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Have you seen the lovely hanging baskets in Silverstream? They make a magnificent display this year, arguably the best ever. This initiative is by the Heretaunga Bookfest Charitable Trust with the Rimutaka Prison Horticultural Unit doing all the preparation of the baskets. Thank you to them for all… View moreHave you seen the lovely hanging baskets in Silverstream? They make a magnificent display this year, arguably the best ever. This initiative is by the Heretaunga Bookfest Charitable Trust with the Rimutaka Prison Horticultural Unit doing all the preparation of the baskets. Thank you to them for all their good work.
Dana and Hamish adopted of Klio and Quintus from the SPCA two years ago.
“Today is the two-year adoptaversay of Klio and Quintus (Charlotte and Quinn). How pawsome! We wanted to let you know that they are both doing very well. Klio went from being very shy to now insisting on always being on our… View moreDana and Hamish adopted of Klio and Quintus from the SPCA two years ago.
“Today is the two-year adoptaversay of Klio and Quintus (Charlotte and Quinn). How pawsome! We wanted to let you know that they are both doing very well. Klio went from being very shy to now insisting on always being on our laps. Always. Even to the point of trying to get up before we have fully sat down. Quintus was diagnosed with diabetes last January, but has responded very well to the insulin injections and continues to be quite chatty and fluffy. Wishing you all well, and thank you again to the whole team -- your mahi and aroha make such a difference in the lives of kitties and humans alike.”
Your KiwiSaver balance goes up and down depending on the stock market and economic conditions, like the pandemic!
You may have noticed your balance fluctuating a bit, for a lot of us it's been dropping. Not what we like to see!
Don't panic, learn why yours might have dropped thanks… View moreYour KiwiSaver balance goes up and down depending on the stock market and economic conditions, like the pandemic!
You may have noticed your balance fluctuating a bit, for a lot of us it's been dropping. Not what we like to see!
Don't panic, learn why yours might have dropped thanks to Money Compare and get some control back.
Money Compare is a quick and easy tool to help you Compare KiwiSaver plans, Insurance and Loans and Credit Cards. Like our other comparison brands it will help you find the best financial solution or provider in NZ to suit your needs and budget.
Come & join other women on a Tuesday morning at 10am-11am at the King Lion Hall in King Street Upper Hutt for a dance aerobic style fitness to keep your body moving & exercising to prevent weight gain & not being able to move properly. Even if you have some orthopaedic issues you can do… View moreCome & join other women on a Tuesday morning at 10am-11am at the King Lion Hall in King Street Upper Hutt for a dance aerobic style fitness to keep your body moving & exercising to prevent weight gain & not being able to move properly. Even if you have some orthopaedic issues you can do this gently to keep moving. its $7 wear comfortable clothing & sneakers & bring a water bottle & hand towel. We would love to see you next Tuesday morning & every Tuesday after that at 10am.
This week we feature a picture and words from Louise Thomas.
"Here's a twofer for my 2022 list. A pied stilt/poaka (Himantopus leucocephalus) and a South Island pied oystercatcher/tōrea (Haematopus finschi) keeping each other company at Sandfly Bay in Dunedin as the Sun goes down. … View moreThis week we feature a picture and words from Louise Thomas.
"Here's a twofer for my 2022 list. A pied stilt/poaka (Himantopus leucocephalus) and a South Island pied oystercatcher/tōrea (Haematopus finschi) keeping each other company at Sandfly Bay in Dunedin as the Sun goes down. Showing you don't even need to be the same species to get along - they remind me of me and my husband - he's the skinny one dozing off while I'm talking. Birds #27 and #28 for 2022."
And does anyone want some
The first market of the year at the King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt will be on Saturday 26 February, 8 - 11am.
Indoor and Outdoor plants, fresh Lemons, Homemade Jams & Sauces, Quality Clothing & Bedding. Household stuff and more.
Games, books and Toys
Get there early for plenty … View moreThe first market of the year at the King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt will be on Saturday 26 February, 8 - 11am.
Indoor and Outdoor plants, fresh Lemons, Homemade Jams & Sauces, Quality Clothing & Bedding. Household stuff and more.
Games, books and Toys
Get there early for plenty of parking before the town gets busy.
Please wear a mask and sign in on arrival. Thank you.
Tables may be available - Enquiries 045264059
Megan Barber from Johnsonville is the proud mum of Henry.
"Henry the rescue boy from Johnsonville. Nine years young!"
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
Want to grow your knowledge and skills to boost your career options?
We can help develop your skill set with one of our courses in Team Leadership, Administration & Technology, Money Management, Smart Steps to Buisness or Business Project Management.
Enrolments are now open with classes … View moreWant to grow your knowledge and skills to boost your career options?
We can help develop your skill set with one of our courses in Team Leadership, Administration & Technology, Money Management, Smart Steps to Buisness or Business Project Management.
Enrolments are now open with classes starting in March. Don’t miss out! Enrol today.
Do you have a great idea for a collaborative research project?
Curious Minds Taranaki provides funding support and expertise to community groups looking to explore ideas and carry out research investigations.
Researchers, community organisations, and schools can Apply Now for up to $20,000 of… View moreDo you have a great idea for a collaborative research project?
