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Technically it is not a Feathered Friend but this a lovely pic from Rosa Marie after her recent visit to Zealandia. Weta used to be much more common, when was the last time you saw a weta in your garden?
Visit Chilton Saint James School during May for one of our Open Days, Friday 21 May, 9.00am - 11.00am or Sunday 23 May 1.00pm - 3.00pm.
Discover what makes Chilton the best choice for girl’s education in Lower Hutt. Experience our small classes from Preschool through to Year 13, and our strong… View moreVisit Chilton Saint James School during May for one of our Open Days, Friday 21 May, 9.00am - 11.00am or Sunday 23 May 1.00pm - 3.00pm.
Discover what makes Chilton the best choice for girl’s education in Lower Hutt. Experience our small classes from Preschool through to Year 13, and our strong academic focus with Cambridge, an internationally recognised curriculum.
Chilton offers specialist teachers including Art, Dance, Music and Te Reo all within a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
At Chilton you can also discover our Dance Centre, free before school care, and a wealth of extra-curricular activities for your daughter.
Good morning!
Cameo has several regular groups who meet in our rooms in Mahara Place, Waikanae, and we are always pleased to see more ($2 per person koha gratefully accepted) -
Our "Let's Share Words" group has just started up again on Tuesdays at 1.00pm to share poetry, stories, … View moreGood morning!
Cameo has several regular groups who meet in our rooms in Mahara Place, Waikanae, and we are always pleased to see more ($2 per person koha gratefully accepted) -
Our "Let's Share Words" group has just started up again on Tuesdays at 1.00pm to share poetry, stories, reviews - all and everything literary - and our Thursday group of musicians have gone from strength to strength over the last few months -
And Friday Line Dancing is always hilarious -
And as always you are all welcome just to "pop in", share a cuppa (and if you are lucky, some delicious baking from the Good Ladies who Bake (not their real name but I think this one is nicer :) -
We are starting to build up an Information corner as well and would love some help adding to its resources.
Free 8 flax plants two varieties. You will need to dig them out within next two weeks. Located Te Moana road
Hello everyone,
Just me again putting it out there that I am still available for Petsitting and housesitting! I have been super busy and booked so far this year but will be freeing up in the coming months.
I have a few dates already booked in however have lots of space available for 2021 … View moreHello everyone,
Just me again putting it out there that I am still available for Petsitting and housesitting! I have been super busy and booked so far this year but will be freeing up in the coming months.
I have a few dates already booked in however have lots of space available for 2021 🏡 get in touch with me via message on here or feel free to flick me a text on 0226524010
I am incredibly tidy, sensible and organised. Refer to my previous posts to see some positive feedback from people I have house sat for/ still housesit for!
Thanks everyone, don’t be afraid to get in touch with any questions/ concerns.
Paige Barnden-Leslie
Earlier this week I took a trailer load of domestic rubbish to the transfer station. Nothing toxic or requiring special handling, just timber offcuts, a couple of cartons of workroom rubbish, a couple of broken plastic chairs, a few bits of an old concrete path and so on.
I was charged $87.50 for … View moreEarlier this week I took a trailer load of domestic rubbish to the transfer station. Nothing toxic or requiring special handling, just timber offcuts, a couple of cartons of workroom rubbish, a couple of broken plastic chairs, a few bits of an old concrete path and so on.
I was charged $87.50 for the load!
This is just outrageous, our council should be encouraging people to dump responsibly not gouging us at the gate.
KCDC have completely abdicated their responsibility by contracting out rubbish collection and management to expensive and grossly inefficient contractors. We have 3 different trucks collecting rubbish in our street, one following the other. How can that be efficient?
KCDC couldn't organise a booze up in a brewery, bloody hopeless, and we pay them for their incompetence.
This week we feature Miriam.
"I am currently in a foster home with my sisters, and my foster mum says I am timid but become friendly with time and patience... can you give that to me? I would do best in a quiet and stable home, with people around to offer me support. I would not settle with a … View moreThis week we feature Miriam.
