Tirohanga, Lower Hutt

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1474 days ago

Make your own modernist art

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lower Hutt

Make your own modernist art and release your inner Matisse with easy-to-create canvas artworks. Use Resene testpots to suit your colour scheme for a co-ordinated look.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1474 days ago

Business For Sale

Mike from Avalon

The Progroup - Wellington franchise, part of the nationwide Property Improvement Specialists franchise group is offered for immediate sale.

The business is an established operating franchise with fantastic income potential and lifestyle. The Progroup is one of the best franchise groups in the … View more
The Progroup - Wellington franchise, part of the nationwide Property Improvement Specialists franchise group is offered for immediate sale.

The business is an established operating franchise with fantastic income potential and lifestyle. The Progroup is one of the best franchise groups in the country with nationwide presence, and support systems that are second to none. This is the first time this Wellington franchise has been offered for sale since its inception.

* Deck&FencePro has been in operation for 6+ years providing maintenance and restoration of outdoor timber structures (decks, fences, garage doors, patio furniture)

This franchise also has access to other divisions within the group.

* GaragePro products and services provide additional income streams from garage carpet, door and ceiling insulation, door seals, attic ladders and more.
* GrassPro services give access to The ProGroup synthetic turf products.

TheProgroup offers one of the lowest fixed franchise fee structures around with no royalties on earnings. Typical earnings of $3000/wk.

If you are sick of the daily commute, or the hassles of corporate life, and would like an opportunity to be your own boss, working your own hours in the local area, with great income potential, this business could be perfect for you. No experience is necessary as full training is provided.

TheProgroup - Wellington: Expressions of interest at $75,000 plus GST (if any) welcomed. A van is also for sale at $12,000 + GST (if any).


Contact Mike Christie (Owner Operator) on 021 597-302, or mike.c@theprogroup.co.nz for further information.

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1474 days ago

Trick or Treaters Welcome at our place on Kerkwall Drive

Andy from Naenae

As always trick or treaters are more than welcome at our place on Kerkwall Drive in Naenae. This year we've added a few extra bits to our Halloween decorations including some holograms in the windows and our spiders have gone crazy on the front of our house. If you can, come a little later … View moreAs always trick or treaters are more than welcome at our place on Kerkwall Drive in Naenae. This year we've added a few extra bits to our Halloween decorations including some holograms in the windows and our spiders have gone crazy on the front of our house. If you can, come a little later when it's dark to get the full effect. youtu.be...

1474 days ago

Poll: Which NZ destination do you most want to travel to?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.

To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. … View more
To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.

To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. Visit travel-booking.stuff.co.nz for inspiration and to view all the other destinations.
Explore now

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Which NZ destination do you most want to travel to?
  • 4.3% Auckland
    4.3% Complete
  • 20.7% Coromandel
    20.7% Complete
  • 6.2% Rotorua
    6.2% Complete
  • 5.6% Taupō
    5.6% Complete
  • 5.7% Wellington
    5.7% Complete
  • 18.7% Nelson Tasman
    18.7% Complete
  • 10.3% Marlborough
    10.3% Complete
  • 28.5% Central Otago/Lakes
    28.5% Complete
2856 votes
1474 days ago

Early Lower Hutt 1800-50

Sandra from Normandale

Researching early Lower Hutt 1800-1850.
Ship 'Tory' bringing the NZ Company from UK to Petone/Britannia in 1839.
2 Old Whalers/sailors one the employer Captain John JACKY Guard guided Tory, the other his employee Captain James Worser Heberley held the wheel of the Tory through the … View more
Researching early Lower Hutt 1800-1850.
Ship 'Tory' bringing the NZ Company from UK to Petone/Britannia in 1839.
2 Old Whalers/sailors one the employer Captain John JACKY Guard guided Tory, the other his employee Captain James Worser Heberley held the wheel of the Tory through the Wellington Heads from Picton area.
Guard and Heberley have family 2020 in the Hutt.

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1475 days ago

Halloween This Saturday

Patricia from Belmont

If you are participating in the Halloween Celebrations, please put some Halloween decoration on your letterbox or by your door step, to let kids now when they go trick or treating , so they don't bother you unnecessarily.

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1475 days ago

Heritage is about people

Jon from Hutt City Council

Learn some new things about your city at our heritage webinar tonight at 6 pm.

Go to the link below for more information.

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1475 days ago

Neighbourly 101: Contact Us

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly team is here to lend a helping hand! Whether you have some questions around how the site works, or you need help updating your details or settings, getting in touch with us is simple:

- Click "Settings" at the top right of the website
(If on mobile, click your profile… View more
The Neighbourly team is here to lend a helping hand! Whether you have some questions around how the site works, or you need help updating your details or settings, getting in touch with us is simple:

- Click "Settings" at the top right of the website
(If on mobile, click your profile picture and select "settings")
- Select "Help”
- Under Top Articles, select "Contacting Neighbourly"
- Click on the link to our Contact Us page

We look forward to hearing from you!

