Totara Park, Upper Hutt

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2208 days ago
2208 days ago

Poll: Should fireworks be banned?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Setting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to … View moreSetting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to be managed safely.

Last year, we saw a 23% drop in the number of fireworks-related injury claims (171 claims across 2017 versus 223 across 2016). What do you think? Should personal fireworks be banned? Click here for advice on how to use fireworks responsibly.

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Should fireworks be banned?
  • 18.4% Yes - get rid of them altogether
    18.4% Complete
  • 59.5% No - let's keep professional public displays only
    59.5% Complete
  • 18.2% No - I think they're great
    18.2% Complete
  • 3.8% I don't mind either way
    3.8% Complete
5408 votes
2209 days ago

Pay for parking on your smartphone!

PayMyPark

Hi neighbours! With the PayMyPark parking app you can pay for your parking from your smartphone and extend your time remotely. No more searching for coins, no receipt needed and pay only for your actual parking time.

Download PayMyPark on your iPhone or Android smart phone today!

Benefits
- … View more
Hi neighbours! With the PayMyPark parking app you can pay for your parking from your smartphone and extend your time remotely. No more searching for coins, no receipt needed and pay only for your actual parking time.

Download PayMyPark on your iPhone or Android smart phone today!

Benefits
- You pay only for parking time you use - no need to guess how long you need to pay for parking.
- If you finish early, you can stop the parking time and get a refund to your account.
- You can easily extend your parking time remotely, no need to run back to the parking meter, no more searching for coins.
- Simplify your business parking costs with one account for all your vehicles.
Download PayMyPark here!

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2209 days ago

Scottish Highland Gathering in the park

Upper Hutt Highlanders Inc

Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day of music, dance and activities. Including Highland Dancing, bagpipes, Pipe bands, Scottish Swordfighting, Shoot the Knight, Highland Cows, Clan tents and more.

Dancing starts at 9:30am, Scottish Swordfighting, Shoot the Knight and Pipe band … View more
Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day of music, dance and activities. Including Highland Dancing, bagpipes, Pipe bands, Scottish Swordfighting, Shoot the Knight, Highland Cows, Clan tents and more.

Dancing starts at 9:30am, Scottish Swordfighting, Shoot the Knight and Pipe band displays from 11am onwards

Look forward to seeing you there!
Learn more

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2209 days ago

Price My House For Free

Garry Tranter from Price My House for Free Limited

Kia Ora Neighbours!

Find out what your home is worth online for free!

No agent visit required.

Complies with the REAA's requirements.

We use local area experts to estimate what your property is worth without the inconvenience of having an agent visit you. This is a free, no obligation … View more
Kia Ora Neighbours!

Find out what your home is worth online for free!

No agent visit required.

Complies with the REAA's requirements.

We use local area experts to estimate what your property is worth without the inconvenience of having an agent visit you. This is a free, no obligation service from local Licensed Agents (REAA 2008). We try to be as accurate as we can taking into account the fact we are not visiting the property.

Don't delay ... go to www.pricemyhouseforfree.co.nz... today!

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2209 days ago

Halloween

Sharlene from Trentham

Hello all spooks and gouls ward st haunted yard is back up and running again 31st Oct. From 6pm and proud to be supporting upper hutt food bank look forward to seeing all the trick or treaters

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2209 days ago

Hacking security system successfully

Laura from Heretaunga

Recently I got a old security system which includes two motion detectors, one indoor alarm, one outdoor alarm and the control panel. However I did not know the code to activate this system. After tearing down the motherboard from the control box, I reactive the security devices and reset all the … View moreRecently I got a old security system which includes two motion detectors, one indoor alarm, one outdoor alarm and the control panel. However I did not know the code to activate this system. After tearing down the motherboard from the control box, I reactive the security devices and reset all the user codes.

2209 days ago

Public transport is continuing to run following this afternoon's earthquake

Community Engagement Advisor from

That was a pretty big earthquake! We have gotten word from our operators and all trains, ferries and buses are continuing to run.


