Totara Park, Upper Hutt

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

1512 days ago

What do you think of Facebook?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Porirua mayor Anita Baker has decided to no longer use Facebook.
She says the level of abuse has given her no other choice.
What is your experience of Facebook?

If you do not want your comments used in a story, please put NFP (Not for Publication).

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1510 days ago

Do you get our free gardening ezine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say avocados are the fruit we all long to grow. It’s time to plant salad greens in containers, inspire junior gardeners, turn lawns into new garden beds and repot and feed hippeastrums.

We list 10 trees to plant to attract birds to your garden for shelter and a … View more
In this week’s issue we say avocados are the fruit we all long to grow. It’s time to plant salad greens in containers, inspire junior gardeners, turn lawns into new garden beds and repot and feed hippeastrums.

We list 10 trees to plant to attract birds to your garden for shelter and a year-round food supply. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and there’s another chance to win Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1510 days ago

Linden pop-up hub

Corinne Morris from

Join us for this free event where there will be a light lunch, a cuppa and some friendly chats at the monthly hub.

When: 6th October at 1pm - 2.30pm
Where: Linden Community Centre, 10 Linden Ave, Tawa

Call 04 499 6648 for more information.

1510 days ago

Tātou Rohe Our Region September 25

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Another edition of our community newsletter, Tātou Rohe, is hot off the press! Read it here: bit.ly...

Sign-up to receive this bi-weekly update direct to your inbox at gw.govt.nz/tatou-rohe

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1510 days ago

Upper Hutt Santa Paradae

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Put Sunday 6 December in to your calendar. The Upper Hutt Santa Parade will have a familiar feel for Kiwis this year as we swap snow for sun, Christmas pudding for pavlovas and sweaters for singlets, with the theme ‘Kiwi Christmas’ hitting Main Street on Sunday 6 December at 3.00 pm.

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1510 days ago

What is double glazing?

RetroFit Double Glazing - Wellington

What is double glazing? We’ve put together some information that might help you with your research if you're considering getting retrofit double glazing click here to read. If you’re interested, we offer a free no obligation quote click here or call us on 0800 658 658.

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1510 days ago

Paint a hat box

The Team from Resene ColorShop Upper Hutt

Turn a cardboard lidded hat box into a stylish piece of home décor using Resene testpots, with a tribal twist.

When painting with a tribal theme, throw perfection out the window and embrace crooked lines, texture, and less than perfect paint techniques to get a more organic result.

Make the most… View more
Turn a cardboard lidded hat box into a stylish piece of home décor using Resene testpots, with a tribal twist.

When painting with a tribal theme, throw perfection out the window and embrace crooked lines, texture, and less than perfect paint techniques to get a more organic result.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own

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1510 days ago

Wellington Home and Garden Show

Jade Promotions (Home & Garden)

It’s all about ideas, inspiration, and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home and Garden Show on from the 2 – 4 October at Sky Stadium. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer

There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show with a huge range of Home and Garden … View more
It’s all about ideas, inspiration, and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home and Garden Show on from the 2 – 4 October at Sky Stadium. Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer

There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show with a huge range of Home and Garden Exhibitors, featuring everything from featuring Kitchens, Builders, Landscaping & Plants, Home Maintenance, Homewares, Art, and more! Be sure to check out the ‘Set the Mood’ Interior Design challenge and the Springfree Family Zone.

Save the date in your diaries and connect with local businesses from the 2 – 4 October 2020 at the Wellington Home & Garden Show

Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 – 4
Sky Stadium, Wellington.
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free
Find out more

1510 days ago

2021 Enrolments School of Hospitality

Heretaunga College Hospitality

Heretaunga College School of Hospitality 2021 Enrolments

We are now accepting 2021 Enrolments for our School of Hospitality programme. Adult students are welcome to apply.

What we offer:
• Coffee and barista training
• Knife skills, food hygiene and workplace safety
• Food service, … View more
Heretaunga College School of Hospitality 2021 Enrolments

We are now accepting 2021 Enrolments for our School of Hospitality programme. Adult students are welcome to apply.

What we offer:
• Coffee and barista training
• Knife skills, food hygiene and workplace safety
• Food service, food costing and cash handling – includes front of house training and customer service skills
• Our students are highly employable and we have excellent employment rates upon course completion
• Offering a NZQA NZ Certificate in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NCEA Level 3 qualification

For more information or application details, please contact William Wilson (TIC Hospitality)
Contact Us:
Phone: 04 939 9370
Email: wilsonw@heretaunga.school.nz or leithd@heretaunga.school.nz
Web: www.heretaunga.school.nz
Check us out on Instagram @HCSCHOOLOFHOSPO
Find out more

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1511 days ago

Relief Fx Instore now !!

Raewyn Richardson from Lagans Pharmacy - Wellness Clinic - Mobility Hub

Instore now !! Relief Fx is a fast acting formula that uses natural ingredients to reduce inflammation. Specifically formulated to provide fast and effective relief from pain and inflammation associated with muscle and ligament damage, sports injury, arthritis, joint dysfunction, RSI, and the … View moreInstore now !! Relief Fx is a fast acting formula that uses natural ingredients to reduce inflammation. Specifically formulated to provide fast and effective relief from pain and inflammation associated with muscle and ligament damage, sports injury, arthritis, joint dysfunction, RSI, and the natural aging process.

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1511 days ago

Lions Mini Market

Brian from Maoribank

The next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt is on Saturday (26th) 8-11am.
Indoor and outdoor plants, lemons, quality clothing, books, toys and household stuff etc. Come see our three new stallholders and there offerings.

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1511 days ago

Lions' Mini Market

Brian from Maoribank

The next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt will be on Saturday (26th) 8-11am.
As well as the usual indoor and outdoor plants, lemons, quality clothing, toys, books etc we have three new stallholders with a variety of things that could be of interest to you. Please come along … View more
The next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt will be on Saturday (26th) 8-11am.
As well as the usual indoor and outdoor plants, lemons, quality clothing, toys, books etc we have three new stallholders with a variety of things that could be of interest to you. Please come along and check them out.
Enquiries to Brian 5264059

1511 days ago

YOUR VOICE

Corinne Morris from

We would love to hear from our readers. Please share a few lines about your hobbies, a recipe, a pattern, a story, artwork, a poem... We'd like to read about anything that you think other readers would enjoy!

Every two months, we will draw a winner. The winning entry will take home a $50 … View more
We would love to hear from our readers. Please share a few lines about your hobbies, a recipe, a pattern, a story, artwork, a poem... We'd like to read about anything that you think other readers would enjoy!

Every two months, we will draw a winner. The winning entry will take home a $50 Countdown voucher, generously donated by the team at Countdown.

Please email your entries to: 
news@ageconcernwellington.org.nz
Or mail your entries to:
Age Concern Wellington (Re: Your Voice), PO Box 11-108, Wellington, 6142

Terms and Conditions:
By submitting an entry, you grant permission to Age Concern Wellington to publish your entry in their newsletters and on their website. Only winning entries will receive a prize. All entries remain the property of the entrant. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash. Prizes will be mailed to the winners.

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1511 days ago

Help wanted with GP story

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Are you having trouble getting a GP or making an appointment to see your doctor. Please contact Bridie Witton if you are happy to chat for a story please contact bridie.witton@stuff.co.nz or on 0272852368.
Thanks.

1511 days ago

National Grandparents Day Sunday 4th October 2020

Corinne Morris from

What have you got planned for National Grandparents Day this year?

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