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The good old Kiwi biscuit has become a staple in many New Zealand homes. Whether it’s a Tim Tam with a cuppa, or a cracker and a piece of brie, we’re taking our biscuits for granted.
We've teamed up with Arnott’s to offer you a chance to win a share of $75K in cash and weekly gift … View moreThe good old Kiwi biscuit has become a staple in many New Zealand homes. Whether it’s a Tim Tam with a cuppa, or a cracker and a piece of brie, we’re taking our biscuits for granted.
We've teamed up with Arnott’s to offer you a chance to win a share of $75K in cash and weekly gift vouchers when you buy any pack of Arnott's biscuits.
Click here for more details and to enter the competition. Comp ends 5th November 2017. T&C's apply.
Competition time! We are celebrating the successful launch of our Family Story Service. We want you to share in the joy, with the chance to win a free family story session worth $275. Two are up for grabs!
We know you can video record your Mum and Dad's life story. But life is busy and … View moreCompetition time! We are celebrating the successful launch of our Family Story Service. We want you to share in the joy, with the chance to win a free family story session worth $275. Two are up for grabs!
We know you can video record your Mum and Dad's life story. But life is busy and often we leave things too late. As professional researchers, we take care of this for you. We make a video keepsake of your loved one telling their story.
To enter, comment below and tell us why family stories matter to you and your family. Be quick, entries close Friday, September 1st, 2017.
Find out more here and share our Facebook page.
Click here for competition terms and conditions.
Motorists are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys over State Highway 58 this weekend, or consider taking alternative routes, as work starts (weather permitting) on the tie-in between the existing road and the new Haywards Interchange.
The work was scheduled for earlier this … View moreMotorists are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys over State Highway 58 this weekend, or consider taking alternative routes, as work starts (weather permitting) on the tie-in between the existing road and the new Haywards Interchange.
The work was scheduled for earlier this month but was postponed because of a poor weather forecast.
Significant delays are likely while work is carried out between 7pm on Friday August 25 and 7pm Sunday August 27.
Stop-go traffic management will be in place between Hugh Duncan St and SH 2.
Wellington Transport System Manager, Mark Owen says the work is needed to construct the new road alignment that will connect State Highway 58 and State Highway 2 at the interchange. Once completed, the route will be safer, smoother and more resilient.
“We try to minimise delays to traffic where we can, however it is unavoidable due to the reconstruction of the existing road, and we need to finish this work as quickly as possible. We are encouraging people to use an alternative route if at all possible over the weekend, as there could be significant delays with SH 58 down to one lane, while crews are working. Please bear with us while we get it finished, and then we can all look forward to enjoying the benefits of this new infrastructure.”
Crews will be working day and night with stop/go traffic management in place at all times. The work is weather dependent, so please keep an eye on the NZTA Twitter and Facebook pages, and pay attention to the electronic message boards in the area. “If wet weather strikes we will reschedule the work to a weekend when fine weather is forecast.”
Don't miss out on the annual Dominion Post Readers’ Rail tour this spring.
Boasting a 14-day rail and coach tour, the Dominion Post reader's Rail Tour will visit some of the North Island's most beautiful spots. Explore iconic gardens, world famous tea estates, vineyards, … View moreDon't miss out on the annual Dominion Post Readers’ Rail tour this spring.
Boasting a 14-day rail and coach tour, the Dominion Post reader's Rail Tour will visit some of the North Island's most beautiful spots. Explore iconic gardens, world famous tea estates, vineyards, museums of local history and much more.
Tickets are on sale now at dompost.co.nz/readerstour or email readersrailtour@dompost.co.nz for an information pack.
Tell us more about what you look forward to reading each week.
Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.
The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never … View moreAfghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.
The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never interviewed as part of the Court of Inquiry carried out by the New Zealand Defence Force.
1/SILVERSTREAM'S MCDONALD'S.Thoughts were that this was to be a state of the art McDonald's but instead its a boring boxy establishment. The burnt-down McDonald's on the same site was much better and came with a cafe garden.
