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1340 days ago

Paint a woven plate

The Team from Resene ColorShop Upper Hutt

Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create … View more
Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1347 days ago

Poll: Did you know old rice could make you sick?

New Zealand Food Safety

Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food … View more
Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food within two days. If in doubt, chuck it out.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety
Find out more

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Did you know old rice could make you sick?
  • 86% Yes I’m always careful
    86% Complete
  • 14% No I thought rice doesn’t go bad
    14% Complete
2996 votes
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1341 days ago

Helping Upper Hutt to reuse and recycle

Charmaine from Ebdentown

Have you got some good quality clothes and accessories you no longer use? Book a stall space at our next market and let someone else enjoy them. Or if you're after a bargain, pop along on Saturday 20th March from 1.00 - 3.00pm, bring lots of bags and cash (no eftpos on site) Please message me … View moreHave you got some good quality clothes and accessories you no longer use? Book a stall space at our next market and let someone else enjoy them. Or if you're after a bargain, pop along on Saturday 20th March from 1.00 - 3.00pm, bring lots of bags and cash (no eftpos on site) Please message me if you're interested in a stall space.

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1341 days ago

Begonia Show

Calvin from Trentham

Wellington Begonias annual show will be held as part of the Hutt Valley Horticultural show.
Where - Walter Nash Centre Taita. Entry from Tocker Street
When - Sat 13 Feb 2021 noon to 4.00 pm
- Sun 14 Feb 2021 10.00am to 3.30pm
Entry cost $3.00 - children free

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1342 days ago

Waitangi Day Weekend hours

Kathryn from Recycling For Charity

Hi Everyone

We have decided to close the shop on Saturday & Monday to give the staff a well earned rest after a few busy weeks catching up after Christmas.

The shop will be open on the Friday until 6pm for any last minute purchases before the weekend, and will re-open on Tuesday morning at … View more
Hi Everyone

We have decided to close the shop on Saturday & Monday to give the staff a well earned rest after a few busy weeks catching up after Christmas.

The shop will be open on the Friday until 6pm for any last minute purchases before the weekend, and will re-open on Tuesday morning at 10am.

Sorry for any inconvenience this causes.

Have a great weekend and see you on Tuesday.

From the RFC Team

1342 days ago

Bike the Remutaka Family Day

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Experience all the best bits of the Remutaka Cycle Trail and beyond with your friends and whānau! ?

Join us on 18km ride where you can explore restored railway bridges and zoom through historic tunnels. You'll also get to ride over the brand new Siberian Suspension Bridge!

Bookings … View more
Experience all the best bits of the Remutaka Cycle Trail and beyond with your friends and whānau! ?

Join us on 18km ride where you can explore restored railway bridges and zoom through historic tunnels. You'll also get to ride over the brand new Siberian Suspension Bridge!

Bookings essential - get in quick!

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1342 days ago

Muhammad Ali in Upper Hutt

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Do you remember Muhammad Ali coming to Upper Hutt in 1979. He sent some time at the Heretaunga Boxing Club and had his photo taken with two year-old Jason Tarawhiti in front of the library.
Do you remember this and does anyone know where Jason Tarawhiti is now.
If you know him please email … View more
Do you remember Muhammad Ali coming to Upper Hutt in 1979. He sent some time at the Heretaunga Boxing Club and had his photo taken with two year-old Jason Tarawhiti in front of the library.
Do you remember this and does anyone know where Jason Tarawhiti is now.
If you know him please email nicholas.boyack@stuff.co.nz

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1343 days ago

CD Field Days - Last day for Early Bird tickets

Sammy Smith from Central Districts Field Days

Early Bird tickets for Central District Field Days 2021 are on sale till Midnight tonight!

Make sure you get in quick and secure your discounted ticket to skip the queues to New Zealand's largest regional agriculture event! Mark the 18-20th of March in ya calendar and come along for some … View more
Early Bird tickets for Central District Field Days 2021 are on sale till Midnight tonight!

Make sure you get in quick and secure your discounted ticket to skip the queues to New Zealand's largest regional agriculture event! Mark the 18-20th of March in ya calendar and come along for some exclusive event deals and lots of family-friendly fun!

Get your Early Bird tickets here www.cdfielddays.co.nz...

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1343 days ago

Mum-of-two in ICU after being hit at Taita pedestrian crossing

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A mother of two has been left with multiple broken bones and months of recovery after she was run down while crossing a pedestrian crossing, with the driver fleeing the scene.
Anna Chesterfield​, 37, suffered fractures to her face, legs and sternum in the incident, in the suburb of Taita, on … View more
A mother of two has been left with multiple broken bones and months of recovery after she was run down while crossing a pedestrian crossing, with the driver fleeing the scene.
Anna Chesterfield​, 37, suffered fractures to her face, legs and sternum in the incident, in the suburb of Taita, on Saturday. Police have confirmed the incident happened at a pedestrian crossing.
Chesterfield’s children, aged 10 and 8, are being cared for by family while she is in hospital.
Police are still hunting for a grey Mitsubishi Diamante, which they believe hit Chesterfield.
In a statement, police urged the driver to turn themselves into their nearest police station.
They believed the car may be missing a left, front fog light cover and have a broken windscreen.
Any members of the public that recognise the vehicle or have any information regarding the crash are urged to contact police on 105, quoting file number P045322349.

1348 days ago

NZ's friendliest regions and towns

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, … View more
Hi there,
Canterbury has been named the fifth most welcoming region in the world in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards, while Oamaru, Hokitika and Invercargill have been named the most welcoming towns in NZ. They were followed by Cambridge, Picton, Lake Tekapo, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, Paihia and Twizel.
We'd be really keen to hear your thoughts on this based on your own travels around New Zealand. Do you think Canterbury is NZ's most welcoming region? And are these our most welcoming towns?
Where in NZ have you been made to feel particularly welcome on your travels?
As usual, please put 'NFP' in your comment if you don't want it to be included in an article. Cheers.

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