Normandale, Lower Hutt

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1264 days ago

🙏🙏🙏

Jane from Naenae

Hi neighbours,it has only been bought to my attention that a family has lost part of their belongings in a house fire.Today we thank Alan Young,George Baker,Tania Rapira n all the,Tom mary n moses,that we can replace some of their needs.Thanku neighbours.Blessu all 🙏

1265 days ago

What we don't want to see on The Block NZ

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The Block NZ is back on our screens on Monday, but let's hope there are no more silly decor challenges and over-the-top reserves.

1263 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Lulu

Reporter Community News

Our SPCA Pet of the Day is Lulu.

"I am a sweet dog looking for my forever home. I am looking for a very special home that can understand my quirks and needs, a home that can help me thrive and be the best companion I can be.
My ideal home would be one that has had previous large dog … View more
Our SPCA Pet of the Day is Lulu.

"I am a sweet dog looking for my forever home. I am looking for a very special home that can understand my quirks and needs, a home that can help me thrive and be the best companion I can be.
My ideal home would be one that has had previous large dog experience and/or greyhound experience. I walk beautifully on a lead but in saying that, I would need a home that can handle me as I can be strong when I want. I have had a fair amount of training from my previous home but there is always room for more growth. I am super smart and a lover of all yummy foods so will pick up new things very quickly.
I can be shy when meeting new people so I would love a quiet patient home that can read when I am not comfortable. A home with no children would be best for me. Being part greyhound, I am also not suited to a home with cats or any small animals. If you think you are the home for me contact SPCA’s Canine Team for more information."

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1263 days ago

FREE *** Lovely boy bunny needs new home *** FREE

Amber from Waiwhetu

Our darling Busby (approx 3 years old) has bid farewell to his bonded partner Frida (RIP) and now is in need of a new girlfriend and a new family to care for him. He comes with a FREE large well-made hutch. Would suit a section with plenty of space - unfortunately we have also downsized our section… View moreOur darling Busby (approx 3 years old) has bid farewell to his bonded partner Frida (RIP) and now is in need of a new girlfriend and a new family to care for him. He comes with a FREE large well-made hutch. Would suit a section with plenty of space - unfortunately we have also downsized our section and can’t accommodate bunnies like we once could. He’s super cute and affectionate. Can post photos as requested.

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1265 days ago

Income Tax Notifications

Harry from Waiwhetu

How would you like to be pensioners in their 80's receiving letters out of the blue, telling you your income tax return was overdue.
How also would you like to be an 83 old woman who has been in and out of hospital twice this year and is confined to a wheel chair been told you are required to … View more
How would you like to be pensioners in their 80's receiving letters out of the blue, telling you your income tax return was overdue.
How also would you like to be an 83 old woman who has been in and out of hospital twice this year and is confined to a wheel chair been told you are required to do this within 30days and can do so by going to ird.govt./myIR a lady who turning on the telly. is hard enough but would not have a clue regarding computers and the internet.

Surprise, surprise, another letter with the post date the same as the previous one, stating they have charge a late filing penalty of $50.
incidentally we both got similar letter with similar requirements and demands and also all letter had the same issuing date.
Try to contact ird by phone is an near impossibility.
We had previously been told a couple of years previous that as we were on the basic pension there was no need to fill in such forms, incidentally also, we had never received any form anyway.
The outcome, after hours of time and effort investigating, is that as we had a part pension from the UK which is topped up by WINZ although WINZ taxes the NZ part of my top up they do not tax the UK portion so
ALL YOU BRITS OUT THERE you could be liable if you do not fill forms in and declare your part UK pension.
We are finally clear, till next tax year, after filing and declaring the small amount I get from the oveseas part-pension, I also have never received any Kiwi Saver type allowance for my part pension, so watch out guys!
you may be getting your KIWI SAVINGS as a supplement to you pension at present, we don't we get the lot deducted from our pension as they said you cannot get two pension payments so bit of an anomaly creeping in here.
Watch out guys! once they get everyone into Kiwi Saver, mark my words, you will all be getting one pension and your Kiwi saving will be deducted like our is, from your basic pension.

1263 days ago

Gud Buggers

Jane from Naenae

Morning neighbours.Thank you to all our last weeks Donors who im glad to say We have enuff supplies for the new occupants to go into their new homes.Also the family who lost house hold stuff in a fire has now been sorted.They needed a toaster n Iron which I received this morning.Im so happy to be … View moreMorning neighbours.Thank you to all our last weeks Donors who im glad to say We have enuff supplies for the new occupants to go into their new homes.Also the family who lost house hold stuff in a fire has now been sorted.They needed a toaster n Iron which I received this morning.Im so happy to be living among neighbours like you.Nga Mihi kia koutou katoa(ty to every one )

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1263 days ago

Lower Hutt Garden Circle Meeting

Heng from Maungaraki

Next Meeting is on Wednesday 24 June 2021. Time 1.30pm
Venue Senior Citizens Room
Ground floor, Queensgate Tower

Everyone is Welcome.

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1263 days ago

Resident-friendly terms

Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector.
Our base weekly… View more
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector.
Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your townhouse or apartment*, and comprehensive care can be dialled up as your needs change.

