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Have you been wondering what those lights in the sky the past few nights have been about? It's not Batman (sorry to disappoint) but it is something very exciting.
We're announcing a brand new annual event for Lower Hutt, HighLight: Carnival of Lights!
Coming this Labour Weekend in … View moreHave you been wondering what those lights in the sky the past few nights have been about? It's not Batman (sorry to disappoint) but it is something very exciting.
We're announcing a brand new annual event for Lower Hutt, HighLight: Carnival of Lights!
Coming this Labour Weekend in October, HighLight will transform Riddiford Garden in central Lower Hutt into a wonderland of brilliant light installations and live performances. Over four days visitors to the light carnival can enjoy walking through the gardens and immersing themselves in the various displays, live entertainment and interactive features. The event will be open to all ages and will be FREE to attend.
Installations currently being planned for the carnival include a giant lightbulb suspended in mid-air, with an illuminated performer putting on a display inside. Kids will glow in the dark in a UV-light kid’s area, including special dipping paint that will turn their hands into a kaleidoscope of colours. Each night eyes will turn skyward for a fireworks display. These are just the start, with many more exciting projects to be announced in the months ahead.
HighLight, and another multi-day event in 2018, will be replacing Petone Winter Carnival.
To stay up to date you can sign up for email notifications at www.highlight.org.nz...
How do you raise $10 million dollars?
That is the challenge facing Lesley Slieker as the Te Omanga Hospice in Lower Hutt prepares to demolish its current building and build a new one on its Woburn site.
The hospice was found to be earthquake-prone after the 2013 Seddon earthquake, which rocked … View moreHow do you raise $10 million dollars?
That is the challenge facing Lesley Slieker as the Te Omanga Hospice in Lower Hutt prepares to demolish its current building and build a new one on its Woburn site.
The hospice was found to be earthquake-prone after the 2013 Seddon earthquake, which rocked ...
Right across New Zealand, local groups are doing a whole lot of good in their hoods. To help, Z is once again sharing over one million dollars. Remember to vote at Z this month and make a difference in your neighbourhood.
The Wellington Better Home and Living Show is coming to you soon and this is your chance to check out all the action by winning complimentary double passes! There are 10 up for grabs! Simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter.
Mark your diaries to attend the show – May 12 – 14th (10 – … View moreThe Wellington Better Home and Living Show is coming to you soon and this is your chance to check out all the action by winning complimentary double passes! There are 10 up for grabs! Simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter.
Mark your diaries to attend the show – May 12 – 14th (10 – 5pm)
Westpac Stadium
Adults $8, Senior Special Friday $5, Under 16 Free.
Don’t forget to LIKE or THANK the post to enter! T&C’s apply
Are you giving native biodiversity a helping hand in your free time by planting native plants, weeding pest plants, or trapping pests? If so, we’d love to invite you to Restoration Day, whether you're currently a volunteer, new or thinking about how you can get involved.
Restoration Day … View moreAre you giving native biodiversity a helping hand in your free time by planting native plants, weeding pest plants, or trapping pests? If so, we’d love to invite you to Restoration Day, whether you're currently a volunteer, new or thinking about how you can get involved.
Restoration Day is your chance to hear (and share) stories, experiences and best-practice techniques for ecological restoration. It's an annual networking and training event we run with our partners for community groups and individuals involved in the important work of environmental restoration.
We'd love you to join us on May 21, so to learn more or to register go to: www.naturespace.org.nz...
Noisy neighbours top the list of what makes an 'annoying neighbour'. Have you ever struggled with a noisy neighbour? How did you manage the situation? Should there be a Sunday morning noise ban? Maybe you'd like New Zealand neighbourhoods to be more like they were 'back in the … View moreNoisy neighbours top the list of what makes an 'annoying neighbour'. Have you ever struggled with a noisy neighbour? How did you manage the situation? Should there be a Sunday morning noise ban? Maybe you'd like New Zealand neighbourhoods to be more like they were 'back in the day' with quiet Sunday mornings - or even a day of rest. What noise do you find the hardest to cope with? Have your say below.
Are you keen to inspire your community and get more people biking? If you are a person who loves riding their bike and wants to share biking with others, we want to help you become a Ride Leader.
There are two new workshop times Friday 12 May or Saturday 13 May.
You may be a parent, teacher, … View moreAre you keen to inspire your community and get more people biking? If you are a person who loves riding their bike and wants to share biking with others, we want to help you become a Ride Leader.
There are two new workshop times Friday 12 May or Saturday 13 May.
You may be a parent, teacher, or passionate biker, and in this workshop, you will learn how to lead a great ride through the principles of Adventure, Wellbeing and Enjoyment. Post training, you will be provided with an ongoing network of support and mentor to help get your community biking together
. Check the link for full information and how to register. This workshop is in Wellington, but available to all.
The Steady As You Go© falls prevention programme continues on Wednesday at 1pm at the Eastbourne Community Hall on Tuatoru Street.
– tomorrow is the last chance to join the programme! It is a one hour class held each week for 65+ year olds that uses gentle exercises to develop the strength … View moreThe Steady As You Go© falls prevention programme continues on Wednesday at 1pm at the Eastbourne Community Hall on Tuatoru Street.
