river levels raise significantly.

1009 days ago

Riverbank Market

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The Riverbank Market on Saturday has been cancelled due to a severe weather warning.

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1012 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Who can remember this?

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1009 days ago

Style trends you need to know about for 2022

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

The 22 interior trends we’ll be seeing everywhere this year

1. Taste of Morocco
Warm saturated colour palettes, oodles of texture and intricate detailing are inspirations drawn from the North African nation. Rebecca Jones, design manager for Adairs, says to look out for Moroccan textiles and … View more
The 22 interior trends we’ll be seeing everywhere this year

1. Taste of Morocco
Warm saturated colour palettes, oodles of texture and intricate detailing are inspirations drawn from the North African nation. Rebecca Jones, design manager for Adairs, says to look out for Moroccan textiles and textural embroidery. Team them with decorative tiling, intricate lantern pendants and bright clashing colours to immerse yourself in this beautifully opulent style.

2. Cuddle in
“Plump styled interiors are squishy, cuddly and comforting,” says Laura Heynike, director of Pocketspace Interiors. Think round, curvy and wavy shapes with soft and organic materials in hues of mellow caramel, raspberry and chocolate. Davina Harper, Dulux colour specialist agrees, “Interiors are rich and sensual with essential depth. A decadent look reflects our mood since the pandemic with hyper-feminine aspects in curves and sumptuous materials.”

3. Finger tiles
You might know them by their other name; Kit Kat tiles. This style of tile, slim and petite, adds colour and texture to a space without overpowering it. Prepare to see many more of these on kitchen splashbacks or in the bathroom.

4. Home office
“Work from home is here to stay, in some way, shape or form,” says Dulux’s Davina Harper. So, expect to see the WFH office go from a small desk squished awkwardly in the corner of the living room, to a dedicated workspace with colour, and style to ensure the right mood and ambience for a proper nine-to-five slog.

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1009 days ago

Bat roosting box

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

This easy DIY project finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pickled Bluewood provides a roosting and resting site for a rare and threatened native bat.

Find out how to create your own.

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1010 days ago

Refugee to train with Phoenix Academy after fleeing Taliban

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A young refugee will train among New Zealand’s best up-and-coming footballers just months after fleeing war-torn Afghanistan.
Fahima​ Yousofi’s​ tutors from the English Teaching College in Lower Hutt put in a call to the Wellington Phoenix after she revealed her talent at a school picnic. … View more
A young refugee will train among New Zealand’s best up-and-coming footballers just months after fleeing war-torn Afghanistan.
Fahima​ Yousofi’s​ tutors from the English Teaching College in Lower Hutt put in a call to the Wellington Phoenix after she revealed her talent at a school picnic. From February, Yousofi will begin training with the club’s academy team.
Yousofi, who played football in Afghanistan to a high level, is pleased she will be playing football again. She arrived in New Zealand in September – around the time the air force was making mercy flights to and from the Afghan capital – with her family. Members of her extended family had already settled in New Zealand.

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1012 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A bonus Friday Feathered Friend from Louise Thomas, who lives in central Lower Hutt.
"A falcon has taken to skulking in the oak tree outside my office. She is a little nefarious, watching the sparrows and rock pigeons (falcon fodder) in the park and on my front lawn until the tui call her out … View more
A bonus Friday Feathered Friend from Louise Thomas, who lives in central Lower Hutt.
"A falcon has taken to skulking in the oak tree outside my office. She is a little nefarious, watching the sparrows and rock pigeons (falcon fodder) in the park and on my front lawn until the tui call her out by screeching at her. A shady character, but I love her. Here she is trying to sell me a used watch. New Zealand falcon/kārearea (Falco novaeseelandiae), immature female, Woburn, Lower Hutt. I assume this must be the offspring of the more mature female who sometimes does the rounds around here as well."

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1011 days ago

Rubbish being dumped near Hutt River

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Te Awa Kairangi (Hutt River) is increasingly being used as a dumping ground for rubbish. Greater Wellington is asking locals who see anyone dumping rubbish to call their environmental hotline 0800 496 734.

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1010 days ago

Red Cross Shop Opening Hours

The Team from Red Cross Shop Petone

We are open today, tomorrow Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday.
Come and see us on Jackson Street.

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1011 days ago

Tips for a Fresher Looking Natural Fibre Rug

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

1) Clean your rug on a regular basis. This may seem like an obvious thing to state, but you should know that it is much easier for dirt particles to become entangled in natural fibre carpeting than it is with their synthetic counterparts. To this end, make sure to regularly vacuum your rug using … View more1) Clean your rug on a regular basis. This may seem like an obvious thing to state, but you should know that it is much easier for dirt particles to become entangled in natural fibre carpeting than it is with their synthetic counterparts. To this end, make sure to regularly vacuum your rug using the appropriate upholstery attachment. Other methods you can try is shaking the rug to remove debris, or hanging it up outside and dusting it with a tennis racket, big stick, etc.

2) Use a damp towel to remedy curled rug corners. If you have been using your natural carpeting as an area rug, especially in high traffic areas, you will sooner or later notice that its corners have started to curl. To fix this, simply dampen the curled area with an evenly spread damp towel, place some weights on top, and leave it overnight. Keep in mind that you may have to repeat this process a few more times, depending on how long your rug had its corners curled.

3) Cut sprouting fibres using shears. Since most natural fibre rugs are braided and sewn by hand, they are very prone to sprouting. This goes double for jute, which has shorter fibres. To remedy this, simply use shears to clip down the fibres that have already stuck out from the rug surface. The good news is that, with time, the fibres will “settle in” and you will no longer have to use your scissors as much.

4) Always contact a manufacturer for advice on cleaning specific stains. If you cannot identify the stain on your rug, or it needs a more thorough cleaning overall, we highly encourage you to seek out the original manufacturer for specific cleaning recommendations, since most companies treat the fibres of their natural products differently.

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1012 days ago

Is Hokitika the friendliest town in NZ?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or … View more
Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or otherwise? Were there any cafes, restaurants, shops or other places you received a particularly warm welcome?
Lake Tekapo and Oamaru came in second and third place respectively, followed by Cambridge, Picton, Invercargill, Martinborough, Kerikeri and Palmerston North. Would also love to hear from you if you have thoughts on these places. Please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts?

1011 days ago

World Read Aloud Day

NumberWorks'nWords Lower Hutt

World Read Aloud Day is about celebrating the power of reading aloud. It encourages children and adults to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud!
The best way to celebrate World Read Aloud Day is to read a book to someone. Whether it's one person or 100 people, sharing a story with … View more
World Read Aloud Day is about celebrating the power of reading aloud. It encourages children and adults to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud!
The best way to celebrate World Read Aloud Day is to read a book to someone. Whether it's one person or 100 people, sharing a story with your own voice is what the day is all about.

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1011 days ago

Terminally-ill Vietnam veteran recites Ode of Remembrance one last time

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Lower Hutt Vietnam veteran Bob Davies read the Ode of Remembrance at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior on Tuesday.
Davies was a former Sergeant Major of the Army and served in Vietnam when he was 20.
Davies, who has terminal prostate cancer, stood beside the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Pukeahu … View more
Lower Hutt Vietnam veteran Bob Davies read the Ode of Remembrance at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior on Tuesday.
Davies was a former Sergeant Major of the Army and served in Vietnam when he was 20.
Davies, who has terminal prostate cancer, stood beside the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington on Tuesday to read the ode, watched by mates from the Returned and Services Association.

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