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"I am a big handsome boy called Murphy looking for a forever home. The ladies at SPCA think I'm something special. I would love a quiet home that is looking for an older cat that just wants to hang out and snooze in the sun. I do love gentle pats and a good scratch under my chin. If you … View more"I am a big handsome boy called Murphy looking for a forever home. The ladies at SPCA think I'm something special. I would love a quiet home that is looking for an older cat that just wants to hang out and snooze in the sun. I do love gentle pats and a good scratch under my chin. If you are looking to add a handsome boy to your life, please contact the Feline Team."
We have two fabulous free events on tomorrow to celebrate Wellington Pride Festival | Tū whakahīhī e Te Whanganui-ā-Tara!
War Memorial Library, Saturday 27 March, 2pm
Join Hugo Grrrl and friends at the library for a fun filled Rainbow Storytime full songs and stories about love, acceptance, … View moreWe have two fabulous free events on tomorrow to celebrate Wellington Pride Festival | Tū whakahīhī e Te Whanganui-ā-Tara!
War Memorial Library, Saturday 27 March, 2pm
Join Hugo Grrrl and friends at the library for a fun filled Rainbow Storytime full songs and stories about love, acceptance, diversity and inclusion. A safe and accepting environment for all ages.
Walter Nash Centre, Saturday 27 March, 6:30pm
Come along to a free queer quiz for ages 13+! Awesome prizes up for grabs including vouchers from Seashore Cabaret and Kāpura.
Email Librariesevents@huttcity.govt.nz your team of 2-6 people. Spaces limited so get in quick!
Small businesses need our support. We are proud to be celebrating our 10 regional 2021 Prospa Local Business Heroes for their commitment to their communities.
They now need your help! We are now looking for the New Zealand Prospa Local Business Hero - our overall winner, as voted by … View moreSmall businesses need our support. We are proud to be celebrating our 10 regional 2021 Prospa Local Business Heroes for their commitment to their communities.
They now need your help! We are now looking for the New Zealand Prospa Local Business Hero - our overall winner, as voted by Neighbourly members around the country!
This lucky business will walk away with $10,000 worth of prizes!
Please take a couple of minutes to read the nominations below - then vote for the business you'd like to see named 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero.
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NORTHLAND: Wayne and Kate - Engraving Systems
"Wayne and Kate have been trying to support all the local sports clubs and businesses with great service and going that extra mile to help. They really have brought some life back into the community and should be acknowledged and rewarded for all the hard work."
AUCKLAND: Lynnae Palu - F45 Training Takapuna
"With no ability to trade in Level 3 or above, they still keep their members engaged and motivated with online workouts and daily challenges even though memberships are on hold and the gym is closed. They really are more like a family than a gym ❤️."
WAIKATO: Team at Incredible India - Incredible India Restaurant
"Not only do they make the most authentic, delicious Indian food. Their service is thoughtful and kind. We always feel appreciated for using their establishment, either by the warm greeting we get, the offer of a drink if we are waiting for take-out and their cute handwritten messages on the carry bag of dinner. They put the effort into the whole package not just making money."
BAY OF PLENTY: Team at Benny and Brew - Benny and Brew
"Our neighbourhood was missing a great cafe and meeting place. Since Benny and Brew have opened they have given our neighbourhood a massive lift. It's a place where you go for the people and the food and drink are delicious which is icing on the cake. For a bit, they were operating as a French bistro and the food was to die for! These guys have worked so hard and brought such joy to our neighbourhood"
HAWKE’S BAY - GISBORNE: Jazz and his family - Bossman Dairy - Creagh St Store
"Every member of this family who serves in the shop are very friendly, helpful and always smiling. They get to know all their customers and I have never walked into a shop that makes you feel so welcome. During our first lockdown for Covid, they put food such as milk, bread, out for people who may need it free of charge."
TARANAKI: Reece and family - Valentine's Valet
"Reece the owner of Valentine’s Valet, often helped by his Dad, mainly deals with lawns and gardens but he runs both a Carpet Cleaning and a Car Buffing business also. He is extremely hard-working, helpful and friendly and is happy to do the odd job that doesn’t fall into one of his usual categories. He comes to us fortnightly and we could not do without him. If anyone deserves an award it is — Reece Valentine!"
MANAWATU-WANGANUI: Jamie - JD Hair Design
"Jamie is amazing - not only does he offer incredible haircuts at an affordable price he is a genuinely caring man. With a heart of gold, everyone is whānau to him and he treats you like it. I always leave his salon looking fabulous but also feeling fabulous. He is the type of man that fills your inner well of good feelings while he makes you feel and look special."