Curious Minds Taranaki provides funding support and expertise to community groups looking to explore ideas and carry out research investigations.
Researchers, community organisations, and schools can Apply Now for up to $20,000 of funding to turn your ideas into action. Funding is available for collaborative science, technology or mātauranga projects that are Educationally Valuable, Locally Relevant and Scientifically Robust.
Find out more and register your idea
Brighten up any garden corner, balcony or deck; paint pots using Resene paints and plantwith perennial herbs or cascading flowers. Find out how to create your own.
This year's award-winning Wasp Wipeout campaign is now underway and once again we're appealing to anyone who wishes to get involved with the campaign by volunteering their time to help lay bait in wasp-ravaged areas.
If spare time is a rarity - not to worry! This year’s … View moreThis year's award-winning Wasp Wipeout campaign is now underway and once again we're appealing to anyone who wishes to get involved with the campaign by volunteering their time to help lay bait in wasp-ravaged areas.
If spare time is a rarity - not to worry! This year’s Givealittle page is now live and we’re aiming to fundraise $25,000 for the Tasman Environment Trust. All money raised will go towards the purchase of bait and bait stations to continue and expand wasp control operations.
Find out more about this destructive pest by reading through our new interactive feature on Stuff which explores the tools we have in the fight to rid wasps from New Zealand for good.
An Upper Hutt COVID-19 Community Testing Centre will be established on Friday 18 February. It will be located at the Heretaunga Christian Centre, 51 Lane Street, Upper Hutt.
Upper Hutt residents that have COVID-19 symptoms and require swabbing should call Healthline (0800 358 5453) for advice. If … View moreAn Upper Hutt COVID-19 Community Testing Centre will be established on Friday 18 February. It will be located at the Heretaunga Christian Centre, 51 Lane Street, Upper Hutt.
Upper Hutt residents that have COVID-19 symptoms and require swabbing should call Healthline (0800 358 5453) for advice. If you need a test they may suggest you visit a Community Testing Centre.
Once you know you need a test please call 0800 4888 123 and you will be booked into the Upper Hutt Centre. Bookings are preferred – walk ins are available.
If you are offered a test for COVID-19, please take it. It will help us monitor community transmission, and help keep your friends, family and whānau safe
Centre hours
Friday 18 February 2pm – 6pm
Saturday 19 February 2pm – 6pm
Sunday 20 February 2pm – 6pm
Ongoing regular hours
From there, the regular hours ongoing, until further notice will be:
Monday 1pm – 5pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 1pm – 5pm
Thursday 1pm – 5pm
Friday 1pm – 5pm
Saturday 1pm – 5pm
Sunday 2pm – 6pm
Kia ora neighbours, it's Brittany and the Community Outreach team from Predator Free Wellington.
We are close to finishing our Phase One rat and mustelid (stoat/weasel) eradication on the Miramar Peninsula. Our Phase Two eradication involves 19 suburbs - from Kilbirnie around to Ōwhiro Bay… View moreKia ora neighbours, it's Brittany and the Community Outreach team from Predator Free Wellington.
We are close to finishing our Phase One rat and mustelid (stoat/weasel) eradication on the Miramar Peninsula. Our Phase Two eradication involves 19 suburbs - from Kilbirnie around to Ōwhiro Bay and up through to the CBD.
We're looking for household sign-ups in these suburbs. This involves the installation of traps/bait stations on or near your property. It's FREE and the devices are FULLY SERVICED by our team.
Our team will be working in Houghton Bay, Island Bay, and Ōwhiro Bay over the next few weeks. We will be pounding the pavements, knocking on doors, putting up posters - and getting people excited about becoming predator free.
Sign up now online - and spread the word! Or get in contact with our team by calling 0800 NO RATS.
Omicron is here and Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy is reminding locals to stay calm and be safe.
Earlier in the week two locations of interest were posted in Upper Hutt and last week St Patrick’s Silverstream sent 100 boys home after they were deemed close contacts of a year 12 student, who was a … View moreOmicron is here and Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy is reminding locals to stay calm and be safe.
Earlier in the week two locations of interest were posted in Upper Hutt and last week St Patrick’s Silverstream sent 100 boys home after they were deemed close contacts of a year 12 student, who was a positive case. Guppy says it “is only a matter of time” before Omicron becomes widespread in the community.
He is reassured by the high vaccine numbers and is confident the city will cope.
“Our people have generally been very good at following the precautions and public health measures. Upper Hutt has strong vax numbers and people are getting boosted.”
He says it is more important than ever that people now do the right thing.
“We’ve started talking to our community, through our social media channels, about self-isolating at home when the time comes, things to prepare in advance, that kind of thing.”
He says people should not be panicked by Omicron.
“We do not need to be anxious or frightened. This next phase is about getting on with life.”
The reality, he says, is that we need to learn to live with Omicron. It is already having a negative impact on the local economy and “where possible” he urges people to continue to shop local.
“Our retailers, particularly in the hospitality, are noticing a drop in foot traffic with everyone working from home so if you can still pop in and get your takeaway coffee as an example, they’d love your support.”
It is important to remember to wear a mask, social distance and always scan in, he says.
He has one final plea for locals – get vaccinated and if you have not already done so, get your booster.
The reality is, he says, that the best way to beat Omicron and get back to normality is to get vaccinated.
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