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Lower Hutt residents now have four weeks to have their say on how they elect their councillors and how they are represented at ward and community level.
Hutt City Council is reviewing how Lower Hutt residents are represented at Council, in preparation for the 2019 local body elections.
… View moreLower Hutt residents now have four weeks to have their say on how they elect their councillors and how they are represented at ward and community level.
Hutt City Council is reviewing how Lower Hutt residents are represented at Council, in preparation for the 2019 local body elections.
Council recently agreed to a draft proposal that would maintain the current way the Mayor and Councillors are elected and the present structure of community boards and panels. However, it proposes a review of community panels, which were established last year, in three years to gauge their effectiveness at representing their communities. The review was originally scheduled in six years’ time.
The final shape of representation arrangements in Lower Hutt will depend on formal public submissions over the next month.
To view the draft proposal and make a submission, go to huttcity.govt.nz/representation
Submissions close at 5pm on 3 September 2018. Council will then decide whether to amend its proposal or not. The final representation proposal will then be publically notified and people have the opportunity to lodge an appeal or objection.
11th and 12th August starting at 8.00am. This Saturday and Sunday. The one that many have been waiting for.
Biggest garage sale ever.
Loads of great items for everyone. Make sure you have time to rummage.
Everything from garden tools to dishes, pots and pans, musical equipment, stereos, … View more11th and 12th August starting at 8.00am. This Saturday and Sunday. The one that many have been waiting for.
Biggest garage sale ever.
Loads of great items for everyone. Make sure you have time to rummage.
Everything from garden tools to dishes, pots and pans, musical equipment, stereos, mechanical tools.
A life time of items. Everything has to go.
The first ever BMW X2 follows its very own path. The BMW X2 makes its sporty ambitions quite clear at first sight.
At Winger BMW, we happily invite you and the family to our dealership to experience the All New-BMW X2 yourself. With many innovative technologies, you need to experience this … View moreThe first ever BMW X2 follows its very own path. The BMW X2 makes its sporty ambitions quite clear at first sight.
At Winger BMW, we happily invite you and the family to our dealership to experience the All New-BMW X2 yourself. With many innovative technologies, you need to experience this rebel for yourself and have the ultimate drive.
Are you ready? Path your way to Winger BMW and book your test drive today.
Winger BMW, 138 Hutt Road Kaiwharawhara Wellington. A barista coffee from our cafe will be waiting for you on your return.
Were midway through winter now, is your fire not preforming to its best? Are you wanting to get it check? For the month of August we are doing chimney sweeps and safety checks for $75. We can do door seal and glass seals, we can replace fire bricks, air bars, baffles. Send us a message and we will … View moreWere midway through winter now, is your fire not preforming to its best? Are you wanting to get it check? For the month of August we are doing chimney sweeps and safety checks for $75. We can do door seal and glass seals, we can replace fire bricks, air bars, baffles. Send us a message and we will get you booked in, we work Saturday and Sundays for your convenience aswell!
With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?
• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up … View moreWith winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?
• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up to a total of 20 days.
• Sick leave can be used when you’re sick or when you need to be off work to look after someone else who is sick or injured (your partner, child, or someone who relies on you for care).
• Even if you’re a part-time or casual worker, you’re still entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave a year (once you’ve worked for 6 months continuously or for an average of 10 hours per week, and at least one hour in every week or 40 hours in every month).
• Your employer can require you to provide a medical certificate if you’re sick for 3 or more days in a row, and you’ll need to pay to get it. If they want proof of sickness sooner then they will have to pay the costs of getting the proof.
These are the minimum sick leave entitlements. Your employer can agree to give you more.
Check out our website for more information about sick leave and other employment rights and responsibilities. If you’ve got questions get in touch with a CAB near you, call us on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB), or contact us online.
The New Zealand Transport Agency and Hutt City Council are consulting on a proposal to close the onramp from Grounsell Crescent, Belmont, to the northbound lanes of State Highway 2.
The proposal is a result of high speeds and traffic volumes on Grounsell Crescent and the number of crashes in in … View moreThe New Zealand Transport Agency and Hutt City Council are consulting on a proposal to close the onramp from Grounsell Crescent, Belmont, to the northbound lanes of State Highway 2.