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1476 days ago

Old Lower Hutt

Sandra from Normandale

Researching OLD Lower Hutt 1800-1850.
Found a few old whalers, pre 1839 when NZ Company landed off the ship Tory near Petone beach.
Joe Robinson is the first whiteman found by Wakefield when walking east on Petone Beach near mouth Hutt and Waiwhetu RIVERS.
Anyone know more about these people … View more
Researching OLD Lower Hutt 1800-1850.
Found a few old whalers, pre 1839 when NZ Company landed off the ship Tory near Petone beach.
Joe Robinson is the first whiteman found by Wakefield when walking east on Petone Beach near mouth Hutt and Waiwhetu RIVERS.
Anyone know more about these people please.
Picture is Old St James Parsonage situated nearer VIC corner.

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1476 days ago

Khandallah and Lower Hutt SAYGO classes

Corinne Morris from

Steady as You Go classes improve:
Balance and leg strength
Flexibility
General fitness and wellbeing
And are a great way to meet new people.

Classes consist of a combination of sitting, standing and walking exercises, and take around an hour. They are ideal for complete beginners, are ongoing and… View more
Steady as You Go classes improve:
Balance and leg strength
Flexibility
General fitness and wellbeing
And are a great way to meet new people.

Classes consist of a combination of sitting, standing and walking exercises, and take around an hour. They are ideal for complete beginners, are ongoing and you can find out how you’ve improved over your first 10 weeks.

KHANDALLAH Tuesdays at 11am
St Barnabas Church, 35 Box Hill, Khandallah

LOWER HUTT Wednesdays at 11am
Knox Church, 574 High St, Boulcott, Lower Hutt

For more locations, visit www.acwellington.org.nz...

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1499 days ago

Gratitude

Jane from Naenae

Hi neighbours.The Pataka Aroha is operated exactly as its called
Love Pantry.Everything in the Pataka is FREE because of the Neighbours n beyond our Community who keep giving to help others.I have 2 wonderful lady Volunteers who can pikup or deliver from the Pataka.One is from Upper Hutt which … View more
Hi neighbours.The Pataka Aroha is operated exactly as its called
Love Pantry.Everything in the Pataka is FREE because of the Neighbours n beyond our Community who keep giving to help others.I have 2 wonderful lady Volunteers who can pikup or deliver from the Pataka.One is from Upper Hutt which is along way to come.I am not funded thru any one n would be lost without them.Im asking on their behalf,if you should need their service could u donate $3 towards their petrol or what u can,their job being harder than mine.Please when visiting Pataka Aroha could you please drop all Donations into the not working Freezer by my front door.an Sign the Book in the Pataka ( security). reasons only.Hava wonderful Day Neighbours nga mihi katoa.

1476 days ago

Heritage is about people

Jon from Hutt City Council

Come to our heritage webinar tomorrow at 6pm.

More information via the link below.

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1476 days ago

THE Hutt 1800-1850

Sandra from Normandale

The Hutt on the Heretaunga river pre 1850.
Bush clad, flooding, stockades, potato growing, Shipping yard on the Waiwhetu, Taita was a village standing alone, County Roads and River Boards, Wainuiomata was isolated, Pencarrow lighthouse was later, Okiwi Bay had an accommodation Inn and then the … View more
The Hutt on the Heretaunga river pre 1850.
Bush clad, flooding, stockades, potato growing, Shipping yard on the Waiwhetu, Taita was a village standing alone, County Roads and River Boards, Wainuiomata was isolated, Pencarrow lighthouse was later, Okiwi Bay had an accommodation Inn and then the settlers arrived 1840 onwards.
Researching early Lower Hutt for School kits especially private family stories.

1476 days ago

History of OLD Lower Hutt 1800-1850

Sandra from Normandale

Pre the first New Zealand Company ship Tory 1839 landing near Petone beach, Lower Hutt or THE Hutt as it was called, on the Heretaunga River was the beach and then dense bush.
Very few white people lived in the area, many were old Whalers.
Waiwhetu Pa was by the mouth of the Hutt and Waiwhetu … View more
Pre the first New Zealand Company ship Tory 1839 landing near Petone beach, Lower Hutt or THE Hutt as it was called, on the Heretaunga River was the beach and then dense bush.
Very few white people lived in the area, many were old Whalers.
Waiwhetu Pa was by the mouth of the Hutt and Waiwhetu Rivers and boats were able to navigate up them both.
A flock mill was on Waiwhetu stream about Fairfield area.
Does anyone know about this and the Porutu family?

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1476 days ago

Linden Pop-up Hub

Corinne Morris from

Join us for this free event where there will be a light lunch, a cuppa and some friendly chats at the monthly hub.

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