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Upper Hutt Libraries are changing their opening hours
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From Monday October5 the Central Library will be open from 9.30am to 6.00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, with a late night on Thursdays until 7.00pm. Weekend hours will be extended by half an hour each day with an earlier opening… View moreUpper Hutt Libraries are changing their opening hours
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From Monday October5 the Central Library will be open from 9.30am to 6.00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, with a late night on Thursdays until 7.00pm. Weekend hours will be extended by half an hour each day with an earlier opening time of 9.30am, and closing at 4.00pm.
Pinehaven Library hours will also be extended by half an hour on Saturdays with an earlier opening time of 9.30am, with the weekday hours remaining the same.
Remutaka MP and State Services Minister Chris Hipkins would like to see civil servants move to Upper Hutt.
Hipkins says hubs outside Wellington would take pressure off existing offices in Wellington..
Wellington’s public sector employs about 27,000, while there are about 37,000 in the private … View moreRemutaka MP and State Services Minister Chris Hipkins would like to see civil servants move to Upper Hutt.
Hipkins says hubs outside Wellington would take pressure off existing offices in Wellington..
Wellington’s public sector employs about 27,000, while there are about 37,000 in the private sector. A Cabinet paper tabled last year revealed the State Services Commission wanted to “reduce the footprint” of government workers in the Wellington and Auckland regions, and move agencies elsewhere when possible.
What do you think of moving some state servants to Upper Hutt?
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If your garden can grow weeds, it can grow anything
Does your garden resemble the Amazon jungle? Are you looking to clear it out? Then you have come to the right place! Nature's Choice has been … View moreNature's Choice
Gardening services
in the Wellington region
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If your garden can grow weeds, it can grow anything
Does your garden resemble the Amazon jungle? Are you looking to clear it out? Then you have come to the right place! Nature's Choice has been turning jungles into respectable gardens for 20 years. We are the local horticulture landscaping experts in the Wellington region. From one-off section clean ups to regular maintenance, we can do it all.
Welcome to Chicken Week here at PAK n SAVE Upper Hutt!
We celebrate all things chook this week, from fresh drumsticks, breast and thighs all the way through to frozen whole birds, strips and more! Prices are until Sunday/while stocks last.
Come in and see us this week, we look forward to … View moreWelcome to Chicken Week here at PAK n SAVE Upper Hutt!
We celebrate all things chook this week, from fresh drumsticks, breast and thighs all the way through to frozen whole birds, strips and more! Prices are until Sunday/while stocks last.
Come in and see us this week, we look forward to seeing you!
See you soon!
Getting out and about in Wellington is a little different this year with people having to adapt to social distancing. But it’s not just humans learning new norms.
Guide dog Pedro has also had to learn some new rules.
Genevieve McLauchlan, an Upper Hutt local, gets around in a motorised wheelchair… View moreGetting out and about in Wellington is a little different this year with people having to adapt to social distancing. But it’s not just humans learning new norms.
Guide dog Pedro has also had to learn some new rules.
Genevieve McLauchlan, an Upper Hutt local, gets around in a motorised wheelchair with the support of Pedro.
Genevieve has Cerebral Palsy and vision loss as the result of an injury, so relies on Pedro’s guidance.
She is grateful for how Pedro quickly learned to move away from people and social distance. Pedro has also learned to work with Genevieve’s wheelchair. When she was first paired with a dog in 1998 by Blind Low Vision NZ (formerly The Blind Foundation), it was the first time in New Zealand, possibly the world, that a guide dog was working alongside a wheelchair.
Don't forget the Blind Week Appeal is on October 16 and 17.
Hey neighbours,
In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Ikaroa-Rāwhiti's MP.
At the October 17 election, New Zealanders … View moreHey neighbours,
In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Ikaroa-Rāwhiti's MP.
At the October 17 election, New Zealanders will have the opportunity to choose their regional spokesperson.
Through the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, those enrolled can vote for the party they want as well as a local representative.
Why does my MP matter?
The person elected will be the voice for your region in Parliament. If you’re having trouble getting entitlements or dealing with Government departments, they can help. If your community needs funding for certain projects or activities, or there isn’t enough healthcare in the area, the elected MP can step in and help.