WELLINGTON: Meredith and Craig - Avalon Service Centre
"Meredith and Craig Butland and their team do a wonderful job and go the extra mile to make sure every job is to the customer's satisfaction. They drop people at their workplaces and pick them up when work on the car is finished. They take the time to talk to customers about anything and are great neighbours to the local residents. Avalon Service Centre are definitely our local heroes in Avalon."
NELSON - MARLBOROUGH: Mary Jane and Colin - Lemon Tree Lane
"Lemon Tree Lane is a great big little gift shop. I am so grateful for Mary Jane and Colin's 'You are very welcome' and 'it's no trouble at all' attitude. Their prices are very reasonable, they always happily gift wrap with beautiful papers and ribbons as a part of their service. I truly can't speak highly enough of this community-minded couple and their classy, extensive range of items that never leave us disappointed."
CANTERBURY - WEST: Troy Cameron - ATC Accounting Services
"Troy Cameron is a local accountant. He is an awesome family man and it is not unusual to see Matilda, his Kune Kune pig, snuggled up with his dog and daughter in his lounge. It was the flying pig on his flyer that made me call him 2 years ago and as we had just gone into business which was scary in itself, let alone dealing with an accountant, we have never looked back. Troy goes the extra mile and his fees are more than reasonable"
OTAGO - SOUTHLAND: Richard Smith - CJ Sinclair
"The owner is Richard Smith whose family have been in the motor trade in the Ranfurly Naseby area for over 100 years. During the last years lock down our car broke down leaving us feeling quite uncomfortable as we live some distance from medical & other services. Richard came to our rescue. We need such companies and people in our rural areas. Richard demonstrates such excellent attributes required in our area."
We are doing well with keeping usage down in Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Porirua and Wellington, but we need to keep going!
We are on the brink of needing to move to a total outdoor water ban, but with sustained effort, and rain expected in the forecast, we may be able to keep this at bay.
If the … View moreWe are doing well with keeping usage down in Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Porirua and Wellington, but we need to keep going!
We are on the brink of needing to move to a total outdoor water ban, but with sustained effort, and rain expected in the forecast, we may be able to keep this at bay.
If the rain doesn’t come next week we may be in trouble so, If we don’t continue to act, the restriction level will have to increase.
Please:
👉 Only use hand held watering devices outdoors on alternate days between 6-8am, and 7-9pm
👉 Don’t use sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses until further notice.
Alternate days: even numbered properties on even numbered dates and odd numbered properties on odd numbered dates.
Join New York Times bestselling co-authors Judy Melinek, M.D. and T.J. Mitchell at the Lower Hutt War Memorial Library for a candid discussion on writing together, the life of a forensic pathologist and their latest book, Aftershock.
Wednesday 24 March, 6:30pm
Books will be available to purchase … View moreJoin New York Times bestselling co-authors Judy Melinek, M.D. and T.J. Mitchell at the Lower Hutt War Memorial Library for a candid discussion on writing together, the life of a forensic pathologist and their latest book, Aftershock.
Wednesday 24 March, 6:30pm
Books will be available to purchase from Schrödinger’s Books.
Hi neighbours,
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions about their sickly plant babies. Houseplants might be fashionable, but they can be tricky to get right. Whether it’s the wrong light, too much or too little water, or a pesky draft, it doesn’t take much for your prize peace lily to … View moreHi neighbours,
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions about their sickly plant babies. Houseplants might be fashionable, but they can be tricky to get right. Whether it’s the wrong light, too much or too little water, or a pesky draft, it doesn’t take much for your prize peace lily to turn yellow or an infestation of bugs to set in.
We put some of your houseplant questions to the plant doctors from Kings Plant Barn to diagnose. Find their answers here.
Word on the street is that The Most Dedicated: Street Art Festival is taking over Lower Hutt CBD from 27 – 30 March.
With 13 artists from the internationally renowned street art collective, The Most Dedicated transforming the town centre with 6 brand new murals, there are loads of ways to get … View moreWord on the street is that The Most Dedicated: Street Art Festival is taking over Lower Hutt CBD from 27 – 30 March.
With 13 artists from the internationally renowned street art collective, The Most Dedicated transforming the town centre with 6 brand new murals, there are loads of ways to get involved.
Take a guided walking tour, learn from the graffiti gurus in street art workshops (ABC’S of Graffiti Workshop, Graffiti 101 with Paint Markers & Glitch in the Street), or listen to the TMD artist talk where they spill nearly 25 years worth of secrets.
