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Upper Hutt Libraries are helping give secondhand eyeglasses new life.
The Recycle for Sight initiative returns to Upper Hutt Libraries during October. Run by Lions Clubs throughout New Zealand, the initiative calls for donations of old or unwanted eyeglasses and sunglasses, which will be checked … View moreUpper Hutt Libraries are helping give secondhand eyeglasses new life.
The Recycle for Sight initiative returns to Upper Hutt Libraries during October. Run by Lions Clubs throughout New Zealand, the initiative calls for donations of old or unwanted eyeglasses and sunglasses, which will be checked and refurbished before being fitted to people in need across the Pacific Islands.
After strong community support for the initiative in 2019, council and Upper Hutt Libraries are hoping that locals will again take the opportunity to make a sustainable choice when decluttering their homes and join the growing recycle and reuse movement in Upper Hutt.
Librarian, Rhea Fohs is hopeful locals will again support the initiative.
“We collected 150 pairs and have our fingers crossed for a similar amazing result during this year’s donation drive.”
* Drop-boxes are available at all branches of Upper Hutt Libraries, including Pūrehurehu, the new mobile library.
The second Upper Hutt Repair Cafe, the seed of which was planted on Neighbourly last October, is on this Saturday at the Wesley Centre.
The idea has grown from a discussion on Neighbourly to become a fully registered charity with more than 60 volunteers.
The aim is to encourage people to repair … View moreThe second Upper Hutt Repair Cafe, the seed of which was planted on Neighbourly last October, is on this Saturday at the Wesley Centre.
The idea has grown from a discussion on Neighbourly to become a fully registered charity with more than 60 volunteers.
The aim is to encourage people to repair items, rather than replacing them.
“Our focus is to educate, popularise repair over replace and divert usable goods from landfill by teaching repair skills in the community through our events," says organiser Lisa Crawford.
On Saturday you will be able to get a coffee from a barista, as well as getting items fixed.
“This Saturday we are planning on the Repair Cafe being twice as big as the first and we are featuring Sewing Machine and Jewellery Repair in addition to our usual repairs.
What you will find at the Upper Hutt Repair Cafe.
- Featuring Sewing Machine and Jewellery Repair (in addition to electrical, mechanical, sewing, bike repair).
- Learn a skill- make a boomerang bag, upcycled cushion cover, kids pyjamas, bunting- using repurposed fabric samples and waste fabrics from our community. Everything provided, all free, no prior experience needed.
- Recycle unfixable goods on-site with Earthlink.
- Earthlink Kids will feature and sell their sustainable kids clothing collection (made from ex-corporate uniforms).
- In partnership with Food 4 Thought, will be collecting donations of small hand/garden tools for upcoming Upper Hutt Tool Library.
Hey Neighbourly folk, check out this beautiful piece of writing from Stuff journalist Marty Sharpe.
The rugby gods weren’t ready for Colin Mataira.
Three times he turned up at their gates on the afternoon of July 11, and three times they sent him back. The 45-year-old father of five, and … View moreHey Neighbourly folk, check out this beautiful piece of writing from Stuff journalist Marty Sharpe.
The rugby gods weren’t ready for Colin Mataira.
Three times he turned up at their gates on the afternoon of July 11, and three times they sent him back. The 45-year-old father of five, and grandfather of three, to all intents and purposes died three times when his heart stopped on the 10-metre line of a Napier rugby field that day.
Two friends originally from Upper Hutt are facing more than 140 charges relating to a sophisticated car scam involving the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars from Queensland motorists.
The Queensland Times reports Kimberley Deans, 19, and Wolf Cameron, 23, were two of four people charged by… View moreTwo friends originally from Upper Hutt are facing more than 140 charges relating to a sophisticated car scam involving the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars from Queensland motorists.
The Queensland Times reports Kimberley Deans, 19, and Wolf Cameron, 23, were two of four people charged by Queensland Police in July over the fraudulent sale of vehicles across Brisbane, Logan and the Gold Coast.
Queensland Police allege they were part of a group which altered the vehicle identification numbers on stolen and written-off cars before selling them to unsuspecting buyers.
