Akatarawa, Upper Hutt

2525 days ago

Consumer guarantees for services

Citizens Advice Bureau from Citizens Advice Bureau Upper Hutt

New hair cut not quite what you were after? You might be ripe for a remedy under the Consumer Guarantees Act. Come and see us or give us a call, we are here to help you.
2 Sinclair Street, Upper Hutt
04-528 9040

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2525 days ago

Traffic problems in McLeod Street

Keith from Elderslea

I would like to thank all who have responded to my request for comments regarding traffic problems in McLeod Street. I have written a letter to council setting out the major problems as I see it together with some thoughts on remedial action that may be taken. I have written in the first person so … View moreI would like to thank all who have responded to my request for comments regarding traffic problems in McLeod Street. I have written a letter to council setting out the major problems as I see it together with some thoughts on remedial action that may be taken. I have written in the first person so nobody other than myself is implicated at present.
Council has responded 'that the letter has been forwarded to the appropriate department for action'.
I have suggested that residents be notified of any proposals before any action is taken.
Keith Davis

2525 days ago

Prizes for little engineers at MindLabKids.com!

MindLab Kids

Over at MindLabKids.com, 5-12 year olds are being challenged to design and create their very own working drawbridge. Watch Oopsie Daisy’s video challenge, create an account for your budding engineer, and have them upload their response on the website.

Get those drawbridges swinging open before… View more
Over at MindLabKids.com, 5-12 year olds are being challenged to design and create their very own working drawbridge. Watch Oopsie Daisy’s video challenge, create an account for your budding engineer, and have them upload their response on the website.

Get those drawbridges swinging open before 1st December and your little one will go into a prize draw to win a free MindLab Kids starter kit, the perfect kid-friendly toolbox for young makers and doers. Plus, the starter kit’s contents can be used to take on even more awesome educational challenges from home!
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2525 days ago

We've teamed up with KidsCan!

SuperValue New Zealand

We are super proud to be supporting charitable trust, KidsCan to help kids in need with food, clothing and health items at school. Join us in making a difference this month by donating a coin when you next visit our store. The coin donation boxes are located at the checkout.

Hungry, wet, cold … View more
We are super proud to be supporting charitable trust, KidsCan to help kids in need with food, clothing and health items at school. Join us in making a difference this month by donating a coin when you next visit our store. The coin donation boxes are located at the checkout.

Hungry, wet, cold and stressed is no way to start the school day (if it doesn’t stop them from getting to school) but for over 295,000 Kiwi children living in hardship that is the reality. This can impact their educational growth and lead to a lifelong pattern of underachievement. There is a way to break this cycle; by providing simple things like food, shoes, socks and raincoats, so kids can arrive at school ready and able to learn. KidsCan's aim is to prevent children in hardship from becoming adults in hardship by giving them the start in life they deserve.
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2525 days ago

Garage Sale

Natalie from Trentham

4a Elm Street, Saturday 18th November, from 7am. Includes lots of household items, crockery, linen, books, collectables, toys, free stuff etc.

Negotiable

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2525 days ago

Poll: Time to ban Guy Fawkes?

Matt Tso Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

The Petone wharf was set alight twice over the weekend during Guy Fawkes celebrations. Do you think it's time we seriously considered banning fireworks to avoid these sorts of incidents?

The PM is concerned at the number of pop-up fireworks sellers on the streets, but is not considering … View more
The Petone wharf was set alight twice over the weekend during Guy Fawkes celebrations. Do you think it's time we seriously considered banning fireworks to avoid these sorts of incidents?

The PM is concerned at the number of pop-up fireworks sellers on the streets, but is not considering banning sales.
Comments may be used in print unless marked NFP (not for print).
www.stuff.co.nz...

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Time to ban Guy Fawkes?
  • 87.5% Yes, the number of fire and emergency call outs is getting ridiculous
    87.5% Complete
  • 12.5% No, It's great fun and a tradition
    12.5% Complete
48 votes
2526 days ago

SELL IN SPRING FOR HIGHER PRICES, WINTER FOR FASTER SALE

Garry Tranter from Price My House for Free Limited

When you are selling a house, your success often seems to come down to a bit of luck.

