Timberlea, Upper Hutt

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear our that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

2637 days ago
2637 days ago

Join NZ Gardener's September campaign to save our pollinators!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2.… View more
Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2. Take part in The Great Kiwi Bee Count. www.stuff.co.nz...

3. Sign the petition against the sale of pesticides containing bee-harming neonicotinoids. www.stuff.co.nz...

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2638 days ago

Get decorating with these great deals from Resene

Resene

Doing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the … View moreDoing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the Resene website or while you’re in store. Find out more

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2638 days ago

The Three Altos - A Viola Spectacular

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

An evening of sublime music featuring three top international soloists. Russian-Italian violist extraordinaire, Anna Serova, will perform Boris Pigovat's exquisite "Poem of Dawn" and the world premiere of Roberto Molinelli's extraordinary "Lady Walton's Garden", … View moreAn evening of sublime music featuring three top international soloists. Russian-Italian violist extraordinaire, Anna Serova, will perform Boris Pigovat's exquisite "Poem of Dawn" and the world premiere of Roberto Molinelli's extraordinary "Lady Walton's Garden", rich with Argentinean flavour, rhythms and excitement - don't be surprised if it breaks into some tango dancing - anything is possible!

Roger Myers (USA) opens the programme with Schumann's enchanting "Fairy Tale Pictures" and Roger Benedict (Australia) closes with Walton’s viola concerto. In collaboration with our incredible NZSO this promises to be an unforgettable event and a New Zealand cultural highlight of the year.

Michael Fowler Centre 7.30pm, September 4, 2017.

Visit the 44th International Viola Congress website.
Book now

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2639 days ago

Upper Hutt Library Changes - on going

Jan from Ebdentown

UPDATE: Councillor McLeod has contacted me and is helping me understand how I can approach Council and exercise my democratic rights, with a view to my and any others who wish to come along to the Committee Meeting that will review the Library and how the changes have performed – meeting date - … View moreUPDATE: Councillor McLeod has contacted me and is helping me understand how I can approach Council and exercise my democratic rights, with a view to my and any others who wish to come along to the Committee Meeting that will review the Library and how the changes have performed – meeting date - I will let you know.

It is my intention at this stage, to attend and speak and to present evidence of the deep distress that the change has caused many long-time users of the Library.

Please email Councillors and let them know if you are for or against the change.

I’VE BEEN THINKING!

Q. How come certain city councillors are able to completely ignore a ratepayer? For months now. In contravention of their sworn oaths to do the opposite? Oaths to uphold and facilitate rate payers, to understand and access the democratic process?

If I am correct and it is the Mayors job as ‘chief councillor’ to oversee councillors, to make sure that he and everything they do is lawful, procedurally correct, in line with protocols and their sworn duty as elected representatives in respect of serving rate payers needs and issues without judgement, equally, then something is very wrong with democracy in Upper Hutt.

I understand that it is part of the chief councillors (Mayors) roll to help and instruct individual councillors to comply with the laws, protocols and oath that all the councillors swore to uphold, including himself.

Q. So who’s not doing their job?
How come the Mayor has not done his job, as I understand it, in guiding the councillors in their sworn legal obligations to rate payers. How has he allowed our councillors to be derelict in their duty to us?
• Did the Mayor not tell them their obligations as elected representatives to rate payers?
• Did the Mayor instruct them regarding their obligations to us and in this instance they chose to ignore them?
• Did the Mayor instruct them to ignore me?

Whatever the answer is, it all comes back to the Mayor.

2640 days ago

There is still time left to register for our youth panel

The Team from Ministry of Education

Register your interest for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education. If you’re aged between 14 and 18 years old, or know someone who is, then encourage them to get involved.

Registrations are open until Sunday 3 September. You can register HERE. #myeducationmyvoice

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2640 days ago

Lower Hutt's BIGGEST EVER bedding show

Beds R Us Lower Hutt & Sleepyhead

Hi Neighbours. Beds R Us Lower Hutt Clearance Outlet in conjunction with Sleepyhead invites you to the BIGGEST EVER bedding show. Lowest prices ever and up to 50% off RRP. Go into the draw to win $500 for coming along. 4 days only - Thursday to Sunday 31st August - 3rd September.

Visit us at … View more
Hi Neighbours. Beds R Us Lower Hutt Clearance Outlet in conjunction with Sleepyhead invites you to the BIGGEST EVER bedding show. Lowest prices ever and up to 50% off RRP. Go into the draw to win $500 for coming along. 4 days only - Thursday to Sunday 31st August - 3rd September.

