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We have a class tonight 6pm at Avalon Public Hall, 14 Maybe Road, Lower Hutt. Your first class with us is always free. If you can't make it tonight we have other classes on Saturday morning and Monday evenings at Dyer Street School Hall. Full details are on our website … View moreWe have a class tonight 6pm at Avalon Public Hall, 14 Maybe Road, Lower Hutt. Your first class with us is always free. If you can't make it tonight we have other classes on Saturday morning and Monday evenings at Dyer Street School Hall. Full details are on our website www.stateofmotion.co.nz...
Tranzit will be running a new Airport Flyer service starting in early 2021.
The bad news for Hutt residents is that it does not include the Hutt Valley.
Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry said he was also disappointed by the decision, which he called “short-sighted”.
“I will be writing to … View moreTranzit will be running a new Airport Flyer service starting in early 2021.
The bad news for Hutt residents is that it does not include the Hutt Valley.
Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry said he was also disappointed by the decision, which he called “short-sighted”.
“I will be writing to Wellington Airport and their new operator to challenge this decision, and ask them to reconsider their commitment to Lower Hutt,” he said.
Now is the time to have your say on the impact of wastewater overflows on the rivers and streams in the Hutt Valley ?
We want to know what’s important to you. ?
Your input will help our work in planning for future improvements to our network.
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Despite the bad early morning weather last Saturday we had a fantastic time meeting with members of the community at the Pāuatahanui Lamb & Calf Day.
We had conversations with over 300 people about sediment in our streams, riparian planting, wetlands, pest plants, pest animals and native … View moreDespite the bad early morning weather last Saturday we had a fantastic time meeting with members of the community at the Pāuatahanui Lamb & Calf Day.
We had conversations with over 300 people about sediment in our streams, riparian planting, wetlands, pest plants, pest animals and native planting.
Kids got to play with our catchment model to learn about sediment, streams, gullies and wetlands. We did trapping demonstrations and swapped weeds from gardens with gorgeous native plants! 🌱
🏠 Stay home if you're feeling unwell.
🤳🏽 Scan the QR codes when you're out and about.
😷 Masks are recommended on public transport.
👐 Wash your hands thoroughly.
If you are heading to the Remutaka Forest Park this summer, please remember there is a population of wild kiwi.
Dogs are biggest threat to kiwi so please keep your dog on a lead.
There are about 200 kiwi in the park, some of them near Sunny Grove (Wainuiomata) and the population is growing thanks … View moreIf you are heading to the Remutaka Forest Park this summer, please remember there is a population of wild kiwi.
Dogs are biggest threat to kiwi so please keep your dog on a lead.
There are about 200 kiwi in the park, some of them near Sunny Grove (Wainuiomata) and the population is growing thanks to the hard work of the Remutaka Conservation Trust.
The kiwi is our national bird and it needs your help to survive.
Meet Sydney from Napier. His owner, Lisa Brownlee, says he enjoys the warmer weather.
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday. If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz
Taita College celebrated their Senior Prizegiving on Thursday 29 October and wish to
congratulate all the students on their wonderful success!
Our Head students for 2021 are Nikita Old, Teila Leuila and Junior Misa.
Scholarships to the value of $130,000 were awarded this year to the … View moreTaita College celebrated their Senior Prizegiving on Thursday 29 October and wish to
congratulate all the students on their wonderful success!
Our Head students for 2021 are Nikita Old, Teila Leuila and Junior Misa.
Scholarships to the value of $130,000 were awarded this year to the following students, we are very grateful to our benefactors and scholarship providers.
These scholarships are life changing and make a significant difference to our rangatahi and families.
Kayla Faitele was named Dux for 2020 and received the $1,000 Mexican Supplies
Scholarship. She was also awarded the Te Herenga Waka Scholarship worth $50,000 from Victoria University in Wellington.
Nikita Old and Mia Welsh-Duffin were both recipients of First Foundation Scholarships to the value of $22,000 each.
Deborah Yu received a $13,000 scholarship from Otago University.
Penina Sitagata was the recipient of the Victoria Tongarewa Scholarship worth $5,000.
William Bower was the recipient of the Titiro Whakarunga Scholarship, funded by the
Winton and Margaret Bear Charitable Trust worth $4,000. He also received a scholarship from KPMG where he received a laptop.