– tomorrow is the last chance to join the programme! It is a one hour class held each week for 65+ year olds that uses gentle exercises to develop the strength and balance needed to prevent falls. Classes cost $2 per session.
Falls are preventable.
Steady As You Go improves:
•Balance and leg strength
•Flexibility
•General fitness and wellbeing
•And is a great way to meet new people
For more information or to enrol, please contact the coordinator:
Gemma Wong
Age Concern New Zealand
Phone (04) 801 9338 ext. 715
Email gemma.wong@ageconcern.org.nz
Or come along to the class on Wednesday!
Neighbours, listen up! If you’ve got travel on your mind, your time has come! Our Mega Global Sale is on for 3 DAYS ONLY! EXCLUSIVE deals on airfares, accommodation, cruises, tours to destinations including Australia, South Pacific, UK, Europe, USA, Asia and more!
Don’t miss out! It’s … View moreNeighbours, listen up! If you’ve got travel on your mind, your time has come! Our Mega Global Sale is on for 3 DAYS ONLY! EXCLUSIVE deals on airfares, accommodation, cruises, tours to destinations including Australia, South Pacific, UK, Europe, USA, Asia and more!
Don’t miss out! It’s Friday 28th-Sunday 30th April, in store at your local Flight Centre. This is THE perfect time to book your next holiday!
Two finalists with Olympic medals – Nick Willis and Mary Fisher - are among the Hutt Valley Sports Awards finalists.
Fisher won gold at the Rio Paralympics by setting a world record in the backstroke S11.
The Upper Hutt swimmer has an impressive record setting numerous world records and must… View moreTwo finalists with Olympic medals – Nick Willis and Mary Fisher - are among the Hutt Valley Sports Awards finalists.
Fisher won gold at the Rio Paralympics by setting a world record in the backstroke S11.
The Upper Hutt swimmer has an impressive record setting numerous world records and must ...
The recent chlorination of Lower Hutt’s water supply is to continue while investigations into the source of recent positive E.coli test results are underway. This is likely to take many months to complete. Water remains safe to drink.
A sample from a bore in the Waterloo wellfield returned a … View moreThe recent chlorination of Lower Hutt’s water supply is to continue while investigations into the source of recent positive E.coli test results are underway. This is likely to take many months to complete. Water remains safe to drink.
A sample from a bore in the Waterloo wellfield returned a positive E.coli result on 12 April 2017. This was the third positive E.coli result in five months from water sourced from the Waiwhetu Aquifer. This, plus recent water quality testing across the aquifer showing an increasing amount of bacteria activity, has led to the decision to keep chlorinating the Lower Hutt water supply network while investigations are ongoing.
The public fountains at Buick Street (Petone) and Dowse Square (central Lower Hutt) have been closed as a precautionary measure because they can’t be chlorinated.
We’re taking a cautious and vigilant approach because public safety will always be our most important consideration.
We don’t know what has caused this to happen, that’s what the investigation is for, but one possibility at this very early stage is it could be related to the November 2016 earthquake.
We’ve posted more information about this decision on our website below.
The Warehouse and Neighbourly's 2017 Great Community Clean Up kicks off on Thursday 27 April. If you haven't already registered your Clean Up event it's not too late - and you could still win great prizes! Get a group of friends, family or neighbours together (or even just enjoy a … View moreThe Warehouse and Neighbourly's 2017 Great Community Clean Up kicks off on Thursday 27 April. If you haven't already registered your Clean Up event it's not too late - and you could still win great prizes! Get a group of friends, family or neighbours together (or even just enjoy a Clean Up on your own!) to make some awesome changes in your neighbourhood. Book your event between 27 April and 3 May and be in to win. Remember - the smallest acts can make the biggest difference. Consider a Clean Up at your local park, stream, carpark, beach - or even your street! Register your event now and be in to WIN!
Households are being told to shop around for better power deals as some power companies lifted their prices in April. On the flip side, smaller companies like Electric Kiwi won't be raising power prices this year and are challenging the big power companies to do the same.
… View moreHouseholds are being told to shop around for better power deals as some power companies lifted their prices in April. On the flip side, smaller companies like Electric Kiwi won't be raising power prices this year and are challenging the big power companies to do the same.
Find out if you could be saving money now.
Over 240 people braved the elements to attend our RiverLink Community Open Days. Some even managed to stop by when there was good weather!
Here’s some interesting feedback we’ve received from you so far:
· You want paths along the stop banks to be wide enough for multiple users
· A … View moreOver 240 people braved the elements to attend our RiverLink Community Open Days. Some even managed to stop by when there was good weather!
Here’s some interesting feedback we’ve received from you so far:
· You want paths along the stop banks to be wide enough for multiple users
· A pedestrian / cycling bridge opposite Margaret Street [would be] good, linking to the railway station
· It's worth moving the bridge [to Queens Drive] and making a better link to the CBD
What do you think? We want to know. Go to www.riverlink.co.nz... and click on Your Feedback to tell us your thoughts.
Please share this message with your friends and family, we really want to know what you think.
Let's settle this once and for all. SPREAD the word that we are making a TOAST to settle this dispute. Which iconic spread is the true kiwi favourite? Place your vote below!
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