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Make the most of your open shelves with a refresh using Resene paints.
Find out how to bring out the best in your shelves with this easy to follow advice.
When you move into a Ryman village, the last thing you want to think about are your finances. From the day you move in, you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.
Ryman offers several Peace of Mind Guarantees, each one is designed to help … View moreWhen you move into a Ryman village, the last thing you want to think about are your finances. From the day you move in, you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.
Ryman offers several Peace of Mind Guarantees, each one is designed to help you feel confident and secure in your decision to move to a Ryman village. With financial certainty you can focus on enjoying the exciting everyday of life.
On Tuesday, the 25th of April we commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died for their country. But it's also an opportunity to connect and share stories about your ancestors. What does Anzac Day mean to you?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your … View moreOn Tuesday, the 25th of April we commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died for their country. But it's also an opportunity to connect and share stories about your ancestors. What does Anzac Day mean to you?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
Where: Whirinaki Whare Taonga, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
Date & Times: Saturday 6 May 9am-5pm & Sunday 7 May 9am-3pm
Giant Charity Book Sale. Over 100,000 books to choose from as well as magazines, games, jigsaws, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records (No Audio or Video tapes). Books in … View moreWhere: Whirinaki Whare Taonga, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
Date & Times: Saturday 6 May 9am-5pm & Sunday 7 May 9am-3pm
Giant Charity Book Sale. Over 100,000 books to choose from as well as magazines, games, jigsaws, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records (No Audio or Video tapes). Books in over 35 categories to suit all tastes.
Come along and make your pre-winter selections at this major event which has been held in Upper Hutt for 27 years. Proceeds are for the benefit of the community in various ways. Organised and run by Heretaunga Bookfest Charitable Trust.
A rugby sevens coach referred to the NZ women sevens team players as "ladies".
The equivallent with men playing rugby or football or hockey or basketball or league or boxing etc is "gentlemen".
Now who does indeed refer men as gentlemen especially in rough and tumble sport. … View moreA rugby sevens coach referred to the NZ women sevens team players as "ladies".
The equivallent with men playing rugby or football or hockey or basketball or league or boxing etc is "gentlemen".
Now who does indeed refer men as gentlemen especially in rough and tumble sport. No one should really. So its either girls, gals or women as a direct contrast with terms: boys, guys and men. But please not ladies and gentlemen which to me is under-rating a gutsy female or male player.
We've been getting lots of lovely compliments on the progress we're making on clearing the noxious climbers from the riverbank behind Black Beech Street.
Compliments are nice BUT ... we need extra HELP. A very small core of dedicated people regularly turn up but we could achieve so … View moreWe've been getting lots of lovely compliments on the progress we're making on clearing the noxious climbers from the riverbank behind Black Beech Street.
Compliments are nice BUT ... we need extra HELP. A very small core of dedicated people regularly turn up but we could achieve so much more with extra hands on board.
Next working bee is this Saturday, 29th April at 9.30 - 12.30. Even if you can only spare a couple hours we'd love to see you.
Gathering point is Black Beech Street, southern end, down access path to riverbank, turn right and walk up about 100m. From the Canoe Club end, turn left and walk down.
You’ll need stout footwear, protective gloves, mozzie repellent and secateurs and/or loppers.
Poison will be provided by Forest & Bird.
Please text Sarah on 027 6100 141 or email sarahlean968@gmail.com to register your interest and for more information.
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
From the poem 'For the fallen' by Laurence Binyon
Hi everyone,
Here we are hard at work rehearsing for our next production “ Lockdown in Little Grimley”.
This is the fifth of the hugely popular Little Grimley series, which follows the antics of a hapless amateur dramatic society desperate for audiences.
In a time of lockdown, the … View moreHi everyone,
Here we are hard at work rehearsing for our next production “ Lockdown in Little Grimley”.
This is the fifth of the hugely popular Little Grimley series, which follows the antics of a hapless amateur dramatic society desperate for audiences.
In a time of lockdown, the Chairman Gordon calls an emergency meeting, complete with social distancing, to discuss his idea for their next production when restrictions ease - a touching love story set in a hospital, with all profits destined for the NHS. But based on their previous efforts, will the NHS actually end up worse off?
Show dates are Thu 4th May to Sat 13rth May and we have 2 free tickets to give away for opening night on the 4th. Simply go to our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/heretaungaplayers
like and share and you’ll automatically go in the draw.
Tickets can be purchased at Lockdown in Little Grimley (iticket.co.nz) The crew at Heretaunga Players look forward to seeing you at The Studio, 52 Ward Street.
The Cancer Society has partnered with 9 skydive companies across Aotearoa to offer you a free skydive when you raise $1000.
You can sign up as an individual, or as team, such as a workplace. Regardless, each person must raise $1000 or more to qualify for a free jump.
When you sign up … View moreThe Cancer Society has partnered with 9 skydive companies across Aotearoa to offer you a free skydive when you raise $1000.
You can sign up as an individual, or as team, such as a workplace. Regardless, each person must raise $1000 or more to qualify for a free jump.
When you sign up you'll get to choose where you jump and which region you'd like your funds to go to - these don't have to be the same, they could be at opposite ends of the country.
If you don't know where you want to jump yet, that's absolutely fine. Your local Cancer Society team can talk you through your options and help you pick the jump site that's right for you.
Stop hesitating, go on, sign up now!
Okay, it is not Friday but this picture by Rosa Marie is too good not to use.
"Spotted this black backed gull with what looks like some fish (or is it orange peel?) in his mouth on a lamp post. I had seen him dived down in the middle of the main road and grab it and luckily had my camera on… View moreOkay, it is not Friday but this picture by Rosa Marie is too good not to use.
"Spotted this black backed gull with what looks like some fish (or is it orange peel?) in his mouth on a lamp post. I had seen him dived down in the middle of the main road and grab it and luckily had my camera on me to take a shot or two."
Don't go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold. You deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about power bills.
Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to… View moreDon't go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold. You deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about power bills.
Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump.
And you may get it even cheaper than that - lots of community organisations offer extra funding to reduce the cost further.
Check your eligibility, or check for your whānau, at www.warmerkiwihomes.govt.nz
Hi everyone. A reminder the 500 card game group is meeting at the Upper Hutt library this Sunday at 1pm.
Please be aware that if you arrive later you may need to wait for the next game(s) to start! :)
Thanks!
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Another wonderful image from Simon Woolf. It was taken on the Kāpiti Coast.
"This bird is believe it, or not, I believe is Black Tern! "The Black Tern is one of four marsh tern species found worldwide and the rarest in New Zealand, with one accepted sighting north of Wellington in … View moreAnother wonderful image from Simon Woolf. It was taken on the Kāpiti Coast.
"This bird is believe it, or not, I believe is Black Tern! "The Black Tern is one of four marsh tern species found worldwide and the rarest in New Zealand, with one accepted sighting north of Wellington in 2022. When breeding it is a small black tern with grey wings. It is pale in non-breeding plumage (as was the only local record).
Like the closely related white-winged black tern, the black tern can be found in a range of freshwater and estuarine habitats. The nominate form breeds in Eurasia, migrating to Africa to winter, while the North America subspecies migrates to Central and South America" We now have at least three birds in New Zealand, as I spotted three individual birds with the flock of White Fronted Terns. So rare in NZ. Very rapt, and a great find."
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