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Think accommodation for the Lions tour is running low? Think again!
A converted industrial site in Lower Hutt might be just the ticket for Lions fans needing accommodation around Wellington.
The former work site in Wainuiomata, owned by David Williams from Greenstone Concrete and Asphalt, … View moreThink accommodation for the Lions tour is running low? Think again!
A converted industrial site in Lower Hutt might be just the ticket for Lions fans needing accommodation around Wellington.
The former work site in Wainuiomata, owned by David Williams from Greenstone Concrete and Asphalt, features a big metal warehouse and three on-site portacom units complete...
Andy Alsop recently joined us at Haight ashbury and has already made a big impact in the salon. Andy is a talented hairdresser assuming a mentoring role as an Artistic Director at Haight ashbury. He’s also a world class colourist bringing his expertise and knowledge of Kérastase products, along … View moreAndy Alsop recently joined us at Haight ashbury and has already made a big impact in the salon. Andy is a talented hairdresser assuming a mentoring role as an Artistic Director at Haight ashbury. He’s also a world class colourist bringing his expertise and knowledge of Kérastase products, along with L’Oreal colour. See Andy explaining Haight ashbury's 360 Treatment here.
Andy was recently voted a finalist in Industry NZ’s Men’s Hairstylist of the Year.
Book with Andy till the end of July and receive a free SMARTBOND treatment with your next colour.
Modern, traditional, colourful or neutral, Resene has thousands of wallpapers available to suit all homes and projects. Come in and browse through the huge Resene wallpaper library to find the right wallpaper for your place. Use the Resene in-store colour library to find your favourite Resene paint… View moreModern, traditional, colourful or neutral, Resene has thousands of wallpapers available to suit all homes and projects. Come in and browse through the huge Resene wallpaper library to find the right wallpaper for your place. Use the Resene in-store colour library to find your favourite Resene paint colours to complement your new wallpaper.
Come in and see your local Resene ColorShop, your paint and wallpaper experts.
The new Kmart store opens in Petone tomorrow! What are your thoughts? Are you excited about it? Or would you prefer something else was in that space?
So many people asked for this, we came up with a second edition. This hits newsstands today! Get your copy before they're all gone.
Age Concern New Zealand is running an "Elder Abuse Hits Close to Home" awareness campaign in June. Did you know that more than 75% of alleged abusers are family members? We hear awful stories in the media of older people being abused in care facilities, scammed on the internet or taunted … View moreAge Concern New Zealand is running an "Elder Abuse Hits Close to Home" awareness campaign in June. Did you know that more than 75% of alleged abusers are family members? We hear awful stories in the media of older people being abused in care facilities, scammed on the internet or taunted by the general public, but for thousands of older New Zealander's the abuse happens in their own home. Please get in contact with your local Age Concern if you suspect a family member, friend or neighbour is being abused. We can Help. #WEAAD #alwaysrespected
We want everyone to have an absolute blast while they're here... but most importantly we want everyone to stay safe on our roads. Download the PDF attachment below and share it with your English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish mates.
Wellington Curtain Bank provides free curtains to families who have Community Services Cards. We’re making it easier for people in the Hutt to access the service this month. Go to Great Start Taita, 111 Eastern Hutt Rd, from Monday, June 12 to pick up an order form. Drop it back with your details… View moreWellington Curtain Bank provides free curtains to families who have Community Services Cards. We’re making it easier for people in the Hutt to access the service this month. Go to Great Start Taita, 111 Eastern Hutt Rd, from Monday, June 12 to pick up an order form. Drop it back with your details and window measurements by Friday, June 23. We’ll make the curtains and drop them back to Great Start Taita for you to pick up. For more info visit our website or call Great Start Taita on 04 567 8099.
The NZ Transport Agency are looking at options to upgrade State Highway 1 (SH1) between Taylors Road, Ōtaki to north of Levin all the way up to just south of the Manawatu River. We want to hear from our stakeholders and communities what’s important to you, what issues you think should be … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency are looking at options to upgrade State Highway 1 (SH1) between Taylors Road, Ōtaki to north of Levin all the way up to just south of the Manawatu River. We want to hear from our stakeholders and communities what’s important to you, what issues you think should be addressed, what opportunities you see and any other ideas you have for the Ōtaki to north of Levin project.
Find out more and have your say online or come along to one of our community events running throughout June 2017.
If there were an earthquake tomorrow, would you know what to do? How would you get home if you work outside of Upper Hutt? How could you help your family? Where would you go for help or information? How could you help your community?
You can learn all of this at an interactive, FUN … View moreIf there were an earthquake tomorrow, would you know what to do? How would you get home if you work outside of Upper Hutt? How could you help your family? Where would you go for help or information? How could you help your community?
You can learn all of this at an interactive, FUN emergency preparedness course run by the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO). This is a FREE course open to anyone 14 years and over! This course is for you whether you just want to learn more about how to be better prepared, how to help others in an emergency or if you want to go further and be a WREMO volunteer for something awesome to put on your C.V!
When: 4x sessions, Monday evenings 12th June – 3rd July
Where: Upper Hutt Library
Time: 7:00-9:30pm
The Wellington Regional Strategy Committee, which includes the region's mayors, agreed on Tuesday to advance plans to build a 12,000 seat arena. Wellington concert promoter Phil Sprey suggested Petone could be a good alternative for such a place. What do you think? Does Petone need an arena? … View moreThe Wellington Regional Strategy Committee, which includes the region's mayors, agreed on Tuesday to advance plans to build a 12,000 seat arena. Wellington concert promoter Phil Sprey suggested Petone could be a good alternative for such a place. What do you think? Does Petone need an arena? Or would that be too much? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print).
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The traditional sausage sizzle fundraiser is being given a healthy makeover as part of a scheme to improve Kiwis' health.
Healthy Families is trying to convince charities to sell healthier foods, rather than the traditional fried … View moreThanks for your comments everyone! Replies are now closed.
The traditional sausage sizzle fundraiser is being given a healthy makeover as part of a scheme to improve Kiwis' health.
Healthy Families is trying to convince charities to sell healthier foods, rather than the traditional fried sausages on white bread with tomato sauce. What do you think? Do we need to make sausage sizzles healthier or is this messing with a Kiwi tradition? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print).
The Wellington Jazz Festival is fast approaching and to celebrate we have two tickets to give away for the June 9 show by Grammy-award winning artist Dianne Reeves. Keen? Comment below with what you're looking forward to at the festival or email editor@huttnews.co.nz with "Dianne Reeves … View moreThe Wellington Jazz Festival is fast approaching and to celebrate we have two tickets to give away for the June 9 show by Grammy-award winning artist Dianne Reeves. Keen? Comment below with what you're looking forward to at the festival or email editor@huttnews.co.nz with "Dianne Reeves giveaway" in the subject line and contact details in the body. Entries close noon on Tuesday June 6. Good luck!
What do you think would be a good lunchbox option for councillors? Fish or curry wouldn't be great in the room.
We are celebrating the annual Civic Awards and are calling for nominations!
If you know of any outstanding, long-term volunteers you would like to nominate, download a nomination form from huttcity.govt.nz/civicawards
There are categories for community services, cultural affairs, educational … View moreWe are celebrating the annual Civic Awards and are calling for nominations!
If you know of any outstanding, long-term volunteers you would like to nominate, download a nomination form from huttcity.govt.nz/civicawards
There are categories for community services, cultural affairs, educational services, recreation, social services and youth activities.
There is also a Youth Services Award celebrating young volunteers aged 15 to 25.
Nominations close 5pm, Friday 2 June.
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