Tirohanga, Lower Hutt

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

1265 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature a picture and words from Rosa Marie from Stokes Valley.

"A visit to Silverstream yesterday afternoon to see if I could find some kingfishers and I was rewarded by the sight of several of them on powerlines, swooping down to grab tasty morsels, but couldn't get close … View more
This week we feature a picture and words from Rosa Marie from Stokes Valley.

"A visit to Silverstream yesterday afternoon to see if I could find some kingfishers and I was rewarded by the sight of several of them on powerlines, swooping down to grab tasty morsels, but couldn't get close enough to any of them to get decent shots so these photos are heavily cropped. At one point a kingfisher was sharing his line with a huge group of Starlings! I loved watching the two magpies displaying teamwork when tearing at a clump of grasses! As I walked through St Pats, the sparrows were enjoying a dustbath!"

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1263 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Snowflake

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The SPCA Neighbourly Pet of the Day is Snowflake.
"I am super sweet and thanks to my amazing foster family, I am used to dogs, cats and children.
I will need to be adopted to a home with an existing female rabbit, so if you have a lonely rabbit, maybe we could be friends. I will need a … View more
The SPCA Neighbourly Pet of the Day is Snowflake.
"I am super sweet and thanks to my amazing foster family, I am used to dogs, cats and children.
I will need to be adopted to a home with an existing female rabbit, so if you have a lonely rabbit, maybe we could be friends. I will need a weather-proof hutch, with a run for day time. At night, I will need a space inside your home. it can be a room, or a hutch, but some where I can spend time with the family.
If this sounds like your set up, please be in touch with my care givers to make an appointment to meet me."

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1263 days ago

We bought the hill!

Buy the Hill - Te Ahu Pātiki Maunga

Thank you, Aotearoa.

You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.

But you can still help.

The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.

Further donations will help the … View more
Thank you, Aotearoa.

You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.

But you can still help.

The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.

Further donations will help the trust restore the land to its former forested glory.
Donate now

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1263 days ago

Eastern European Delicacies NOW IN-STORE

Cameron Harrison Butchery & Delicatessen

Handmade by (ex Park Ave’s famous butcher) Gordon Wood, we now have these products in store, at our Lower Hutt butchery for you:

• Polish Kielbasa
• Kase-Grillers
• Polish Kabanosy
• Dutch Rookworst
• Polska Mild Salami
• Russians
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Handmade by (ex Park Ave’s famous butcher) Gordon Wood, we now have these products in store, at our Lower Hutt butchery for you:

• Polish Kielbasa
• Kase-Grillers
• Polish Kabanosy
• Dutch Rookworst
• Polska Mild Salami
• Russians
• Ukrainskaya Kielbasa
• Smoked Salo
• Salted Salo
• Hungarian Spek
• Doktorskaya Kolbasa (Russian Doctors Sausage / Luncheon)

And we also have Gordon’s famous Old English Pork Sausages on special from Thursday for you this week too!!!

Pop in-store to stock up on your old favourites and our award winning (Best in NZ) honey cured and manuka smoked ham and bacon!!!
Shop now!

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1264 days ago

3 Seater Sofa plus Single Recliner

Wendy from Hutt Central

Rich chocolate brown leather
Good condition
The 3-seater has two recliners plus a fixed centre seat
Size: 1.06m high. Depth 1.0m Length 2.3m

The single seater is also a recliner
Size: 1.06m high Depth 1.0m Length 1.07m

Purchased from Harvey Norman
Please note light marks on leather as per the … View more
Rich chocolate brown leather
Good condition
The 3-seater has two recliners plus a fixed centre seat
Size: 1.06m high. Depth 1.0m Length 2.3m

The single seater is also a recliner
Size: 1.06m high Depth 1.0m Length 1.07m

Purchased from Harvey Norman
Please note light marks on leather as per the photos
Pick up from Central Hutt
Please see my other ad for a 3 + 2 seater

Price: $400

1264 days ago

Decorating Tips for a Shoestring Budget

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

Call us optimists, but we think everyone under the sun can, and should, have a beautiful home.
If you're pinching pennies, there's plenty you can do to create a stylish and inviting home for yourself and your friends.

The first step (and this is true no matter where or how you live) … View more
Call us optimists, but we think everyone under the sun can, and should, have a beautiful home.
If you're pinching pennies, there's plenty you can do to create a stylish and inviting home for yourself and your friends.

The first step (and this is true no matter where or how you live) is to clean your home and get it organised. Doing those two things alone will drastically improve the quality of your space.

Then, on to decorating. With years of budget decorating behind (and in front of!) us, we've amassed a few helpful tips for 'making house' with a slim wallet.

1. Paint an accent wall

STAND OUT: This one wall, in the home of Melbourne designer Miranda Skoczek, brings something extra-special to her bedroom without going overboard.

Painting your walls is one of the most cost-effective decorative updates you can make to your home. But if you're on a shoestring budget, the two cans of $30 paint it may require to paint your bedroom could very well put you off.

Instead, consider painting an accent wall. One litre (which will cover around 9 square metres) or a 2.5-litre can (which covers up to 24 square metres) is likely all you'll need to cover a single wall, which can make just as much of an impact.



2. Get rid of unsightly items

FIRE THE WIRE: This clever little picket fence, designed by Karl Zahn, provides some fun inspiration for ways you can tidy up all those wires that often dominate the modern day living room.

Before you start worrying about what you can and cannot afford to buy, consider what you should get rid of, or unsightly items that you need to hide.

Dated, worn or damaged items could be doing the look of your home a disservice, and if they're non-essential, removing them can give your home a clean slate.

