Tirohanga, Lower Hutt

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1484 days ago

Help wanted

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

I am looking for feedback on what you would like to see on Neighbourly.
At the moment the only regular feature is Way Back Wednesday, featuring historical pictures of Wellington.
One option is a regular feature on a well known sportsperson or your favourite restaurant. Or perhaps a post featuring … View more
I am looking for feedback on what you would like to see on Neighbourly.
At the moment the only regular feature is Way Back Wednesday, featuring historical pictures of Wellington.
One option is a regular feature on a well known sportsperson or your favourite restaurant. Or perhaps a post featuring your favourite bird (mine is the mighty kārearea).
Tell me what you would like to see.

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1483 days ago

Free measure and quotes nationwide

RetroFit Double Glazing - Wellington

If you’re looking to retrofit double glaze your home, we offer free no obligation quotes nationwide click here to request or call us on 0800 658 658.

1483 days ago

Big Black Bunny

Louise from Woburn

Not my normal wildlife subject, but if anyone needs a visual aid for the black rabbit that is running around behind the boat sheds at the Hikoikoi Reserve - here it is. Someone's missing pet? He was startled by a dog immediately after I took the shot. Hopefully he gets rescued soon.

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1485 days ago

Kārearea enjoys the taste of tūturuatu on Mana Island

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A hungry kārearea played a part in a failed attempt to establish a colony of critically endangered shore birds on Mana Island.

In February the Department of Conservation translocated 29 juvenile tūturuatu, or shore plovers, to Mana, off Porirua, however in July it was reported all 29 birds had … View more
A hungry kārearea played a part in a failed attempt to establish a colony of critically endangered shore birds on Mana Island.

In February the Department of Conservation translocated 29 juvenile tūturuatu, or shore plovers, to Mana, off Porirua, however in July it was reported all 29 birds had vanished. Some were discovered on the mainland, recaptured and placed back on the island with more captive-bred plovers.

Last month it was discovered some had ended up as lunch for a resident kārearea or New Zealand falcon. Others would have been susceptible to being gobbled up by cats, rats and stoats on the mainland.

1484 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

An easy one this week. Where is it and what are your memories?

Today's photograph comes courtesy of Graham Stewart and the Woolf Collection

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1483 days ago

Creative Communities Funding Scheme

Hutt City Council Creative Community

Hutt City Council's CREATIVE COMMUNITIES FUNDING SCHEME has money to give groups and individuals running arts projects in Lower Hutt.

Anyone who is planning an arts project can submit an application. Deadline for applications is 12 October 2020.

Visit the … View more
Hutt City Council's CREATIVE COMMUNITIES FUNDING SCHEME has money to give groups and individuals running arts projects in Lower Hutt.

Anyone who is planning an arts project can submit an application. Deadline for applications is 12 October 2020.

Visit the Creative Communities funding page on Hutt City Council’s website to apply online. You can also download an application or pick up a hard copy from any Hutt City Council library.

Watch past recipient, Amba Holly, talk about applying for Creative Communities funding.

If you're interested to know who will assess your application, meet the CCS panel members HERE and watch an interview with one of the panel members HERE.

For further information contact Pippa Sanderson, Community Arts Advisor Ph: 04 560 1257 E: pippa.sanderson@huttcity.govt.nz
Find out more

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1483 days ago

Birds if you want

Louise from Woburn

Hi everyone, lots of people have been asking for more local content on here. Are you interested in local birds and other wildlife photos? I go out every couple of days and take a few. I took up birding last year as a way to get out of the office and get some exercise, along the way I got bitten by … View moreHi everyone, lots of people have been asking for more local content on here. Are you interested in local birds and other wildlife photos? I go out every couple of days and take a few. I took up birding last year as a way to get out of the office and get some exercise, along the way I got bitten by the birding bug and discovered that birds are very interesting and there is a lot more in my neighbourhood than I thought (I'm up to 62 species). I'm happy to post them on here if people like. Let me know. Here's a tui in my garden in Woburn from last week.

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1483 days ago

Spring Gardening and section clean ups!

