2703 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.

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!

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5 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 60% Yes, supporting people is important!
    60% Complete
  • 25.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.7% Complete
  • 14.3% ... It is complicated
    14.3% Complete
1023 votes
16 hours ago

Storm damage and garden clean ups

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Lower Hutt

Strorm
Damage if you need a tree removed
Call us on 0272430951
And we can help

16 hours ago

Documenting the RiverLink Project around Melling, Pharazyn St and Marsden St

Tim from Alicetown

Kia Ora, Neighbours. For the last couple of years I've been documenting with my camera the changes in my area around the extensive work going on with the RiverLink project (Melling Interchange/New Melling Bridge/New Melling Railway Station/ Melling Station walk bridge / Clearance of Pharazyn St and Marsden St and Stop bank work).

I pass no judgements on the work. My photos simply record what's happening.
Early blog posts are photo essays of the the demolition of Pharazyn St and Marsden St residential and industrial properties. Later photos are the more up to date records happening right now.
I'd welcome your feedback, especially with better information about what's happening, as there seems to be a number of sites specialising in their own work but not a comprehensive coordinated site with details and links.

Here's the link. Enjoy. www.riverlinkphotos.blogspot.com...