Moonshine Valley, Upper Hutt

533 days ago

Changing the conversation around dementia

Charles Fleming Retirement Village

Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.

Caroline Bartle, … View more
Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.

Caroline Bartle, Ryman’s Dementia Care and Innovations Lead, says that using appropriate language when referring to people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can foster a more inclusive society. This not only benefits those experiencing cognitive decline but also their families and the wider community.

Click read more for the full article.

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534 days ago

THE WAIKANAE BEACH INDOOR MARKET IS ON NEXT SUNDAY

Gary from Waikanae

WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha St. Waikanane Beach
WHEN:- Sunday 13 October 10am - 1pm

Enjoy a Sunday Family day out with a visit this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items and gifts … View more
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha St. Waikanane Beach
WHEN:- Sunday 13 October 10am - 1pm

Enjoy a Sunday Family day out with a visit this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items and gifts including:

- Jaylons Bakery - Yummy baking treats, Biscuits, Loaves including Keto and; Gluten Free items

- Red Van Plants - Plants, Seedlings and Fresh Flowers

- Award winning locally grown Olive Oil

- Meet the Local Author Mik Peryer (the "Waikanae Birdman") and view his many Children's Adventure Books

- Crochet Toys for the Children

- Indoor Mosaics

- This Little Kiwi - Sauces, Dressings, Prenzel Products and Beverages etc.


- Beautiful Jewellery

- Painted Tiles


- Sewing Craft - lots of choices including different styled bags, scarves, aprons etc

- Dolls Clothes and Children's Dress Ups

- Local yummy Natural Honey

- Garden Art including Mosaics

- A wide variety of Homewares including hand made quilts, pillow cases and cushions etc

- Bowel Cancer Fundraiser

- Junk for joy - Up-cycled, Repurposed and hand made items including lots of great Gift ideas

- Much much more.

Why not escape the house, visit the market, pick up a bargain or a gift, then enjoy the rest of the day in Kāpiti at other events and attractions including maybe a visit to one of our awesome local cafes.

Meet up with friends and enjoy an outing at this great friendly Kapiti Community Event. Don't miss it....Support local!

536 days ago

Same Again Dan

Michael from Trentham

Who else besides me has gotten annoyed well before now with TVOne weather presenter, Daniel Corbett constant use of the term: SAME THING AGAIN.

Dan uses this term at least two-three times on any evening he is doing the weather presentation. A year ago and it wasn't in his vocabulary.

Ok,… View more
Who else besides me has gotten annoyed well before now with TVOne weather presenter, Daniel Corbett constant use of the term: SAME THING AGAIN.

Dan uses this term at least two-three times on any evening he is doing the weather presentation. A year ago and it wasn't in his vocabulary.

Ok, NZ is not a huge country and therefore the weather region by region, city by city can be pretty similar. But to use the same terminology when there is either no need to or many alternatives, rankles me anyway.

His weather colleagues have never used this Corbett habitual three worded expression.

Another thing Dan does with so much more repetitiveness of late is the frimmp, woosh, voomb sounds of noise he makes to describe rain, wind, impending climatic conditions or whatever.

Come on Dan. You weren't doing or saying these things in the UK.

534 days ago

Auto harp by OscarSchmid

Margaret from Waikanae

Auto harp In excellent condition with its carrying case and spare strings .
30 string with in built tuner. Also some music for it and a spare external tuner. Sadly due to hand injury
I can no longer play it .

Price: $600

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536 days ago

Poll: Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

I'm sure you've seen it while doing your weekly shop... In fact, it may have even been you.

What do you think about people heading to the supermarket in their pyjamas?

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Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?
  • 15.2% It's fine!
    15.2% Complete
  • 74.7% It's questionable
    74.7% Complete
  • 10.1% Other - I'll share below
    10.1% Complete
2197 votes
537 days ago

UPPER HUTT SETBACKS

Michael from Trentham

Upper Hutt has been on an upward spiral over the last several years not seen to the same extent in Wellington, Lower Hutt, Porirua, Kapiti, Horowhenu and Wairarapa.
But further progress and stretching out the bump in population has come to a stop - albeit temporary.

The bold planning of multi… View more
Upper Hutt has been on an upward spiral over the last several years not seen to the same extent in Wellington, Lower Hutt, Porirua, Kapiti, Horowhenu and Wairarapa.
But further progress and stretching out the bump in population has come to a stop - albeit temporary.

