Akatarawa, Upper Hutt

47 days ago

Six tips for improving security around your home

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.

2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them … View more
1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.

2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.

3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.

4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.

5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.

6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property

Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.

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29 days ago

Footstool leather top with wooden legs

Sandy from Trentham

Giovanni genuine leather footstool with all metal studs in place. No tears. Wooden legs. Height 31cm. Width 39cm. Depth 27cm

Price: $30

29 days ago

WGTON LIONS TAKE KITTY

Michael from Trentham

Wellington Lions rugby team won the Bunnings NPC at Sky Stadium yesterday in fine style.
They deservedly beat Tauranga-based BOP in an extra time thriller

With almost half its starting players away with All Black duties, the Wellington team in the final will probably still have all its … View more
Wellington Lions rugby team won the Bunnings NPC at Sky Stadium yesterday in fine style.
They deservedly beat Tauranga-based BOP in an extra time thriller

With almost half its starting players away with All Black duties, the Wellington team in the final will probably still have all its starting players and some bench players too n the 2025 Hurricanes Super Rugby squad apart from Julian Savea and Stephen Garden-Bachop who will be turing out for the Pacifica side.
Winger, Julian Savea who scored two block busting tries in the final first played for Wellington 14 years ago as a 20 year old
He certainly is playimg better just lately than he has for a few years.

And talkong of wingers. I said on Neighbourly a couple of months ago that the Hurricanes were in need for an extra speedy, side stepping wing for 2025 and a week or so ago its management announced the signing of a young Auckland player who finished the NPC championship proper as the top try scorer.

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31 days ago

Lions' Mini Market

Brian from Maoribank

On tomorrow no matter what the weather.
Market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt on Saturday 26th October 8-11am.
Ever popular plants, lemons, crafts, quality clothing, books, toys, jigsaws and house hold things.
Get there early for good parking.

Negotiable

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31 days ago

Lions' Mini Market

Brian from Maoribank

On tomorrow (Saturday) no matter what the weather.
Market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt on Saturday 26th October 8-11am.
Ever popular plants, lemons, crafts, quality clothing, books, toys, jigsaws and house hold things.
Get there early for good parking.

39 days ago

VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR UNUSUAL SPORTS JOBS

Michael from Trentham

Wanted for an hour or so, volunteers to help conduct the famous, unique BlackHawk Corgi Races on Saturday November 16 with racing starting at 2pm.

The event will be held at Belmont Domain in Lower Hutt.

Sunday Nov 17 is the reserve day in case of inclimate weather.

All volunteers will … View more
Wanted for an hour or so, volunteers to help conduct the famous, unique BlackHawk Corgi Races on Saturday November 16 with racing starting at 2pm.

The event will be held at Belmont Domain in Lower Hutt.

Sunday Nov 17 is the reserve day in case of inclimate weather.

All volunteers will receive a gift.

Contact 021 614 821.

31 days ago

Wallflowers

The Team from Resene ColorShop Upper Hutt

Take on the terracotta trend and sculpt a unique floral feature painted in Resene FX Paint Effects Medium, Resene Sakura and Resene Apple Blossom. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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32 days ago

Sense Rugby for everyone

Sense Rugby

Do you want all young people to have an opportunity to participate in our national sport?

Sense Rugby is an adapted rugby programme for tamariki and rangatahi with disabilities or neurodiversity and we are on a mission to make it available to as many communities as possible across the motu.

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Do you want all young people to have an opportunity to participate in our national sport?

Sense Rugby is an adapted rugby programme for tamariki and rangatahi with disabilities or neurodiversity and we are on a mission to make it available to as many communities as possible across the motu.

Come find out more about our programme and how we change lives for our tamariki and rangatahi.
Find out more

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32 days ago

Shaken and stirred

Resene

Revamp an old trolley for drinks with a twist with Resene Enamacryl. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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41 days ago

Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.

Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.

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Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
  • 24.1% Yes
    24.1% Complete
  • 75.1% No
    75.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
3610 votes
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34 days ago

Lions' Mini Market

Brian from Maoribank

Market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt on Saturday 26th October 8-11am.
Ever popular plants, lemons, crafts, quality clothing, books, toys, jigsaws and house hold things.
Get there early for good parking.

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33 days ago

Rimutaka Playgroup

Kerry from Clouston Park - Kingsley Heights

Rimutaka Playgroup is on each Friday morning 9-11.30am. All caregivers and toddlers are welcome. $2 gold coin donation towards morning tea.
Hope to see you Friday for some fun.
Rimutaka Baptist Church Hall
6 Akatarawa Road
Enquires Kerry 0273432011

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33 days ago

Online Shopping warning

The Team from New Zealand Police

As we come up to the festive season, a lot of us want to shop online and look for good bargains 🛍️🛒

Here’s a few tips to help you stay safe, avoid buying stolen property, and not get taken advantage of:
💸If it is too good to be true, it probably is, or it could be stolen property.
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As we come up to the festive season, a lot of us want to shop online and look for good bargains 🛍️🛒

Here’s a few tips to help you stay safe, avoid buying stolen property, and not get taken advantage of:
💸If it is too good to be true, it probably is, or it could be stolen property.
💸If it’s being sold as new, ask for the receipt for the warranty. If they can’t provide it, that’s a red flag.
💸Check the seller’s profile, is it new or relatively blank?
💸If you make a purchase and need to meet somebody to get it, choose somewhere well-lit and well populated in public, near CCTV. If it has to be somebody’s home, take someone with you and let someone else know where you’re going and when.
💸Be especially cautious when buying power tools or high-end toy brick building block sets.

Sadly, if you unknowingly buy stolen property, you’re aiding criminals and inadvertently supporting them to steal more.
If you find a suspect listing or social media scam, call 105, or report it with us online at 105.police.govt.nz

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33 days ago

Reminder: Tai Chi Classes in Upper Hutt

Andrew from Birchville

Hi everyone.
My Tai Chi classes are on again for school term 4!
Wednesday evening from 7pm - 8pm
Thursday morning from 10am - 11am
Te Kupenga o Rongomai - Maidstone Sports Hub
Railway Avenue, Upper Hutt
$10 per class
no need to book, and no experience necessary

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38 days ago

Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.

Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.

So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?

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Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
  • 67.7% Yes
    67.7% Complete
  • 29% No
    29% Complete
  • 3.3% Other - I'll share below
    3.3% Complete
2917 votes
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