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1528 days ago

Hutt man gives away his house bit by bit

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Conrad Coom could not bear to see his Lower Hutt house bulldozed down and taken to the tip, so he decided to give it away.

A developer purchased the 1940s property and indicated he only wanted the land. Coom did not want to see the house go to waste so he decided to take the house apart and give … View more
Conrad Coom could not bear to see his Lower Hutt house bulldozed down and taken to the tip, so he decided to give it away.

A developer purchased the 1940s property and indicated he only wanted the land. Coom did not want to see the house go to waste so he decided to take the house apart and give it all away.

Coom hopes his story will shine a light on the lack of recycling within the property development industry. He’s removed the roof, flooring, weatherboards, fixtures, architraves and door jambs. All that’s left days out from officially handing over the keys is the framing, which Coom has not been able to take down so far due to a hold-up with the power company.

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1528 days ago

Has Covid delayed your surgery?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

We are working on a story about people who have missed out on seeing a specialist due to Covid and the lockdown.
Are you, or is anyone you know, still waiting for a first specialist appointment?
Please contact Bridie Witton if you are happy to chat for a story at bridie.witton@stuff.co.nz or … View more
We are working on a story about people who have missed out on seeing a specialist due to Covid and the lockdown.
Are you, or is anyone you know, still waiting for a first specialist appointment?
Please contact Bridie Witton if you are happy to chat for a story at bridie.witton@stuff.co.nz or 0272852368.

1528 days ago

Pulse sign Gail Parata

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Gail Parata will take over from Yvette McCausland-Durie as head coach of the Central Pulse netball champions.

Parata, 52, headed offshore in 2013 and spent six years as head coach of the Scottish Thistles national team.

She said she was “absolutely delighted’’ to return home to the Pulse … View more
Gail Parata will take over from Yvette McCausland-Durie as head coach of the Central Pulse netball champions.

Parata, 52, headed offshore in 2013 and spent six years as head coach of the Scottish Thistles national team.

She said she was “absolutely delighted’’ to return home to the Pulse head coaching role. Last year, Parata, who has a Master of Science Performance Coaching degree, took Scotland, a team of athletes who largely work full-time or are students, to their highest ever world ranking of seventh.

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1528 days ago

Future Hollywood star found in Upper Hutt boxing gym

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

James Matamua is a name to remember.

The Upper Hutt 22 year-old has taken an unlikely path to acting stardom after being discovered in an Upper Hutt boxing gym.

When Kiwi director Sam Kelly walked into the Heretaunga Boxing Gym, he wasn’t expecting to find New Zealand’s next big talent. But … View more
James Matamua is a name to remember.

The Upper Hutt 22 year-old has taken an unlikely path to acting stardom after being discovered in an Upper Hutt boxing gym.

When Kiwi director Sam Kelly walked into the Heretaunga Boxing Gym, he wasn’t expecting to find New Zealand’s next big talent. But that is exactly what Kelly found when he handed out audition forms to the young men hanging around after training.

Matamua was so confident he’d get the role after auditioning, James started signing off as ’’Next Big Thing’’ in his emails to the producer, telling them not to bother auditioning anyone else. It was this confidence, humour and natural charm that endeared the casting team to him and won him the role.

Matamua scored a role in Savages, a film about the early history of gangs in New Zealand.

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1528 days ago

Source Quality Yearling Bulls

PGG Wrightson Ltd

In the market for yearling bulls? We know every advantage counts in the farming industry. Advantage is exactly what we give the breeders and farmers we partner with.

PGG Wrightson Livestock Genetics combine decades of hands-on rural experience with the most comprehensive data available.

We … View more
In the market for yearling bulls? We know every advantage counts in the farming industry. Advantage is exactly what we give the breeders and farmers we partner with.

PGG Wrightson Livestock Genetics combine decades of hands-on rural experience with the most comprehensive data available.

We partner with forward-thinking breeders and farmers to enhance animal performance and improve business results.

If you’re looking for better business results, then view upcoming PGG Wrightson Yearling Bull Sales around New Zealand.
Find out more

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1535 days ago

Mask wearing on public transport: Day One

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

The government mandate to don masks on public transport came into effect today.

What were your experiences this morning - was everyone following the rules?

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1528 days ago

Support Local and NZ owned business.

Hearing Consultants

There has never been a better and more important time to support locally, NZ owned business.
Hearing Consultants has been providing audiology services and successfully fitting hearing aids in the Hutt and Wellington area since 1992. We are a 'patient first' driven clinic. Your success … View more
There has never been a better and more important time to support locally, NZ owned business.
Hearing Consultants has been providing audiology services and successfully fitting hearing aids in the Hutt and Wellington area since 1992. We are a 'patient first' driven clinic. Your success and satisfaction with our hearing aid fitting and service is our number one priority.
Come and see for yourself.