The first train service on each line is running at reduced speed as a precaution, but this will create further delays.
These delays will continue through peak, so … View more
That was a pretty big earthquake! We have gotten word from our operators and all trains, ferries and buses are continuing to run.


The first train service on each line is running at reduced speed as a precaution, but this will create further delays.
These delays will continue through peak, so look out for updates and please check before you travel.

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2209 days ago

Breaking news: Earthquake rattles central New Zealand

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.

It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.

More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as … View more
Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.

It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.

More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as the South Island.

We will keep you up to date with the latest. For updates and more info, click here.

So far:
- Parliament has been suspended until further notice on the advice of Civil Defence.
- Make sure you check on your neighbours - even though there may have not been any damage near you, your neighbours may still need your help.
- If you need to alert your neighbours urgently, then don't hesitate to send out an Urgent Alert to your community. You can find this function when you go to post a message on Neighbourly.
- Metlink Wellington said rail services would continue to run with some delays following the recent earthquake.
- Fire and Emergency NZ had no reports of injuries nor damage across the South Island.
- GNS Science have advised there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand

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2209 days ago

Poll: Does your family take part in trick-or-treating?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!

The New … View more
Hi neighbours,

Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!

The New Zealand police are encouraging parents, caregivers, and children to celebrate Halloween, on Wednesday, safely. To read police advice, click here.

Also, for tips on how to make your home seem scary or how to celebrate Halloween without the sugar rush, click here.

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Does your family take part in trick-or-treating?
  • 13.6% Yes
    13.6% Complete
  • 80.9% No
    80.9% Complete
  • 5% We sometimes go trick-or-treating
    5% Complete
  • 0.6% We're doing trunk-or-treat this year
    0.6% Complete
2655 votes
2209 days ago
2210 days ago

Twiglands ladies Christmas evening

Twigland

Our charity this year is Women’s Refuge – entry is by gold coin donation. Come along and enjoy a drink and canapés on Thursday 22nd November, 6pm to 8pm.

We will have demonstrations on herb growing, easy Christmas ideas, hanging baskets, expert scarf & accessory advice, you can try our … View more
Our charity this year is Women’s Refuge – entry is by gold coin donation. Come along and enjoy a drink and canapés on Thursday 22nd November, 6pm to 8pm.

We will have demonstrations on herb growing, easy Christmas ideas, hanging baskets, expert scarf & accessory advice, you can try our cheese bakers and sample beautifully decorated cupcakes.

Joy, from Heavensent, will be giving tastings of their delicious products and there will be raffles supplied by generous donors. For an extra bit of fun, our Discount Dipper will be back for the evening.

Time to relax and browse our selection of gifts, houseplants, shrubs, seedlings and fruit trees. Staff will be on hand to offer advice and solve your gardening problems.

No need to register, just turn up on the evening. There will be 50 goodie bags for the first 50 customers through our doors!
Find out more!

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2211 days ago

My K9 can't go 2the gym

Janine from Timberlea

Has any1 got an old but working treadmill stashed in their garage taking up room and want it gone?? My dog hasn't got an income, so I don't want 2pay 2much.

2210 days ago

Bus driver strike ends from 2am Tuesday 30 October

Community Engagement Advisor from

Metlink has been informed by our operator Tranzurban that the Tramways Union will be ceasing their current industrial action from 2am tomorrow, Tuesday 30 October.

There will be some services that will be affected by the bus driver strike between now and then, school services are expected to run … View more
Metlink has been informed by our operator Tranzurban that the Tramways Union will be ceasing their current industrial action from 2am tomorrow, Tuesday 30 October.

There will be some services that will be affected by the bus driver strike between now and then, school services are expected to run normally. We regret the uncertainty this industrial action has created for our customers.

Please visit our website to learn more and plan your journey before you travel, for more information visit our website.

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2210 days ago

Just Listed Trentham

Marc & Lee from Walker & Co Real Estate

3 bedroom cottage, whats not to love, 1st home buyers check this out.
Call Marc for further details. This won't last long.

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