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We're gearing up for this year's Random Acts of Kindness Day on Friday 1st September. Neighbourly members seem to be the experts when it comes to kindness. This is why we want you to share your ideas of how to celebrate the day, or even a story of a time you've experienced an … View moreWe're gearing up for this year's Random Acts of Kindness Day on Friday 1st September. Neighbourly members seem to be the experts when it comes to kindness. This is why we want you to share your ideas of how to celebrate the day, or even a story of a time you've experienced an unexpected friendly gesture. It might even be something you've seen on Neighbourly!
Comment below before Monday 28th August and we'll pick THREE lucky story tellers to win a $30 Prezzy® card.
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For those who do not see the NZTA updates on FB:
UPCOMING ROAD WORKS - STATE HIGHWAY 2 – UPPER HUTT
At Brown Owl in Upper Hutt, a new footpath with a kerb and drainage channel is being constructed along the east side of the highway north of the intersection of Main Road with Akatarawa Road … View moreFor those who do not see the NZTA updates on FB:
UPCOMING ROAD WORKS - STATE HIGHWAY 2 – UPPER HUTT
At Brown Owl in Upper Hutt, a new footpath with a kerb and drainage channel is being constructed along the east side of the highway north of the intersection of Main Road with Akatarawa Road and Vista Crescent. Construction on behalf of the Upper Hutt City Council is expected to take up to 3 weeks from Monday 14 August. The project requires removing the existing guardrail and trimming the overhanging bushes before the footpath site can be excavated. If you are traveling through the area you can expect to see lane closures and speed restrictions in place Monday to Friday.
Motorists are advised to TAKE EXTRA CARE as traffic cones will define the lanes to allow the workers a safe zone in which to work.
Pedestrians will be diverted to the other side of the highway via the pedestrian underpass at the northern end.
Source:
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If you have problems with services or products, you may be protected by the CGA. You should expect services to be carried out with appropriate competency and skills, and completed to a reasonable standard.
For example, Jan had two painters provide quotes for some painting and wallpaper work. … View moreIf you have problems with services or products, you may be protected by the CGA. You should expect services to be carried out with appropriate competency and skills, and completed to a reasonable standard.
For example, Jan had two painters provide quotes for some painting and wallpaper work. She chose her painter and the work was completed. Two weeks later she noticed bumps and lumps in the wallpaper, that she hadn’t noticed at the time the bill was paid.
With a faulty product, you can return it and ask for a repair, replacement or refund. But that’s not so easy with a service! But Jan’s story ended well, the painter came back and rectified the problem at no cost to Jan.
Check out YOUR rights at consumerprotection.govt.nz
Hi all, We need data for the upcoming UHCC review. I hope you will take a few minutes to take part in this survey (and I hope it works!).
If you have already completed Heather Blissett's version on Facebook - please give this one a skip to keep the data clear of double ups.
Clicking on … View moreHi all, We need data for the upcoming UHCC review. I hope you will take a few minutes to take part in this survey (and I hope it works!).
If you have already completed Heather Blissett's version on Facebook - please give this one a skip to keep the data clear of double ups.
Clicking on the link below will take you to the survey, so please do take this opportunity to have your voice heard.
Please do message me if you discover anything is not quite right.
Thanks in advance, Sandra
s.surveyplanet.com...
Most new home builders have a long list of questions...what building materials should we use? How can we include energy-saving features? How (and when) will the final price for my home be determined? How can we minimise unexpected costs and what warranties and guarantees will my new home have?
… View moreMost new home builders have a long list of questions...what building materials should we use? How can we include energy-saving features? How (and when) will the final price for my home be determined? How can we minimise unexpected costs and what warranties and guarantees will my new home have?
Questions like these are exactly the sort of questions we answer at our FREE Jennian New Home Builder Info Sessions. We invite you to come along, meet your local Jennian team and join us for an informative evening which will cover off these common questions and more.
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Hi Neighbours
Consider this heating option for your home...
MODERN VENTILATION SYSTEMS
These are not usually heating systems, unless those add-ons are included, but may help heat your home through replacing moisture-filled atmosphere. Modern construction seeks to seal a home to increase … View moreHi Neighbours
Consider this heating option for your home...
MODERN VENTILATION SYSTEMS
These are not usually heating systems, unless those add-ons are included, but may help heat your home through replacing moisture-filled atmosphere. Modern construction seeks to seal a home to increase energy efficiency which means you may need to have a system installed. “Heat Recovery Ventilation” refers to having warm, stale air being removed and replaced with fresh. This aids energy efficiency but works better when it’s already warm, which is just when you don’t want more heat.
Hi everyone, thanks for your discussion and some great ideas! Comments are now closed.
What would it take for Upper Hutt to be the best it can be? Let your imagination run wild and tell us what you would love to see in Upper Hutt. Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP … View moreHi everyone, thanks for your discussion and some great ideas! Comments are now closed.
