Totara Park, Upper Hutt

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1235 days ago

Recruiting now!

Real Steel

We are expanding our factory and looking for people to join our team.

We’re looking for anybody with manufacturing or machine operating experience. Experience in the steel industry is preferred but not necessarily required as we will provide on the job training. Key attributes we are looking … View more
We are expanding our factory and looking for people to join our team.

We’re looking for anybody with manufacturing or machine operating experience. Experience in the steel industry is preferred but not necessarily required as we will provide on the job training. Key attributes we are looking for are a positive attitude, safe working mindset, good communication skills and demonstrated reliability.

We love to look after our staff and offer:

- Industry leading pay rates
- Opportunity for day or night shift (night shift loading rate paid)
- Brand new machinery
- Supportive team environment
- Great benefits including free gym membership, health and life insurance
Apply now

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1238 days ago

Dancing is great for the brain

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Every Friday morning dozens of people who suffer from strokes, Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions fill up a Porirua dance hall to dosey doe, salsa, and disco dance.
But they are not just there for fun, but to improve their brains.
Dancing has so many beneficial effects on … View more
Every Friday morning dozens of people who suffer from strokes, Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions fill up a Porirua dance hall to dosey doe, salsa, and disco dance.
But they are not just there for fun, but to improve their brains.
Dancing has so many beneficial effects on the brain that it is now being used to treat people with Parkinson’s disease, which affects about 1 in 500 Kiwis.
“Motion is lotion, getting people moving is really important,” dance leader and physiotherapist Rachel Horwell​ said.
What do you do to keep fit and stimulate your brain?

1237 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This should not be too hard. What is going on here?

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1236 days ago

WANTED WANTED WANTED

Goldco

GOLD•COINS•WATCHES•PAINTINGS•ANTIQUES •COLLECTABLES

Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?

If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week.… View more
GOLD•COINS•WATCHES•PAINTINGS•ANTIQUES •COLLECTABLES

Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?

If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week. We will buy single items or complete collections.

The recent lockdown has seen many of us take the time to sort items we no longer require or simply want to turn into cash.

We are currently very short of stock and keen to buy any of these or similar items.

Buying now at a venue near you deal with the specialists.

Click here for venues
Find out more

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1236 days ago

Broadband Tips

The Team from Chorus

Are you getting the best from your internet? Learn how to get the best connection, plan and set-up to get the most out of your home WiFi. Learn more

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1237 days ago
1238 days ago

Upper Hutt Library closed

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Last night's torrential rain flooded the Upper Hutt Library. Pinehaven library will be open until 5pm tonight, and tye council hopes to be open as usual tomorrow

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1237 days ago

Maidstone Max Reopening Celebration

Upper Hutt City Council

Maidstone Max is reopening this Saturday 22 May 🤩🥳🙏🙌

To mark the completion of the project, we’re having a reopening event from 10am to 12pm.

Come along and enjoy the completely revamped park, with new features like:
🛹 State-of-the-art skate park
🏀 Half basketball court
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Maidstone Max is reopening this Saturday 22 May 🤩🥳🙏🙌

To mark the completion of the project, we’re having a reopening event from 10am to 12pm.

Come along and enjoy the completely revamped park, with new features like:
🛹 State-of-the-art skate park
🏀 Half basketball court
🦊 Refurbished flying fox
🚴‍♂️ Pump track for scooters and bikes
🏖 Sand play
🎶 Musical play

There will also be food trucks, entertainment, games, promotions, and giveaways for everyone to enjoy 👶👧👦

See you there!

Please note - there will be a photographer onsite shooting photos and videos that may be used in our publications and promotional activity.
Find out more

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1237 days ago

Dog Fees 2021-2022

Upper Hutt City Council

Notice is given of the following dog fees for the 2021 – 2022 year.

These fees include GST and are effective from 1 July 2021.

1. Dogs must be registered before they reach three [3] months of age.
2. From the age of three [3] months, fee rates are calculated proportionally for the year.… View more
Notice is given of the following dog fees for the 2021 – 2022 year.

These fees include GST and are effective from 1 July 2021.

1. Dogs must be registered before they reach three [3] months of age.
2. From the age of three [3] months, fee rates are calculated proportionally for the year.
3. The fee for a ‘responsible owner’ represents a significant saving on the general registration fee. ‘Responsible owner’ status cannot be claimed if paying on or after 1 August 2021. Fee classes SO and SN will change to classes J or N at that time.
4. A classified dangerous dog is one that has been declared ‘dangerous.’

To find out more information regarding dog fees for the 2021 – 2022 year or to register your dog please visit UPPERHUTTCITY.COM/DOG-REGISTRATION
Register now

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1238 days ago

Malicious email impersonating NZ Post circulating

Neighbourly.co.nz

New Zealand Post have published a warning to customers after several variations of a scam email were reported over the past 24 hours.

The email asks to correct personal details because of a failed parcel delivery.

The email directs the recipient to 'schedule a new delivery'. If any… View more
New Zealand Post have published a warning to customers after several variations of a scam email were reported over the past 24 hours.

The email asks to correct personal details because of a failed parcel delivery.

The email directs the recipient to 'schedule a new delivery'. If any individual has received these emails, NZ Post has advised to delete it immediately.

In a statement sent to Neighbourly, NZ Post confirmed that it had taken 24 websites offline in relation to the scam.

For more information on the scam, please see the NZ Post's Cyber Security Alerts page.

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1241 days ago

Pet of the Day: Siam the klepto-cat

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature Siam the klepto-cat. Not sure where Siam lives but the submission made by Sine Goldfinch was to good to ignore.
"Siam came in my cat door six years ago with this sponge in his mouth and dropped it at my feet as a gift for me. His owner gave him to me because he just … View more
This week we feature Siam the klepto-cat. Not sure where Siam lives but the submission made by Sine Goldfinch was to good to ignore.
"Siam came in my cat door six years ago with this sponge in his mouth and dropped it at my feet as a gift for me. His owner gave him to me because he just refused to go and six years on, he still brings the same sponge to me every night. I'm pretty sure it is the equivalent of roses in his mind."
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 suburb you live in.

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1238 days ago

Get Out More and explore this Autumn!

Explore Central North Island

Want to hit the road and seeking inspiration to go somewhere new in the central North Island? Help is just a click away!

We’ve done the hard work for you creating over 60 fantastic breaks you can use to plan that quick weekend away, a short break, or take that long-awaited roadie.

We give … View more
Want to hit the road and seeking inspiration to go somewhere new in the central North Island? Help is just a click away!

We’ve done the hard work for you creating over 60 fantastic breaks you can use to plan that quick weekend away, a short break, or take that long-awaited roadie.

We give you the ideas – you just choose when and where, and pack the car. Time to get planning!
Find out more

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1242 days ago

(Not A) Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Technically it is not a Feathered Friend but this a lovely pic from Rosa Marie after her recent visit to Zealandia. Weta used to be much more common, when was the last time you saw a weta in your garden?

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1244 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This should be pretty easy.

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1239 days ago

Ka pai Papakura

The Team from Auckland Council

Well done composting 3,558 tonnes of food scraps with Auckland Council. You’ve kept the weight of 593 elephants from landfill.

Using the food scraps bin a tiny bit will save you money on rubbish bin tags because you won’t have to put your bin out as often.

Together we can protect our land… View more
Well done composting 3,558 tonnes of food scraps with Auckland Council. You’ve kept the weight of 593 elephants from landfill.

Using the food scraps bin a tiny bit will save you money on rubbish bin tags because you won’t have to put your bin out as often.

Together we can protect our land and waste nothing.
Learn more

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