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It would be nice if the incoming council has sufficient gumption to invest in a worthwhile future for Upper Hutt. We need something practical to attract external investment to save our lovely city from dying of boredom. Yawn!
Fun fact… it’s 537 steps up Baldwin Street in Dunedin – that means you’d have to walk up it almost 19 times to get 10,000 steps! Thanks to Hannah, our legendary Community Fundraising Coordinator for stepping up to the challenge.
We still have plenty of New Zealand Red Cross Cups to give … View moreFun fact… it’s 537 steps up Baldwin Street in Dunedin – that means you’d have to walk up it almost 19 times to get 10,000 steps! Thanks to Hannah, our legendary Community Fundraising Coordinator for stepping up to the challenge.
We still have plenty of New Zealand Red Cross Cups to give away. All you need to do is sign up to Red Cross Journey, be one of the first 100 participants to raise $100 and we’ll send you a KeepCup!
Red Cross Journey is our annual fundraising step challenge - with a difference. Walk 10,000 steps a day for 21 days and learn about the journey of someone involved with Red Cross while raising funds to help people in need.
For more information or to make a donation, visit: www.redcrossjourney.org.nz...
Thank you for your support.
Hi neighbours - we're looking to chat with people who have experienced the following:
-Have been waiting for surgery that the hospital keeps postponing.
-Have been told they can't get on the waiting list for surgery due to their debilitating condition not being "serious" … View moreHi neighbours - we're looking to chat with people who have experienced the following:
-Have been waiting for surgery that the hospital keeps postponing.
-Have been told they can't get on the waiting list for surgery due to their debilitating condition not being "serious" enough.
If you're happy to chat and potentially be part of a story about this, please get in touch with Thomas through his email: thomas.coughlan@stuff.co.nz
Two new galleries will allow the centre to host international exhibitions and will provide more opportunities for out of classroom learning experiences for school pupils.
Diversions are in place after a truck fire on State Highway 2 through Upper Hutt. Police were calle…
NZTA has advised of the following road closure:
SH 2 Upper Hutt, between Silverstream and Riverstone Terrace, northbound.
Due to a truck fire, the road is closed to northbound traffic between Silverstream and Riverstone Terrace. Avoid the area or delay your journey if possible. Please note … View moreNZTA has advised of the following road closure:
SH 2 Upper Hutt, between Silverstream and Riverstone Terrace, northbound.
Due to a truck fire, the road is closed to northbound traffic between Silverstream and Riverstone Terrace. Avoid the area or delay your journey if possible. Please note southbound remains open.
Detour route: Northbound traffic, follow directions of emergency services on site.
Expected resolution: Until further notice.
Gibbons Street has some rough areas after the wastewater renewal project. We've scheduled road surfacing repairs for this summer because the warmer, drier conditions are better for asphalt performance.
More than two years after it was supposed to open, a dispute over rising costs means Lower Hutt's n…
Need some extra funds to keep business humming?
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The team at Prospa can help with a business loan of $5K to $150K. Staff-up. Stock-up. Build-up. With Prospa the only way is up, and your business benefits with cash flow friendly repayments over terms of 3 to 24 months. Whatever you need, we can help.
Visit prospa.co.nz or call 0800 005 797 to apply.
Following a request for a picture of the former Maoribank Service Station, I have several people to thank for their help and knowledge.
Unable to find any reference via the 'UH Library Recollections' site I sought the help from other 'history buffs'.
Thanks to Brian Pearce and … View moreFollowing a request for a picture of the former Maoribank Service Station, I have several people to thank for their help and knowledge.
Unable to find any reference via the 'UH Library Recollections' site I sought the help from other 'history buffs'.
Thanks to Brian Pearce and Paul Lloyd-Jones, I am now able to share this photo.
Once on the corner of Fergusson Drive and Mangaroa Hill Road, it was demolished; (maybe) in the early 1970's, to link the motorway with Fergusson Drive.
Thanks to all those who commented to my earlier post to ease my search. The topic has been of much interest to many, so I attach a photo we think may have been taken around the 1950's.
Any other knowledge will be gratefully accepted.
Sandra
Dashed annoying WE see ourselves as "Upper Huttites", yet Neighbourly restricts us to only scope out to "Nearby Neighbours".
TRACY: I have a favour to ask of you. Unable to PM you here.
Election time has arrived, and campaigning is getting started.
With your 'foot in the … View moreDashed annoying WE see ourselves as "Upper Huttites", yet Neighbourly restricts us to only scope out to "Nearby Neighbours".
TRACY: I have a favour to ask of you. Unable to PM you here.
Election time has arrived, and campaigning is getting started.
With your 'foot in the door' ... are you able to suggest to all prospective Councillors that they include Neighbourly members for their 'promos'?
Many of us are NOT members of 'Facebook', but we like to be included in matters of importance.
UHCC itself is a Neighbourly member, but will only use the site "in case of emergency".
Failing that ... are you able to tell us how we can preview why those standing want our vote?
Just maybe there will soon be a written 'handout' we can view and compare.
Much appreciated if you can help.
Sandra
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