Moonshine Valley, Upper Hutt

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

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1252 days ago

WAIKANAE BEACH INDOOR MARKET

Gary from Waikanae

WHEN:- Sunday 13 June from 10am - 1pm
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall, 22a Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach

Great Community Market with local stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items including:

- Award-winning Olive Oil
- Local Waikanae Honey
- Yummy Bakery Biscuits including … View more
WHEN:- Sunday 13 June from 10am - 1pm
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall, 22a Rauparaha St, Waikanae Beach

Great Community Market with local stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items including:

- Award-winning Olive Oil
- Local Waikanae Honey
- Yummy Bakery Biscuits including Keto and Gluten-Free
- Unique Designer Clothing
- Scented Candles
- Jewellery
- Pottery
- Homewares (Plump the Pillows and others)
- Lavender Products
- Up-cycled, Repurposed and hand made items and much much more.

Escape the house, peruse the various treasures, pick up a bargain or a gift then enjoy the rest of the day touring the many attractions and cafes.

Invite a friend or 2 and enjoy an outing at this great community event. Support local!

Covid–19 Level 1 protocols will be in place.

1254 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Yep, it is not Friday but by coincidence both Andrew Gorrie and Rosa Marie visited Zealandia and photographed a stroppy tūī who did not want to share the sugar feeder.
Check out the photo of a kaka by Gorrie and the tūī by Marie. Which picture do your prefer?

1252 days ago

Wellington can thank Upper Hutt

Michael from Trentham

So Wellington is the fourth most liveable city in the world.
Great.
But in gaining this status Wellington can also thank its immediate neighbouring cities and areas to its north accessible to a large degree by suburban rail including Upper Hutt and Martnborough.

Upper Hutt is in the throws of … View more
So Wellington is the fourth most liveable city in the world.
Great.
But in gaining this status Wellington can also thank its immediate neighbouring cities and areas to its north accessible to a large degree by suburban rail including Upper Hutt and Martnborough.

Upper Hutt is in the throws of becoming more valuable and recognisible in this modern era as an adjunct to the Capital. There is Brewtown now and the yet to be completed sports campus and movie production facility. And in Martinborough and other parts of the Wairarapa there is world class wine production on a notable scale. All these things plus the attraction of beaches on the Kapiti Coast, help to make Wellington what it is.

1252 days ago

Mulled Wine Concert June 27. Andrew Beer violin, Sarah Watkins piano

Mary Gow from Mulled Wine Concerts in Paekakariki

CLASSICAL ARTISTS OF THE YEAR
A MULLED WINE CONCERTS PRESENTATION
On Sunday 27 June the beautiful beachfront Memorial Hall in Paekakariki will feature two performers who can truly be described as playing at the highest level of chamber music.

RNZ Concert has recently featured violinist Andrew Beer… View more
CLASSICAL ARTISTS OF THE YEAR
A MULLED WINE CONCERTS PRESENTATION
On Sunday 27 June the beautiful beachfront Memorial Hall in Paekakariki will feature two performers who can truly be described as playing at the highest level of chamber music.

RNZ Concert has recently featured violinist Andrew Beer and pianist Sarah Watkins - Kapiti concertgoers will have the opportunity to hear them live as part of the Mulled Wine Concert series.

Canadian-born Andrew Beer (violin) has been described as a “musical gift” (NY Times) with a “glorious string tone” (Strad magazine). Having performed extensively throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australasia as soloist, chamber musician and orchestral leader, Andrew has served as Concertmaster of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra since 2014, and has performed as guest Concertmaster with the CBSO (Birmingham), Hallé (Manchester), MSO (Melbourne), ASO (Adelaide), VSO (Vancouver) and NZSO (Wellington). He will be accompanied by pianist Sarah Watkins, herself no stranger to Paekakariki - this will be her fifth appearance!

