Tirohanga, Lower Hutt

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2012 days ago

Poll: Do you know how to change a car tyre?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Half of 18-24 year-old drivers don't know how to check oil levels or tyre pressures on a car, according to a recent survey.

To read the story, click here

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Do you know how to change a car tyre?
  • 79.3% Yes, I do.
    79.3% Complete
  • 20.7% No, I don't.
    20.7% Complete
516 votes
2012 days ago

Chimney safety.

Alan from Waterloo

Hi Everyone, Winter won’t be far away. If you haven’t had your wood burners cleaned & checked in the last 2 yrs don’t leave it till the first cold snap as there is usually a very long wait. To secure your booking go to chimneymagic.co.nz or call me direct on 0274 318675. Warm Regards Alan… View moreHi Everyone, Winter won’t be far away. If you haven’t had your wood burners cleaned & checked in the last 2 yrs don’t leave it till the first cold snap as there is usually a very long wait. To secure your booking go to chimneymagic.co.nz or call me direct on 0274 318675. Warm Regards Alan owner/operator.

2012 days ago

Ferndale open this weekend!

Ferndale

Hi neighbours. You're invited to spend time at Ferndale this weekend.

Saturday and Sunday, May 18th & 19th, 1-4 pm.

Ferndale is just minutes from Waikanae Beach, village, and expressway. Walk to the iconic pool and parklands, multiple transport links to the city.

We have beautiful… View more
Hi neighbours. You're invited to spend time at Ferndale this weekend.

Saturday and Sunday, May 18th & 19th, 1-4 pm.

Ferndale is just minutes from Waikanae Beach, village, and expressway. Walk to the iconic pool and parklands, multiple transport links to the city.

We have beautiful new homes, move in ready. Land and house packages available. See show homes and the last few remaining sections.

All on show this weekend! Don't miss the opportunity to secure your place.
Learn more

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2012 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There's still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes

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2013 days ago

Flood Protection in Lower Hutt

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Together, we’re taking care of flood protection in Lower Hutt. Find out how your rates are helping:
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2013 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Check out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details hereView moreCheck out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 18.8% WAS: Skateboards - NOW: Shelf (Natanya Aston from Putaruru)
    18.8% Complete
  • 10.7% WAS: Fence - NOW: Clock (Diane McGarvey from South Waikato)
    10.7% Complete
  • 12% WAS: Plastic Wrapping - NOW: Handbag (Jo Clendon from Hutt Central)
    12% Complete
  • 10.9% WAS: Sewing Machine - NOW: Table (Ben Conway from Waterloo)
    10.9% Complete
  • 47.6% WAS: Spoons - NOW: Bird Ornament (David Pennell from Rangiora)
    47.6% Complete
1380 votes
2013 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Look at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the … View moreLook at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 34.7% Upcycled Couch - (Dani Matthews from Awapuni)
    34.7% Complete
  • 28.2% Upcycled Dresser - (Kristy Bedi from St Albans)
    28.2% Complete
  • 7.2% Upcycled Draws- (Lynda Cree from Halswell)
    7.2% Complete
  • 16.2% Upcycled Sideboard - (Nicola Stanners from Glendowie)
    16.2% Complete
  • 13.6% Upcycled Table - (Jackie Simons from Woolston)
    13.6% Complete
1313 votes
2019 days ago

Changes to State Highway 2 at Belmont

Simon from Belmont

Anyone else narked by the NZ Transport Agency's plans for SH2 between the Pomare/Wairere Rds intersection and Belmont lights (advert on pg 44 of yesterday's Hutt News)? From May 19, the intention is to close off to all traffic except cyclists the inside lane northbound into Belmont, … View moreAnyone else narked by the NZ Transport Agency's plans for SH2 between the Pomare/Wairere Rds intersection and Belmont lights (advert on pg 44 of yesterday's Hutt News)? From May 19, the intention is to close off to all traffic except cyclists the inside lane northbound into Belmont, except for a 40m stretch for vehicles entering SH2 from Pomare/Wairere, and 80m before the turnoff into Grounsell Cres at the Belmont lights.
The two main SH2 lanes at this point are already clogged with traffic in the evening rush hour. Now the many hundreds of drivers who intend turning off at Belmont, and those who use the Belmont lights/Grounsell to turn back south, will have to queue with SH2 through traffic, and add to the general congestion. The given reason is because some drivers queue jump heading north by taking the Grounsell on and off-ramps.
Hot on the heels of dropping the bombshell news that a Melling interchange is off the books until at least 2028, never mind all the congestion that's coming our way with Transmission Gully and SH58 with the Petone-Grenada route kicked to touch, NZTA seems to want to add to the northbound congestion in the afternoons and evenings. So we're all held to ransom by a few rat-runners who abuse the Grounsell Cres turn-offs, who are described as posing a safety risk. Yet when another daft idea was proposed more than a year ago to close off Grounsell's northern highway off ramp (thankfully dropped), investigations showed Grounsell actually had quite a reasonable safety record.
I'd like to know what others think?

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2014 days ago

Recycling changes in Lower Hutt - let's sort out waste

Caryn Ellis from Hutt City Council

As the changes we are making to recycling are being rolled out across Lower Hutt for kerbside recycling and at our recycling stations we want to remind everyone that plastics 1 and 2, and aluminium and tin products can continue to be put in your kerbside recycling.
More information on the link … View more
As the changes we are making to recycling are being rolled out across Lower Hutt for kerbside recycling and at our recycling stations we want to remind everyone that plastics 1 and 2, and aluminium and tin products can continue to be put in your kerbside recycling.
More information on the link below.

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