Pencarrow Head, Lower Hutt

579 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

For the second week running we feature Rosa Marie and some stunning shots of a kōtare.
"Happiness is spotting a kōtare on a fence post!
A lovely couple of hours spent at one of my favourite places in Silverstream."

579 days ago

Taita RSA Anzca Day

John from Wainuiomata

Taita RSA welcomes the members of the public to Anzac Day on Tuesday 25th April @ the Naenae Bowling Club.

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580 days ago

Point Howard slip points to bigger problem.

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Have you reported a leak and what has been your experience.
A report relapsed this week on the recent Pt Howard slip found
duplicate reports of leaks to council might have impeded the timely prioritisation of a fixing a leaking water pipe.
The large landslip took a chunk out of Howard Rd in … View more
Have you reported a leak and what has been your experience.
A report relapsed this week on the recent Pt Howard slip found
duplicate reports of leaks to council might have impeded the timely prioritisation of a fixing a leaking water pipe.
The large landslip took a chunk out of Howard Rd in mid-March, leaving 165 homes without power and drinking water. Residents of the Lower Hutt suburb described the situation as “100% preventable” having raised the alarm about the leaking water main several times.
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580 days ago

Stokes Valley home demolished

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Former Olympic rower Viv Haar could only stand and watch as his “forever home” of 35 years was demolished.
The house owned by Viv and Janet haar was this week demolished after suffering damage in a slip in July 2022.

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607 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week it is a beautiful ruru from Kelson photographer Andrew Gorrie.

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593 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature a contribution from Simon Woolf.

"Kaka, were essentially extinct here in Wellington for over 100 years. Then in 2002 a small group was translocated to our fenced sanctuary Zealandia. Now Kaka fly freely around the CBD. There are approximately 1000 birds now, each with … View more
This week we feature a contribution from Simon Woolf.

"Kaka, were essentially extinct here in Wellington for over 100 years. Then in 2002 a small group was translocated to our fenced sanctuary Zealandia. Now Kaka fly freely around the CBD. There are approximately 1000 birds now, each with its own personality.
They now also breed outside of Zealandia, and are seen throughout the city. These clever parrots are such entertainers, and are a photographers dream.?

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583 days ago

Hutt Valley flood 1976

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The worst flood in living memory in the Hutt Valley was in Christmas 1976, with 153 millimetres recorded in 24 hours at Avalon
The floods caused $19 million of damage, which amounted to $145.5m in 2015.
We are looking for people who remember the flood, particularly someone who is in the same … View more
The worst flood in living memory in the Hutt Valley was in Christmas 1976, with 153 millimetres recorded in 24 hours at Avalon
The floods caused $19 million of damage, which amounted to $145.5m in 2015.
We are looking for people who remember the flood, particularly someone who is in the same house. We would love to hear your memories.
Please contact ethan.teora@stuff.co.nz

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583 days ago

Career Navigator Toroa helping students soar

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Previously unemployed and struggling with anxiety, Jack found a new path after joining the Toroa Career Navigator programme run by Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough.

Through the programme, he discovered his passion for the viticulture industry and was able to secure a cadetship opportunity … View more
Previously unemployed and struggling with anxiety, Jack found a new path after joining the Toroa Career Navigator programme run by Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough.

Through the programme, he discovered his passion for the viticulture industry and was able to secure a cadetship opportunity with the help of his mentors and programme coordinator.

Now, almost six months into his job, he feels more confident and is grateful for the support he has received. Jack encourages other young people if given the opportunity to take the course and give things a go.

Find out more about the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
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586 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature a picture from Rosa Marie.
"A very enjoyable afternoon spent in Pāuatahanui Inlet capturing my feathered friends, including my beloved Kōtare."

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585 days ago

Gift a subscription and Receive Oriental Lily Bulbs Free!

NZ Gardener

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Spoil the Mum in your life with a subscription to NZ’s favourite gardening magazine.

For only $79 get 12 issues of NZ Gardener PLUS 5 Oriental Lily Bulbs worth $17 RRP from NZ Bulbs. Since 1957, NZ Bulbs has been supplying top quality bulbs to New Zealand gardeners. This family-owned business has shipped hundreds of spring and summer flowering bulbs and tubers all over New Zealand from their base near Feilding.

Offer valid until 11:59pm 14 May 2023. For full terms and conditions click here.

Happy Mother’s Day
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586 days ago

Age Concern's latest newsletter

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

Kia ora,

Daylight saving comes to an end on Sunday morning, so don’t forget to change your clocks back one hour. Even though the days are growing shorter and the nights longer, there is still time to get out and about to meet with friends and acquaintances. Today's eNewsletter lists a … View more
Kia ora,

Daylight saving comes to an end on Sunday morning, so don’t forget to change your clocks back one hour. Even though the days are growing shorter and the nights longer, there is still time to get out and about to meet with friends and acquaintances. Today's eNewsletter lists a number of pop-up hubs for seniors throughout the Wellington Region with morning/afternoon tea or coffee or light lunch, where you can have a cuppa and a bit of a chin wag with old and new friends. See you there..

Read our latest newsletter here: dashboard.vega.works...

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586 days ago

Appy, ‘appy birthday.

Waitomo Group

It’s been 3 years since we’ve been fueling Kiwis with ‘appiness, and we’re giving you the gifts.

Fill up ‘appily before Monday and you’re in the draw to win your share of $1,000 Moolah. Woohoo!
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587 days ago

We’re lowering our fees – again!

Simplicity

As the nonprofit, low-fee KiwiSaver provider, our mission is to provide a better choice for Kiwis. We’re about making members wealthier, not lining shareholder pockets.

So we’ve just announced our 5th fee cut in 5 years. From 1 April, we’re lowering our total fund charge to 0.30% across … View more
As the nonprofit, low-fee KiwiSaver provider, our mission is to provide a better choice for Kiwis. We’re about making members wealthier, not lining shareholder pockets.

So we’ve just announced our 5th fee cut in 5 years. From 1 April, we’re lowering our total fund charge to 0.30% across our Conservative, Balanced and Growth KiwiSaver Funds and our diversified investment funds. Says Sam Stubbs, Simplicity MD: “Being a KiwiSaver manager involves huge economies of scale. Fee cuts in our industry should be frequent, but they aren’t.”

Simplicity believes in passing on the benefits of scale to our members – and we’re on track for further fee cuts in the future. Check out more details on our blog now!
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590 days ago

Sam Whitelock Webinar

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Neighbourhood Support members across New Zealand are invited to attend a special wellbeing webinar, 'Building Strong Communities', with Farmstrong Ambassador, Sam Whitelock, at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 4th.

For more information and to register, head to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz....… View more
Neighbourhood Support members across New Zealand are invited to attend a special wellbeing webinar, 'Building Strong Communities', with Farmstrong Ambassador, Sam Whitelock, at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 4th.

For more information and to register, head to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz....

Please invite those on your street and in your neighbourhood who might be interested (it's not just for rural folk, although those of you in rural communities might be particularly interested).

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593 days ago

Poll: Should the council keep the aviary?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

What are your thoughts on keeping the aviary>
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Should the council keep the aviary?
  • 77% Yes
    77% Complete
  • 23% No
    23% Complete
87 votes
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