The right buyer finds your open home, and - if you're really fortunate - gets into a bit of competitive bidding with another keen purchaser to push up the price.

But when the market is not so hot, that … View more
When you are selling a house, your success often seems to come down to a bit of luck.

The right buyer finds your open home, and - if you're really fortunate - gets into a bit of competitive bidding with another keen purchaser to push up the price.

But when the market is not so hot, that luck can feel harder to find. The latest Real Estate Institute figures show the number of sales in September was down by a quarter, year-on-year.

Market commentators say timing your sale right can help. Kim Sinclair, of Crockers Research Hub, said data showed a connection between migration flows and house price movements.

New Zealand's net migration has been running at a record rate as more people move here and fewer leave. This is one of the factors credited with driving strong house price growth over the past five years. But Sinclair said there was a clear pattern of migration dips between March and May each year, and again in November. That seemed to correlate with dips in sales prices, too.

Sinclair said it made sense that an influx of new arrivals looking for a home would have an effect on the housing market. "This suggests that selling property may not be recommended during those periods as demand may be lower and, conversely, these periods could be good times to buy." Nigel Jeffries, head of Trade Me Property, said winter was the best time of year for sellers who wanted a quick sale. His site's data showed that between June and August, houses spent less time on the market. Last year, properties in Wellington and Christchurch sold faster in winter than in any other season, spending an average of 24 and 38 days on the market, respectively.

2526 days ago

Family Reunification

Citizens Advice Bureau from Citizens Advice Bureau Upper Hutt

Registrations for tier 2 sponsors will be accepted from 28-30 November, 2017! That is a super short time. Community Law will help you to fill in the RFSC Tier 2 registration applications at both our Lower Hutt office (Level 2, 59 Queens Drive) and Wellington office (Level 8, 203 Willis Street).
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Registrations for tier 2 sponsors will be accepted from 28-30 November, 2017! That is a super short time. Community Law will help you to fill in the RFSC Tier 2 registration applications at both our Lower Hutt office (Level 2, 59 Queens Drive) and Wellington office (Level 8, 203 Willis Street).
The registrations will be held on these dates:
LOWER HUTT
· Monday 20 November from 2 – 7pm
· Wednesday 22 November from 12 noon - 5pm
· Wednesday 29 November from 12 noon - 5pm
WELLINGTON
· Tuesday 21 November from 2 – 7pm
· Thursday 23 November from 2 – 7pm
· Monday 27 November from 2 – 7pm
· Tuesday 28 November from 2 – 7pm
See the picture for our education sessions where you can learn your rights about Tier 2.

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2526 days ago

We're walking from Wellington to Palmy!

Fire and Emergency from Fire and Emergency New Zealand

On 10-12 November four Palmerston North firefighters are walking from Palmerston North to Wellington to raise awareness of motor neurone disease (MND).

To donate to the Extreme Walk team, visit the team’s fundraising page. You can also text WALK to 2449 to donate $3 to MND NZ

If you see us … View more
On 10-12 November four Palmerston North firefighters are walking from Palmerston North to Wellington to raise awareness of motor neurone disease (MND).

To donate to the Extreme Walk team, visit the team’s fundraising page. You can also text WALK to 2449 to donate $3 to MND NZ

If you see us walking past be sure to come out and give us a wave and cheer us on!
Thanks for your support,
Chris Kennedy, Dan Nesbit, Jeremy Dodge, Justin Storey

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2526 days ago

Age Concern Dignity Champion

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Have you signed up as an Age Concern Dignity Champion? Our Dignity Champions stand up with us to help change attitudes and behaviours that devalue older people. Older people are not 'burdens'. Older adults bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and talents to society. By becoming an Age … View moreHave you signed up as an Age Concern Dignity Champion? Our Dignity Champions stand up with us to help change attitudes and behaviours that devalue older people. Older people are not 'burdens'. Older adults bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and talents to society. By becoming an Age Concern Dignity Champion you pledge to treat every older person with respect and dignity- it's that easy. Let's combat ageism in New Zealand. Details on how to sign up are on our website. bit.ly...

