Moera, Lower Hutt

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

1377 days ago

There are so many reasons to be grateful to call Aotearoa New Zealand our home. ๐Ÿ˜Œ๐Ÿ™

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Let's keep working together to make our communities better for everyone while honouring Te Ao Mฤori.

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1377 days ago

office table and file cabinet

Lina from Maungaraki

good condition. must take both. thanks

Free

1377 days ago

Are you renovating and looking for a door? Next week is your chance to make an awesome deal

Monica from No. 8 Building Recyclers

Kia ora neighbours!
From Tuesday 9th until Saturday 13th Feb we will do a cash sale!
We will give 25% discount in all our showroom doors for payments made in cash (invoiced obviously). Just come by any day and we will find the door you need. Alternatively, you can check some of our doors in our … View more
Kia ora neighbours!
From Tuesday 9th until Saturday 13th Feb we will do a cash sale!
We will give 25% discount in all our showroom doors for payments made in cash (invoiced obviously). Just come by any day and we will find the door you need. Alternatively, you can check some of our doors in our website no8recyclers.co.nz...
We also offer restoration services, such as stripping, sanding, extensions and trimming.
Cheers!

1379 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

You will all recognise who this is but who knows the history of this picture taken at Wellington Airport?

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1377 days ago

Paint a woven plate

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create … View more
Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

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

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1377 days ago

big train table high chair and baby toilet

Lina from Maungaraki

good condition. must take all. FIFS. thanks

Free

1377 days ago

We're turning one

Hudsons

To help us celebrate our first birthday, we're offering some great specials.

Hudsons Queensgate,
Level 1 Queensgate Shopping Center
( opposite H&M )
Order now

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1380 days ago

Should Naenae Pool be rebuilt?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Rebuilding Lower Huttโ€™s earthquake-prone Naenae pool is expected to cost $14 million more than budgeted, new projections show.
The pool was closed by Hutt City Council in April 2019 after engineers assessed it was a significant earthquake risk.
At the time, the council estimated the construction … View more
Rebuilding Lower Huttโ€™s earthquake-prone Naenae pool is expected to cost $14 million more than budgeted, new projections show.
The pool was closed by Hutt City Council in April 2019 after engineers assessed it was a significant earthquake risk.
At the time, the council estimated the construction of a new pool would cost about $40m. Then, in 2020, that figure was increased to $54m. The latest estimate is $68m.

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1384 days ago

Poll: Did you know old rice could make you sick?

New Zealand Food Safety

Just because itโ€™s rice doesnโ€™t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Donโ€™t risk making your whฤnau sick. Eat any leftover food … View more
Just because itโ€™s rice doesnโ€™t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Donโ€™t risk making your whฤnau sick. Eat any leftover food within two days. If in doubt, chuck it out.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety
Find out more

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Did you know old rice could make you sick?
  • 86% Yes Iโ€™m always careful
    86% Complete
  • 14% No I thought rice doesnโ€™t go bad
    14% Complete
2996 votes
1378 days ago

Synonyms

NumberWorks'nWords Lower Hutt

Synonyms are different words that share the same meaning. How many can you pair up?

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1379 days ago

Bike the Remutaka Family Day

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Experience all the best bits of the Remutaka Cycle Trail and beyond with your friends and whฤnau!

Join us on 18km ride where you can explore restored railway bridges and zoom through historic tunnels. You'll also get to ride over the brand new Siberian Suspension Bridge!

Bookings essential… View more
Experience all the best bits of the Remutaka Cycle Trail and beyond with your friends and whฤnau!

Join us on 18km ride where you can explore restored railway bridges and zoom through historic tunnels. You'll also get to ride over the brand new Siberian Suspension Bridge!

Bookings essential - get in quick!

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1379 days ago

Taita hit-and-run car located

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Police have found the car they believe was involved in a hit-and-run in Taita.
Wellington District road policing manager, Inspector Wade Jenningsโ€‹ said officers located a grey Mitsubishi Diamante at a property in Lower Hutt which allegedly struck mum-of-two Anna Chesterfieldโ€‹ at a pedestrian … View more
Police have found the car they believe was involved in a hit-and-run in Taita.
Wellington District road policing manager, Inspector Wade Jenningsโ€‹ said officers located a grey Mitsubishi Diamante at a property in Lower Hutt which allegedly struck mum-of-two Anna Chesterfieldโ€‹ at a pedestrian crossing in Taita on Saturday, leaving her with serious injuries, including several broken bones, and facing months of recovery.
But police are still looking for the person who was driving the car at the time of the crash.
*Anyone with information about the hit-and-run is asked to contact police on 105 and quote file number 210131/8279, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

