Timberlea, Upper Hutt

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1329 days ago

Rainbow features prominently in Upper Hutt

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Upper Hutt is looking brighter. The city has been showing its support for Wellington Pride Festival I Tū whakahīhī e Te Whanganui-ā-Tara with flags, rainbow steps and lighting up the faintail on State Highway Two.

1329 days ago

How to find out when you will get the vaccine

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

Want to know when it's your turn to get the Covid-19 vaccine?
An online tool (click on Read More) which can help New Zealanders figure out which vaccination group they’re in has been released.
The questionnaire is available on the Unite Against Covid-19 website.
Users answer … View more
Hi neighbours,

Want to know when it's your turn to get the Covid-19 vaccine?
An online tool (click on Read More) which can help New Zealanders figure out which vaccination group they’re in has been released.
The questionnaire is available on the Unite Against Covid-19 website.
Users answer a short series of questions about their health, location, job, and life situation.
The results tell them which of the four main vaccination groups they’re in, and when they can expect to get their vaccine.
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said the tool also provided more information about who is in each group.
“So if you’re a healthcare worker or work in a long-term residential environment, for example, it will provide an indication when you can expect to get vaccinated.
“You don’t need to provide any information that could be used to identify you, and the information you do provide isn’t saved once you leave the web page.”
The ministry said it was in the process of being translated into 24 languages, which would start to appear on the website from Monday.
The website page and online tool will be updated as the vaccine roll-out plan scales up.
“As we move through the roll-out of the vaccination programme, we want people to be as informed as soon as possible about when they can expect to be vaccinated.
“This tool is designed to make that as easy as possible,” Bloomfield said.

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1329 days ago

The Hutt River is no place for vehicles

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Greater Wellington is reminding locals not to drive in the Hutt River.

"Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River is a taonga for all to enjoy - with many opportunities for recreation including walking, cycling, picnicking, swimming and fishing. Driving motor vehicles through the river channel is strictly… View more
Greater Wellington is reminding locals not to drive in the Hutt River.

"Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River is a taonga for all to enjoy - with many opportunities for recreation including walking, cycling, picnicking, swimming and fishing. Driving motor vehicles through the river channel is strictly prohibited. Please look after and respect our waterways. Using the river as a motorway or performance testing area for your vehicle unnecessarily harms the ecosystem and environment."

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1329 days ago

Resident-friendly terms that stack up!

Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector. Our base weekly … View more
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector. Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your townhouse or apartment*, and comprehensive care can be dialled up as your needs change.

Terms like these provide you with greater confidence to live the way you want. They not only stack up in the retirement industry, they lead the way. *Some conditions apply.
Learn more

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1331 days ago

Wood Burner Installer

Mohammed from Clouston Park - Kingsley Heights

Hi folks
Any recommendations for a reliable and reasonably priced inbuilt wood fireplace installer?
Thanks

1330 days ago

First Aid

The Team from Red Cross Shop Upper Hutt

Kits available, masks, hand sanitizer, plasters

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1332 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Baxter

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Nicola Fairclough, from Miramar, is very proud of Baxter.

"Hi, this is my cockatiel, Baxter. He is 20 years old and is the cutest parrot! He sits on my shoulder and head. He can whistle tunes and say lots of things! He's always free to fly around the house."

Remember if you want … View more
Nicola Fairclough, from Miramar, is very proud of Baxter.

"Hi, this is my cockatiel, Baxter. He is 20 years old and is the cutest parrot! He sits on my shoulder and head. He can whistle tunes and say lots of things! He's always free to fly around the house."

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 … View more

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1331 days ago

Roof Iron

Steve from Birchville

2 sheets of Roofing iron

Useable lengths (when Trimmed)

4300mm x 660mm

and
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2 sheets of Roofing iron

Useable lengths (when Trimmed)

4300mm x 660mm

and

3000mm x 660mm

Corroded edges but sheets are otherwise sound
Pick up only
Free but must be picked up before Thursday 25th March 2021

Free

1331 days ago

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1332 days ago

Waiora cottage and Thorndon Cottage

Keith from Elderslea

Was just putting something together about the Silver Stream Railway Museum and the Silverstream Spur when an advert appeared in the media regarding a tiny house that was for sale in Thorndon. Attached are two series of photos that ypou may enjoy.

Waiora Cottage at Silver Stream Railway.docx Download View

SSR Combo.docx Download View

1333 days ago

Proposal to get rid of free park and ride

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Thousands of daily train users may have to pay to park their vehicles at stations around the Wellington region.
Regional council chair Daran Ponter said the proposal was in response to increasing demand for park and ride facilities, and the cost of constructing multi-level parking buildings to meet… View more
Thousands of daily train users may have to pay to park their vehicles at stations around the Wellington region.
Regional council chair Daran Ponter said the proposal was in response to increasing demand for park and ride facilities, and the cost of constructing multi-level parking buildings to meet that demand was prohibitive.
The proposal to do away with free park and ride spaces, is in the Greater Wellington Regional Council's draft Regional Public Transport Plan 2021-2031. Submissions close at the end of today (Friday).

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1333 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Words and pic from Louise Thomas.

"Hey, mate, have you got any chips? . . .Come back, I know which one is your car." Southern black-backed gulls/karoro (Larus dominicanus) looking slightly nefarious on the back of an old boat at the Hutt Estuary.

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1334 days ago

Epidemiologist Michael Baker is the Wellingtonian of the Year

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

One of the country’s top epidemiologists, Professor Michael Baker, who became a household name amid the Covid-19 pandemic has taken home the supreme award at the annual Wellingtonian of the Year Awards.
reated by The Dominion Post, the Wellingtonian of the Year Awards were started in 1989 to … View more
One of the country’s top epidemiologists, Professor Michael Baker, who became a household name amid the Covid-19 pandemic has taken home the supreme award at the annual Wellingtonian of the Year Awards.
reated by The Dominion Post, the Wellingtonian of the Year Awards were started in 1989 to celebrate achievements and contributions across all sectors of the greater Wellington community, awarding those who make the region exciting and vibrant.
The 2020 Dominion Post Wellingtonian Of The Year winners:
Arts – Victor Rodger​
Business – Malcolm Gillies​
Community Service – Biddy Harford​
Education – Sally Barrett​
Environment – Dave Lowe​
Public Service – Ashley Bloomfield​
Science & Technology – Michael Baker​
Sport – Ameliaranne Ekenasio​
Youth – Brad Olsen​

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1333 days ago

HOMES & INTERIOR SHOW IN LOWER HUTT

The Team from HUI Kitchens

Please feel free to come to 30 Laings Road to join this show.

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1335 days ago

Stop the agapanthus invasion

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Agapanthus are flowering freely at the moment so it is a good time to think about how you can stop them from spreading by deadheading them.
In some parts of New Zealand they are considered an invasive weed.
Click on READ MORE to see a story I wrote in 2018.

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