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Create your own triple compost bin and stain in Resene Waterborne Woodsman. Use the handy compartments for fresh scraps, decomposing material and usable compost.
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Have you noticed how expensive butter is? In some places it is selling for $8.30.
Stuff is doing a story on butter and why it costs so much. Please tell us how much it costs at your supermarket/dairy and whether or not it is still on your shopping list.
Remember if you do not want your comments … View moreHave you noticed how expensive butter is? In some places it is selling for $8.30.
Stuff is doing a story on butter and why it costs so much. Please tell us how much it costs at your supermarket/dairy and whether or not it is still on your shopping list.
Remember if you do not want your comments used by Stuff please put NFP.
Contact Bill Hickman on bill.hickman@stuff.co.nz
We’re asking for feedback on some changes to our Dog Control Policy and Bylaw.
The policy and bylaw help us manage the safety and wellbeing of dogs in Upper Hutt. We review them every ten years, so they stay relevant and fit for purpose.
Whether you own a dog or not, your feedback helps us… View moreWe’re asking for feedback on some changes to our Dog Control Policy and Bylaw.
The policy and bylaw help us manage the safety and wellbeing of dogs in Upper Hutt. We review them every ten years, so they stay relevant and fit for purpose.
Whether you own a dog or not, your feedback helps us know what really matters to people. It tells us what we can do to reduce dog-related problems and ensure their wellbeing.
To read the proposal and to make a submission, go to www.letskorero.upperhuttcity.com/dogs.
Russia is devastating Ukraine but without any glory or professionalism. One person on CNN said the Russian forces are more a bunch of rapists than soldiers.
So far reported Russian losses in what started as a one-sided war is pretty impressive if you are one of those who support Ukraine as very … View moreRussia is devastating Ukraine but without any glory or professionalism. One person on CNN said the Russian forces are more a bunch of rapists than soldiers.
So far reported Russian losses in what started as a one-sided war is pretty impressive if you are one of those who support Ukraine as very much the victim and Russia as the aggressor without emphathy.
NZ & Australia supports Ukraine and have sent money, equipment, specialist personnel, and troops (stationed in the border country of Poland). It could be that our soldiers came via Trentham and part of their training was in the Trentham Racecourse and Grant's Bush Reserve (nah, the latter - just joking).
Here is a list of Russian losses to date. The main conjecture is attack force numbers killed.
Personnel: 22,400
Transport and supply vehicles 1666
Armoured personnel carriers 2342
Tanks 939
Artillery 421
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles 207
Planes 185
Helicopters 155
Multiple launch rocket systems 149
Fuel tankers 76
Anti aircraft systems 71
Ships 8
NZ Compare is the home of easy and free to use comparison sites. We’re passionate about helping Kiwis compare what’s out there, so we wanted to introduce you to a new member of our brand family – PriceMe!
PriceMe is NZ's largest comparison-shopping site, sounds fun right?! Whether … View moreNZ Compare is the home of easy and free to use comparison sites. We’re passionate about helping Kiwis compare what’s out there, so we wanted to introduce you to a new member of our brand family – PriceMe!
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Make it your first stop, not an afterthought Neighbours!
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The Upper Hutt Women's Centre classes are beginning for term 2 next week. Our class sizes are small and we have some wonderful facilitators who will make you feel welcome. They are focused on health, well being, education and enjoyment and are affordable for all. If you would like to learn … View moreThe Upper Hutt Women's Centre classes are beginning for term 2 next week. Our class sizes are small and we have some wonderful facilitators who will make you feel welcome. They are focused on health, well being, education and enjoyment and are affordable for all. If you would like to learn something new or even just connect with others we would love you to come along. This term we are running bellydancing, singing, life redesign, line dancing, macrame, mindful yoga (including a chair based session), oil painting, sewing, sign language and total barre classes. For further information on the days and costs of our classes you can click on the registration form below or refer to our website or refer to our website uhwc.co.nz...
