Te Marua, Upper Hutt

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Got some things to give away?

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2342 days ago

GUESS WHAT! Monthly Garage/Car Boot Sale starting up again!

Kate from Trentham

This coming SATURDAY 3 MARCH - doors open at 8.30am for THAT GARAGE/CAR BOOT SALE WITH THE BIG DIFFERENCE! Our 29th year of monthly Garage Sales - can you believe that! It's true.
Bargains and always a free cuppa with cheesy toast triangles (while they last).
Car boot sites $15 - ph. … View more
This coming SATURDAY 3 MARCH - doors open at 8.30am for THAT GARAGE/CAR BOOT SALE WITH THE BIG DIFFERENCE! Our 29th year of monthly Garage Sales - can you believe that! It's true.
Bargains and always a free cuppa with cheesy toast triangles (while they last).
Car boot sites $15 - ph. 528-3454 or text 0274-707-522 to book. Limited indoor space if weather inclement.
This community event always raises funds for others: this time, as well as regular support for our sponsored girl in Ethiopia and Circuit International (helping poor and disadvantaged in Myanmar), most of our money will go to the Tongan Cyclone Appeal. Drop in and see what we're all about - UHBC Community Centre, corner Fergusson Drive / Milton Street. More info from Kate (Joint Co-ordinator)

2342 days ago

Poll: Would you spend a weekend in the garden to grow a season's worth of veges?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
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Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
Click here to see the results and check out Lynda's top 10 tips to super fast veges

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Would you spend a weekend in the garden to grow a season's worth of veges?
  • 56.5% Yes, I'd do whatever it takes
    56.5% Complete
  • 34.8% I like growing my own produce but not on this scale
    34.8% Complete
  • 8.6% No, I'll stick to buying my fruit and veg
    8.6% Complete
1240 votes
2342 days ago

Vandalised trains towed away

Matt Tso Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

The derelict train carriages left near Upper Hutt Station were towed away to be stored at the Wellington rail yards last week. Do you think it took the Greater Wellington Regional Council too long to take them away?
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2342 days ago

Being a Homeowner has its benefits

Geneva Finance

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2343 days ago

A classic Kiwi escape

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

There’s nothing like good ol’ Kiwi camping, and you don’t have to go far to have a fun, ‘intents’ experience. Greater Wellington Regional Parks are just on your doorstep, but you’ll feel like you’re in another world.

There are swimming holes, loads of bush walks and plenty of … View more
There’s nothing like good ol’ Kiwi camping, and you don’t have to go far to have a fun, ‘intents’ experience. Greater Wellington Regional Parks are just on your doorstep, but you’ll feel like you’re in another world.

There are swimming holes, loads of bush walks and plenty of space for you, your friends and family to kick back and enjoy your own camping antics and traditions. 

Come and pitch your tent with us. We’d love to see you.
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2344 days ago

Over 100 Children's Day events across NZ!

The Team from Children's Day

With just one week to go until Children's Day, how will you celebrate? There's so much happening all around Aotearoa, so put tamariki first this Sunday 4 March and check out what's happening near you: childrensday.org.nz... www.youtube.com...

2344 days ago

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Resene

Neighbours - add a little colour to your life and help those in need at the same time. Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot*!

Every can of food you donate means you save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.60 on an 80ml testpot)… View more
Neighbours - add a little colour to your life and help those in need at the same time. Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot*!

Every can of food you donate means you save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.60 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.

We'll donate every item you bring in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop.
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*60-80ml testpot.
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2346 days ago

Upper Hutt Library Changes - on going

Jan from Ebdentown

Upper Hutt Library Closure:
• My recent experience of the Upper Hutt City Council and the validity of the information that they disseminate is that they a have questionable relationship with the truth and a hard time being accountable to the people they serve.
• Can we see the report? … View more
Upper Hutt Library Closure:
• My recent experience of the Upper Hutt City Council and the validity of the information that they disseminate is that they a have questionable relationship with the truth and a hard time being accountable to the people they serve.
• Can we see the report? Perhaps someone could request a copy under the official information act?

• I expect a review of the changes to the Library layout and the removal of genre from fiction, to go ahead regardless of the outcomes to the Library building.

• The systems and process changes (so called philosophical trend) that was forced on Library members should be opened to public scrutiny and opinion.

I like many others wonder what this means for the other Civic buildings. Given their age I wonder how safe they are and whether or not they are able to be bought up to code? I also wonder if Council have been aware of the circumstances for years and for both political and fiscal reasons have been hoping it might be ok or all go away?

I am pleased to see how many Upper Hutt people love and value their Library! Not just to read a book but also to enjoy the experience of library.

On my part, I am glad the closure will mean an hiatus to the indiscriminate sale of book stocks.
Some reference and non-fiction volumes I have seen offered for sale, have been valuable definitive works of their kind. It looks to me like a book is only valuable if it is taken out X number of times in a given time frame and the value of its content is not counted – expensive near new books sold for a few dollars.
Indicative and symptomatic of nonqualified staff versus a degree holding Librarian who understands the value of books contents.

See you all at Lower Hutt Library!!!!!

2345 days ago

Does your loved one ride a motorcycle?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Riding a motorcycle or scooter inevitably carries more risk than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. And it turns out quite a lot of us have someone close to us who rides (in fact, 48% of Neighbourly members!)

If you worry about their safety, there is something you can do: encourage them to take … View more
Riding a motorcycle or scooter inevitably carries more risk than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. And it turns out quite a lot of us have someone close to us who rides (in fact, 48% of Neighbourly members!)

If you worry about their safety, there is something you can do: encourage them to take Ride Forever coaching, provided (and heavily subsidised) by ACC. It's delivered by experts and it works, as Simon Gotlieb's story shows. Neighbourly members can book a FREE Ride Forever course before 31 March using promo code NEIGH18 over here.
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2345 days ago

Get 10% Discount on HEALTHY Cookies!!

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