Akatarawa, Upper Hutt

2229 days ago

Last Night of the Proms

Joanne Roelofs from Hutt Valley Singers

A great concert full of wonderful Hutt Valley talent!

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2230 days ago

Poll: Jandals shaped the feet of a nation. What are the new jandals?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Many New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our … View moreMany New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our diverse, innovative 21st century nation.

Join us as we explore what Kiwi culture looks like in neighbourhoods across the country. In the coming weeks, you'll notice a few posts about Kiwi innovations popping up across Neighbourly - we'd love for you engage and let us know what innovations and innovators you think need profiling!

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Jandals shaped the feet of a nation. What are the new jandals?
  • 49.4% Allbirds, the hi-tech shoe with an environmental goal, made from fine merino woo
    49.4% Complete
  • 31.8% Nomads, the 1980s crepe-soled schoolyard phenomenon set for a 2020 reboot;
    31.8% Complete
  • 18.9% Thick foot hair, as modelled by Peter Jackson’s hobbits.
    18.9% Complete
541 votes
2230 days ago

Drivers might pay more, learn why.

The Team from ACC New Zealand

At ACC, we’re proposing to increase the levies collected from road users to pay for the rising cost of road injuries. If you’re a road user, these proposals could affect you.

Learn about all the proposals and have your say at our site by October 25.
Learn more

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2230 days ago

Introducing Struan

Kris Whiting from

Freedom Drivers Upper Hutt, service all of Upper Hutt and Stokes Valley

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2231 days ago

Fresh Avocados - delivered to your door!

Belle Vue Orchard

Fresh Hass Avocados handpicked to order and delivered to your door. We also have Avocado oil available.

- No chiller room!
- No sitting around on supermarket shelves!
- No squeezing by customers in the produce department!

The fruit is hand-picked to your order and is handled only once … View more
Fresh Hass Avocados handpicked to order and delivered to your door. We also have Avocado oil available.

- No chiller room!
- No sitting around on supermarket shelves!
- No squeezing by customers in the produce department!

The fruit is hand-picked to your order and is handled only once before being carefully packaged up and dispatched directly to you. This means the fruit is super duper fresh when it is delivered to your door.

We pick the fruit green so you will need to be patient when your box of deliciousness arrives. And, as a bonus, most of our packaging is reusable and biodegradable.
Order yours here!

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2231 days ago

Discover a new New Zealand

Great Journeys of New Zealand

On 14th November 2016, a quake devastated the region of Kaikōura. Out of the devastation has come the creation of a new landscape and a stronger Kaikōura community. “Parts of Kaikōura now look like an alien landscape” said Stuff.

Be one of the first to discover the new New Zealand on the … View more
On 14th November 2016, a quake devastated the region of Kaikōura. Out of the devastation has come the creation of a new landscape and a stronger Kaikōura community. “Parts of Kaikōura now look like an alien landscape” said Stuff.

Be one of the first to discover the new New Zealand on the Coastal Pacific train, re-opening December 1st.

Photo credit: Marine Ecology Research Group, University Of Canterbury
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2233 days ago

Lost cockatiel?

Lynne from Elderslea

Has anyone lost a pet cockatiel as there is one which has been around in my yard and surrounding properties for the last few days. Having owned a cockatiel many years ago its presence was brought to my attention as I recognised the distinctive sound.

2231 days ago

Deer in residential areas

Reporter Upper Hutt Leader

Have you seen any deer, near your house? Over summer deer were spotted on Fergusson Drive. If you have deer at your place please ring Nicholas 589 7623, Upper Hutt Leader.

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