Marshall Kennedy-Newton was the recipient of the Joyce & John Kellett Scholarship worth $4,000.
Shontelle Schuster received the Prime Ministers’ Vocational Excellence Award worth $2,000.
Dianna Revell received the Susan Taylor Scholarship valued at $2,000 and a laptop.
Arwen van der Raaij received the Kia Kaha Scholarship valued at $2,000 and a laptop.
Margaret Hopoi and William Judge both received a scholarship worth $1,000 from Uniplas.
Arleen Edmonds and William Judge both received a laptop to the value of $1,000 each for the Ka Maro Te Kaki o te Kotuku Scholarship.
Dallas Naik was the recipient of the New Zealand School of Tourism Scholarship.
Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe me he maunga teitei.
Aim high for what is truly valuable, be persistent and don’t let obstacles stop you from reaching your goal.
Hi Neighbours - looking for a fun-filled afternoon for the family? For just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas concert.
With all your Christmas favourites, featuring a beautiful Samoan choir and other special guests, this promises to be a delightful day… View moreHi Neighbours - looking for a fun-filled afternoon for the family? For just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas concert.
With all your Christmas favourites, featuring a beautiful Samoan choir and other special guests, this promises to be a delightful day out. We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show for the little ones.
If you would like tickets, please do act quickly, as this will sell out fast.
Sunday 13 December 2.30pm at the Michael Fowler Centre. Pre-concert entertainment from 1.30pm in the Renouf Foyer.
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Specially shaped masks with wired nose to stop glasses fogging.
Cotton fabric layers with iron on interfacing for extra protection
Txt 0226178550 (most patterns still available)
Two different sizes
Normal (fits most people)
Large (particularly good for males with beards etc)
$7 normal
$9 … View moreSpecially shaped masks with wired nose to stop glasses fogging.
Cotton fabric layers with iron on interfacing for extra protection
Txt 0226178550 (most patterns still available)
Two different sizes
Normal (fits most people)
Large (particularly good for males with beards etc)
$7 normal
$9 large
I have a large number of plastic containers and pots to give away, different sizes.
If you would like some please let me know.
A property management company that got in trouble for a email to renters at the beginning of the lockdown is under fire again after a letter drop “inviting neighbours to snitch” on tenants.
The letter from Quinovic advised neighbours new tenants had moved into their area and encouraged them to … View moreA property management company that got in trouble for a email to renters at the beginning of the lockdown is under fire again after a letter drop “inviting neighbours to snitch” on tenants.
The letter from Quinovic advised neighbours new tenants had moved into their area and encouraged them to contact the company with “any concerns about the property and its management”.
It was delivered to residents of a Hutt Valley street and was signed by Quinovic Hutt Valley manager Maritza McCrae and sales manager Helen Vance.
What do you think of Quinovic asking neigbours to monitor tenants?
At Scots College students from Year 1 to 13 are guided in building all-round character with many opportunities available academically, culturally, in sports, leadership and service. Through high-quality teaching, strong pastoral care programmes and small class sizes, each student is known and … View moreAt Scots College students from Year 1 to 13 are guided in building all-round character with many opportunities available academically, culturally, in sports, leadership and service. Through high-quality teaching, strong pastoral care programmes and small class sizes, each student is known and encouraged to realise their potential.
Co-educational Prep School (Years 1-6), Middle School (Years 7&9), Senior School (Years 11-13).
We are excited to introduce co-education in the Middle School from 2021 and the availability of Year 9 Girls Sports and Cultural Scholarships for 2021. Apply online before Monday 23 November.
Hi Neighbourly folk, this week I am featuring a new photographer Rosa Marie from Stokes Valley.
Check out what she had to say about a photo she took of a tui.
"On my way home to lunch I came across this tui sitting on my neighbour's kowhai tree just singing away...I got as close as I … View moreHi Neighbourly folk, this week I am featuring a new photographer Rosa Marie from Stokes Valley.
Check out what she had to say about a photo she took of a tui.
"On my way home to lunch I came across this tui sitting on my neighbour's kowhai tree just singing away...I got as close as I could thinking he would fly away but he just kept singing....just singing in the rain."
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