Moonshine Valley, Upper Hutt

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

983 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week Friday Feathered Friend features words and a picture from Louise Thomas.
"Why, hello there. I'm your official neighbourhood fruit sampler. I've come to check on the plums. Kererū/wood pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae). Bird number 44 in 2022."

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984 days ago

Will everyone catch Covid in the current wave?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

For many it may well seem like Covid is closing in and infection is now seemingly unavoidable. Is this actually the case?

Keith Lynch investigates in his latest Stuff Explained column. You can read that here.

For more on the 'why' behind the news', sign up to receive … View more
For many it may well seem like Covid is closing in and infection is now seemingly unavoidable. Is this actually the case?

Keith Lynch investigates in his latest Stuff Explained column. You can read that here.

For more on the 'why' behind the news', sign up to receive 'Explained' straight to your inbox, here.

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983 days ago
983 days ago

Its the weekend!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Upper Hutt

We are open tomorrow here on Main Street 10-4pm come along and see us we have some great furniture and clothing.

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983 days ago

Paint it purple for Epilepsy NZ

The Team from Resene ColorShop Upper Hutt

Help Resene raise awareness for Epilepsy NZ. Buy any purple testpot during March and Resene will donate $1 to Epilepsy NZ. Offer applies to all Resene purple 60 mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 1-31 March 2022 at Resene owned ColorShops NZ.

To… View more
Help Resene raise awareness for Epilepsy NZ. Buy any purple testpot during March and Resene will donate $1 to Epilepsy NZ. Offer applies to all Resene purple 60 mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 1-31 March 2022 at Resene owned ColorShops NZ.

To find your nearest Resene ColorShop, click here. To find out more about Epilepsy NZ and how you can help, visit the Epilepsy NZ website. Happy purple painting!

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983 days ago

Protect your garden in a changing climate

Climate Insights

Next to our homes, our garden can be our most prized possession! If you want to protect yours from our changing climate: keep an eye out for Climate Insight’s next tool, which will identify any risks your garden may face and give you advice on how to mitigate them. Your personalised report will … View moreNext to our homes, our garden can be our most prized possession! If you want to protect yours from our changing climate: keep an eye out for Climate Insight’s next tool, which will identify any risks your garden may face and give you advice on how to mitigate them. Your personalised report will delve into projected changes in temperature, precipitation, heat waves, growing degree days and much more allowing you to future proof that special space!

Check out our website for more information: www.climateinsights.global....

To get a risk assessment for your home check out our residential property reports.
Find out more

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984 days ago

Monitor box

Mamta from Silverstream

Hello Neighbors,

I am looking for a box, 24 inch monitor or bigger is okay, if anyone has a spare.
Need to pack & send monitor.

Thank you 😊

984 days ago

FREE window

Shar from Waikanae

I have an aluminium window approx 2m by 1,5m Free. The lower left pane in picture is cracked. The rest in fine. Upper right pane opens and it is FREE.
Window is in Elizabeth Street Waikanae.
Call 0272332951 to arrange time to view.

Free

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984 days ago

Staying Safe Neednt Cost The Earth

Marie from Waikanae

If you are finding it hard to get hold of KN95 masks, or finding them too expensive, you could perhaps consider the next best thing: Silk.
A number of studies have shown that silk is effective at repelling droplets, with one study showing the best results were the KN95 masks, the next best were … View more
If you are finding it hard to get hold of KN95 masks, or finding them too expensive, you could perhaps consider the next best thing: Silk.
A number of studies have shown that silk is effective at repelling droplets, with one study showing the best results were the KN95 masks, the next best were silk masks.
These can be made at home, and do have a number of advantages. They can be washed numerous times and dry quickly. They are soft and don't tend to aggravate the skin and generally provide a good seal around the nose. They are a natural product and environmentally preferable to polyester disposable masks. They can be made cheaply.
I have attached a pattern based on a KN95 mask, as it appears when folded. you will need to cut 8 pieces, double layers front and back and then join the middle seam for each side, insert a cotton inner layer, a metal strip across the nose area (you can get these from a disposable mask), close the seam around the outer edge and attach the elastic.
An old silk scarf or shirt is ideal to make these. I have also spoken to the recycle shop at the Otaihanga transfer station and they will collect any silk items that come in so people can use them for mask making.

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984 days ago

Antique Abstract 1950's era Bronze? Figure, Seated Man Playing Guitar

Dan from Ebdentown

Antique Abstract 1950's era Bronze? Figure, Seated Man Playing Guitar. I think it is bronze, it has the look, feel and weight of bronze. It is 14 cm tall in excellent condition, There are no maker's marks on it.

Price: $75

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984 days ago

KAPITI CARERS' UPDATED KOHA AND PHONE NUMBERS

Sue from Waikanae

Kapiti Carers are a wonderful group of Kapiti volunteers helping the vulnerable with transport to hospitals and doctor’s appointments in Wellington, Hutt Valley, Porirua and locally.

Donations/Koha keep this invaluable service going because, as you all know, the volunteers all use their own … View more
Kapiti Carers are a wonderful group of Kapiti volunteers helping the vulnerable with transport to hospitals and doctor’s appointments in Wellington, Hutt Valley, Porirua and locally.

Donations/Koha keep this invaluable service going because, as you all know, the volunteers all use their own vehicles and are faced with ever-increasing fuel costs.

Recommended donation for Wellington & Hutt Valley $60, Kenepuru $40 and $20 for a local appointment, all including the return journey and waiting for you during your appointment!.

Contact people
Louise Scott
Paraparaumu 0210525640
Angela Letch
Paraparaumu 04 9051156
Helen-Mary Foley
Paraparaumu 0272953991
Diana Ponsford
Waikanae 042938590

PLENTY OF PRIOR NOTICE PLEASE!

And you might have seen our lovely Diana in the paper this week asking for people to consider volunteering - please do give Diana a ring if you have time to help 😊😊😊

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984 days ago

Unique hand made pottery for sale

Neil from Paekakariki

This Saturday. Covid protocols apply.

Price: $111

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984 days ago

Free Timber Bed Frame

Cecilia from Trentham

Timber bed frame (bed head NOT included). The bed frame is sturdy (it's an old Sleepyhead base where the fabric has been removed from the sides) and measures approx. 2,025mm (L) x 1,520mm (w) x 310mm (h).

Free

984 days ago

The clean-up of Parliament has begun

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington volunteers are planning to clean up Parliament grounds in order to return the area to the public now protesters who have occupied the site for more than three weeks have been evicted.
What are your thoughts on the future of Parliament grounds?

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