1422 days ago

Back to School 2022

Upper Hutt City Council

With the new school year starting next week we all have a part to play to keep our tamariki safe on their way to and from school.

Slow down around schools and be alert and ready for the sometimes-unpredictable actions of young children.

When leaving your driveway drive out forwards if possible – if you must back, take extra care as children may be walking or scooting along the footpath (perhaps even give a toot as a warning).

Watch out and be prepared to stop at crossings – some of these are controlled by school patrols.

Stop and park legally and away from the school gate – it is illegal to stop or park on broken yellow lines.

If you are driving your children to school make sure your child is in a child restraint and it is correctly fitted.

For more information about child restraints check out https://www.nzta.govt.nz/safety/what-waka-kotahi-is-doing/education-initiatives/child-restraints/
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Poll: Would you participate in local initiatives aimed at stopping plastic from reaching our oceans?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Volunteers will be scouring the foreshore, riverbanks, and islands for rubbish on Saturday the 13th as part of the Clean Up the Hutt event.

This initiative helps stop plastic from reaching our oceans and makes our waterways cleaner and safer for everyone.

We want to know: Should this be rolled out across all coastal cities in Aotearoa? And more importantly… would you get involved? 💚

Want the details? The Post has you covered.

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Would you participate in local initiatives aimed at stopping plastic from reaching our oceans?
  • 69.1% Yes!
    69.1% Complete
  • 14.9% Maybe ...
    14.9% Complete
  • 16% No.
    16% Complete
94 votes
1 day ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

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What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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3 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 40.4% Yes
    40.4% Complete
  • 34.3% Maybe?
    34.3% Complete
  • 25.3% No
    25.3% Complete
522 votes