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1534 days ago

We've come a long way, but LGBTQ students still face an uphill struggle

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Brendan Goudswaard was called every name under the sun, cautioned against wearing make-up and skirts by his teachers, pushed, shoved and had abuse yelled at him from passing cars.

He came out about a year after the murder of his classmate Jeff Whittington.

He still remembers the shock waves the … View more
Brendan Goudswaard was called every name under the sun, cautioned against wearing make-up and skirts by his teachers, pushed, shoved and had abuse yelled at him from passing cars.

He came out about a year after the murder of his classmate Jeff Whittington.

He still remembers the shock waves the hate crime sent through his Wellington High School community in 1999.

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1529 days ago
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1529 days ago

Large Size New Handmade Rewashable Face Mask $7 ea

Sue from Avalon

These are made for a fuller face and are also longer from nose to under chin area (sometimes needed for goatee or beard)
* 3 Layers of new quality fabric with fused interfacing for ultimate protection
* Soft ear elastic with plenty of stretch to fit most sizes (some people find harder/wider … View more
These are made for a fuller face and are also longer from nose to under chin area (sometimes needed for goatee or beard)
* 3 Layers of new quality fabric with fused interfacing for ultimate protection
* Soft ear elastic with plenty of stretch to fit most sizes (some people find harder/wider elastics rub)
* Bendable nose piece to allow closer fitting. A must if you wear glasses to reduce fogging.
* Especially designed to curve below the eye area, whilst providing maximum coverage to nose and mouth area, and tuck along chin line, so they are not cumbersome to wear.
* Washable - better by hand as these are cotton. To sanitise hand wash with warm soapy water, rinse. Have some doubles of certain colours,
Normal face size also available $6 each
please message me 0226178550

Price: $7

1530 days ago

How can we better celebrate the Pulse?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

In all the fuss over Covid-19, it has largely been forgotten that the Pulse recently won the ANZ Premiership Grand Final.
Having won the title two years running, they are Wellington's most successful sporting team.
What can we do to better recognise their success?

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1530 days ago

Property Management and Maintenance

Joshua from

Do you own property but don’t want to deal with the stress of maintaining and managing?
Locally trusted gardening/landscaping company Price Smart now provides property maintenance solutions at a price lower than the industry standard.
For more information, Give us a call at 027 548 9818 Or Visit… View more
Do you own property but don’t want to deal with the stress of maintaining and managing?
Locally trusted gardening/landscaping company Price Smart now provides property maintenance solutions at a price lower than the industry standard.
For more information, Give us a call at 027 548 9818 Or Visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...

1530 days ago

Saturday Morning Zumba at Dyer Street School

Andy from State of Motion - Zumba Fitness

This is the way to start the weekend! We have a class this Saturday morning at Dyer Street School Hall @ 9 am. Take advantage of our September special with $5 weekly classes. Come on, get up and start the weekend right. www.stateofmotion.co.nz...

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1530 days ago

All new Jeep Gladiator Landing at Gazley

The Team from Gazley

This all new precision-crafted truck is packed with intuitive technology and authentic Jeep® cues to ensures you ride in style.

Gladiator Rubicon is the most capable Jeep® truck ever thanks to a combination of impressive equipment like front and rear Tru-Lok® locking differentials, branded … View more
This all new precision-crafted truck is packed with intuitive technology and authentic Jeep® cues to ensures you ride in style.

Gladiator Rubicon is the most capable Jeep® truck ever thanks to a combination of impressive equipment like front and rear Tru-Lok® locking differentials, branded FOX shocks and a forward-facing TrailCam Off-Road Cameras and more. With nothing else like it on the market you need to get into Gazley Jeep to witness this beast in the flesh.
Find out more

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1531 days ago

Has the nurses' strike had any impact on you?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

More than 3000 primary care nurses are on strike today. We are looking for feedback on the impact it has has had on the community.
If you have not been able to pick up your prescription or have had an appointment cancelled we would like to hear from you.

Contact Matt Tso on 027 563 9487 or by … View more
More than 3000 primary care nurses are on strike today. We are looking for feedback on the impact it has has had on the community.
If you have not been able to pick up your prescription or have had an appointment cancelled we would like to hear from you.

Contact Matt Tso on 027 563 9487 or by email matt.tso@stuff.co.nz

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