To read more, click here.
New Zealand springs forward this weekend as Daylight Saving time begins.
Clocks will go forward by one hour at 2am on Sunday 27 September. Daylight saving time will continue until Sunday 4 April 2020, when clocks will go back by one hour to NZ Standard Time.
Most New Zealanders should experience a… View moreNew Zealand springs forward this weekend as Daylight Saving time begins.
Clocks will go forward by one hour at 2am on Sunday 27 September. Daylight saving time will continue until Sunday 4 April 2020, when clocks will go back by one hour to NZ Standard Time.
Most New Zealanders should experience a seamless transition, with modern electronic devices adjusting automatically. However, older devices may need to be adjusted manually.
Do not forget it is also a good time to check emergency plans, survival kits and smoke alarms.
Now it's on the cards from the local paper that the government want to put a congestion toll for those traveling during peak times into Wellington, it will take photos of you're cars number plate and assign the charge to that vehicle....
Where is the great bus service to pick up the … View moreNow it's on the cards from the local paper that the government want to put a congestion toll for those traveling during peak times into Wellington, it will take photos of you're cars number plate and assign the charge to that vehicle....
Where is the great bus service to pick up the slack...that's right it's rubbish.
Where is the efficient and on-time train service to pick up the slack....again rubbish and too expensive to encourage people to give up their own car.
This is a foolish idea.
If you are looking for something to do in the bad weather then check out Andy Warhol's Pop Garden at Expressions Upper Hutt.
It features a dazzling array of flowers in a hall of mirrors, accompanied by rock music.
The exhibition runs until December.
The parents of a motorcyclist who died in a crash on State Highway 2 say it shouldn’t have taken their daughter’s death for authorities to upgrade an “inherently dangerous” intersection.
The comments come following an announcement by Remutaka MP Chris Hipkins that the intersection on … View moreThe parents of a motorcyclist who died in a crash on State Highway 2 say it shouldn’t have taken their daughter’s death for authorities to upgrade an “inherently dangerous” intersection.
The comments come following an announcement by Remutaka MP Chris Hipkins that the intersection on Moonshine Hill Rd and SH2 in Upper Hutt would be improved.
Rachel Pawsey, 30, died at the intersection when her motorcycle crashed with a car in August. Safety upgrades would likely include a median and side barriers, extra traffic lights, and raised safety platforms. Hipkins said consultation on a new speed limit will happen this year.
Hey neighbours,
Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.
Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.
In fact, once … View moreHey neighbours,
Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.
Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.
In fact, once you’ve tacked on the weekends, you’ll end up getting a whopping 25 days off out of those 10 stat days, plus your region’s anniversary day.
To find out how to get the most out of your annual leave next year, click here.
Come along to an Open Day on Saturday or Sunday from 11 AM - 3 PM and see what life is like at a Bupa Retirement Village. Ask about our $15k Harvey Norman spending spree promotion for your new home!
Hi Neighbours,
Spring is here! Head down to your nearest Red Cross Shop and check out our new season stock!
We can't wait to see you!
If you’re not on the Whaitua te Whanganui-a-Tara mailing list, check out their latest newsletter update here: bit.ly...
They recently wrapped up a survey on water quality, and now they’re looking for your input on water security and allocation.
Please email whaitua@gw.govt.nz if you’d like… View moreIf you’re not on the Whaitua te Whanganui-a-Tara mailing list, check out their latest newsletter update here: bit.ly...
They recently wrapped up a survey on water quality, and now they’re looking for your input on water security and allocation.
Please email whaitua@gw.govt.nz if you’d like to be kept up to date on the latest news coming from the committee.
Hi Everybody
Just a reminder the casual 500 card group at Upper Hutt library is on again this Sunday, 27th Sept 1pm to 4pm-come & join in for as long as you like. Suitable for people with some knowledge of the game of 500, partners not needed-just for fun and to meet other people.
Card group … View moreHi Everybody
Just a reminder the casual 500 card group at Upper Hutt library is on again this Sunday, 27th Sept 1pm to 4pm-come & join in for as long as you like. Suitable for people with some knowledge of the game of 500, partners not needed-just for fun and to meet other people.
Card group operates every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.
hope to see you there
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