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Hey Neighbourly folk, this week something a bit different - a lizard.
Photographer Louise Thomas snapped the image on a recent expedition to photograph some new bird species.
"I've had an amazing 24-hours. Yesterday, my faithful porter and I went out to Matiu/Somes Island. We saw sooty … View moreHey Neighbourly folk, this week something a bit different - a lizard.
Photographer Louise Thomas snapped the image on a recent expedition to photograph some new bird species.
"I've had an amazing 24-hours. Yesterday, my faithful porter and I went out to Matiu/Somes Island. We saw sooty shearwaters, kākāriki, aka red-crowned parakeet, numerous skinks, and on the way back a spotted shag near the Days Bay wharf.
All three birds are new species for me. I'm afraid I have no idea what sort of skink this is, I think common skink, but it has a dark iris? Suggestions from those in the know much appreciated - I'm going cross-eyed trying to work it out on the internet.
Funny story, both Chris and I thought this was a railway spike holding up the wood on the edge of the step, then Chris said "wait, that spike has little hands."
Price Smart provides a good range of evergreen native plants at a competitive price. If you are looking for low maintenance and visually stunning local plants to complete your garden, we have them for you. Mini Toe Toe, NZ Iris, Carex, and many more.
For inquiries about products and services Give … View morePrice Smart provides a good range of evergreen native plants at a competitive price. If you are looking for low maintenance and visually stunning local plants to complete your garden, we have them for you. Mini Toe Toe, NZ Iris, Carex, and many more.
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Local history in local schools.
What do you know about Lower Hutt or THE HUTT as it was known.
1800-1850 The Hutt was accepting settlers into Port Nicholson and many landed on the flat land at Petone beach. Flooding caused them to move slowly up the valley. What did they think after sailing for … View moreLocal history in local schools.
What do you know about Lower Hutt or THE HUTT as it was known.
1800-1850 The Hutt was accepting settlers into Port Nicholson and many landed on the flat land at Petone beach. Flooding caused them to move slowly up the valley. What did they think after sailing for months to arrive here and find NOTHING, no houses, no shops, nothing.
Maori grew potatoes, Settlers brought seeds, pre fab homes and lots of wet washing.
Hi neighbours.About time we caught up.On Sun 29th Nov,as stated previously we are hosting a pre Xmas Fun Day for the Children thru out Poneke.Sadly we only have 1 Girls gift.If your girls no longer need her things I will gladly take them off your hands.The response for toys has been overwhelming … View moreHi neighbours.About time we caught up.On Sun 29th Nov,as stated previously we are hosting a pre Xmas Fun Day for the Children thru out Poneke.Sadly we only have 1 Girls gift.If your girls no longer need her things I will gladly take them off your hands.The response for toys has been overwhelming and so thankful to all who have given to put a smile on another childs face.Nga mihi koutou katoa.
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Freshen up on driving with a Staying Safe Workshop. Join us for a free get together for a light lunch, cuppa tea and good company at one of our monthly Pop-up Hubs in Seatoun or Linden. Check out the Sleep Presentation at… View moreHello Everyone,
We have a great newsletter for you this week. mailchi.mp...
Freshen up on driving with a Staying Safe Workshop. Join us for a free get together for a light lunch, cuppa tea and good company at one of our monthly Pop-up Hubs in Seatoun or Linden. Check out the Sleep Presentation at Rita Angus in Kilbirnie, to get tips on healthy sleeping and improve leg strength, balance and flexibility at one of our Steady As You GO classes.
We have a funny Poem in "Your Voice" written by DJ Bradley. Test your general knowledge and whip up a delicious panzanella salad in our "Entertainment" section.
We hope you enjoy and stay safe x
Work is progressing on the wastewater pipe repair in the slip lane near Randwick Road, Hutt Park. Traffic management is in place which includes the removal of a portion of the traffic island to help direct traffic flow away from our work site.
Work will continue next week which means the slip lane… View moreWork is progressing on the wastewater pipe repair in the slip lane near Randwick Road, Hutt Park. Traffic management is in place which includes the removal of a portion of the traffic island to help direct traffic flow away from our work site.
Work will continue next week which means the slip lane will remain closed until further notice.
Pied stilts/ poaka (Himantopus himantopus) are another bird sometimes seen at the Hutt Estuary and sometimes there is a pair up the river by the Ewen Bridge. They are not here in huge numbers compared to some other places, and are usually spotted in ones, twos, and once I saw three. I find pied … View morePied stilts/ poaka (Himantopus himantopus) are another bird sometimes seen at the Hutt Estuary and sometimes there is a pair up the river by the Ewen Bridge. They are not here in huge numbers compared to some other places, and are usually spotted in ones, twos, and once I saw three. I find pied stilts/ poaka (Himantopus himantopus) just a touch ridiculous – like Montgomery Burns wearing a tuxedo and plague mask whilst walking badly on circus stilts. Their knees turn in unexpected directions making them look inherently unstable. Sometimes they stand on one leg just to show off, trying to convince the casual observer that they really have it together.
I also just want to let everyone know that my 2021 calendars are completely sold out. A big thank you to everyone who purchased one. I'll do it again next year for 2022 and make sure I get a few more printed next time.
Make your own modernist art and release your inner Matisse with easy-to-create canvas artworks. Use Resene testpots to suit your colour scheme for a co-ordinated look.
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As always trick or treaters are more than welcome at our place on Kerkwall Drive in Naenae. This year we've added a few extra bits to our Halloween decorations including some holograms in the windows and our spiders have gone crazy on the front of our house. If you can, come a little later … View moreAs always trick or treaters are more than welcome at our place on Kerkwall Drive in Naenae. This year we've added a few extra bits to our Halloween decorations including some holograms in the windows and our spiders have gone crazy on the front of our house. If you can, come a little later when it's dark to get the full effect. youtu.be...
To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.
To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. … View moreTo celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.
To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. Visit travel-booking.stuff.co.nz for inspiration and to view all the other destinations.
Researching early Lower Hutt 1800-1850.
Ship 'Tory' bringing the NZ Company from UK to Petone/Britannia in 1839.
2 Old Whalers/sailors one the employer Captain John JACKY Guard guided Tory, the other his employee Captain James Worser Heberley held the wheel of the Tory through the … View moreResearching early Lower Hutt 1800-1850.
Ship 'Tory' bringing the NZ Company from UK to Petone/Britannia in 1839.
2 Old Whalers/sailors one the employer Captain John JACKY Guard guided Tory, the other his employee Captain James Worser Heberley held the wheel of the Tory through the Wellington Heads from Picton area.
Guard and Heberley have family 2020 in the Hutt.
If you are participating in the Halloween Celebrations, please put some Halloween decoration on your letterbox or by your door step, to let kids now when they go trick or treating , so they don't bother you unnecessarily.
Learn some new things about your city at our heritage webinar tonight at 6 pm.
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Researching OLD Lower Hutt 1800-1850.
Found a few old whalers, pre 1839 when NZ Company landed off the ship Tory near Petone beach.
Joe Robinson is the first whiteman found by Wakefield when walking east on Petone Beach near mouth Hutt and Waiwhetu RIVERS.
Anyone know more about these people … View moreResearching OLD Lower Hutt 1800-1850.
Found a few old whalers, pre 1839 when NZ Company landed off the ship Tory near Petone beach.
Joe Robinson is the first whiteman found by Wakefield when walking east on Petone Beach near mouth Hutt and Waiwhetu RIVERS.
Anyone know more about these people please.
Picture is Old St James Parsonage situated nearer VIC corner.
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