2/ MONTERAY MOVIE COMPLEX. Comfortable theatres … View more1/SILVERSTREAM'S MCDONALD'S.Thoughts were that this was to be a state of the art McDonald's but instead its a boring boxy establishment. The burnt-down McDonald's on the same site was much better and came with a cafe garden.
2/ MONTERAY MOVIE COMPLEX. Comfortable theatres but services, high costs and lack lustre restaurant/cafe leave much to be desired.
3/ NEW RETAIL STORE IN CBD. This replacement for the burnt-down Hallensteins shop is just a single storey thus missing the opportunity to create apartments above the retail space and set-up the CBD for a mix of retail etc and accommodation/living quarters.
4/ THE MALL. Third rate and so does not provide for an exciting, creative and interesting place to visit that set's it apart from others.
On road costs: Included
Number plate: JSY566
Kilometres: 93,582km
Body: Silver, 5 door, RV/SUV
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine size: 2260cc
Transmission: Automatic
History: 1 owner, Imported
… View moreOn road costs: Included
Number plate: JSY566
Kilometres: 93,582km
Body: Silver, 5 door, RV/SUV
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine size: 2260cc
Transmission: Automatic
History: 1 owner, Imported
Registration expires: Oct 2017
WoF expires: Apr 2018
Stereo description: Factory stereo will be reinstalled
Features: Air conditioning
Central locking
Driver airbag
We are 1st NZ owners - purchased May 2016.
Rear seat collapses and reverses so you can watch that rugby game in luxury - with shelter!!
Rear passengers have own heating controls and vents
Plenty of legroom everywhere
Rear doors have an automatic open/close button as well as the driving having same controls.
Steering wheel control buttons
All tyres new - wide for extra control on the road
Contact us for test drive by PM
Hi everyone,
There is free for all open day at Kibirnie Mosque this Saturday
from 10 am to 3 pm.!!!
The Wellington mosque annual open day is an opportunity to visit the main place of worship for Muslims in Wellington and meet the local Muslim community. Find out what Islam is really all about … View moreHi everyone,
There is free for all open day at Kibirnie Mosque this Saturday
from 10 am to 3 pm.!!!
The Wellington mosque annual open day is an opportunity to visit the main place of worship for Muslims in Wellington and meet the local Muslim community. Find out what Islam is really all about and ask those questions you've been hanging out to find a real answer to.
Try some delicious ethnic food, get a henna tattoo or have your name written in calligraphy.
Link to Eventfinda www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Unleash the power of poetry and celebration National Poetry day (Friday 25 August) at Hutt City Libraries!
Events are free and open to all ages.
Reo Rangatahi
Nau mai, haere mai! Listen to local spoken word poets from Poetry in Motion Wellington and a selection of young poets from across … View moreUnleash the power of poetry and celebration National Poetry day (Friday 25 August) at Hutt City Libraries!
Events are free and open to all ages.
Reo Rangatahi
Nau mai, haere mai! Listen to local spoken word poets from Poetry in Motion Wellington and a selection of young poets from across Hutt City.
War Memorial Library, Friday 25 August, 1pm-2pm
Poetry Evening with Geraldine Brophy
Bring your favourite poems to read, share or discover new favourites. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy at the library. Tea and coffee provided. Families welcome.
Naenae Library, Friday 25 August, 6pm-8pm
Positive Poetry
Listen to a selection of inspiring and thought-provoking poetry then have a go at writing one of your own!
Naenae Library, Saturday 26 August, 2pm
For more events on at our libraries check out www.library.huttcity.govt.nz...