Sarah’s passion for accompanying and chamber music has led to an impressive career as a performer and recording artist. A graduate of the University of Canterbury (NZ), Sarah went on to earn both MM and DMA degrees from the Juilliard School (NY - USA). She has played as a founding member of the renowned NZTrio for 16 years and now enjoys a wide variety of collaborations with musicians all over New Zealand. She has been an official pianist for the Michael Hill International Violin Competition since its inception in 2001 and the Gisborne International Music Competition since 2008, and regularly appears as a freelance player in the APO.

Together, Andrew and Sarah were awarded the prize for Best Classical Artists at the 2020NZ Music Awards for their album "11 Frames" Their programme in Paekakariki will include Mozart's Sonata in A major and Cesar Franck's Sonata for violin and piano, two giants of the violin and piano repertoire. They will also feature pieces by New Zealander Gillian Whitehead and Florence Price, a wonderful African American composer from the 1920's who is starting to get a lot more airplay.

Kapiti's discerning concert audiences will need no persuading to hear this superb duo in action!

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MULLED WINE CONCERTS at the Memorial Hall, Paekakariki. on Sunday 27 June 2021 at 2:30PM

Tickets: $30; $15 students.
marygow@gmail.com
Magpie at Paremata, 99 Mana Esplanade; Moby Dicken's Bookshop, Paraparaumu Beach; JENOA Shop. 2 Mahara Place, Waikanae. Residents of Paekakariki should contact Mary Gow (see phone/email contacts below) who will deliver tickets. Tel: 021 101 9609.

Info: www.mulledwineconcerts.com... or like us on FaceBook: Mulled Wine Concerts.

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1260 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

It has been in the news a lot lately, under a different name, so where is this?

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1253 days ago

Well done Neil Whiteman

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Congratulations to Neil Whiteman who won the Individual Excellence Award at the NZ Cemeteries and Crematoria Awards last Thursday.
Neil has been Akatārawa Cemetery’s Sexton for 42 years and despite being past retirement, is still committed to caring and maintaining the grounds.
Neil’s … View more
Congratulations to Neil Whiteman who won the Individual Excellence Award at the NZ Cemeteries and Crematoria Awards last Thursday.
Neil has been Akatārawa Cemetery’s Sexton for 42 years and despite being past retirement, is still committed to caring and maintaining the grounds.
Neil’s nominator said that he has poured his heart and soul into the cemetery, owned by Upper Hutt City Council, and has shown excellent initiative when it comes to cemetery operation.
“[Neil] is personable and knows the community well. He knows many visitors by name and is always happy to talk and support them in their time of grief. Neil has incredible commitment to the industry by his length of service and good work ethic.”
The awards were held as part of the national New Zealand Cemeteries & Crematoria Conference in Rotorua.

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1253 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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1254 days ago

Fisher & Paykel 8kg AquaSmart Washing Machine

Michelle from Ebdentown

Low-profile agitator, so ideal for washing those larger bulky items.

Two modes of washing, “High Efficiency” and "Conventional".

Different washing cycle options including self-cleaning reminder.

Lid Lock for security.
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Low-profile agitator, so ideal for washing those larger bulky items.

Two modes of washing, “High Efficiency” and "Conventional".

Different washing cycle options including self-cleaning reminder.

Lid Lock for security.

8kg Top loader.

Excellent working condition, never had any issues

Pick-up Ebdentown Upper Hutt

$700 ono
Listed else where.

Price: $675

1254 days ago

Upper Hutt's Maligned & Underscored CBD

Michael from Trentham

With a growing population and more people working from home, UH's CBD is increasing in people traffic, importance, occupation and potency.
All it needs right now from the UHCC is to promote some conversion of apartmental accommodation to a crop of tired old buildings within the CBD with the … View more
With a growing population and more people working from home, UH's CBD is increasing in people traffic, importance, occupation and potency.
All it needs right now from the UHCC is to promote some conversion of apartmental accommodation to a crop of tired old buildings within the CBD with the council chiming in with free services such as advocacy and advise, a rates holiday and painting and decoration deal with Resenes for owners and blow me down, we have a more vibrant, useful and busy CBD along with some housing/accommodation options not currently available in UH.