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Lower Hutt

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1483 days ago

Testing Stats

Gemma Elizabeth from Hutt Valley District Health Board

Here is the latest information about the number of people tested for COVID-19 in our region. We will publish these figures every weekday to give you a clearer picture of what is happening in our area.

There is no known community transmission in the Wellington and Hutt Valley regions.

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1484 days ago

Poll: Is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hamilton is up against current title holder Whanganui for this year’s most beautiful city award. The city has been the butt of jokes for years, but now boasts new laneways, public spaces that give access to and face the river, and plans for a theatre by 2022.
So you tell us - is Hamilton New … View more
Hamilton is up against current title holder Whanganui for this year’s most beautiful city award. The city has been the butt of jokes for years, but now boasts new laneways, public spaces that give access to and face the river, and plans for a theatre by 2022.
So you tell us - is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?
Read the full story here.

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Is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?
  • 50.3% Yes, Hamilton has really turned itself around.
    50.3% Complete
  • 49.7% No, Whanganui should be voted most beautiful city again this year.
    49.7% Complete
749 votes
1484 days ago

Community Connects grants

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Have you heard about our Community Connects grants?

The grants help fund projects that promote the inclusion and contribution of older people in community life, and support communities to prepare for an ageing population.

The fund makes one-off grants of up to $15,000. The grants … View more
Hi Neighbours!

Have you heard about our Community Connects grants?

The grants help fund projects that promote the inclusion and contribution of older people in community life, and support communities to prepare for an ageing population.

The fund makes one-off grants of up to $15,000. The grants are open to any New Zealand council, community organisation, or registered non-profit organisation. Applications for our current funding round close on 9 October.

Our last funding round was a huge success and helped fund a range of different projects across the country, that had focuses like reducing loneliness and social isolation of older people, developing an age-friendly community plan and supporting people with dementia.

With the right planning and support, we can create environments where older people are valued, connected and able to participate in their community.

If you have an age-friendly project you are interested in getting funding for click here bit.ly...
Or if would like to learn more about how your community can become more age-friendly click here bit.ly...

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1484 days ago

Help wanted for story on Early Childhood Education

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A new study has found kids in Early Childhood Education have fewer emotional and social issues than those who do not attend. But, they also have higher rates of common childhood illnesses, and hospitalisation.

Stuff is looking for a parent who would be happy to talk about their child's … View more
A new study has found kids in Early Childhood Education have fewer emotional and social issues than those who do not attend. But, they also have higher rates of common childhood illnesses, and hospitalisation.

Stuff is looking for a parent who would be happy to talk about their child's experience in ECE. Get in touch by emailing laura.wiltshire@sttuff.co.nz

1484 days ago

Covid finishes Taylor's Phoenix career

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Frustration over Covid 19 and the uncertainty swirling around the A-League regarding the competition’s future was behind Steven Taylor's decision to leave the Wellington Phoenix.

Taylor says he was happy in Wellington and would liked to have stayed.

“At 34 I want to know that I can … View more
Frustration over Covid 19 and the uncertainty swirling around the A-League regarding the competition’s future was behind Steven Taylor's decision to leave the Wellington Phoenix.

Taylor says he was happy in Wellington and would liked to have stayed.

“At 34 I want to know that I can continue [playing], that I've got the security, but at the moment no one is giving me answers. I’m asking when is the season going to start?

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1484 days ago

Wellington to host Bledisloe Cup match

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington is set to host a Bledisloe Cup match on Sunday October 11 at 3.30pm. The second test will be played in Auckland the following week.

It is not yet known when tickets for the two Bledisloe tests will go on sale with the details and crowd numbers dependent on updates on the … View more
Wellington is set to host a Bledisloe Cup match on Sunday October 11 at 3.30pm. The second test will be played in Auckland the following week.

It is not yet known when tickets for the two Bledisloe tests will go on sale with the details and crowd numbers dependent on updates on the Government's Covid-19 Alert Levels.

Are you looking forward to the big match.

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1486 days ago

What are you doing to acknowledge Māori Language Week?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The Dominion Post is celebrating Māori Language Week by changing its masthead. Tell us what you or an organisation you are involved with are doing to raise awareness.

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