Homeless couple find home in Naenae
Mateohorere and Tony Kirk moved into their first whare 56 years ago. Now, after being homeless for two years – at the age of 74 and 78 respectively – they've moved into a brand-new house.
The two-bedroom house is one of 25 newly-built homes in the Wesley Rātā Village, constructed on the former site of the WesleyHaven Resthome and Hospital in Naenae. The affordable rentals were built specifically for families on the social housing waiting list, some of whom have waited years for housing.
The Kirks had left a house in Stokes Valley a handful of years ago when Mateohorere developed asthma and other health issues as a result of damp conditions at the property. “The doctor told me that the house was making me sick,” Mateohorere said.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.3% Yes
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22.3% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Age Concern Christmas Social Hubs for the Hutt Valley
Meri Kirihimete - Merry Christmas
Come and join our fun Christmas Hubs:
Upper Hutt - Te Kupenga o Rongomai - Maidstone Sports Centre, Wednesday 11th Dec at 12pm featuring the Hutt Ukulele Orchestra.
Lower Hutt - Walter Nash Centre, Thursday 12 December 1:30pm
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