Kaitoke, Upper Hutt

1310 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Ruthie

Reporter Community News

This week we have a lovely adoption update on Ruthie, who was recently adopted from Wellington SPCA.

"To say that adopting Ruthie has been an adjustment would be an understatement, to say the least.
We adopted her not long after our previous cat T passed away. So we went from having a big, … View more
This week we have a lovely adoption update on Ruthie, who was recently adopted from Wellington SPCA.

"To say that adopting Ruthie has been an adjustment would be an understatement, to say the least.
We adopted her not long after our previous cat T passed away. So we went from having a big, old man cat who didn't really do much to having Ruthie, who is much younger and much livelier to contend with.
When I adopted her, I was told that she was quite shy and timid, that was true for the first week or so she was at home with us, but now she is loud and 'in your face' and takes great joy in running up and down the hallway and playing with toys.
She also loves to yell for attention in the middle of the night, but we are hoping that now she is spending more time outside, she will sleep a bit more at night and stop waking us up so early in the morning. She is very talkative, makes lovely prrp noises when she doesn't feel like meowing at us.
While she is very different from our last cat, she is very loved and has settled in well to her new home. She's come out of her shell a lot in the last few weeks and is making us all very happy to have her around. Thank you so much for helping me find her. Grace (Ruthie's forever person)."

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1310 days ago

Chicken coop/ Rabbit hutch

Yvonne from Birchville

Chicken coop in good condition just needs a new home. $50 pick up.

Price: $50

1310 days ago

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1310 days ago

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1312 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week we are using an Andrew Gorrie pick.

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1313 days ago

Lions mini Market

Brian from Maoribank

Our next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt is on Saturday (24th) 8-11am.
Indoor and outdoor plants, jams, preserves, lemons, quality clothing, books, toys and household stuff and more. Come early for plenty of parking spaces before town gets busy.
Tables may be available - … View more
Our next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt is on Saturday (24th) 8-11am.
Indoor and outdoor plants, jams, preserves, lemons, quality clothing, books, toys and household stuff and more. Come early for plenty of parking spaces before town gets busy.
Tables may be available - enquiries 5264059

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1313 days ago

Lions' Mini Market

Brian from Maoribank

Our next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt is on Saturday (24th) 8-11am.
Indoor and outdoor plants, jams, preserves, lemons, quality clothing, books, toys and household stuff and more. Come early for plenty of parking spaces before town gets busy.
Tables may be available - … View more
Our next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt is on Saturday (24th) 8-11am.
Indoor and outdoor plants, jams, preserves, lemons, quality clothing, books, toys and household stuff and more. Come early for plenty of parking spaces before town gets busy.
Tables may be available - enquiries 5264059

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1314 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

What are your thoughts on the great flag debate that gripped the country in 2015?

1313 days ago

Bus drivers to strike for 24 hours

Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington bus drivers are walking off the job tomorrow, taking strike action over pay and working conditions.

Members of the New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employee's Union voted 204-2 in favour of industrial action in a meeting last Wednesday.

Here's what you … View more
Wellington bus drivers are walking off the job tomorrow, taking strike action over pay and working conditions.

Members of the New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employee's Union voted 204-2 in favour of industrial action in a meeting last Wednesday.

Here's what you need to know:

- Strike action will start 4am, April 23 and will last 24 hours.
- There will be significant disruptions across the bus network, including service numbers: 2, 3 ,21, 22, 12, 12e, 13, 14, 18e, 20, 28, 30x, 31x, 33, 34, 34, 36,37,81, 83, 84, 85x, N2, N3, N8, and N88.
- Services run by rival operator Tranzurban will not be affected, including the number 1 and 7.

Wellington commuters are encouraged to keep up to date with the latest developments on Metlink's website.

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1313 days ago

Anzac Day Dawn Parade 2021

Upper Hutt City Council

Join us for the 2021 Anzac Day Dawn Service. Commemorate New Zealanders killed in war and honour returned and serving servicemen and women.