The proposal is a result of high speeds and traffic volumes on Grounsell Crescent and the number of crashes in in the area.
More information via the link below:
It’s time to get growing! The new Palmers Petone store has opened its doors and we'd love for you to come down and meet the team, check out the store and grab some great opening specials!
We welcome you to join us for our Grand Opening on Saturday 11 August from 9am. We'll have The … View moreIt’s time to get growing! The new Palmers Petone store has opened its doors and we'd love for you to come down and meet the team, check out the store and grab some great opening specials!
We welcome you to join us for our Grand Opening on Saturday 11 August from 9am. We'll have The Breeze radio crew in store from 11am to 1pm, with fun activities for the kids and plenty of giveaways!
Come and discover your new garden and lifestyle store - and get huge savings storewide!
My Daughters are wanting to help the less fortunate by donating their pre loved clothes, and need your help in who/where to take them. They also have a wii console with games that they also would like to donate. We thought maybe the womans refugee places like that but not sure how to go about it.
Come and see two choirs and a bunch of fabulous musicians present a concert of Cole Porter music.
Last week we sent out a request to help cover some of the costs associated with the dental requirements of 4 specific furbabies; Fabian, Josie, Minka, and Magpie.
Just wanted to let everyone know that all of the cats have received their dentals. To date we have raised $920 which is almost half of… View moreLast week we sent out a request to help cover some of the costs associated with the dental requirements of 4 specific furbabies; Fabian, Josie, Minka, and Magpie.
Just wanted to let everyone know that all of the cats have received their dentals. To date we have raised $920 which is almost half of the amount required and that is amazing! So a huge thanks to everyone who has donated so generously.
However we still do need help to cover those dental bills so if you can, please donate at givealittle.co.nz...
for this specific cause. (Every dollar helps.)
Also we have more exciting news, two of the cats have been rehomed. Fabian and Josie now have permanent furever homes so thank you so much for that as well.
Anybody had trouble with Vodafone and know who to address complaints to?? Someone close to me had paid her phone bill on time but keeps getting demands and threats to cut off service even after she has provided a copy of bank statement to show it has been paid. Every time you ring you spend ages … View moreAnybody had trouble with Vodafone and know who to address complaints to?? Someone close to me had paid her phone bill on time but keeps getting demands and threats to cut off service even after she has provided a copy of bank statement to show it has been paid. Every time you ring you spend ages waiting to get through and get someone different who promises to fix the problem. Suggestions please. Grrr
The Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.
The new T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden.
So go on, encourage your local primary… View moreThe Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.
The new T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden.
So go on, encourage your local primary school to get stuck in. Share your passion for growing fresh, nutritious food and win! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs and it’s really easy to enter.
Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Are there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?
This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear … View moreAre there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?
This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear implants.
Loud Shirt Day is a great way to commit serious fashion crimes and have a whole lot of fun. This year's theme is Superheroes, so grab your brightest, funkiest superhero outfits to wow others and raise money for a great cause. Register at loudshirtday.org.nz and we’ll send you a free fundraising pack. It’s that easy!
If you're keen to help kick-start our fundraising efforts, good news! You can donate via Givealittle here.
Thanks for your support,
Ankita
(Loud Shirt Day Coordinator)
You've been asking when you'll be able to attend events at the new Events Centre and refurbished Town Hall. Here's a selection of upcoming events which might interest you!
Capital Quilt Show - 11 & 12 August
Hutt Winter Festival - 16, 17, 18 August
IFBB (body building) … View moreYou've been asking when you'll be able to attend events at the new Events Centre and refurbished Town Hall. Here's a selection of upcoming events which might interest you!
Capital Quilt Show - 11 & 12 August
Hutt Winter Festival - 16, 17, 18 August
IFBB (body building) Wellington Championships - 8 September
Faultline Chorus and Wellington City Chorus Barbershop concert - 15 September
HighLight - Labour Weekend
Horticultural Show - 10 & 11 November
Twilight Craft Market - 8 December
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