Totara Park, Upper Hutt

1216 days ago

Matariki

Glenis from Totara Park

Our Matariki event in Timberlea, is only 5 days away (July 21)!😃 Come along with your friends, whanau, & neighbours & have a whole heap of fun! We look forward to seeing you all there!

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1216 days ago

saturday opening Citizens Advice Bureau

Citizens Advice from Ebdentown

Hi
Just a reminder, Citizens Advice Bureau Upper Hutt now open on Saturday mornings from 10-1230. A Justice of the Peace will be on site tomorrow. Please phone 045289040 or visit us at 2 Sinclair St, opposite the Cossie Club in Upper Hutt. We are always happy to call people back to save charges on… View more
Hi
Just a reminder, Citizens Advice Bureau Upper Hutt now open on Saturday mornings from 10-1230. A Justice of the Peace will be on site tomorrow. Please phone 045289040 or visit us at 2 Sinclair St, opposite the Cossie Club in Upper Hutt. We are always happy to call people back to save charges on their cellphones.

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1216 days ago

Magazine rack

The Team from Resene ColorShop Upper Hutt

Breathe new life into an old magazine rack by adding a pop of colour with Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own.

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1224 days ago

Stacy and Adam's Block heritage apartment up for sale

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

We think this was the best apartment on The Block NZ: Firehouse in Kingsland. Stacy and Adam did a stellar job, and now it is going to auction for a second time, on July 28. 2021. Great character apartment, great location.

1216 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

We again feature a picture and words from Louise Thomas.
"Coming up for air. Little shag/kawau paka (Phalacrocorax melanoleucos). Hutt Estuary, Petone, Lower Hutt."

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1216 days ago

Supporting KidsCan is easy through the Trade Me Kindness Store

Trade Me

Hi there!

Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.

We’ve… View more
Hi there!

Here at Trade Me we're chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for winter, supporting KidsCan and the great work they do making sure our tamariki have a fair start – after all, little Kiwis can’t learn when they’re hungry, wet, and cold.

We’ve stocked the store with all the essentials. Think fleece-lined rain coats and shoes to keep kids warm and dry, and warm, healthy food.

Just pick, click, and give now – we take care of the rest, making sure your purchase gets to KidsCan.
Learn more

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1217 days ago

Orca search continues

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The search for a baby orca’s pod enters its fourth day, and volunteers and professionals continue to work around the clock to look after the stranded calf.
The juvenile orca became stranded near Plimmerton, north of Wellington, on Sunday, and since then he has captured the nation’s hearts, with… View more
The search for a baby orca’s pod enters its fourth day, and volunteers and professionals continue to work around the clock to look after the stranded calf.
The juvenile orca became stranded near Plimmerton, north of Wellington, on Sunday, and since then he has captured the nation’s hearts, with hundreds heading out in the biting wind to catch a glimpse of the aptly-named Toa (brave).
If anyone spots an orca pod, they are asked to take note of location and direction of travel, to take pictures, and to call 0800 DOC HOT. If possible, people are asked to stay with the pod, while keeping a safe distance.

1217 days ago

MetService issues Severe Weather Warnings, Red Warning for Buller and Westland

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE
July 15 4:44pm

A rare Red Weather warning has been issued for Buller and Westland from 9pm tonight until early Saturday.

The current warning in place forecasts between 300mm and 400mm of rain to fall in the region, almost twice its monthly rainfall. Peak rates of 20-30mm per hour is … View more
UPDATE
July 15 4:44pm

A rare Red Weather warning has been issued for Buller and Westland from 9pm tonight until early Saturday.

The current warning in place forecasts between 300mm and 400mm of rain to fall in the region, almost twice its monthly rainfall. Peak rates of 20-30mm per hour is set to fall on Friday afternoon.

MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris said that there would be significant impact on West Coast communities and transport links to other regions, with the possibility of roads becoming impassable and possibly isolating communities.

"We are asking people to act now to keep themselves and their whānau safe and to heed the advice of authorities," adds Ferris. "Anyone with travel plans in Westland and Buller on Friday and Saturday are urged to keep up to date with road information from Waka Kotahi NZTA. This is especially relevant due to the school holidays bringing more families to the West Coast."
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MetService has issued several severe weather warnings for regions in the South Island and central New Zealand.

An active front is moving slowly across southern and central New Zealand today, bringing with it heavy rain in western areas and northerly, gale force winds for central regions.

In a statement, MetService said rain across Westland to northwest of Nelson is set to be significant, with the potential for flooding and disruptions for commuters.

Severe northerly gales are forecast in Wellington, with the agency informing residents to expect power outages and damage to insecure structures.

