Akatarawa, Upper Hutt

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2620 days ago

Spring Festival

Joanne Roelofs from Hutt Valley Singers

Come hear us sing with the Major Minors Children's Choir on Saturday!

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2621 days ago

Get gardening workshop coming up

Natalie from Akatarawa

Hello neighbours, we have a range of workshops coming up this month at the Rabbithole / Akatarawa - including 'Get gardening' - go from zero to gardening in 4 hours! This workshop is good for beginners who want to finally get their gardens happening this season - we'll cover all the … View moreHello neighbours, we have a range of workshops coming up this month at the Rabbithole / Akatarawa - including 'Get gardening' - go from zero to gardening in 4 hours! This workshop is good for beginners who want to finally get their gardens happening this season - we'll cover all the basics. It's also good for the more experienced: you'll leave having your complete planting and maintenance plan for the year sorted, PLUS your first tray of seedlings started - and all your questions answered. You can check out this and other workshops at www.therabbithole.co.nz... and book through the website if you wish. Would love to see you there!

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2620 days ago

Thanks so much to everyone that helped shape the development of our Regional Pest Management Plan.

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

We asked and you told us what you would like us to focus on and below are some of the main themes. For the full story on what we heard go to: haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz...

There is a high demand for more engagement and consultation with community groups, and in general more engagement with the … View more
We asked and you told us what you would like us to focus on and below are some of the main themes. For the full story on what we heard go to: haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz...

There is a high demand for more engagement and consultation with community groups, and in general more engagement with the general public.

There were a number of people and groups looking for a more collaborative approach

GWRC should act as more of a facilitator rather than the practitioner, and assist in the coordination of community groups more. We should work with and support community groups.

We need to balance the wants of recreational hunters with the undertaking of pest control, and utilise these groups more.

We'll now go off and do some writing and come back to you with a draft early next year.

Many thanks,

The Biosecurity Team

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2621 days ago

How much do our customers save?

Electric from Auckland Central

Hey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power … View moreHey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power company?

Want to know what you could save? Head to our online calculator.
Find out more

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2621 days ago

Which pollinator are you?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take this fun and absolutely unscientific quiz to identify your spirit pollinator! And hopefully, you'll enjoy it as a quirky way to learn a few facts about the pollinators in your garden.

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2622 days ago

What household task would you like a hand with?

Student Job Search

Could your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with … View moreCould your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with students – So what household task do you need help with? Let us know here by voting in our poll. Vote now!

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2622 days ago

Girl Guide biscuits stalls for month of September in Upper Hutt

Karen from Trentham

Upper Hutt Girl Guide will be out in about for month of September selling Girl Guide biscuits, please support them. $3.50 per packet or 3 packets for $10.00

Price: $3.50

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2622 days ago

NZ Gardener's Plan Bee

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read … View more
Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read more about Plan Bee: bit.ly...

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2622 days ago

Poll: Need some help at home?

Student Job Search

For 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know … View moreFor 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know the number one job that you would like help with at home! Vote below.

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Need some help at home?
  • 40.2% Cleaning
    40.2% Complete
  • 48.7% Gardening
    48.7% Complete
  • 3.5% Childcare
    3.5% Complete
  • 1.9% Home tutoring
    1.9% Complete
  • 1.7% Help moving house
    1.7% Complete
  • 0.8% Filing documents
    0.8% Complete
  • 3.1% General errands
    3.1% Complete
1566 votes
2623 days ago

NEW Early Learning Centre - Wellington Central

Barnardos Early Learning Centre - Wellington Central

We’re excited to announce our new Barnardos Early Learning Centre will be opening on Webb Street this October, welcoming all kiwi kids ages 0-5.

Barnardos are New Zealand’s leading expert in early learning and childcare, doing more for kiwi kids for 40 years.

Open longer hours: 7:00am … View more
We’re excited to announce our new Barnardos Early Learning Centre will be opening on Webb Street this October, welcoming all kiwi kids ages 0-5.

Barnardos are New Zealand’s leading expert in early learning and childcare, doing more for kiwi kids for 40 years.

Open longer hours: 7:00am – 6:30pm, Monday – Friday.
Limited spaces available, pre-enrol your child today.

For more information visit our website or our Neighbourly page.
Phone or text Aimee on 027 201 8103
Email: info@barnardos.org.nz
Learn more

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2624 days ago

REAL NZ: The great New Zealand state of the nation survey

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And … View moreHi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And it's just 10 short multi-choice questions!

Take the survey today and we'll put you in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards.

The findings will be reported next weekend in the Sunday Star-Times and on Neighbourly.co.nz.
Take the survey

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2634 days ago

Watch those trees !

Paul from Trentham

The Tuis are getting all excited and doing regular tree inspection visits, and making "mechanical" noises all around their favourite trees, in anticipation that the Kowhais are about to flower bright yellow, all over Upper Hutt !

2627 days ago

Is it time for a new indoor venue to be built? Let us know

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

Hi everyone, thanks for your thoughts. Comments are now closed.

Mayor Wayne Guppy believes the Wellington region has suffered for not having a decent-sized indoor venue. What do you think? Do we need one or is it a waste of money?
What international acts would you like to see perform there? … View more
Hi everyone, thanks for your thoughts. Comments are now closed.

Mayor Wayne Guppy believes the Wellington region has suffered for not having a decent-sized indoor venue. What do you think? Do we need one or is it a waste of money?
What international acts would you like to see perform there? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)

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2625 days ago

Remakery grand opening

Matt Tso Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

There's some clever people down in Lower Hutt starting up a great initiative.

Check out the opening of the Remakery at 310 Waiwhetu Rd this Sunday, September 3 at 9am.
The Remakery is a social enterprise incubator with 18 budding businesses that focus on creating products out of recycled … View more
There's some clever people down in Lower Hutt starting up a great initiative.

Check out the opening of the Remakery at 310 Waiwhetu Rd this Sunday, September 3 at 9am.
The Remakery is a social enterprise incubator with 18 budding businesses that focus on creating products out of recycled goods

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