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New Extended Hours at Upper Hutt Citizens Advice Bureau. From 15th May-opening Saturday morning 10-1230.
Cotton tote bags. My grand daughter (10y) started a project in the holidays of making bags. She has been learning to sew with my help. The results are great.
Lovely Cotton fabric 34cm x 36cm aprox, just right for books, togs, rolling up to keep handy for shopping etc.
$7 can deliver locally.
Have you got New Zealand‘s best collection of houseplants?
We’re searching for indoor plant obsessives who have created impressive urban jungles… and there’s some great prizes to be won!
Hullo Neighbourly folk, the scenes we have seen on our TVs about Covid in India are heart-breaking but spare a thought for the Indian community in New Zealand. People like Dipa Patel must be worried sick.
Her heart is in the Indian city of Mumbai, where her family is quarantined and two of her … View moreHullo Neighbourly folk, the scenes we have seen on our TVs about Covid in India are heart-breaking but spare a thought for the Indian community in New Zealand. People like Dipa Patel must be worried sick.
Her heart is in the Indian city of Mumbai, where her family is quarantined and two of her cousins have died from Covid-19.
Very dainty bone china cup and saucer and plate trio.
Crown Staffordshire of England China Pattern No F19744. This would make a super gift for Mum.
Fine bone china cup and saucer and plate trio.
Royal Vale Bone China Pattern No 8227, This would make a lovely gift for Mum.
Fine bone china cup and saucer duo with the word "Mother" on it.
The set is by Queen Anne of England and would make a lovely gift for a special Mum.
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View moreCome together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.
What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
This week we feature a cat named Felix submitted by Keely McBride.
"Nap time for my daughter's cat Felix."
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.
This increasingly well utilised reserve has a large grassy area apart from the native bush in the centre north and while the bush has paid caretakers, the grassy section is quite weedy in places. The UHCC refuse to take care of the weeds and I think a small group of residents/users should make a … View moreThis increasingly well utilised reserve has a large grassy area apart from the native bush in the centre north and while the bush has paid caretakers, the grassy section is quite weedy in places. The UHCC refuse to take care of the weeds and I think a small group of residents/users should make a direct approach to council with a view to asking for an annual weed spraying programme.
Many dog owners/handlers and their dogs are using the park for recreation and the council will not install at least one litter dispenser and litter bin. I think this can also be broached to council for the placement of these items at the park. They exist in other parks and reserves in Upper Hutt including three litter dispensers at Trentham Memorial Park aside from multiple litter bins.
Last winter there were vehicles and motor bikes rampaging parts of the park when the park surface was wet and despoiling the ground. More barriers need to be constructed to stop this vandalism.
Grant's Bush Reserve is otherwise attractive and appreciated.
WHEN:- Sun 2 May 2021, 10:00am–1:00pm
Where:- - Te Horo Community Hall, School Road, Te Horo, Kapiti Coast
A truly friendly, local, community market with a fundraising popup cafe with yummy treats, all Kiwi made products, and over 40 stalls both inside and outside.
There will be Plants, … View moreWHEN:- Sun 2 May 2021, 10:00am–1:00pm
Where:- - Te Horo Community Hall, School Road, Te Horo, Kapiti Coast
A truly friendly, local, community market with a fundraising popup cafe with yummy treats, all Kiwi made products, and over 40 stalls both inside and outside.
There will be Plants, Skincare, Hand Made Soaps, Food (“This Little Kiwi”, “Grainheaven”, Artisan Breads, Honey, Avocados, Jams and Chutneys, Olive Oils, Baking, Eggs and more), Books, Bric-a-Brac, Quality Up-Cycled and Re-Purposed Home Wares, Furniture and lots lots more.
Also included are Arts & Crafts (Art Works, Pottery, Jewellery, High-Quality Stationary, Bird Feeders, Toys, Candles, Fabric Creations, Mosaics, Ceramics, Pottery, Quilts, Tableware, Clothes, Knits, Merino Goodies, Hats, Gloves and Scarves.
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.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 2 May at the Te Horo Community Hall. All welcome!!
Note - there is a detour for Northbound traffic; turn left off SH1 onto Te Horo Beach Road (at Hyde Park Village), then go East over the new bridge.
Words and picture from Louise Thomas.
"Australasian gannet/tākapu (Morus serrator) on the wing this afternoon. One of two to be seen at Lowry Bay, Lower Hutt, diving and feeding close to shore for the past few weeks."
We've just had our home carpeted with Rhino West Haven carpeting and have made some rugs with the offcuts, overlocking the raw edges. They are brand new. We have one measuring approx. 2 meters by 2.3meters, colour Toasted Almond. This is quality easy to clean carpet and cost $90/sq. meter. … View moreWe've just had our home carpeted with Rhino West Haven carpeting and have made some rugs with the offcuts, overlocking the raw edges. They are brand new. We have one measuring approx. 2 meters by 2.3meters, colour Toasted Almond. This is quality easy to clean carpet and cost $90/sq. meter. So, it's about $415 worth of carpet and the overlocking cost takes it to $460. Happy to sell it for $200.
A company run by a 16-year-old which has brought high-speed internet access to hundreds of households in the Hutt Valley that have been “forgotten" by the big telcos is expanding its services to other parts of the country in a bid to help more residents in isolated areas get connected.
Alex … View moreA company run by a 16-year-old which has brought high-speed internet access to hundreds of households in the Hutt Valley that have been “forgotten" by the big telcos is expanding its services to other parts of the country in a bid to help more residents in isolated areas get connected.
Alex Stewart came up with the idea for his business, WombatNET, when he was 13 and staying at the remote settlement of Turakina Beach, near Whanganui. Older people would often ask the tech-savvy teenager for help with their digital devices, and he soon realised how many people in the area were grappling with the same problem – unreliable and slow internet access.
After doing some research, he discovered that while it was relatively straightforward to connect properties to the fixed wireless broadband network using radio waves transmitted by towers, large internet providers often seemed reluctant to do so because it could be more expensive than using cables. So Stewart decided to meet the need himself.
In early 2020, WombatNET put up its first tower on private land just outside Upper Hutt. Since then, the company has built another 10 around Mangaroa and Whitemans Valley.
With demand for the service growing quickly through online and social media marketing and word of mouth, and as more people began to work from home amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Stewart was struggling to juggle running a start-up with his school work.
Hey Neighbours.
Just been asked by a few customers to put this on here as a few people might not be aware.
Mike and myself with our families own 100% Newbolds in Upper Hutt.
We are as local as you can get. We are not part of a chain, but a buying group. We sell Televisions, audio, … View moreHey Neighbours.
Just been asked by a few customers to put this on here as a few people might not be aware.
Mike and myself with our families own 100% Newbolds in Upper Hutt.
We are as local as you can get. We are not part of a chain, but a buying group. We sell Televisions, audio, whiteware and kitchen appliances.
We employ 18 locals and do all our business locally, supporting local Electricians, plumbers, servicemen, heatpump installers and local business. We also support local charities. We take your old appliances away and either recycle them or recondition them.
This has created 8 local jobs and filled a store in the main street. No other appliance store does this.
We also just won the consumers people's choice award for the 6th year running.😁
We love matching prices and deliver and install all around Wellington. Our delivery team is amazing.
If you haven't been in to meet us, please come in and say hi. We would love to have your business and can guarantee you will be impressed with what we have right here in Upper Hutt.
Get the 100% kiwi experience.
Toa rohe, toa Orongomai
Darren and the Team 100%Newbolds
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