Pencarrow Head, Lower Hutt

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1261 days ago

Help make a difference

Te Omanga Hospice

With 1 in 3 people who die in the Hutt Valley supported by Te Omanga Hospice, the need for our service is great. Each year more than 500 people living with a terminal or life limiting illness receive our compassionate care and support.

Help keep our services free to patients, their families and… View more
With 1 in 3 people who die in the Hutt Valley supported by Te Omanga Hospice, the need for our service is great. Each year more than 500 people living with a terminal or life limiting illness receive our compassionate care and support.

Help keep our services free to patients, their families and whānau, by giving generously when you see an official volunteer collecting in the Hutt Valley or you can donate online today.

Last year we were unable to hold our street collection due to Covid-19, but this year we can make a difference, together.

Thank you for your support.
Please donate

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1262 days ago

Council surveying residents on transport

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

What are your priorities for transport? The council is surveying residents on the future of transport in Lower Hutt and wants to know what you are thinking.
Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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1262 days ago

Get ready to meet your new bins!

Hutt City Council

Delivery of the new rubbish and recycling bins has started!. The new bins will be delivered in waves, based on the day of the week your recycling is currently collected. So if you normally put your recycling crate out to be collected on Monday, your new bins could be delivered anytime from early … View moreDelivery of the new rubbish and recycling bins has started!. The new bins will be delivered in waves, based on the day of the week your recycling is currently collected. So if you normally put your recycling crate out to be collected on Monday, your new bins could be delivered anytime from early May.

Monday: Delivering

Tuesday: Delivering

Wednesday: Delivery starts this week

Thursday: Late May

Friday: Early June

When you receive your new bins, remember not to put them out until the new service kicks off from 1 July. Your glass recycling crate may be delivered inside one of the 240L bins.
Find out more

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1262 days ago

Let's talk transport

Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council invites the community to take part in a survey that will inform the future of transport in Lower Hutt, and guide decision making in the years ahead.

The survey is part of the council’s work to develop an integrated transport strategy, which will set out a vision and roadmap … View more
Hutt City Council invites the community to take part in a survey that will inform the future of transport in Lower Hutt, and guide decision making in the years ahead.

The survey is part of the council’s work to develop an integrated transport strategy, which will set out a vision and roadmap for the future of Lower Hutt’s transport network. The survey asks people to provide information on their experience while travelling around Lower Hutt - prompts them to give feedback on what’s working well and what could be done better.

The transport survey will be open to the community from Monday 17 May to Friday 4 June 2021.

To complete the survey visit: hutt.city/talktransport.
Take the survey

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1264 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Gabe

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Meet Gabe, who is deaf but sounds like a lot of fun.

"I was transferred from Porirua Animal Control. I am a special dude who has had an unusual start to my rehoming journey. I am completely deaf but that doesn't stop me having a great time! I am a loveable boy who has stolen the hearts … View more
Meet Gabe, who is deaf but sounds like a lot of fun.

"I was transferred from Porirua Animal Control. I am a special dude who has had an unusual start to my rehoming journey. I am completely deaf but that doesn't stop me having a great time! I am a loveable boy who has stolen the hearts of everyone at the centre. I am looking for an experienced owner, who has a suitable property for me to thrive in. I'm always up for a walk or a game to play, and I love to find things to do and keep active. I am looking for a home with teenagers or adults, and a home without cats or small animals. I am happy to play with other active dogs, and love to be social with both people and dogs. If you are interested in me and my goofy personality - chat to the canine team."

1266 days ago

A big weekend for Wellington sport

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Both the Hurricanes and the Phoenix are playing at home this weekend.
Will you be going and who do you support?

1267 days ago

Councillor hears big 'thud' in fatal pedestrian accident

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Would you support lowering the speed limit near Belmont?
Simon Edwards​ dreads hearing the sound of accidents on State Highway Two.
The Hutt City councillor lives a few hundred metres from the Grounsell Cres​ intersection where a pedestrian was killed on Tuesday evening.
Preparing to go to bed,… View more
Would you support lowering the speed limit near Belmont?
Simon Edwards​ dreads hearing the sound of accidents on State Highway Two.
The Hutt City councillor lives a few hundred metres from the Grounsell Cres​ intersection where a pedestrian was killed on Tuesday evening.
Preparing to go to bed, he heard a “loud thud” and assumed it was two cars colliding.
Instead, it was a car hitting a pedestrian crossing the intersection, which is controlled by lights.
The council is reviewing transport in the city. Edwards had asked council engineers for advice on how the intersection could be improved and if speed cameras could be installed at the lights.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is planning to consult locals on reducing the speed.

