Tirohanga, Lower Hutt

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2342 days ago

Poll: Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the … View more
After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the Government telling us when to take the day off.

We want to know your thoughts. Should people be able to make their own holiday arrangements? Or should we leave our holidays as is?

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Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?
  • 4% Yes, let's scrap them
    4% Complete
  • 90.8% No, leave them as is
    90.8% Complete
  • 5.2% Let's just keep Anzac and Waitangi Day
    5.2% Complete
2405 votes
2342 days ago

You are invited - Lower Hutt Events Centre opening

Joy Stephens from Hutt City Council

Here's a photo from the 1957 opening of the Town Hall. Be part of history and come along to the opening of the refurbished Town Hall and new Lower Hutt Events Centre in Laings Road on Saturday 14 July.

Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace will officially open the facility at 10.15am. Local … View more
Here's a photo from the 1957 opening of the Town Hall. Be part of history and come along to the opening of the refurbished Town Hall and new Lower Hutt Events Centre in Laings Road on Saturday 14 July.

Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace will officially open the facility at 10.15am. Local performers and groups will take to the stage of the new Events Centre from 10.45am until 2pm. See you there!

Photo credit: Lower Hutt Town Hall. Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1957/0440a-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22315051

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2342 days ago

Is your emergency kit all sorted?

Nikau Foundation

We’re all about making Wellington one of the most resilient cities in the world. You can play your part too - from getting to know your neighbours and making sure your emergency tool kit is up to date, to getting stocked up on Wellington Chocolate Factory’s special-edition Stevey Templar … View moreWe’re all about making Wellington one of the most resilient cities in the world. You can play your part too - from getting to know your neighbours and making sure your emergency tool kit is up to date, to getting stocked up on Wellington Chocolate Factory’s special-edition Stevey Templar designed salted caramel chocolate bars…
Wait, what?!
Yes, you did read that right!
Head over to discover how Nikau Foundation is making resilience even sweeter and get involved! #GiveWhereYouLive
Find out more

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2342 days ago

Say thanks to our volunteers

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand … View more
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers are always standing by to help out when they’re needed. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do to keep us all safe.
Share your message now

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2342 days ago

Garage sale Saturday June 30th from 7:30am till 10:00am @ 42 Waddington Drive Naenae

Paul from Naenae

Lots of various sized quality clothing and shoes in good condition. Also 3 mountain bikes, a rowing machine, printer and good quality mens' watches. Will be on rain or shine.

Negotiable

2348 days ago

Books Wanted for Bookfair!

Amanda Wills from Anglican Parish of Lower Hutt

Books, DVDs, CDs, jigsaws and board games can be dropped off at St James' Church, 71 Woburn Road, Monday to Friday, 9am - 1pm.

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2343 days ago

WIN a central heating package!

The Gas Hub

Can your home connect natural gas for FREE?
Head to The Gas Hub to find out and be in to WIN a central heating package.

This could be the start of a whole new level of comfort for your home.
Find out more!

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2343 days ago

Want a power free sewage treatment system?

NaturalFlow

Nature is one huge recycling mechanism, and the ‘NaturalFlow System’ works with ‘Nature’ by harnessing these forces, that have been quietly working together for thousands of years to break down and decompose waste all around us.

Positioning them in an enclosed eco-system that simulates … View more
Nature is one huge recycling mechanism, and the ‘NaturalFlow System’ works with ‘Nature’ by harnessing these forces, that have been quietly working together for thousands of years to break down and decompose waste all around us.

Positioning them in an enclosed eco-system that simulates the forest floor, to treat and break down your wastewater until it is perfectly safe to be re-introduced into the environment, via the soil, and of course – ‘Nature’ does all this, for you, for FREE!

Waterflow NZ Ltd has professional Installers that cover every region of New Zealand, contact us to find out the closest one to you.
Find out more!

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2357 days ago

Empowering Children in the Lower Hutt Community

Heather from Tirohanga

Would your child benefit from learning empowering tools and strategies to overcome obstacles and challenges? Would your family benefit from a calm and relaxed atmosphere as your child takes on a new positive mindset? Would you like to support your child to reach their full potential as they learn … View moreWould your child benefit from learning empowering tools and strategies to overcome obstacles and challenges? Would your family benefit from a calm and relaxed atmosphere as your child takes on a new positive mindset? Would you like to support your child to reach their full potential as they learn empowering strategies to lead a happy and fulfilled life?

Click onto the website link below and see for yourself how a 1:1 learning and mentoring programme could be the magical and transformational key you have been searching for... Have a look at our Facebook page to keep up to date with what's going on for children...

*Empowering children * Self-esteem *Calm *Confidence *Inner-strength *Full-potential *Strong-children *Happy-days

www.kaleidoscopesolutions.co.nz.........

Contact Heather for a complimentary initial consultation - 021 0225 3254

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2343 days ago

Fun for families!

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Our regional parks are filled with family day- out activities, from walks to bikes rides and seeing farm animals – they’re fun and free. We want to know what activities you like best and what more we should do or provide so your family can have fun in our parks? Have your say at … View moreOur regional parks are filled with family day- out activities, from walks to bikes rides and seeing farm animals – they’re fun and free. We want to know what activities you like best and what more we should do or provide so your family can have fun in our parks? Have your say at www.surveymonkey.com...

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2344 days ago

Free wifi access for Rata Street School kids

Joy Stephens from Hutt City Council

Minister of Education Chris Hipkins popped in to Rata Street School on Friday to launch a great partnership initiative which will see 124 kids from Rata Street School have free wifi access later this year. You can read more here- www.huttcity.govt.nz...

Here's Minister Hipkins with Lower Hutt… View more
Minister of Education Chris Hipkins popped in to Rata Street School on Friday to launch a great partnership initiative which will see 124 kids from Rata Street School have free wifi access later this year. You can read more here- www.huttcity.govt.nz...

Here's Minister Hipkins with Lower Hutt Mayor, Ray Wallace, some of the children who will benefit from the scheme and representatives from the school, TAKA Trust, Chorus and Network for Learning (N4L), who are helping to make the TAKA Trust's dream a reality.

2344 days ago

Have your say on how you're represented at Council

Jon from Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council is running a survey as part of its review of how residents and ratepayers are represented at Council.

The review and the survey cover things like how Councillors are elected, whether the current number of Councillors is right and what you think about community boards and … View more
Hutt City Council is running a survey as part of its review of how residents and ratepayers are represented at Council.

The review and the survey cover things like how Councillors are elected, whether the current number of Councillors is right and what you think about community boards and community panels.

The survey closes on Monday 2 July.

If you're interested in the future of your city, then you need to get involved. Take the survey by following the link below.

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2344 days ago

This weeks specials

Kiwi Halal Meats from Kiwi Halal Meats

Fresh NZ Lamb Loin chops $15.99/kg. Everywhere else from $22-35/kg. check us out

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2344 days ago

This weeks specials

Kiwi Halal Meats from Kiwi Halal Meats

Fresh NZ Lamb cutlets $19.99/kg. Everywhere else ranges from $35-$45/kg. Check us out

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2344 days ago

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Massey University

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