An evening of sublime music featuring three top international soloists with the NZSO. Russian-Italian violist extraordinaire, Anna Serova, will perform the NZ premiere of Boris Pigovat's achingly beautiful "Poem of Dawn" and the world premiere of Roberto Molinelli's … View moreAn evening of sublime music featuring three top international soloists with the NZSO. Russian-Italian violist extraordinaire, Anna Serova, will perform the NZ premiere of Boris Pigovat's achingly beautiful "Poem of Dawn" and the world premiere of Roberto Molinelli's extraordinary "Lady Walton's Garden", rich with Argentinean flavour, rhythms and excitement - don't be surprised if it breaks into some tango dancing - anything is possible! Roger Myers (USA) will feature in Schumann's enchanting "Fairy Tale Pictures" and Roger Benedict (Australia) will feature in Walton’s Viola Concerto. This promises to be a New Zealand cultural highlight of the year.
Michael Fowler Centre 7.30pm, September 4, 2017.
Visit the 44th International Viola Congress website.
Thanks to the thousands of Neighbourly Neighbours who entered our draw for a free Ring Video Doorbell! Congratulations to Suzy P. of Auckland for taking home the grand prize!
Even if you didn’t win, we don’t want you to leave empty-handed. To show our thanks, we’re giving you an exclusive… View moreThanks to the thousands of Neighbourly Neighbours who entered our draw for a free Ring Video Doorbell! Congratulations to Suzy P. of Auckland for taking home the grand prize!
Even if you didn’t win, we don’t want you to leave empty-handed. To show our thanks, we’re giving you an exclusive $40 discount only for Neighbourly members.
To claim your discount, simply go to Ring.com and purchase a Video Doorbell or Security Camera. During the checkout process, enter promo code NEIGHBOURLY40 to save $40 on your new device. The promo code will expire on August 31, so be sure to redeem it soon. Limit two per household.
Ring sends alerts to your phone, tablet and PC whenever motion is detected. Answer the alert, and you can see, hear and speak to people on your property from anywhere. With Ring, you’ll never miss another visitor. Because with Ring, you’re always home.
We all know how hard it is to get our washing dry with the current (and seemingly never ending) wet weather. And the Fire Fighters from Fire and Emergency NZ have certainly seen some creative methods of drying clothes, you just need to look at the attached photo that was sent to us to see that.
… View moreWe all know how hard it is to get our washing dry with the current (and seemingly never ending) wet weather. And the Fire Fighters from Fire and Emergency NZ have certainly seen some creative methods of drying clothes, you just need to look at the attached photo that was sent to us to see that.
With the ongoing wet weather, it seems timely to remind our neighbours of some simple fire safety around using heaters and dryers to get our washing dry. In winter, fire involving heating and clothes drying are the second most common reason Hutt Valley Fire Fighters are called out, second only to fires that start in the kitchen.
Here are simple fire safety rules to remember while you're trying to dry your washing indoors in this weather:
- Keep everything at least one metre away from a heater or fireplace - we call that the "Heater Metre Rule". This includes wet clothes, bedding, furniture, and people.
- Never put or hang clothes on a heater to dry. Don't store anything on top of your heating appliance, and never cover your heater with anything.
- Don't overload clothes dryers and clean out the lint filter after each load cycle.
And if an open fire or woodburner is your choice of heating or drying your clothes, remember....
Ashes can take up to five days to cool, always put them into a metal bin when cleaning out your fireplace, and pour water on them before disposal.
And no; we don't recommend using your oven as a clothes dryer, heater, or anything else not connected with cooking your dinner!
Saturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose … View moreSaturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose these products, you’re helping to protect forests and the animals that call them home. Find out more.
A reminder the Hutt City i-SITE will close permanently tomorrow (Saturday 19 August). With more and more customers choosing to book online and others in the city who can provide similar services the decision has been made to close.
Michaela and her team want to thank all their customers over the … View moreA reminder the Hutt City i-SITE will close permanently tomorrow (Saturday 19 August). With more and more customers choosing to book online and others in the city who can provide similar services the decision has been made to close.
Michaela and her team want to thank all their customers over the years.
To make things easy for their customers they’ve packaged up the details of other places in Lower Hutt that provide similar services. Visit www.huttcity.govt.nz... for details.
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