One of the worst offenders common in rental apartments is vertical blinds. Or how about those not-so-stylish college posters you've been holding on to? Let go, or at least put them in storage.



Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

1266 days ago

Did you see the blood moon

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Dominion Post photographer Kevin Stent took this picture of moon rising over Palmer Head Fortress, Wellington, prior to a much anticipated blood moon later in the evening.
If you have a photo of the blood moon, please post it.

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1264 days ago

The Resene Wallpaper Sale is on!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral – come in to your local Resene ColorShop and view the full collection. Offer ends 8 June 2021.

*Discount off the normal retail price at … View more
Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral – come in to your local Resene ColorShop and view the full collection. Offer ends 8 June 2021.

*Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 8 June 2021. Excludes wall decals, WallPrint and clearance items. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Learn more

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1264 days ago

Winter Sale

The Gun Shop & The Outdoors Hut

All Clothing less 20% - Ridgeline/Hunters Element/Loney Track (store stock only)

- Kids tees from $10
- Kids Onsies $30
- Mens / womens Fleece tees 2 for $40
- 100% Merino wool Thermals - Were up to $150, now $99 (tops or leggings)
- Lonely Track Wilder tops were $99.99 now $80
- … View more
All Clothing less 20% - Ridgeline/Hunters Element/Loney Track (store stock only)

- Kids tees from $10
- Kids Onsies $30
- Mens / womens Fleece tees 2 for $40
- 100% Merino wool Thermals - Were up to $150, now $99 (tops or leggings)
- Lonely Track Wilder tops were $99.99 now $80
- Tramping Hunting boots from $180
- Packs 25l to 80l from $150
- Recurve bows from $250

Full range of Hunting Camping/tramping gear available - Torches, Binos, Thermal imaging, Gas Cookers, food, etc

807 Fergusson Drive
Upper hutt
04 939 6184
email sales@theoutdoorshut.co.nz
Find out more

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1265 days ago

Hollywood wins Hutt sports awards

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A plea for social justice and a special tribute to Grant Quinn, the founder of Special Olympics New Zealand, were two of the highlights at the Hutt Valley Sports Awards.
The overall winner was 2021 Olympic swim coach for Tokyo, Gary Hollywood, who coaches Olympic medal prospect Lewis Clareburt​.
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A plea for social justice and a special tribute to Grant Quinn, the founder of Special Olympics New Zealand, were two of the highlights at the Hutt Valley Sports Awards.
The overall winner was 2021 Olympic swim coach for Tokyo, Gary Hollywood, who coaches Olympic medal prospect Lewis Clareburt​.
Award winners: Administrator/Volunteer of the Year Fran Scholey​ (netball); Official of the Year, Gareth Fowler (netball umpire); Young Sportsman, Tana Mumu​ (softball, baseball, rugby); Young Sportswoman, Diana Galloway (squash); Youth Volunteer of the Year, Joel and Luka Dunwoodie​ (hockey); Youth Team of the Year, Hutt Valley U16 Hornets (baseball); Exceptional Service to Sport, Grant Quinn (Special Olympics); Coach of the Year and Surpreme Winner, Gary Hollywood (swimming); Sporting Legend, Niniwa Roberts (hockey); Team of the Year, Taita Cricket Men’s Premiers; Sportsman of the Year, Nick Willis (athletics); Sportswoman of the Year, Karin Burger (netball); Disabled Athlete of the Year, Erin Knox (swimming); Media Contribution Award to Sport, Petone Rugby Football Club Social Media Team.

1265 days ago

Get involved to Paint it pink

Resene

Paint it pink with Resene for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ!

Buy any Resene testpot starting with P, I, N, K during May and we’ll donate $1 to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

Offer applies to all Resene 60ml testpots with colour names starting with P, I, N, K purchased at the normal retail … View more
Paint it pink with Resene for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ!

Buy any Resene testpot starting with P, I, N, K during May and we’ll donate $1 to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

Offer applies to all Resene 60ml testpots with colour names starting with P, I, N, K purchased at the normal retail price in May 2021 at Resene owned ColorShops.

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1265 days ago

First-Class Dental Experience

Hutt Dental Hub

Right in the centre of Lower Hutt where we are providing quality dentistry with a simple philosophy, which is to offer the highest standards of general and cosmetic dental care in a friendly environment using advanced dental technology. We will ensure that your visit to us is relaxed and … View moreRight in the centre of Lower Hutt where we are providing quality dentistry with a simple philosophy, which is to offer the highest standards of general and cosmetic dental care in a friendly environment using advanced dental technology. We will ensure that your visit to us is relaxed and comfortable.

Our comprehensive examinations represent a holistic approach. They involve checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and using the latest technology such as digital x-rays, CBCT imaging and intra oral cameras to diagnose any dental issues at an early stage.

Our passionate dental hygienist is specialised in gum assessment, prevention and treatment of oral disease. She will advise about the best ways for you to keep your teeth and gums healthy. The services we offer is of a wide range of restorative and general dentistry including one day crowns, teeth straightening and 3D printed dentures.

Come along, meet our caring team and experienced dentists and dental hygienist.
Find out more

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1266 days ago

Knit A Stitch Workshops

Jenny from Hutt Central

Would you like to learn to knit? You can check out the Events tab to learn more.
Or email createdbycraftychick@gmail.com for more info.

1269 days ago

Last mass at historic St Gerard's feels bittersweet

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

What would you like to see happen to St Gerard's
The historic church has closed because of its earthquake-prone status. Its owners made the decision after the owners struggled to raise the $11 million to $13m needed to pay for strengthening work. Only $42,000 had been donated by July 2020.

1267 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

An old black and white picture from early Wellington. Who can recognise where it is?

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