5.45am Dawn Parade Assembles at Queen Street
6.00am A Service of dedication at Upper Hutt Civic Centre
11.30am Memorial Service at St John's Church
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Join us for the 2021 Anzac Day Dawn Service. Commemorate New Zealanders killed in war and honour returned and serving servicemen and women.

5.45am Dawn Parade Assembles at Queen Street
6.00am A Service of dedication at Upper Hutt Civic Centre
11.30am Memorial Service at St John's Church

For more information 👇
Anzac Day Dawn Parade 2021
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1314 days ago

We Say/You Say: Anzac Day

Reporter Upper Hutt Leader

Hi Upper Hutt,

How are you commemorating Anzac Day? What stories have been passed down through your whānau?

April 25 marks the 106-year anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, one of the most costly campaigns for the Allied Forces during World War I.

Anzac dawn and commemorative services … View more
Hi Upper Hutt,

How are you commemorating Anzac Day? What stories have been passed down through your whānau?

April 25 marks the 106-year anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, one of the most costly campaigns for the Allied Forces during World War I.

Anzac dawn and commemorative services up and down the country are scheduled to get underway after widespread cancellations last year, due to the nation being under Alert Level 4 restrictions.

The NZDF have advised of a reduced presence of military personnel at Anzac services due to deployment at MIQ facilities.

You can check out where the Anzac day services are on this interactive map on the RSA website.

Feel free and share your stories below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used in the Upper Hutt Leader.

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1314 days ago

Weatherman raises $40,000 for Upper Hutt weather station

Reporter Community News

Amateur weatherman Daniel Talbot​ has raised $40,000 for a weather station which he says will show a better meteorological picture of Upper Hutt.
Locals have long complained forecasting services haven't done their city‘s weather justice, either by under-selling the forecast or wrapping it … View more
Amateur weatherman Daniel Talbot​ has raised $40,000 for a weather station which he says will show a better meteorological picture of Upper Hutt.
Locals have long complained forecasting services haven't done their city‘s weather justice, either by under-selling the forecast or wrapping it up with neighbours Wellington or Lower Hutt.

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1314 days ago

Consultation on our draft 10 year plan closes on 26 April

Upper Hutt City Council

We’re asking for your feedback on important changes to recycling, upgrades to H2O Xtream and the Civic Centre, our plans for sustainability, and some other things.

Mayor Guppy and Councillors will be out and about this weekend and are keen to hear what you think about our plans and proposals … View more
We’re asking for your feedback on important changes to recycling, upgrades to H2O Xtream and the Civic Centre, our plans for sustainability, and some other things.

Mayor Guppy and Councillors will be out and about this weekend and are keen to hear what you think about our plans and proposals for the city.

Check the consultation booklet delivered to residents or go to letskorero.upperhuttcity.com/upper-hutt-starts-with-u to find an event near you and to have your say.

Let’s kōrero!
Find out more

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1317 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Max

Reporter Community News

Max is looking for a home.

"I was an unplanned pregnancy and brought to the SPCA to find a home.
I may look like a typical wild rabbit, but I can assure you I am not. My Mum was a domestic rabbit and super sweet. I am good with people I know, and am still young and still learning. I have an … View more
Max is looking for a home.

"I was an unplanned pregnancy and brought to the SPCA to find a home.
I may look like a typical wild rabbit, but I can assure you I am not. My Mum was a domestic rabbit and super sweet. I am good with people I know, and am still young and still learning. I have an inquisitive nature and would love a home with people who will have me around them, either as a solely indoor rabbit, or mostly indoors. I will need a large outdoor area with a weatherproof hutch or shelter for days when the weather is nice. I will need to be inside as part of the family at night, so a hutch or area inside with you is important. I would also like a female rabbit for company, so if you have a lonely rabbit maybe we could be friends?

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1316 days ago

Poll: Do you plan to visit Aussie

Reporter Community News

The first Australians will be arriving in Wellington today. Have you any plans to go to Australia? Where would you go?

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Do you plan to visit Aussie
  • 12.6% Yes
    12.6% Complete
  • 66.4% No
    66.4% Complete
  • 21% Not sure, will wait and see
    21% Complete
580 votes
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