"I am currently in a foster home with my sisters, and my foster mum says I am timid but become friendly with time and patience... can you give that to me? I would do best in a quiet and stable home, with people around to offer me support. I would not settle with a busy home or one with young children. I am quite a chatter box and have a very playful side. If this sounds like your kind of cat , please get in touch and we will put you in touch with my foster mum."
We're very excited to announce Competenz as our new Neighbourly partner. Competenz is an Industry Training Organisation and helps people develop their skills on the job.
We truly believe in the work they do to help people gain apprenticeships, build their skills and work alongside New … View moreWe're very excited to announce Competenz as our new Neighbourly partner. Competenz is an Industry Training Organisation and helps people develop their skills on the job.
We truly believe in the work they do to help people gain apprenticeships, build their skills and work alongside New Zealand businesses.
Please join us in welcoming Competenz and stay tuned for job listings and other exciting content!
UHCC have spend ratepayers money on children's and young person's playgrounds like it grows on plastic.
I would estimate in the last two-three years, the Council has spent five million dollars on upgrading Upper Hutt children's playgrounds. Some of it a hit or miss as to the … View moreUHCC have spend ratepayers money on children's and young person's playgrounds like it grows on plastic.
I would estimate in the last two-three years, the Council has spent five million dollars on upgrading Upper Hutt children's playgrounds. Some of it a hit or miss as to the popularity of some playground items.
But the Council won't spend a dollar on a single small dog playground even though most of the funding for it could be channelled from exorbitant dog registration fees and other exorbitant fees related to dogs.
A small dog playground at Trentham Memorial Park with permanent agility circuit-type implements/obstacles would cost probably only several thousands of dollars. And there are many more people with dogs who visit TMP weekly than there are children and their caregivers visit the TMP children's playground.
Upper Hutt doesn't need a devoted, separate dog park for various reasons and should not entertain such a development but a small playground with permanently installed weather proof tunnels, hurdles, a-frame, bridge, dog walking plank, hoop would be a welcomed fun amenity for some dogs and their handlers. The Christchurch greater area has nine of them.
The Ministry of Social Development has recently updated the Guide for Carers, a valuable resource for those who care for family, whānau, āiga or friends with a health condition, a disability, an injury, or a physical or mental illness.
It covers a range of topics such as financial help, … View moreThe Ministry of Social Development has recently updated the Guide for Carers, a valuable resource for those who care for family, whānau, āiga or friends with a health condition, a disability, an injury, or a physical or mental illness.
It covers a range of topics such as financial help, assessing needs, getting help at home and being able to take a break from caring.
The Guide for Carers is available online now: bit.ly...
For more information about resources like this and other advice, read our SuperSeniors newsletter: bit.ly...
Kia ora Upper Hutt,
Have you had water supply cut off as a result of burst water mains? What other water problems are prevalent in your community?
Wellington residents are filing more than 50 complaints a day regarding the capital's ageing water infrastructure.
One leak near the … View moreKia ora Upper Hutt,
Have you had water supply cut off as a result of burst water mains? What other water problems are prevalent in your community?
Wellington residents are filing more than 50 complaints a day regarding the capital's ageing water infrastructure.
One leak near the Prime Minister's official residence in Tinakori Road has not been fixed since being first reported in September 2020.
Wellington Water spokesman Alex van Paassen says that some longer running leaks may not be showing up in data searches.
"Sometimes they get fixed but other nearby leaks are still going; sometimes the fix doesn't work, or a new leak pops up at the same place; sometimes they're private – private leaks can get into the neighbours at war territory," he said.
Van Paasen said that there were several reasons for the delayed fixes including Wellington Water's aging workforce, lack of skilled workers and an increase in work volume.
A presentation was delivered to Wellington City councillors in late-2020 showed that almost half of the cities pipes needed replacing, with $578 million needed to clear a variety of other accumulated issues.
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Meren Curry will be facilitating this class at the Upper Hutt Women's Centre beginning on Tuesday, May the 18th between 7 and 9pm. If you have completed 1A and are interested in furthering your skills we would love you to come along. To register please click this link forms.gle....
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