Featuring TMD Crew: ADICT, ASKEW ONE (Elliot O’Donnell), BERST (Dr. Bobby Hung), DEUS (Elliot Francis Stewart), EXIST, FLURO (Holly Ross), HASER (Kairau Bradley), Mark Henare, MISERY (Tanja Jade), PEST5 (Jonny 4Higher), PHAT1 (Charles Williams), and RAMS.
What do you think is going on here? and yes that is Richard Seddon in the picture.
Morning neighbours. Tomatoes are back.I am taking orders for whole boxes Only.Limited to 2 per person.Orders close 5pm tonyte,Fingers crossed they will be here tomorrow Orders must be picked up from the Pataka
427 Cambridge tce Nae nae.
There will only be 1 to share with whanau in the Pataka n … View moreMorning neighbours. Tomatoes are back.I am taking orders for whole boxes Only.Limited to 2 per person.Orders close 5pm tonyte,Fingers crossed they will be here tomorrow Orders must be picked up from the Pataka
427 Cambridge tce Nae nae.
There will only be 1 to share with whanau in the Pataka n these maybe the last Just want to say a big thanku to.Lila n Lavern for their donated relish.nga mihi.
Greater Wellington is reminding locals not to drive in the Hutt River.
"Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River is a taonga for all to enjoy - with many opportunities for recreation including walking, cycling, picnicking, swimming and fishing. Driving motor vehicles through the river channel is strictly… View moreGreater Wellington is reminding locals not to drive in the Hutt River.
"Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River is a taonga for all to enjoy - with many opportunities for recreation including walking, cycling, picnicking, swimming and fishing. Driving motor vehicles through the river channel is strictly prohibited. Please look after and respect our waterways. Using the river as a motorway or performance testing area for your vehicle unnecessarily harms the ecosystem and environment."
In commemoration of Anzac Day, Stuff is looking for letters sent from loved ones during times of war.
We know these letters will have been passed down and may be very significant to your family.
These letters will remain with you- we will just take a copy, which will be published as part of our … View moreIn commemoration of Anzac Day, Stuff is looking for letters sent from loved ones during times of war.
We know these letters will have been passed down and may be very significant to your family.
These letters will remain with you- we will just take a copy, which will be published as part of our Anzac Day coverage.
If you have any letters you would like to share, please email nicholas.boyack@stufff.co.nz
Please put "War Letters to Home" in the subject line.
Hi neighbours,
Want to know when it's your turn to get the Covid-19 vaccine?
An online tool (click on Read More) which can help New Zealanders figure out which vaccination group they’re in has been released.
The questionnaire is available on the Unite Against Covid-19 website.
Users answer … View moreHi neighbours,
Want to know when it's your turn to get the Covid-19 vaccine?
An online tool (click on Read More) which can help New Zealanders figure out which vaccination group they’re in has been released.
The questionnaire is available on the Unite Against Covid-19 website.
Users answer a short series of questions about their health, location, job, and life situation.
The results tell them which of the four main vaccination groups they’re in, and when they can expect to get their vaccine.
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said the tool also provided more information about who is in each group.
“So if you’re a healthcare worker or work in a long-term residential environment, for example, it will provide an indication when you can expect to get vaccinated.
“You don’t need to provide any information that could be used to identify you, and the information you do provide isn’t saved once you leave the web page.”
The ministry said it was in the process of being translated into 24 languages, which would start to appear on the website from Monday.
The website page and online tool will be updated as the vaccine roll-out plan scales up.
“As we move through the roll-out of the vaccination programme, we want people to be as informed as soon as possible about when they can expect to be vaccinated.
“This tool is designed to make that as easy as possible,” Bloomfield said.
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.
Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector. Our base weekly … View moreOur pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.
Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector. Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your townhouse or apartment*, and comprehensive care can be dialled up as your needs change.
Terms like these provide you with greater confidence to live the way you want. They not only stack up in the retirement industry, they lead the way. *Some conditions apply.
When we heard that there was a risk that Lower Hutt may permanently lose the airport flyer service, we knew we needed to act fast and let the Regional Council know this wasn’t good enough.
That’s why we started the Fight for the Flyer campaign.
This gave the people of Lower Hutt an … View moreWhen we heard that there was a risk that Lower Hutt may permanently lose the airport flyer service, we knew we needed to act fast and let the Regional Council know this wasn’t good enough.
That’s why we started the Fight for the Flyer campaign.
This gave the people of Lower Hutt an opportunity to have their voices heard and let the Regional Council know that losing the service is unacceptable.
The Regional Council will now be reviewing the submissions and using them to inform their decision on how they will run the service next year.
Campbell Barry
Mayor of Lower Hutt
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