Visit us at Level 1, Westfield Queensgate Lower Hutt.
See our specials!

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2641 days ago

Want $350 towards your winter power bill?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

To thank you for being a valued member, we want to give you the chance to WIN $350 towards your winter power bill!

For your chance to go into the draw, simply purchase your daily newspaper, Sunday Star-Times or TV Guide and find the keyword to enter. The competition runs until 10th September … View more
To thank you for being a valued member, we want to give you the chance to WIN $350 towards your winter power bill!

For your chance to go into the draw, simply purchase your daily newspaper, Sunday Star-Times or TV Guide and find the keyword to enter. The competition runs until 10th September 2017.

Plus, because you're a valued Neighbourly member, we're giving you a bonus keyword so you can get an extra entry! Your bonus keyword is: SPECIAL

To enter, head to www.stuff.co.nz/DailyPower or text the keyword to 3444.
Find out more

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2642 days ago

Upper Hutt Library Changes

Jan from Ebdentown

Update.
I still have not had any reply from Cnrs. Griffith, Lambert, Carson, Wheeler. Who still fail to due their sworn duty.

UHCC still have not acknowledged receipt of my latest request for information under the Official Information Act.

I haven't heard any more from Angela Mcleod… View more
Update.
I still have not had any reply from Cnrs. Griffith, Lambert, Carson, Wheeler. Who still fail to due their sworn duty.

UHCC still have not acknowledged receipt of my latest request for information under the Official Information Act.

I haven't heard any more from Angela Mcleod either.
I am feeling invisible again.

Again I ask you as individuals let your Council know how you feel!
Numbers matter.

2644 days ago

Nationally, rates are on the rise but Upper Hutt has the lowest average rates.

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

Rates are rising across New Zealand at almost five times the speed of inflation but Upper Hutt had the lowest average residential rates. Mayor Wayne Guppy said the secret was discipline. What do you think? Are you happy with your rates? Would you pay more for more facilities and events? Comments … View moreRates are rising across New Zealand at almost five times the speed of inflation but Upper Hutt had the lowest average residential rates. Mayor Wayne Guppy said the secret was discipline. What do you think? Are you happy with your rates? Would you pay more for more facilities and events? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not for Print)

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2642 days ago

Have your say on proposed fare changes

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

We propose changing some Metlink fares and varying the region’s public transport plan. But first we want to hear your views.

View the document outlining the changes:
• On our website
• at our Wellington and Masterton offices
• or by calling 0800 801 700 for a copy.

Send your … View more
We propose changing some Metlink fares and varying the region’s public transport plan. But first we want to hear your views.

View the document outlining the changes:
• On our website
• at our Wellington and Masterton offices
• or by calling 0800 801 700 for a copy.

Send your submission here or complete the form in the consultation document. The deadline for submissions is 4pm Monday 18 September 2017. To learn more, come along to an information meeting. Times and locations are available here.
Fine out more

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2642 days ago

Upper Hutt school

Mel from Trentham

Bring your family and friends and have a great time plenty of entertainment and games food stalls and much more ☺

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2644 days ago

Walking stick stolen

Sarah from Te Marua

Des the Toyman had his walking stick stolen while working outside Doris Nicholson Kindy on Fergusson Drive this morning. His stick has his name and contact number attached, so if anyone finds it discarded please ring him.

2642 days ago

What issues are you voting on this election?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.

From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - … View more
There’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.

From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - Neighbourly wants to hear what is affecting your vote.

Is it a local issue in your community or something across the region? or the country?

Maybe you've switched sides or remaining loyal to one party - whatever your decision, we want to know what issues you’d like your ideal government to focus on. Let us know by commenting below!

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2643 days ago

CHOOSE THE RIGHT HEATING FOR YOUR HOME!

Garry Tranter from Price My House for Free Limited

Hi Neighbours

Think about this heating option for your home ...

GAS HEATERS AND FIRES

Fast, convenient and easily regulated heat, gas can bring a moderately sized room to a warm comfortable temperature in about 10-15minutes. Energy Star rated flued gas heaters are the most efficient and … View more
Hi Neighbours

Think about this heating option for your home ...

GAS HEATERS AND FIRES

Fast, convenient and easily regulated heat, gas can bring a moderately sized room to a warm comfortable temperature in about 10-15minutes. Energy Star rated flued gas heaters are the most efficient and won’t release moisture or harmful gases into your home. Glass-fronted gas fireplaces are significantly more efficient than open fronted and create much smaller carbon footprints. If you live in an area that has no gas supply, you can have tanks that are delivered to you, last for months and only get changed out as required.

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