1379 days ago

Cheers to 50 years at The Dowse

The Dowse Art Museum

Celebrate 50 years of off-beat ideas with the Dowse Birthday Bash on 13 February, 12-4pm ๐ŸŽ‰

It'll be a day of creativity, music and play for the whole whฤnau! Featuring Fun & Funner with Karen oโ€™Leary, singer Amba Holly and Neha Gate, String Beans Puppets, Inano Dance, All that … View more
Celebrate 50 years of off-beat ideas with the Dowse Birthday Bash on 13 February, 12-4pm ๐ŸŽ‰

It'll be a day of creativity, music and play for the whole whฤnau! Featuring Fun & Funner with Karen oโ€™Leary, singer Amba Holly and Neha Gate, String Beans Puppets, Inano Dance, All that Glitters, Gamefroot, Dress-Up Jam alongside face painting, selfie drawing, raranga weaving, and much, much more.

The Dowse will be bursting at the seams with fun!!

And did we mention it's free? Mark it in your diary now
Find out more

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1379 days ago

Creative Communities Funding Scheme

Hutt City Council Creative Community

Hutt City Council's CREATIVE COMMUNITIES FUNDING SCHEME has money to give groups and individuals running arts projects in Lower Hutt.

Anyone who is planning an arts project can submit an application. Deadline for applications is 15th March 2021.

Visit the … View more
Hutt City Council's CREATIVE COMMUNITIES FUNDING SCHEME has money to give groups and individuals running arts projects in Lower Hutt.

Anyone who is planning an arts project can submit an application. Deadline for applications is 15th March 2021.

Visit the Creative Communities funding page on Hutt City Councilโ€™s website to apply online. You can also download an application or pick up a hard copy from any Hutt City Council library.

Watch past recipient, Amba Holly, talk about applying for Creative Communities funding.

If you're interested to know who will assess your application, meet the CCS panel members HERE and watch an interview with one of the panel members HERE.

For further information contact Pippa Sanderson, Community Arts Advisor Ph: 04 560 1257 E: pippa.sanderson@huttcity.govt.nz
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1380 days ago

How to Keep Indoor Plants Alive

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

These five tips will help to keep your house greens looking lush!

1. Potting and repotting

When potting a plant, choose a pot that has good drainage and always use a good quality potting mix (I use Tullyโ€™s Perfect Potting). If you do have a pot without drainage, you can pot it in a smaller … View more
These five tips will help to keep your house greens looking lush!

1. Potting and repotting

When potting a plant, choose a pot that has good drainage and always use a good quality potting mix (I use Tullyโ€™s Perfect Potting). If you do have a pot without drainage, you can pot it in a smaller plastic pot and pop it inside.
When repotting, pick a pot thatโ€™s one size bigger than the one you have, place some firmly packed potting mix in the bottom and a small sprinkle of plant fertiliser (I use Ecostore Organic Biophos). Give the plant a good water and gently tip the pot on its side and ease out the plant, place it in the new pot and gently fill with potting mix, press down soil and keep filling until you are about 2-4cm from the top of the pot.

2. Light

Most plants like bright indirect sunlight. Plants get their nourishment and energy from the sun so donโ€™t be shy about placing them in bright sunlight. As the seasons change, watch the light levels and move plants closer or further away from windows. Some plants can survive in very dim light but give them a bright light holiday one day a week. Pale foliage is a sign that your plant might not be getting enough light and brown patches on leaves can mean the plant is getting singed.

3. Water

One of the most common reasons indoor plants die is overwatering. The majority of plants need to be watered once a week. Once a month place them in a sink or bucket and drench the soil and roots, then let the water drain out well before placing them back in their spots. There are a few plants that like more water, such as peace lilies, and some that like less, including ZZ plants and snake plants.

4. Humidity

Lots of indoor plants, and the majority of what we sell, originate from sub-tropical rainforest-type climates. They love a light misting daily or you can sit them in the bathroom while you take a shower.

5. Choosing plants

Pick the right plant for you and your lifestyle. If you are new to house plants, start with an easy-care plant such as a succulent or cactus, then you can graduate to other types. If you go away a lot choose a plant that can survive without attention. If you live in the city you might want to think about plants that have super air cleansing powers.


The whole process of choosing plants and their weekly routine can be quite meditative. Enjoy the watering rituals you create โ€” itโ€™s a good chance to practise your mindfulness. Just remember once you start itโ€™s hard to stop!

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