Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1427 days ago

Houses next to the railway tracks... noisy or convenient?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.

What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason … View more
Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.

What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason you bought there?

If you can answer any of those questions, we'd love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name and details. Have a great day!

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1427 days ago

Annual Tree of Joy - Queensgate

Gaylene Hughes from Hutt City Rotary Club

We are in the mall from 15 to 24th December. This long-standing Club tradition has been running approx 22 years
and is your opportunity to
think of and give to others this Christmas.

Tree of Joy Pic.pdf Download View

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1427 days ago

Queen bed and orthopedic mattress

Maggie from Boulcott

This is an extremely comfortable bed. Designed for people with bad backs. Adjustable slats, mattress in very good condition., beautiful wooden frame. An excellent bargain! Dissembled as moving. Welcome to view!

Price: $200

1433 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A colourful photo this week but where is it?

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1427 days ago

Changes to Rubbish and Recycling

Hutt City Council

If you live in Lower Hutt, be sure to check your Hutt City Council rates bill to find out how to choose your bins ahead of next year’s upgrade to rubbish and recycling.

Let us know your choices before 31 January 2021.
Find out more

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1440 days ago

Help needed for move on Saturday

Simone from Wallaceville - Whitemans Valley

Hello, is anybody available to help me for a couple of hours around noon on Saturday in exchange for some cash?
I need to load a few things on a van in Whitemans Valley and take them to storage in Taita.
The heaviest items are a queen size futon mattress (rolled up and taped) and a small desk and… View more
Hello, is anybody available to help me for a couple of hours around noon on Saturday in exchange for some cash?
I need to load a few things on a van in Whitemans Valley and take them to storage in Taita.
The heaviest items are a queen size futon mattress (rolled up and taped) and a small desk and a small chest of drawers. I will have a trolley so we could use that on the staircase or carry the things together.
The rest are boxes.
Thank you!

1428 days ago

Buyers block street as 400 punters flock to open home over three days

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A house seller has called Lower Hutt’s housing market ridiculous after 400 hopeful buyers turned up to inspect his 1950s weatherboard home.
An hour before last month’s first open home at the Witako St property, Rory Sheehan​ says people were already lingering outside.
The 511sqm property has … View more
A house seller has called Lower Hutt’s housing market ridiculous after 400 hopeful buyers turned up to inspect his 1950s weatherboard home.
An hour before last month’s first open home at the Witako St property, Rory Sheehan​ says people were already lingering outside.
The 511sqm property has an RV of $870,000 had 18 offers and eventually sold for $1.315 million.

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1431 days ago

What is the best quote of the year?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Massey University's top 10 quotes of the year

“Because we can't get on each other's nerves if we're dancing constantly.” – The Buchanan family in their music video that went viral during lockdown
* “When my eyebrow goes up, it’s a joke." – Judith Collins on how… View more
Massey University's top 10 quotes of the year

“Because we can't get on each other's nerves if we're dancing constantly.” – The Buchanan family in their music video that went viral during lockdown
* “When my eyebrow goes up, it’s a joke." – Judith Collins on how people can tell whether she is joking or being serious
* “I am the orange face you can trust." – Orange-fronted parakeet requesting votes in Bird of the Year competition
* “There are no new cases of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand today.” – Dr Ashley Bloomfield at press conferences throughout the year
* “The Aussies can have Russell Crowe, but they can’t have our buzzy bee.” – Simon Beattie after The Crown shifted the New Zealand buzzy bee scene to Australia
* “Let it be known these tears are not for you.” – Sara Qasem speaking to the Christchurch Mosque gunman in her victim impact statement
* “I did a little dance.” – Jacinda Ardern when asked how she reacted when New Zealand had zero active cases of Covid-19 for the first time
* “You're on mute.” – Most New Zealanders on Zoom from March 2020 onwards
* “Put your jazz cabbage away people.” – Hilary Barry on referendum results showing New Zealanders voted against legalising cannabis
* “It really highlights how three-ply soft we've become as a species.” – psychology professor Marc Wilson on stockpiling toilet paper during lockdown

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1433 days ago

Open Homes: A necessary nightmare

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

So, I spent a weekend hitting the open homes and seeing what it's like to try to buy as a solo person. Folks, it's tough out there... As an older, single person, it's really tough. Take a look at how I found "the churn" and let me know how it compares to your experience.

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1431 days ago

Dairy owner chases man with gun

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Don't mess with Paksha Mukesh Patel.​
The plucky Hastings dairy owner chased an armed robber out of her dairy after he demanded money.
Patel said she was a “little bit scared” during the ordeal, but wanted to protect what was hers.

1428 days ago

HVHS principal Ross Sinclair will be misssed

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The Hutt Valley High School community is mourning the death of popular principal Ross Sinclair.
Sinclair, who had been ill for more than a year and had taken leave from the school about six weeks ago, died on the weekend.
Sinclair was 65. He is survived by wife Annabelle, and children Alexander, … View more
The Hutt Valley High School community is mourning the death of popular principal Ross Sinclair.
Sinclair, who had been ill for more than a year and had taken leave from the school about six weeks ago, died on the weekend.
Sinclair was 65. He is survived by wife Annabelle, and children Alexander, Charlotte and Emily.

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1432 days ago

A 30sqm home in the Wairarapa has sold for almost $600,000

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Yes, the headline is right. A 30sqm home in the Wairarapa on a 447sqm section in Daniel St, Martinborough, sold at auction for $595,000.
Tremain Real Estate sales consultant Pete Sykes said the price was “up there”, given the size of the land and the building.
“It is a bit unusual but the … View more
Yes, the headline is right. A 30sqm home in the Wairarapa on a 447sqm section in Daniel St, Martinborough, sold at auction for $595,000.
Tremain Real Estate sales consultant Pete Sykes said the price was “up there”, given the size of the land and the building.
“It is a bit unusual but the market has been bit unusual since Covid.”
Do you think prices in the region have hit a peak yet or will prices continue to rise?

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1428 days ago

Sustainable shopping for every whānau

The Warehouse

A more sustainable Aotearoa begins with the choices each Kiwi makes, and our customers have asked us to help make them those choices easier when they’re shopping for their families.

At The Warehouse, you’ll find an ever-growing range of products that are kinder to our planet.

Right now … View more
A more sustainable Aotearoa begins with the choices each Kiwi makes, and our customers have asked us to help make them those choices easier when they’re shopping for their families.

At The Warehouse, you’ll find an ever-growing range of products that are kinder to our planet.

Right now we’re at 8,000 and counting – and with 5,000 of them available for just $20 or less, sustainable is more affordable than ever.
Find out more

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1429 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Jessica

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Something a bit different this week a Red Eared Slider, turtle. She was found in Wainuiomata.

"I am now looking for a pond. If I had company in the pond like another turtle, that's even better. I am quite grumpy for a turtle, so will need an experienced person to adopt me. If you have an… View more
Something a bit different this week a Red Eared Slider, turtle. She was found in Wainuiomata.

"I am now looking for a pond. If I had company in the pond like another turtle, that's even better. I am quite grumpy for a turtle, so will need an experienced person to adopt me. If you have an amazing setup and are looking for a new family member, please get in touch with my caregivers."
Check out her listing at the Wellington SPCA.

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1429 days ago

Kitchen corner cupboard and smaller cupboard

Jason from Stokes Valley

I've taken these cupboards out of my kitchen. It is a corner cupboard and the one that above the fridge. Condition of them is pretty good. Can deliver local to stokes valley.

Price: $40

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