Petone, Lower Hutt

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Why not share a snap to be in to win spot prizes! (and the title of NZ's Merriest Home)

1393 days ago

English can be confusing!

NumberWorks'nWords Lower Hutt

Brought/bought, often confused. How do you remember which to use?

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1393 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We have been bowled over by the amazing entries to the Resene Shed of the Year 2021 competition. There's still time though, to submit yours. Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The winner … View moreWe have been bowled over by the amazing entries to the Resene Shed of the Year 2021 competition. There's still time though, to submit yours. Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The winner receives $3000 worth of gardening gear and the runner-up receives $1075 worth of prizes.

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1394 days ago

Sunday Afternoon Toastmasters

Kim Gibbs from Sunday Afternoon Toastmasters

Do you have a New Year's resolution to improve your public speaking confidence, communication or leadership skills?

Sunday Afternoon Toastmasters provides in a safe and friendly space to learn and be vulnerable.

Join us for our next meeting this Sunday to find out how Toastmasters can help … View more
Do you have a New Year's resolution to improve your public speaking confidence, communication or leadership skills?

Sunday Afternoon Toastmasters provides in a safe and friendly space to learn and be vulnerable.

Join us for our next meeting this Sunday to find out how Toastmasters can help you with your goals. Afternoon tea provided. Please arrive by 1:50pm.

For more info, please feel free to Ph 028-434-4704 or message us on Facebook or Instagram @SundayAfternoonToastmasters.

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1394 days ago

Greenfinches - a common garden visitor

Louise from Woburn

I can't believe I haven't posted a greenfinch photo before on Neighbourly! Most of you will be familiar with these guys - especially if you put out wildbird seed. The males tend to be quite bright green with a brighter yellow/green bar on the wing, the females are a bit duller, but still … View moreI can't believe I haven't posted a greenfinch photo before on Neighbourly! Most of you will be familiar with these guys - especially if you put out wildbird seed. The males tend to be quite bright green with a brighter yellow/green bar on the wing, the females are a bit duller, but still have the yellowy green bar on the wing. The close-up is a female, the one on the flax-planter cover is a male, and the little guy facing right is a fledgling waiting to be fed.

1395 days ago

Volunteers wanted for Hutt Hospital

Reporter Community News

The Emergency Department at the Hutt Hospital has a volunteer group (no medical experience necessary) to help out.
Friends of the Emergency Department is a volunteer role at the Hutt Hospital that has been going since May 2017. It offers support and comfort to patients and their whānau who come … View more
The Emergency Department at the Hutt Hospital has a volunteer group (no medical experience necessary) to help out.
Friends of the Emergency Department is a volunteer role at the Hutt Hospital that has been going since May 2017. It offers support and comfort to patients and their whānau who come into the Emergency Department
If this is a role that interests you, call Annette 021 576 332.

1395 days ago

Pomare Tongan tapa cloth exhibition at Te Papa

Reporter Community News

Meet the proud tapa cloth maker, Kaufo’ou Taulata.
She is part of a Hutt Valley-based group of women who are reviving the process of making tapa cloth, their work is this week on display at Te Papa.
Taulata is part of a group of women who call themselves Akomai Heritage. They gather together to … View more
Meet the proud tapa cloth maker, Kaufo’ou Taulata.
She is part of a Hutt Valley-based group of women who are reviving the process of making tapa cloth, their work is this week on display at Te Papa.
Taulata is part of a group of women who call themselves Akomai Heritage. They gather together to learn from each other and cultivate Tongan culture by making koloa (cultural treasures).
The exhibition runs to Sunday, February 14, Level 4 Toi Art. Akomai Heritage will host a public demonstrations on Saturday, February 13, 11am.

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1401 days ago

River Trail user wants bells on bikes

Reporter Community News

Do you use the Hutt River Trail?
Lower Hutt resident Richard Lamb is calling on the council to make bells on bicycles compulsory.
The 85 year-old enjoys walking along the popular trail but is worried about being hit by cyclists.
Bells on bikes were once quite common and he wants every bike sold… View more
Do you use the Hutt River Trail?
Lower Hutt resident Richard Lamb is calling on the council to make bells on bicycles compulsory.
The 85 year-old enjoys walking along the popular trail but is worried about being hit by cyclists.
Bells on bikes were once quite common and he wants every bike sold to have a bell. What do you think?