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2526 days ago

Our antique buyers are here 13-18 November!

Goldco International Limited

Family not interested? Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers next week. We will buy single items or complete collections.

Monday … View more
Family not interested? Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers next week. We will buy single items or complete collections.

Monday 13th November:
- Paraparaumu, Kapiti Community Centre: 9am - 11am
- Karori, St Ninians Church Hall: 12.30pm - 2pm
- Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt Cossi Club: 3pm - 4.30pm

Tuesday 14th November:
- Miramar, Gateway Baptist Church Hall: 9am - 10.30am
- Waikanae, Waikanae Baptist Church: 12noon - 2pm
- Paraparaumu, Kapiti Community Centre: 3pm - 4.30pm

Wednesday 15th November:
- Khandallah, Khandallah Presbyterian Church: 9am - 11am
- Lower Hutt, Angus Inn: 12noon - 2pm
- Johnsonville, Johnsonville Community Centre: 3pm - 4.30pm

Thursday 16th November:
- Masterton, Lansdowne Church Hall: 9.30am - 12noon
- Greytown, St John Hall: 12.30pm - 2pm
- Carterton, Carterton Events Centre: 2.30pm - 4pm

Friday 17th November:
- Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt Cossi Club: 9am - 11am
- Petone, Petone Workingmens Club: 12noon - 2pm
- Mana, Marina Motor Lodge: 3pm - 4.30pm

Saturday 18th November:
- Waikanae, War Memorial Hall: 9am - 11am
- Porirua, Pataka - Helen Smith Room: 12noon - 2pm
- Lower Hutt, St Pauls Anglican Church: 3pm - 4.30pm
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2528 days ago

Congratulations to our instore Razene colouring competition winners

Raewyn Richardson from

Congratulations to our instore Razene colouring competition winners....Samuel Jaskiewicz and Katelyn Billmore-Juggins.
Thank you to all who entered.
All the lovely entries have also now been forwarded to Razene NZ and are entered into the nationwide competition with a chance to win a Toyworld … View more
Congratulations to our instore Razene colouring competition winners....Samuel Jaskiewicz and Katelyn Billmore-Juggins.
Thank you to all who entered.
All the lovely entries have also now been forwarded to Razene NZ and are entered into the nationwide competition with a chance to win a Toyworld voucher.

2528 days ago

Want to look and feel good ?

Raewyn Richardson from

It's that time of the year ! The festive season will soon be here and with that the pressure to look and feel good. Naturally, we all want to be at our best, and with a little help, it's not too difficult.

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2528 days ago

Have YOU applied for paint yet?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just two weeks in and we've already received dozens of AMAZING applications. In case you didn't notice that sweet little "Colour Your Community" tab on the left hand side of your Neighbourly Home page, here's what's happening...

We've teamed up with our friends… View more
Just two weeks in and we've already received dozens of AMAZING applications. In case you didn't notice that sweet little "Colour Your Community" tab on the left hand side of your Neighbourly Home page, here's what's happening...

We've teamed up with our friends at Resene to offer Neighbourly members the chance to apply for one of six prizes to transform a spot in their community that needs a refresh, a spruce or a makeover. You could win up $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories - plus there's spot prizes just for applying! The initiative extends to individuals, organisations, schools, charities, businesses, anyone who wants to make a positive difference in their community. So what are you waiting for?! Apply now.
Apply for paint!

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2528 days ago

Send early and save this Christmas

NZ Post

Are you buying Christmas gifts for loved ones overseas? You can enjoy a 10% early bird discount on International Air Parcels when you send by 12th November. Simply pay for and print your postage online. It's not only a nice little saving but also a great way to beat the festive season rush. Find out more

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