Heretaunga, Upper Hutt

945 days ago

Rustic house number

The Team from Resene ColorShop Upper Hutt

Turn scrap building materials into a fun and practical piece for the home. Use timber offcuts and some creativity to make a rustic house number sign with Resene Alabaster and Resene Woodsman Crowshead.

Find out how to create your own.

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945 days ago

Tell us what you think

Upper Hutt City Council

Just a couple of weeks left in our Annual Plan 2022-2023 consultation. Have you had a chance to kōrero with elected members about what’s being proposed and how it may affect you?

We have two public events coming up:
- Brewtown Markets on 1 May from 9am-10.30am
- Virtual Zoom Meetup on 4 May… View more
Just a couple of weeks left in our Annual Plan 2022-2023 consultation. Have you had a chance to kōrero with elected members about what’s being proposed and how it may affect you?

We have two public events coming up:
- Brewtown Markets on 1 May from 9am-10.30am
- Virtual Zoom Meetup on 4 May from 6.30pm-7.30pm
- Brewtown Markets on 8 May from 9am-10.30am

You can find the full list of events and make a submission at letskorero.upperhuttcity.com/ap

Submissions close at 5pm on 12 May.
Find out more

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952 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week we feature two pics from Simon Woolf.

"A short trip on Transmission Gully out to the Waikanae Estuary is always a great place to observe and photograph the local birdlife. I was pretty rapt with our Caspian tern and white faced heron experience in particular. Both were in hunting … View more
This week we feature two pics from Simon Woolf.

"A short trip on Transmission Gully out to the Waikanae Estuary is always a great place to observe and photograph the local birdlife. I was pretty rapt with our Caspian tern and white faced heron experience in particular. Both were in hunting mode, and as you can see both met with success too!"

947 days ago

Poll: Why aren't you switching power providers?

The Team from NZ Compare

The weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!

53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why … View more
The weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!

53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why you're not switching power providers?

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Why aren't you switching power providers?
  • 32.6% Switching is too hard, I have enough to deal with!
    32.6% Complete
  • 23.7% I'm in a contract
    23.7% Complete
  • 43.8% I don't know where to find a better deal
    43.8% Complete
473 votes
947 days ago

Know a deserving neighbour?

Ashleigh from The Neighbourly Team

Our winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® … View more
Our winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® card - that sounds like morning tea to me!

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947 days ago

Don't miss NZ Gardener's newest collectible edition!

Mags4Gifts

Hi neighbours,

It's time to sow your seeds and cut those flowers because NZ Gardener's new special edition is on-sale now!

The NZ Gardener team takes you through the seasons with advice on cutting fresh flowers 365 days of the year. Flick through the pages and find stunning … View more
Hi neighbours,

It's time to sow your seeds and cut those flowers because NZ Gardener's new special edition is on-sale now!

The NZ Gardener team takes you through the seasons with advice on cutting fresh flowers 365 days of the year. Flick through the pages and find stunning photographs, step-by-step instructions on how to arrange bouquets and what to plant and when.

Get your copy where any good magazines are sold or buy online at Mags4Gifts.co.nz
BUY NOW

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948 days ago

Mothers Day

The Team from Red Cross Shop Upper Hutt

Are you struggling with ideas for what to by your Mum for Mothers Day on 8th May? We have heaps of great ideas on Main street. Come and see us and we will help you choose.

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958 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Possum

Reporter Community News

Yvonne Christian is the proud owner of Possum.
"This is Possum, who is the eldest and boss of my other two cats!
Possum is a female, 16 years young and lives with me in Paraparaumu."

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952 days ago

Plans to transform Trentham into racing, housing and retail hub

Reporter Community News

What do you think of plans to build housing for 1800 people in Trentham?
Trentham Racecourse’s operators have harnessed their hopes on a project that will integrate the venue with housing for 1800 people and a shopping centre.
Apartment blocks, a shopping complex and other community amenities are… View more
What do you think of plans to build housing for 1800 people in Trentham?
Trentham Racecourse’s operators have harnessed their hopes on a project that will integrate the venue with housing for 1800 people and a shopping centre.
Apartment blocks, a shopping complex and other community amenities are part of the proposal shortlisted for a slice of Kāinga Ora’s $1 billion Infrastructure Acceleration Fund.
Tell us what you think and please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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949 days ago

Trampoline for sale. Active Intent Play Trampoline 10 ft

Ronnie from Elderslea

Trampoline for sale, was used for about 3 months , not used anymore, so we have dismantled it and selling it, condition very good. Pick up only please.

Price: $50

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961 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

An easy one this week for Neighbourly folk. What is this building called and where is it?

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951 days ago

Pet of the Day: Georgia and Rusty

Reporter Community News

This week we feature a rater humorous pics from Jessica Dowdall in Whitby. "This is Georgia the Berman and Rusty watching Youtube or ‘at the movies’ they will sit here hunting the computer for as long as the show goes."

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950 days ago

Catch up and Clean up

Mags4gifts

Purchase a three month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for $51.87 and get a cleaning kit (RRP$66) for Free from WildClean, the world’s 1st plastic negative cleaning co.

Make sure to use the promo code “CLEAN” at checkout to redeem. Terms and conditions apply.
Find out more

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951 days ago

Hurry – sale ends this weekend!

Resene

Get decorating and save with Resene!

Get 20% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, decorating accessories, wallpapers and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop.

Make the most of your home with paint designed in New Zealand for New Zealand conditions. Made right … View more
Get decorating and save with Resene!

Get 20% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, decorating accessories, wallpapers and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop.

Make the most of your home with paint designed in New Zealand for New Zealand conditions. Made right here in New Zealand since 1946 and voted Most Trusted Paint every year since 2012!

See sale details online: www.resene.co.nz/sale
Find out more

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952 days ago

Long weekend has started, check out our top things to do!

The Team from NZ Compare

Sometimes having NO plan is a great plan! But if you feel the need to do something this long weekend then take a look at our top ideas.

From the team at NZ Compare - be safe and smile with your loved ones. Lest we forget. ❤️

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