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This week we again feature words and a picture from Louise Thomas, who recently ventured to Whanganui.
"The Chief Porter and I have been hunting the Nankeen Night Heron for some time. Randomly calling into Ūpokongaro to the spot “Behind the Door on 4” where others before us have clocked … View moreThis week we again feature words and a picture from Louise Thomas, who recently ventured to Whanganui.
"The Chief Porter and I have been hunting the Nankeen Night Heron for some time. Randomly calling into Ūpokongaro to the spot “Behind the Door on 4” where others before us have clocked the birds, but, for us, with no success. On Monday we were crest fallen to find the café shut, but thought we would head a little way up Makirikiri Valley Road and drop down into the gulley and scout along the stream that runs into the Whanganui River at Ūpokongaro.
The recent rain had made the stream brown and swollen, water was lapping up onto the shelf with the slight track covered in wandering willy (tradescentia). It was wet, slippery, and muddy and our pants were wet up to the knees just walking through the undergrowth. We were buzzed by fantails and wax-eyes, but saw nothing of the night herons behind the area where the café is.
We pushed a little further upstream, straddling rotten logs which crumbled under our feet and slipping in the thick wet weed. I was about to call time of death on the operation, when the Chief Porter spotted a creamy patch against the dark tangled trees overhanging the stream. It was like magic, three night herons materialised from the gloom, their bodies glowing like warm rich butterscotch.
All three had slicked back black hair, but one roosting in the tree, hunched over like an old man, also had two long thin white feathers waving down his back like crazy antennae. One was actively hunting in the stream, pulling at aquatic plants in the hope they might be tasty, the other perched above and moved along the branches quoorking encouragement about the activities below. Nankeen night heron (Nycticorax caledonicus)."
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I was disappointed with some of the decisions taken by the council in relation to the Long Term Plan.
So decided to read the minutes of the meeting, in order to educate myself on:
1. Why the decision was made
2. Who voted for and who voted against.
Another disappointment: no accountability at all, … View moreI was disappointed with some of the decisions taken by the council in relation to the Long Term Plan.
So decided to read the minutes of the meeting, in order to educate myself on:
1. Why the decision was made
2. Who voted for and who voted against.
Another disappointment: no accountability at all, and we voters, are left blind on who is doing what.
The minutes only record the number of "elected members" who voted for and against.
Really????? Where is the transparency?
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Just a reminder, Citizens Advice Bureau Upper Hutt now open on Saturday mornings from 10-1230. A Justice of the Peace will be on site tomorrow. Please phone 045289040 or visit us at 2 Sinclair St, opposite the Cossie Club in Upper Hutt. We are always happy to call people back to save charges on … View moreHi
Just a reminder, Citizens Advice Bureau Upper Hutt now open on Saturday mornings from 10-1230. A Justice of the Peace will be on site tomorrow. Please phone 045289040 or visit us at 2 Sinclair St, opposite the Cossie Club in Upper Hutt. We are always happy to call people back to save charges on their cellphones.
Three times in a row and a few times before, I am getting two weekly Leader newpapers delivered in my mailbox.
I am thrilled that the Leader thinks of me so often and to top it off I am willing to sell for only $5 my spare current copy.
Join the movement to help make Aotearoa a better place to live!