Cloth nappies, voucher-based reusable sanitary products, compost bins, wilderness paths, veggie gardens and worm farms - these are just some of the projects we’ve funded in the past through our Environment and Waste Minimisation Fund.
If you’re looking to get a new sustainability initiative … View moreCloth nappies, voucher-based reusable sanitary products, compost bins, wilderness paths, veggie gardens and worm farms - these are just some of the projects we’ve funded in the past through our Environment and Waste Minimisation Fund.
If you’re looking to get a new sustainability initiative off the ground but need more money to do it, why not apply?
Sustainability is a key priority for our council, and we love supporting initiatives like these.
To find out more go to upperhuttcity.com/ewmfund.
Good news is that the Government has agreed to channel some funds to kick start the housing and shopping development at the Trentham Racecourse.
Gillies Group and the racecourse management led by its president, Wayne Guppy can now proceed with the consent phase.
Presumably the racecourse is … View moreGood news is that the Government has agreed to channel some funds to kick start the housing and shopping development at the Trentham Racecourse.
Gillies Group and the racecourse management led by its president, Wayne Guppy can now proceed with the consent phase.
Presumably the racecourse is looking to build up to six stories of apartments most of which will be one bedroom dwellings and they estimate the development will house around 1800 people. Also planned is a small shopping "village" and I take it that improvements made to current facilities including a revamped conference centre.
Some of the Govt handout to the Trentham project will go to infrastructure such as roading interchange development and water storage.
Whilst this was excellent news for Upper Hutt and indeed the Wellington region, other big Upper Hutt proposed developments missed out in being a recipient of the billion dollar handout. These include the Silverstream forest housing development and the St Patrick's College housing and retirement village development. It is a probability that both these projects will still go ahead
Did you know that having adequate Insulation is one of the best ways to make your home warmer and drier?
The Warmer Kiwi Homes Grant covers 80% of the cost to install ceiling and underfloor Insulation, as well as a Heat Pump to eligible homes*!
Energy Smart is one of the leading providers … View moreDid you know that having adequate Insulation is one of the best ways to make your home warmer and drier?
The Warmer Kiwi Homes Grant covers 80% of the cost to install ceiling and underfloor Insulation, as well as a Heat Pump to eligible homes*!
Energy Smart is one of the leading providers of the Warmer Kiwi Homes Grant and want to help as many homes as possible become warmer and drier.
You can visit our Warmer Kiwi Homes webpage or give our team a call on 0800 777 111 to check if your home is eligible and book a free in-home assessment!
*Terms and Conditions apply
Chiropractic Care for: MUMS + BUBS 🤰🤱👶
Join us for our upcoming workshop dedicated to understanding the important role the S P I N E + N E R V E S Y S T E M play in pre-natal, post-partum + pediatric wellness 🧠
WHEN: 👉 SATURDAY 11th JUNE - 12.30-2pm
WHERE: 👉 The Chiro … View moreChiropractic Care for: MUMS + BUBS 🤰🤱👶
Join us for our upcoming workshop dedicated to understanding the important role the S P I N E + N E R V E S Y S T E M play in pre-natal, post-partum + pediatric wellness 🧠
WHEN: 👉 SATURDAY 11th JUNE - 12.30-2pm
WHERE: 👉 The Chiro Lower Hutt - 40 Queens Drive
A sample of topics covered:
⚡️ Role of the nerve system in health
⚡️ Key biomechanical changes during pregnancy
⚡️ The dynamics of postural stress during pregnancy
⚡️ The postural impact post-partum (breast-feeding etc)
⚡️ Adapting to the stress of mother/fatherhood
⚡️ The impact of the birth process on kiddo's
⚡️ How to ensure optimal development in kids
⚡️ How we adjust pregnant women and kiddo's
At The Chiro we love helping our community thrive 🌱. The pregnancy journey is so incredible, but also comes with a multitude of different stressors on mum + bub. We already help so many women throughout their pregnancies, and are seeing so many kiddo's thriving through the early years of their lives. 👨👩👧
Come and see what it's all about! If you or someone you know is interested in attending the workshop, simply email through your name (address below) and how many people you would like to attend, or simply send us a message 👍👍
✅ info.lowerhutt.thechiro@gmail.com
Spaces are limited, so don't wait! 🕐
#thechironz #betterwithchiropractic #Wellness #optimalfunction #pregnancy #pregnancywellness #optimaldevelopment #kiddos #mumsandbubs #chirocare #nervesystem #spinalhealth #restorebalance #movewell #bewell
Blue Mountains Campus in Wallaceville is due to have workers converge this coming December when it will be a compleled first stage of a four stages development.