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1265 days ago

Your local team of licensed professionals

New Vision Enterprises

At New Vision Enterprises we pride ourselves in providing quality and professional workmanship. We are a locally owned family business that offers multiple services (Plumbing, Drainage, Bathroom Renovations, and more!)

Our team of licensed professionals provide service based on quality, … View more
At New Vision Enterprises we pride ourselves in providing quality and professional workmanship. We are a locally owned family business that offers multiple services (Plumbing, Drainage, Bathroom Renovations, and more!)

Our team of licensed professionals provide service based on quality, honesty, integrity, appearance, and communication. NVE offers a full workmanship guarantee on all work completed.

Kapiti, Karori, Kilbirnie, to the Hutt Valley - we cover the Greater Wellington Region.
Give us a call. We’re here to help! 04 479 4181
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1266 days ago

Poll: What is your priority for council?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Lower Hutt residents are divided over whether repairs to the earthquake-damaged Petone Wharf should be fast-tracked, but there appears to be strong support in the community for the rebuilding of Naenae pool.
That was the result of submissions made to the council's long term
draft long term … View more
Lower Hutt residents are divided over whether repairs to the earthquake-damaged Petone Wharf should be fast-tracked, but there appears to be strong support in the community for the rebuilding of Naenae pool.
That was the result of submissions made to the council's long term
draft long term plan. The council has proposed increasing rates by an average of 5.9 per cent next year so it can move forward with an ambitious plan to boost spending on infrastructure.
The council has suggested spending up to $68 million on a full upgrade of the quake-prone Naenae pool and another $20m over the next three years on refurbishing and strengthening the Petone Wharf.
Tell us what you think.
Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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What is your priority for council?
  • 64% Naenae Pool
    64% Complete
  • 36% Petone Wharf
    36% Complete
100 votes
1266 days ago

Recruiting now!

Real Steel

We are expanding our factory and looking for people to join our team.

We’re looking for anybody with manufacturing or machine operating experience. Experience in the steel industry is preferred but not necessarily required as we will provide on the job training. Key attributes we are looking … View more
We are expanding our factory and looking for people to join our team.

We’re looking for anybody with manufacturing or machine operating experience. Experience in the steel industry is preferred but not necessarily required as we will provide on the job training. Key attributes we are looking for are a positive attitude, safe working mindset, good communication skills and demonstrated reliability.

We love to look after our staff and offer:

- Industry leading pay rates
- Opportunity for day or night shift (night shift loading rate paid)
- Brand new machinery
- Supportive team environment
- Great benefits including free gym membership, health and life insurance
Apply now

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1269 days ago

Dancing is great for the brain

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Every Friday morning dozens of people who suffer from strokes, Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions fill up a Porirua dance hall to dosey doe, salsa, and disco dance.
But they are not just there for fun, but to improve their brains.
Dancing has so many beneficial effects on … View more
Every Friday morning dozens of people who suffer from strokes, Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions fill up a Porirua dance hall to dosey doe, salsa, and disco dance.
But they are not just there for fun, but to improve their brains.
Dancing has so many beneficial effects on the brain that it is now being used to treat people with Parkinson’s disease, which affects about 1 in 500 Kiwis.
“Motion is lotion, getting people moving is really important,” dance leader and physiotherapist Rachel Horwell​ said.
What do you do to keep fit and stimulate your brain?

1268 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This should not be too hard. What is going on here?

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1267 days ago

Broadband Tips

The Team from Chorus

Are you getting the best from your internet? Learn how to get the best connection, plan and set-up to get the most out of your home WiFi. Learn more

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1267 days ago

WANTED WANTED WANTED

Goldco

GOLD•COINS•WATCHES•PAINTINGS•ANTIQUES •COLLECTABLES

Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?

If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week.… View more
GOLD•COINS•WATCHES•PAINTINGS•ANTIQUES •COLLECTABLES

Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?

If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week. We will buy single items or complete collections.

The recent lockdown has seen many of us take the time to sort items we no longer require or simply want to turn into cash.

We are currently very short of stock and keen to buy any of these or similar items.

Buying now at a venue near you deal with the specialists.

Click here for venues
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1268 days ago

Coffee maker jug

Sharon from Wainuiomata

Have 2 of them. We need only a small one, so the big one has to go. No space.

Price: $10

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