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1396 days ago

I Know it is coming on Summer and nobody is thinking of winter

Rosalie from Wainuiomata

But I have a large dead tree in my garden a Magnolia my brother killed some years ago could be great for summer B B Q s or for the Winter warmth anyone out there who could take it out and cut it up for something as an nearly 82yr old disabled lady my whole garden is too much for me now please, … View moreBut I have a large dead tree in my garden a Magnolia my brother killed some years ago could be great for summer B B Q s or for the Winter warmth anyone out there who could take it out and cut it up for something as an nearly 82yr old disabled lady my whole garden is too much for me now please, thank you

1396 days ago
1401 days ago

Captain Tom Moore dies at 100

Reporter Community News

I would not normally post something like this on Neighbourly but I think we can all agree that the death of Captain Tom Moore is sad news.
What can we learn from his death and selfless actions?

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1397 days ago

Electrician/sparky

Avneet from Maungaraki

Hello,
I am looking for a certified electrician to do some challenging work.
Thanks

1398 days ago

Hunger for Colour - swap and save!

Resene

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a … View more
Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you donate a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
Find out more

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1398 days ago

Found cat

Leanne from Petone

Morning, sorry to say but found a black and white cat deceased on the side of the road, near Waione street Petone. I have checked with my neighbors.
Thanks Leanne

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1398 days ago

Fresh Lychee on sale

Naichao from Hutt Central

Dear Neighbours,

Fresh Australian Lychee has just arrived.

Now is only $30 per KG, and $138 per box (5KG).

Please visit one of our stores and check it.
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Dear Neighbours,

Fresh Australian Lychee has just arrived.

Now is only $30 per KG, and $138 per box (5KG).

Please visit one of our stores and check it.

123 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington
3 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt

Cheers!

Price: $30

1398 days ago

HISTORIC CHURCH SOON OPEN TO PUBLIC

John from Hutt Central

THE CHRIST CHURCH VISITOR CENTRE


We do want to take the opportunity to update you on progress towards our objective of a Visitor Centre for the Christ Church Taita.

NZ history is to be taught in all NZ schools and kura, and this Visitor Centre will be a place where some of that history can be … View more
THE CHRIST CHURCH VISITOR CENTRE


We do want to take the opportunity to update you on progress towards our objective of a Visitor Centre for the Christ Church Taita.

NZ history is to be taught in all NZ schools and kura, and this Visitor Centre will be a place where some of that history can be displayed.

The first settlers to come to NZ in an organised group, arrived in five ships on January 20th 1840. The first building of any substance they erected was this Church, built 12 years later. It is the oldest building in the Wellington region.

At present the church has to be heavily protected from vandals since it was nearly destroyed by a deliberately lit fire in the late 1980s. Regular tours are not possible.

The new building will provide for a place for visitors to gather and to learn more about the church, and the local history it represents, and also to accommodate volunteer guides who can then provide tours of the church and graveyard. It will also provide space for small functions like weddings, and hospitality for visitors. School student visits will be free of charge .

There are some wonderful stories associated with this tiny church, one of the oldest in New Zealand. Te Rauparaha features in some, as does Honiana Te Puni, and Te Whiti O Rongomai, the Hero of Parihaka.

The settlers were a tough breed, and had to be to survive, but they were offered food, shelter and hospitality by the Tangata Whenua, including the whanau of Chief Manihera Matangi, whose grandfather signed te Tiriti O Waitangi, a staunch Christian and true friend of the early settlers who, with a number of his descendants, is buried in the churchyard.

About us

The Christ Church Taita has set up a trust, The Christ Church Taita Cottage Museum Trust, to provide a Visitor Centre for this heritage taonga, built in 1854 by the first organised group of European settlers to come to NZ, who landed on Petone Beach in January 1840

Use of funds

The estimated cost to establish the Visitor Centre is $320,000.

Half of this sum has already been raised , consultation has taken place with affected parties, the design approved by the Diocese and Heritage New Zealand, , and a Resource Consent issued by the local Council.

The next stage is the commencement of the building, and we will be advertising for trades people shortly.

A feature of this undertaking is the strong involvement of volunteers. The Architect John Rowe, the Planning Consultant Sylvia Allan and the Quantity Surveyor Ciaran Clinton, have all given their valuable time free.

OUR OBJECTIVE IS TO COMPLETE THE BUILDING THIS YEAR. YOUR HELP IN THE FORM OF A FINAL CONTRIBUTION TO THIS WORK, WILL MATERIALLY ASSIST OUR PROJECT. YOU CAN DONATE THROUGH GIVEALITTLE OR DIRECTLY TO OUR BNZ BANK ACCOUNT 02-0548-0097223-025 (PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME SO WE CAN FURNISH YOU WITH A RECEIPT),

FOR MORE INFO PLEASE GO TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE "THE CHRIST CHURCH TAITA VISITOR CENTRE TRUST"

(CHAIRMAN JOHN DAYSH SECTY JOHN TERRIS)

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