Terms like these provide you with greater confidence to live the way you want.
*Some conditions apply
Learn more

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1264 days ago

Harvey Furnishings 50% off Throws

Nicola from Harvey Furnishings Wellington - Petone

Our wool blend throws are super popular and come in a range of trendy colours. Snuggle up on the couch during cold winter nights with one of these to keep you warm.

50% off until the end of June means that you may as well buy two for the price of one! Pop in store to see our range while we still … View more
Our wool blend throws are super popular and come in a range of trendy colours. Snuggle up on the couch during cold winter nights with one of these to keep you warm.

50% off until the end of June means that you may as well buy two for the price of one! Pop in store to see our range while we still have a variety of colours as they are selling quick.

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1265 days ago

Hoot Hot Sauce Tasting Saturday 12th June

Guy from Forage Merchants of Wellington

In store Saturday 12th June - come and meet the team from Hoot Hot Sauce from 10am and try this great Wellington product.

Hoot uses a base of sun-dried tomatoes, chillies and red peppers and builds flavour complexity by smoking ingredients with a secret recipe to develop unforgettably, addictive, … View more
In store Saturday 12th June - come and meet the team from Hoot Hot Sauce from 10am and try this great Wellington product.

Hoot uses a base of sun-dried tomatoes, chillies and red peppers and builds flavour complexity by smoking ingredients with a secret recipe to develop unforgettably, addictive, umami tasting notes.
Designed to encourage experimentation in your everyday cooking Hoot can be used in a variety of dishes working effortlessly from morning to night to elevate flavours in your every meal.
It’s the perfect sauce for any occasion and one of our favourites.

1265 days ago

Welcome sign

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lower Hutt

A vintage print can make a great welcome sign for your home entrance way by simply adding some hand painted letters in your choice of Resene colours!

Find out how to create your own.

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1265 days ago

Always finding your neighbour’s cats in your garden?

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

Even though we all love animals, we are not always fans of other people’s cats doing their business in our gardens. Luckily, there is a handy, and animal-friendly, trick for this!

Cats are wonderful and cute animals, of course, but they’re a bit less cute when they pee, poo and dig all over … View more
Even though we all love animals, we are not always fans of other people’s cats doing their business in our gardens. Luckily, there is a handy, and animal-friendly, trick for this!

Cats are wonderful and cute animals, of course, but they’re a bit less cute when they pee, poo and dig all over our garden. This can cause a lot of trouble for you and your garden, so you might be looking for some tips to help prevent this! Because we are animal lovers, we don’t like the idea of scaring off cats with chemicals or nasty methods that aren’t animal friendly. We believe keeping cats out of your garden can also be done in a natural way.

There are several ways to discourage cats from coming into your garden that are in no way harmful to the cat but do give the required result. For instance, cats don’t like certain scents, which means you can use those to keep them out.


After asking around for a bit, we found out that a lot of people have trouble with neighbourhood cats in their garden. Some people love seeing those cute animals wandering around their garden, but other people would rather chase them away immediately. Everybody has their own methods for this as well. The most common method seems to be trying to scare the cat by yelling and waving your arms. Others go outside with a glass of water to try to pour over the cat. Of course, these methods don’t have the desired result. Some people get so frustrated that they end up in the newspaper because they tried shooting at the cats! That’s not what we want, so we’ve got a few tips for you instead.


Cats don’t like the smells of vinegar and citrus peel.


So, you can keep cats out of your garden pretty easily by putting bowls of vinegar or citrus peel in various places around the garden (in particular those places the cat likes to visit). The cat will then definitely stay away from those places. Another thing cats hate is cayenne pepper. So, it may be worth scattering a generous amount of cayenne pepper in places the cats like to visit. Then again, this may cause the cat to start sneezing violently, which make us feel a bit sorry for it.

If you don’t have any of these products at home and don’t feel like going to the supermarket, you could also try using garlic, ground coffee or chili pepper. Did you know about these natural, cat-resistant tips? Share them with your friends!

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1267 days ago

Poll: Do you support the nurses strike?

Reporter Community News

Thirty thousand nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants across the country are striking on Wednesday today for better pay, more sick leave and safer work conditions.
They will walk off the job for eight hours from 11am until 7pm.

Do you support the nurses strike?
  • 88.3% Yes
    88.3% Complete
  • 11.7% No
    11.7% Complete
1008 votes
1267 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Any thoughts on who these two are?

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1265 days ago

On the Search for More Great People

Spencer Henshaw

Are you a Hutt Valley Contractor looking for more work, or a Qualified Tradie looking to go out on your own? Then we may be the partner you are looking for!

We are looking for subcontractors with their own company, van and tools and the ability to be reliable and self-managed.

The work … View more
Are you a Hutt Valley Contractor looking for more work, or a Qualified Tradie looking to go out on your own? Then we may be the partner you are looking for!

We are looking for subcontractors with their own company, van and tools and the ability to be reliable and self-managed.

The work involves:
- Interior and exterior painting & carpentry
- Qualified gas and drainage repairs and installs
- Qualified electrical including heat pumps and ventilation
- General maintenance

Work is carried out to our client’s schedule of rates so there is no quoting or invoicing. 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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