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has taken a major step towards reducing its carbon bootprint by purchasing its first electric vehicle (EV) and installing EV charging stations at Trentham Military Camp.
The Hyundai Ioniq will join the fleet at Trentham, where the two Delta 7kW slow charging … View moreThe New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has taken a major step towards reducing its carbon bootprint by purchasing its first electric vehicle (EV) and installing EV charging stations at Trentham Military Camp.
The Hyundai Ioniq will join the fleet at Trentham, where the two Delta 7kW slow charging stations are also available for personnel to charge their private EVs. It is part of the Defence Force’s wider programme towards a more sustainable operation, which fits with the Government’s drive to put more EVs on the roads.
The Trentham trial will determine how many chargers might be needed and how best a booking system might work nation-wide.
Hey neighbours,
In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Te Tai Hauāuru's MP.
At the October 17 election, New Zealanders … View moreHey neighbours,
In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Te Tai Hauāuru's MP.
At the October 17 election, New Zealanders will have the opportunity to choose their regional spokesperson.
Through the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, those enrolled can vote for the party they want as well as a local representative.
Why does my MP matter?
The person elected will be the voice for your region in Parliament. If you’re having trouble getting entitlements or dealing with Government departments, they can help. If your community needs funding for certain projects or activities, or there isn’t enough healthcare in the area, the elected MP can step in and help.
To read more, click here.
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How are you doing today?
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This Sunday is National Grandparents Day. Will you be celebrating the day?
Hi Neighbours,
Get ready for the South Island's only leader’s debate as Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern and National Leader Judith Collins prepare to go head to head in Christchurch.
Watch the debate live on Stuff, Tuesday, October 6 at 7pm.
Hi everyone! We're looking forward to seeing you at Messy Church from 4.00pm THIS Sunday!
Remember to wear something with an animal on it😊
Andy Leslie is perhaps best known as the captain of the All Blacks that controversially toured South Africa in 1976.
A proud member of the Petone Rugby Club, he was a friend and colleague of the legendary fullback Bob Scott. Here a few facts that you might not know about Leslie.
- His father, … View moreAndy Leslie is perhaps best known as the captain of the All Blacks that controversially toured South Africa in 1976.
A proud member of the Petone Rugby Club, he was a friend and colleague of the legendary fullback Bob Scott. Here a few facts that you might not know about Leslie.
- His father, Andy, was a professional footballer in Scotland and later became a life member of the Petone Football Club.
- As well as rugby, he represented New Zealand at softball and was also a good basketballer and excelled at waterpolo.
- He lived for sport at school and liked to joke about his success at School Certificate. "I went to school to eat my lunch and play sport. I got 55 in School Cert, 11 for each subject."
- In 2017, he was inducted into the Hutt Valley Sports Awards Hall of Fame by All Black coach Steve Hansen.
- Leslie played 144 games for Wellington, captaining them to a win in the Ranfurly Shield in 1974.
- His wife is Lesley Leslie. Their children, John and Marty, were both talented rugby players.
- In 2007, he was elected President of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union.
- He has had a long association with the New Zealand Rugby Foundation, which helps players who have suffered a spinal injury.
What are your memories of Andy and his career?
Hi! I'm so excited to finally be sharing a project our team has been working on for a while now: First Rung, our first podcast!
First Rung is packed with tips, advice and anecdotes from experts and home owners on every aspect of buying your first home - it also comes with a chance to win a … View moreHi! I'm so excited to finally be sharing a project our team has been working on for a while now: First Rung, our first podcast!
First Rung is packed with tips, advice and anecdotes from experts and home owners on every aspect of buying your first home - it also comes with a chance to win a $500 Resene prize pack.
Over six, bite sized episodes, we cover everything from saving that deposit, to sunset clauses, to how to get your newly purchased home ready to move into.
We'll also introduce you to ordinary Kiwis, just like you, who have navigated the choppy waters of home buying in NZ and made it onto that first rung - and pick their brains for how they did it.
We all know buying a home is one of the toughest, most daunting things we might ever do as adults, so it doesn't hurt to get some expert advice and support. That's what we wanted to give you with First Rung.
So give it a listen and let us know what you think - and be in to win that mint Resene prize pack. I can't enter and I'm well jealous!
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