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HUSTLE
7:30PM, Friday 30 July
OFF THE CUFF
7:30PM, Saturday 31 July
DENNIS MARSH & WAYNE HEATH
2:30 PM, Sunday 8 August
Enjoy a great Sunday afternoon with the sounds of Dennis Marsh & Wayne Heath. Tickets only $5
BOOK HERE: … View moreHUSTLE
7:30PM, Friday 30 July
OFF THE CUFF
7:30PM, Saturday 31 July
DENNIS MARSH & WAYNE HEATH
2:30 PM, Sunday 8 August
Enjoy a great Sunday afternoon with the sounds of Dennis Marsh & Wayne Heath. Tickets only $5
BOOK HERE: https://www.cossieclubs.org.nz/index.php/events?event-id=442&book-page=1
NORTH CITY COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB
3:00PM, Sunday 22 August
North City Country Music Club presents their annual Cossie Club Concert featuring some of their finest Artists & backed by the "North City Band" - with Guest Artist Kim Bonnington
Tickets $10 at Upper Hutt Cossie Club Reception
BEAT GIRLS - IT'S MY PARTY
8:00 PM, Friday 20 August
Celebrating 25 "groovy years" ...and the beat goes on. Tickets $25
Restaurant open from 5.30pm
BOOK HERE: https://www.cossieclubs.org.nz/index.php/events?event-id=440&book-page=1
AINSLIE ALLEN
2:30 PM, Sunday 29 August
Ainslie Allen presents the "Betty Album" release show live with band. Tickets $30
BOOK HERE: https://www.cossieclubs.org.nz/index.php/events?event-id=454&book-page=1
The Cossie Club offers a huge variety of activities seven days a week for members, affiliated members and guests. If you want to watch live sport or racing we have five huge screens plus over 30 LCDs. There is free entertainment featuring local bands and karaoke every Thursday to Sunday and the club regularly hosts major national and international acts.
So check out what's happening at the Cossie in the next few months.
Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club
11 Logan Street, Upper Hutt
Phone: 04 529 0009
https://www.facebook.com/upperhuttcossieclub
www.cossieclubs.org.nz
We’re working through a review of our District Plan and are proposing some big changes for residential and rural development. It’s called Plan Change 50. We’re seeking your feedback on our draft proposals now.
Two areas of significant interest for our community will be the high and medium … View moreWe’re working through a review of our District Plan and are proposing some big changes for residential and rural development. It’s called Plan Change 50. We’re seeking your feedback on our draft proposals now.
Two areas of significant interest for our community will be the high and medium density residential zones. We’re proposing to dramatically increase the level of intensification across the city.
To read the fact sheets for both of these zones and to share your feedback, go to letskorero.upperhuttcity.com/pc50
Feedback closes 30 August 2021.
I am looking for people who have a problem with deer in their garden.
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Hopefully you will have seen the recent story in the Upper Hutt Leader about the future of Main St.
Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy said all options, including apartments, are on the table for the future development of Main Street. A recent social media post by Marita Manns Maass resulted in a wide … View moreHopefully you will have seen the recent story in the Upper Hutt Leader about the future of Main St.
Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy said all options, including apartments, are on the table for the future development of Main Street. A recent social media post by Marita Manns Maass resulted in a wide ranging discussion on the future of the main shopping street.
Maass, who described the "street as a dog's breakfast" suggested the council should look to Europe for design inspiration and for ways to reduce the number of empty shops.
Ideas suggested included making the street pedestrian only.
Tell us what you would like to see done with the street to make it more attractive.
If you do not want your comments used by Stuff put NFP.
The picture is of Gething Motors in 1963.
Roll up, Roll up!
Rimutaka Playgroup is on each Friday 9.30-11.30am.
Rimutaka Baptist Church Hall, 2 Akatarawa Road.
All caregivers and preschoolers are very welcome to come and join us for fun, friendship and food. This week our theme is everything 'CIRCUS', where we will have circus … View moreRoll up, Roll up!
Rimutaka Playgroup is on each Friday 9.30-11.30am.
Rimutaka Baptist Church Hall, 2 Akatarawa Road.
All caregivers and preschoolers are very welcome to come and join us for fun, friendship and food. This week our theme is everything 'CIRCUS', where we will have circus activities and food.
We would love to meet you!
Gold coin donation.
Contact Kerry for more details 0273432011
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Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect you and your whānau from COVID-19.
The stronger our immunity, the … View moreAre you aged 60+? If so, go to BookMyVaccine.nz now to reserve your spot to get the COVID-19 vaccination.
You can be vaccinated at any point from now – there’s no cut off.
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