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Have you paid a donation to a school in the last 5 years?
Did you know you can claim one third of this back? We've helped thousands of parents just like you get back their school donation rebate, easily, quickly and online. We can get lost receipts for you too!
To date … View moreHave you paid a donation to a school in the last 5 years?
Did you know you can claim one third of this back? We've helped thousands of parents just like you get back their school donation rebate, easily, quickly and online. We can get lost receipts for you too!
To date we've refunded over $700,000 to Kiwi parents and know that there are millions still to go.
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We need your help! These five amazing Community Project applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Project and how your support will help them - and then cast… View moreWe need your help! These five amazing Community Project applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Project and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Sunday 2 September.
We need your help! These five amazing Organisation applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Organisation and how your support will help them - and then cast… View moreWe need your help! These five amazing Organisation applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Organisation and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Sunday 2 September
Hi neighbours,
Do you think primary teachers and principals should be striking? Thousands of teachers have taken industrial action on Wednesday, with dozens of rallies planned around the country. They aim to gain attention for better pay, conditions and incentives to attract new teachers. … View moreHi neighbours,
Do you think primary teachers and principals should be striking? Thousands of teachers have taken industrial action on Wednesday, with dozens of rallies planned around the country. They aim to gain attention for better pay, conditions and incentives to attract new teachers. Although about 30,000 people in the profession are involved in the strike, not everyone agrees with it.
So, what are your thoughts on the strike? Do you think teachers deserve better pay? Or should they have stayed around the negotiating table for longer? Are you a teacher or parent with views on the topic? Let us know in the replies!
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The Hutt Valley-Wellington Whaitua Committee will be made up of people who know the area and care about our fresh water and the Wellington Harbour. Do you want to be part of the vision to find lasting solutions? If you have the skills, knowledge and passion, submit you application.
For more … View moreThe Hutt Valley-Wellington Whaitua Committee will be made up of people who know the area and care about our fresh water and the Wellington Harbour. Do you want to be part of the vision to find lasting solutions? If you have the skills, knowledge and passion, submit you application.
For more information and online application form, visit:
gw.govt.nz/hutt-valley-wellington-harbour-whaitua/
If you have questions, email us at whaitua@gw.govt.nz
Sadly when people don’t have any need for roosters they do sometimes just dump them. We’ve had a call about a couple of roosters or chickens who have made their home at the roundabout at Riverstone Terraces.
They’ve been there for a while and have a pretty good set up as some in the … View moreSadly when people don’t have any need for roosters they do sometimes just dump them. We’ve had a call about a couple of roosters or chickens who have made their home at the roundabout at Riverstone Terraces.
They’ve been there for a while and have a pretty good set up as some in the community are looking after them. However we can’t really leave them there and do need to do something with them due to health and safety concerns. They look in pretty good shape but we do know the community is split about them being there.
Obviously we want to rehome them first, rather than have to humanly kill them, so if anyone could adopt them please do private message us urgently. Rather than just dumping these animals we hope that in the future people do try to rehome them themselves over social media or through animal groups in the first instance.
Sadly when people don’t have any need for roosters they do sometimes just dump them. We’ve had a call about a couple of roosters or chickens who have made their home at the roundabout at Riverstone Terraces.
They’ve been there for a while and have a pretty good set up as some in the … View moreSadly when people don’t have any need for roosters they do sometimes just dump them. We’ve had a call about a couple of roosters or chickens who have made their home at the roundabout at Riverstone Terraces.
They’ve been there for a while and have a pretty good set up as some in the community are looking after them. However we can’t really leave them there and do need to do something with them due to health and safety concerns. They look in pretty good shape but we do know the community is split about them being there.
Obviously we want to rehome them first, rather than have to humanly kill them, so if anyone could adopt them please do private message us urgently. Rather than just dumping these animals we hope that in the future people do try to rehome them themselves over social media or through animal groups in the first instance.
Work to earthquake strengthen the Central Library began this week.
Hi neighbours, our 39th Birthday sale is well under way. It runs from the 1st August to the 1st of September and EVERYTHING is discounted. There are in-store specials, “Super-Specials”, Spin the Wheel and even Custom mades and orders are discounted. Come and see us at … View moreHi neighbours, our 39th Birthday sale is well under way. It runs from the 1st August to the 1st of September and EVERYTHING is discounted. There are in-store specials, “Super-Specials”, Spin the Wheel and even Custom mades and orders are discounted. Come and see us at 3 Rutherford St, Lower Hutt.
Our showroom is a treasure trove, packed with lighting for homes of all types. We have an extensive range of modern and contemporary fittings, Huge numbers of Fabric Shades, Table and Floor Lamps, and NZ’s best range of Reproduction and Traditional lighting. As a Neighbourly Birthday special EVERYTHING is 20 - 70% off
Wednesday 1st August – Saturday 1st September, Monday - Friday 9-5, Saturday 9.30-4.
The Upper Ruamāhanga has a history of flooding, which can be dangerous, and damaging to private property. The Te Kāuru draft floodplain management plan aims to keep people on the floodplain safe.
We welcome your thoughts and suggestions
Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!
Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around … View moreHave you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!
Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around the country can enter.
The T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden to recognise gardening achievements.
Prizes for the winning school include a free online membership to the Garden to Table programme, a garden design by Dan Mackay, GARDENA accessories and a tree from T&G.
So encourage your local primary school to get stuck in, it’s super quick and easy to enter.
Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Earthquake strengthening work on Upper Hutt's vacated Central Library building will be finished by C…
Drop Everything! Water needs you! The process of setting up Hutt Valley-Wellington Whaitua Committee is starting. The committee will explore and recommend solutions to improve water quality in our rivers, streams and in the Wellington harbour. We are looking for people who know the area and care … View moreDrop Everything! Water needs you! The process of setting up Hutt Valley-Wellington Whaitua Committee is starting. The committee will explore and recommend solutions to improve water quality in our rivers, streams and in the Wellington harbour. We are looking for people who know the area and care about our fresh water and harbour.
For updates and more information on how to get involved, click: www.gw.govt.nz...
email us at whaitua@gw.govt.nz
How about joining with us this coming Wednesday, 15 August @ 1.30pm.
Our Guest Speaker will be an Educator from Arthritis NZ
Join with us at the Hapai Rooms, Fergusson Drive, UPPER HUTT. (HAPAI Building is located in the CBD opposite the Upper Hutt Railway Station and handy to all … View moreHow about joining with us this coming Wednesday, 15 August @ 1.30pm.
Our Guest Speaker will be an Educator from Arthritis NZ
Join with us at the Hapai Rooms, Fergusson Drive, UPPER HUTT. (HAPAI Building is located in the CBD opposite the Upper Hutt Railway Station and handy to all amenities. It has easy access to car parking and a bus stop is just at the door.)
If you are an active 50+ Senior, we are looking for people to join us and the GPUH Committee
You are all welcome!
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