What would it take for Upper Hutt to be the best it can be? Let your imagination run wild and tell us what you would love to see in Upper Hutt. Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)
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ONGOING
Director Community Services UHCC – Mike Ryan re: UHC Library
I wrote to M. Ryan on 2/4/17 asking for the statistics and data from other NZ Libraries using this ‘fiction non genre philosophical trend’ and how many there are, how it was working for them and how many were still … View moreONGOING
Director Community Services UHCC – Mike Ryan re: UHC Library
I wrote to M. Ryan on 2/4/17 asking for the statistics and data from other NZ Libraries using this ‘fiction non genre philosophical trend’ and how many there are, how it was working for them and how many were still operating it?
I quote word for word a part of his 11/4/17reply to me:
“we have subsequent to your letter asked libraries throughout New Zealand to provide an indication re the non-genre based philosophy’’
His reply to me of 28/4/17 began by largely repeating the (now discredited) research mantra and also had list of sources of their information, not anything new, no stats, no data, no comparisons, in effect nothing)!
I quote again verbatim:
“This was qualitative research and this indicated very clearly that New Zealand Libraries had largely moved away from the genre based classification system’’
“The subsequent poll undertaken that I referred to in my letter off the 11/4/2017 was done to provide you with specific figures/statistic (quantitative) data”
What followed in that letter was a list of 38 libraries 32 who run non genre adult fiction and 6 who don’t.
• Not one figure, not one comparison, not one enlightening comment not one of my questions answered. Just a list of names!
I believe there are some 300 libraries in NZ, which was also not mentioned, so more non research.
I had also asked the Mayor, Mr. Ryan and the Library if the Library was logging/registering/counting
• Over the counter requests for help?
• Over the counter/verbal complaints?
I have never even had those questions acknowledged or answered.
I have now requested all the above information under THE OFFICAL INFORMATION ACT – so we will see! I requested the UHCC by mail on the 28/7/17. I have not had an acknowledgement to date.
• Councillors McArthur and Gwilliam - I believe have not met their obligations to me as they have sworn to do. Councillors Lambert, Wheeler and Griffiths have been demonstrably derelict in their sworn duty.
I first contacted my elected representatives by email on the 24/4/17 the last time 1/8/17
• I will not contact them again, instead I am now going to research all my lawful options on how to redress this situation in regard to their failure and repeated refusal to engage with me or willingly represent me.
I am assuming that Angela McLeod is still not well or catching up from the backlog being unwell created. Get well soon – we need you to represent out issues and concerns to Council.
As an aside, the Core business of Libraries is books, publications and a reading room etc.
• Being a drop in centre is (since the internet) a relatively new incarnation.
DVDs. Public Computers, reading only and other diversions such as Wi-Fi are counted as visitors and people who take out books as issue numbers – issue numbers were not dropping at the same rate as visitor numbers which declined some 3% more than books. (If you can trust them, who knows how they collected and collated and then measured it?).
• Surely a Library should be only counting books issued to borrowers?
A member is not a visitor - regardless of whether they study, read only or just come in out of the cold.
Other groups who share the space are visitors and co use the Library space but are not the Library and may not even be members – and as such should be counted as a group on their own?
• Either we have a Library that is one accessible by all as before or we don’t have one, what we have now is not a Library as Librarians would understand them!!
A cherry-red quad bike taken from a therapeutic riding group has left people "gutted".
The Hutt Valley Riding for the Disabled organisation in Silverstream lost their quad bike after it was stolen from their arena overnight on July 24.
Administration manager Bronwyn Hussy was … View moreA cherry-red quad bike taken from a therapeutic riding group has left people "gutted".
The Hutt Valley Riding for the Disabled organisation in Silverstream lost their quad bike after it was stolen from their arena overnight on July 24.
Administration manager Bronwyn Hussy was disappointed they ...
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Kia Ora Neighbours!
Enjoy our heating option number 4!
HEAT PUMPS AND AIR CONDITIONING
Correct sizing is crucial for long-term trouble-free and economical running of your heat pump. If it is too small in capacity (kW), it may be cheaper to buy initially, but it will struggle to heat the … View moreKia Ora Neighbours!
Enjoy our heating option number 4!
HEAT PUMPS AND AIR CONDITIONING
Correct sizing is crucial for long-term trouble-free and economical running of your heat pump. If it is too small in capacity (kW), it may be cheaper to buy initially, but it will struggle to heat the area, resulting in the unit having to work much harder, making it less economical to run, and dying early. Options run to wall units, floor units, ceiling units or fully ducted – choose the most suitable for your space and house design. You don’t need a building consent to add a heat pump to your home but this must be installed by a qualified installer.
Garage sale
this Saturday (12/8/17)
... from 9:00am
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