The Orange Weather Warnings affect the following areas:

Orange Rain Warning:
- Nelson west of Motueka from 6am Friday. Valid from 6am Friday
- Buller. Valid from 1pm Thursday
- Western ranges of Marlborough including the Richmond and Bryant ranges. Valid from 4pm Friday
- The headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers from the Rakaia river northwards. From 11pm Thursday
- Westland north of Fox Glacier. Valid from 6pm Thursday
- The headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers between Mount Cook and the Rakaia river. Valid from 4am Friday.
- Westland south of Fox Glacier. Valid from 9pm Thursday

Orange Wind Warning:
- Taranaki Region: gusts up to 120kmh in exposed places. Valid from 8pm Friday
- Marlborough Region: gusts of 120kmh. Valid from 1pm Friday
- Wellington, and Wairarapa south of Featherston: north to northwest severe gales gusting 140 kmh in exposed areas. Valid from 3pm Friday

For more information and to keep up to date with any developments, visit the MetService's warning page.

Neighbourly will update this message as further information is released from the MetService wire.

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1217 days ago

Updates to the RTA 🏠

Office for Seniors

Are you renting? Recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) make it easier for tenants to make minor changes to the rental property and improves the security of tenure. 🖼️🏠🔑

See the full list of changes, including a template for requesting to make a change to the property, on… View more
Are you renting? Recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) make it easier for tenants to make minor changes to the rental property and improves the security of tenure. 🖼️🏠🔑

See the full list of changes, including a template for requesting to make a change to the property, on the Tenancy Services website 👉bit.ly...

You can also read our story about the recent changes - and more - in our latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter 👉 bit.ly...

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1217 days ago
1217 days ago

Grey Power Upper Hutt Social Meeting 21 July 1.30pm

Dean from Birchville

You are all welcome to our next Social Meeting at the Upper Hutt Cossie Club. Our Speaker will be from ADT Medical / Personal Alarms. Afternoon Tea provided.

1217 days ago

There’s the great outdoors, then there’s Ruapehu

Visit Ruapehu

Stay and play around our beautiful maunga this winter! Immerse yourself in wide-open spaces, epic activities, hidden gems, and untamed wilderness in the Ruapehu region.

The perfect place to relax, refresh, and have a bit of adventure.

Hit the slopes on NZ’s largest ski field or choose … View more
Stay and play around our beautiful maunga this winter! Immerse yourself in wide-open spaces, epic activities, hidden gems, and untamed wilderness in the Ruapehu region.

The perfect place to relax, refresh, and have a bit of adventure.

Hit the slopes on NZ’s largest ski field or choose from an array of off-mountain activities. So what are you waiting for?

Get over here and make it mountainside!
Know more

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1217 days ago

Maidstone Community Sports Hub

Upper Hutt City Council

We’re building a new indoor training facility and shared clubrooms to help community sport and recreation activities in Upper Hutt thrive!

It’s the first stage of a three year project which involves upgrades to multiple sporting facilities at Maidstone Park.

Construction kicks off in … View more
We’re building a new indoor training facility and shared clubrooms to help community sport and recreation activities in Upper Hutt thrive!

It’s the first stage of a three year project which involves upgrades to multiple sporting facilities at Maidstone Park.

Construction kicks off in September. To read more about what’s planned, go to upperhuttcity.com/Maidstone-hub
Find out more

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1218 days ago

Free 50" Plasma TV

Sarah from Brown Owl

Panasonic, purchased 2011 and still in perfect working condition. Please note this is NOT a Smart TV. Unit dimensions 122cm x 75cm (82cm including the stand). Don't think it can be wall mounted. Comes with remote, power cable and operating instructions. Plenty of ports for amplifier, … View morePanasonic, purchased 2011 and still in perfect working condition. Please note this is NOT a Smart TV. Unit dimensions 122cm x 75cm (82cm including the stand). Don't think it can be wall mounted. Comes with remote, power cable and operating instructions. Plenty of ports for amplifier, speakers, DVD player/recorder, PC etc. Can also be converted for Netflix etc using Smart TV box.

If you are interested please text 027 6100 141. PLEASE NOTE if it hasn't been picked up by Saturday evening it will be WITHDRAWN and otherwise disposed of.

Free

1220 days ago

Hunt for stranded orca's family off continues by air and sea

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

More than 100 people, three boats and a plane have been involved in the effort to reunite a baby orca with its family. It found stranded north of Wellington from its pod.
f Wellington from its pod.
Orca Research Trust founder Dr Ingrid Visser was with the orca on Monday and said the search for its … View more
More than 100 people, three boats and a plane have been involved in the effort to reunite a baby orca with its family. It found stranded north of Wellington from its pod.
f Wellington from its pod.
Orca Research Trust founder Dr Ingrid Visser was with the orca on Monday and said the search for its family was critical.
"We’re still desperately looking for his pod. We’ve got three boats and a plane out. The fire service, maritime police and Coastguard have all been great,” Visser said.

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