1257 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Marlie

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature Marlie who belongs to Darren and Johanna of Berhampore.
"Marlie, our cat, loves hanging out on the streets of Berhampore. Marlie is an inquisitive little girl who loves to check out what’s happening in the neighbourhood."
Remember if you want your pet featured on … View more
This week we feature Marlie who belongs to Darren and Johanna of Berhampore.
"Marlie, our cat, loves hanging out on the streets of Berhampore. Marlie is an inquisitive little girl who loves to check out what’s happening in the neighbourhood."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.

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1258 days ago

Help the SPCA help Piglet by making a donation

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The Wellington SPCA is appealing for donations for a puppy recently rescued in Upper Hutt.
At just three months old, Piglet was covered in one of the worst cases of mange the SPCA vets had seen.
Piglet’s skin was red, raw and weeping. Mange is a debilitating skin disease caused by parasitic … View more
The Wellington SPCA is appealing for donations for a puppy recently rescued in Upper Hutt.
At just three months old, Piglet was covered in one of the worst cases of mange the SPCA vets had seen.
Piglet’s skin was red, raw and weeping. Mange is a debilitating skin disease caused by parasitic mites. Left untreated like this, it is horrific and extremely painful.
Found wandering the streets alone, the disease had ravaged Piglet's skin, and she was in significant pain and discomfort.
Her medication is expensive and SPCA vets say she will need a lot of care.

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1258 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This weeks contribution comes from Louise Thomas.

"Is that a little blue sky this afternoon? I feel like a mole rat emerging after a week in the burrow. This grey warbler/riroriro (Gerygone igata) seems pretty happy to see the sun. He's posing in a cedar tree for Christmas cards."

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1255 days ago

LG Fridge

Jill from Waikanae

Yes it’s old but still works well perfect for second fridge some of the shelving isn’t as good as it used to be
We have upgraded and no longer need

Price: $50

1256 days ago

Food Recall: Eat Real brand Quinoa & Kale Corn Puffs Jalapeno and Cheddar (40g)

James from Waikanae

House of Fine Foods Limited is recalling all best before dates up to and including 31 May 2022 of its Eat Real brand Quinoa & Kale Corn Puffs Jalapeno and Cheddar (40g) due to the presence of an undeclared allergen – milk.


People with a milk allergy should not consume this product.


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House of Fine Foods Limited is recalling all best before dates up to and including 31 May 2022 of its Eat Real brand Quinoa & Kale Corn Puffs Jalapeno and Cheddar (40g) due to the presence of an undeclared allergen – milk.


People with a milk allergy should not consume this product.


READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...

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1256 days ago

REMINDER - THE TE HORO COUNTRY MARKET IS ON TODAY

Gary from Waikanae

When:-Sun 6 Jun 2021, 10:00am–1:00pm

Where: Te Horo Community Hall, School Road, Te Horo,

A truly friendly, local, country market with a fundraising popup cafe with yummy treats and over 40 stalls both inside and outside.

We also have the Seasonal Surplus table – a local fundraising effort … View more
When:-Sun 6 Jun 2021, 10:00am–1:00pm

Where: Te Horo Community Hall, School Road, Te Horo,

A truly friendly, local, country market with a fundraising popup cafe with yummy treats and over 40 stalls both inside and outside.

We also have the Seasonal Surplus table – a local fundraising effort with surplus from local gardens for sale.

NZ COVID Q Code Tracer Poster, Sign-In Forms and Sanitizer will be available.

Do come and enjoy a day out at a real country market day - There’s plenty of parking with the market located just up the road from Ruth Pretty's.

Note:

The new permanent access to and from School Road is in place.

Northbound traffic - turn left off SH1 onto Te Horo Beach Road (at Hyde Park Village), then go East over the new bridge.

Southbound traffic – turn right off SH1 onto Te Horo Beach Road then East over the new bridge.

Te Horo Country Market Poster - June 21.pdf Download View

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