The bold planning of multi storied apartments on a part of the Trentham Racecourse site accommodating a few thousand people and ensuring the conrinuation of top level racing has been placed on hold. This comes after a glitch of the Silverstream Spur housing development which could draw in several thousand residents. The SS is also likely to evenrually go ahead but not right now.

The one thing publicly announced in the last day is the increase of prison accommodation due to start in the ever growing mini city that is Rimutaka Prison.
This Upper Hutt facility is the largest prison in NZ and harbours thousands of prisoners and over a thousand staff.

Not the kind of progress Upper Hutt really wants though there are good benefits from employment opportunities, ancillary services needed for the prison and demand for local rental properties.

536 days ago

Food Recall: ABC brand Sweet Soy Sauce Kecap Manis (275ml, 600ml and 6kg)

James from Waikanae

Big T Asian Supermarket is recalling ABC brand Sweet Soy Sauce Kecap Manis (275ml, 600ml and 6kg) due to the presence of undeclared allergens (gluten, soy, sulphites & wheat).

People with a gluten, soy, sulphites or wheat allergy should not consume these products. If you are not allergic to … View more
Big T Asian Supermarket is recalling ABC brand Sweet Soy Sauce Kecap Manis (275ml, 600ml and 6kg) due to the presence of undeclared allergens (gluten, soy, sulphites & wheat).

People with a gluten, soy, sulphites or wheat allergy should not consume these products. If you are not allergic to gluten, soy, sulphites or wheat, this recall does not affect you.

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

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536 days ago

Free Superking mattress and bases

Sue from Waikanae

Good morning!
Quite old but still really comfortable, no stains, so I'm sure it still has a lot of life in it.
If anybody would like this please contact me, but note that it must be collected before Thursday, otherwise I've asked the Salvation Army to take it away. Headboard not … View more
Good morning!
Quite old but still really comfortable, no stains, so I'm sure it still has a lot of life in it.
If anybody would like this please contact me, but note that it must be collected before Thursday, otherwise I've asked the Salvation Army to take it away. Headboard not included. Does include mattress protector and sheets.
Ring 0275 999 823

Free

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544 days ago

Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).

Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from … View more
At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).

Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Should employees be able to work from home?
  • 72.4% Yes
    72.4% Complete
  • 24.3% No
    24.3% Complete
  • 3.3% Other - I'll share below
    3.3% Complete
3216 votes
537 days ago

Tray chic

Resene

Repurpose an old picture frame and serve up a message of love to family or friends with Resene colours, Resene FX Blackboard Paint and Resene FX Paint Effects Medium.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Find out more

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540 days ago

HAKA HEAVEN AT TMP

Michael from Trentham

So in Auckland last Sunday evening, the Guiness world record for a mass haka was achieved with just a small crowd of around 6500 Aucklanders.

I know Wellington could easily do better.

Just get the Upper Hutt City Council to spearhead a mass haka at the massive and well groomed Trentham … View more
So in Auckland last Sunday evening, the Guiness world record for a mass haka was achieved with just a small crowd of around 6500 Aucklanders.

I know Wellington could easily do better.

Just get the Upper Hutt City Council to spearhead a mass haka at the massive and well groomed Trentham Memorial Park on a sunny afternoon and we will nail it, hopefully doubling the yet ratified world record.

The event would not only be a world record haka attempt but an occasion to showcase other attractions and allow for the presence of mobile food outlets.

The haka the All Blacks and Black Ferns perform are famous and very well regarded world wide. World tv such as CNN featured the record breaking haka on their news programmes.

537 days ago

Waikanae Arts and. Crafts Society - Indoor Market Day

Jocelyn from Waikanae

Put a circle around Saturday 19 October, 9.00am to 3.00pm, to come along to our indoor market day at our rooms, 27a Elizabeth St, Waikanae (over the railway line). Items for sale include embroidery, spinning, knitting, weaving, paintings, cards, fresh produce, plants, baking and raffles. For the … View morePut a circle around Saturday 19 October, 9.00am to 3.00pm, to come along to our indoor market day at our rooms, 27a Elizabeth St, Waikanae (over the railway line). Items for sale include embroidery, spinning, knitting, weaving, paintings, cards, fresh produce, plants, baking and raffles. For the first time there will also be a ‘craft stash’ table. Come along and see what’s for sale.

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538 days ago

Gardening and section clearing

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Upper Hutt

Hello ! are your Gardens looking like a war zone? We can help, new gardens old gardens big projects and small message us now!
Natures choice Gardening
0272430951

538 days ago

Coat

Sue from Waikanae

Lovely black quilted coat 16/18

Negotiable

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