With the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment diverting at least some of its operation to the campus to the tune of 130 … View moreBlue Mountains Campus in Wallaceville is due to have workers converge this coming December when it will be a compleled first stage of a four stages development.
With the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment diverting at least some of its operation to the campus to the tune of 130 or so staff, it now brings up over 350 staffers committed to working at this site. The other business committed to renting/leasing space so far is Kiwi Rail.
So we are starting to see the diverging of Government operations/departments from Wellington city out into the "suburbs"/region. In Wallaceville, there is less likely an earthquake impact.
I would estimate that after three completed stages at the campus development, the number working at the campus will be closer to 1000 than 500.
There will certainly by a cafe and a fitness gymn installed at the campus and it is likely the cafe if not the gymn will be also open to the public ie non working staff at the campus.
Other shopping precinct type businesses would be welcomed to be set up in the campus - I can think of a hair dressing salon for starters. I can only hope that the two nearby dilapidated dairies and Scoops Take Away will up their game - it will be in their interests and less of an embarrassment.
Business is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.
We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free … View moreBusiness is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.
We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free to use website that will help you compare NZ broadband retailers that supply businesses just like yours!
NZ Compare is here to help Kiwi businesses find the right plan, the right provider, the right fit. Go visit Business Compare now!
This week we feature words and pictures from Louses Thomas.
"Believe me, madam, I am just as surprised to see you, but don't have the same feelings of delight. You will forgive me if I now turn and run screaming into the bushes. Common pheasant/ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) -… View moreThis week we feature words and pictures from Louses Thomas.
"Believe me, madam, I am just as surprised to see you, but don't have the same feelings of delight. You will forgive me if I now turn and run screaming into the bushes. Common pheasant/ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) - a very brief surprise encounter yesterday on the path beside the Waimanu Lagoon in Waikanae. Bird #72 in 2022."
Words and text from Louise Thomas.
"Swans in the winter air, A white perfection have" - W. H. Auden (he obviously never met a real swan, probably just admired them from a distance, and never actually had one in his face insisting on sharing his lunch).
Mute swan (Cygnus olor) at Henley … View moreWords and text from Louise Thomas.
"Swans in the winter air, A white perfection have" - W. H. Auden (he obviously never met a real swan, probably just admired them from a distance, and never actually had one in his face insisting on sharing his lunch).
Mute swan (Cygnus olor) at Henley Lake in Masterton - nobody has written a poem about this guy. Interesting aside - I read "Stop all the Clocks" at my father's funeral many years ago, it is still one of my favourites. Knowledge of swans aside, Auden was a genius. Bird #78 in 2022."
We have not had many photos lately so I am repeating this popular image from Victoria London.
"This is our pup Fajita from Lower Hutt. He is 1.5 years old and a total foodie which fits in well with our family." The pic attached was taken for his birthday in November because he is our … View moreWe have not had many photos lately so I am repeating this popular image from Victoria London.
"This is our pup Fajita from Lower Hutt. He is 1.5 years old and a total foodie which fits in well with our family." The pic attached was taken for his birthday in November because he is our little prince and our world revolves around him and he knows it lol."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.
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