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When eleven year old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, he prepares himself for a life of dull hardship. Instead he finds myth, adventure and friendship with a scrappy, one-of-a-kind dog that will change his life forever. … View moreWhen eleven year old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, he prepares himself for a life of dull hardship. Instead he finds myth, adventure and friendship with a scrappy, one-of-a-kind dog that will change his life forever. RED DOG: True Blue is a story of friendship, loyalty and acceptance and is perfect for families and dog lovers of all ages. Want to win a double pass?
Simply like or thank this post before 9 January for your chance to WIN one of ten double passes to RED DOG: True Blue.
Who's decorating their house with Christmas Lights this year ?? See the list below and comment if you would like to add your property.
Please share this post so others can drive around and enjoy the beautiful Christmas houses !!
Visiting Rules: Please be respectful when safely driving or … View moreWho's decorating their house with Christmas Lights this year ?? See the list below and comment if you would like to add your property.
Please share this post so others can drive around and enjoy the beautiful Christmas houses !!
Visiting Rules: Please be respectful when safely driving or walking past these properties. Remember people live in these homes so please no entering properties without being invited by the owner and no honking car horns or shouting as their are often children sleeping inside and we don't want animals scared either. Thank you and enjoy.
Add a comment below with the addresses of decorated houses and I will add to this list:...................... :-)
1) 31 Tennyson Street, Upper Hutt
2) 17 Whangakoko Grove, Akatarawa
3) 40 Gillespies Road, Akatarawa
4) 4 Robertson Street, Upper Hutt.
5) 80a Pasadena Crescent, Totara Park.
6) 13 Sunnyview Drive, Brown Owl
7) 11 Sunnyview Drive, Brown Owl
8) 11 King Charles Drive, Kingsley Heights
9) 8 Sunnyview Drive, Brown Owl
10) 7b Amber Grove, Birchville
11) Lane Park Church, Lane Street, Upper Hutt.
12) 23 Forest Road, Pinehaven
13) 5 Sapphire Grove, Birchville
16) Carlow Grove, Birchville
Thanks to everyone who entered the competition we run in the Upper Hutt Leader and Hutt News to win copies of Frankie Stevens and Gina Mills 'A Beautiful Christmas' CD. The winners have been drawn and contacted. We have also had many enquiries regarding purchasing the CD. You can … View moreThanks to everyone who entered the competition we run in the Upper Hutt Leader and Hutt News to win copies of Frankie Stevens and Gina Mills 'A Beautiful Christmas' CD. The winners have been drawn and contacted. We have also had many enquiries regarding purchasing the CD. You can purchased it a supporting stores, Smith City, JB Hifi and Appliance She or online...
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If you're planning on heading away over the Christmas period, there are a few things you can do to make sure you're protecting your home. Which step do you think is the most important?
If you haven’t already made contact with your older relatives or neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.
Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. … View moreIf you haven’t already made contact with your older relatives or neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.
Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think about traditions.
We will posting 5 tips leading up to Christmas on how you can connect with your older people this Holiday Season.
4. Pop over with a jar of jam or pickles or your favourite recipe.
This will give you a good opportunity to have a chat. Maybe you will learn something about your neighbour that you don’t already know. This social connection can be a great chance to explore traditions and share memories.
hi our bunny go awol tis time .... looks full grown but is still young, lost from 130 plateau rd.... how come the kids are still here ha ha i leave their rooom doors open all the time.... seriuosly, 045267422 is you come across "slate". bless u
Do you know where to go if a tsunami happens when you are at home, work, school or anywhere else?
Contact your local Civil Defence group to find tsunami zone maps for your area and plan your route today. www.civildefence.govt.nz...
If you are near the coast, remember LONG OR STRONG: GET GONE
… View moreDo you know where to go if a tsunami happens when you are at home, work, school or anywhere else?
Contact your local Civil Defence group to find tsunami zone maps for your area and plan your route today. www.civildefence.govt.nz...
If you are near the coast, remember LONG OR STRONG: GET GONE
If you feel an earthquake that lasts for more than a minute or makes it hard to stand up, don’t wait for an official tsunami warning. Move immediately to the nearest high ground or as far inland as you can. Walk or bike if you can. Stay there until you get the all clear.
Hi, we are looking for someone to clean a very big, 2 story property inside and out in Lower Hutt before it goes to the market.
There is some gardening tidying to do as well.
Can anyone help?
Metlink will be running a holiday timetable from Sunday 25 December 2016 until Tuesday 3 January 2017. This means that some bus, train or harbour ferry services will be running to a special or reduced timetable. Normal services will resume on Wednesday 4 January 2017.
We wish all our Metlink … View moreMetlink will be running a holiday timetable from Sunday 25 December 2016 until Tuesday 3 January 2017. This means that some bus, train or harbour ferry services will be running to a special or reduced timetable. Normal services will resume on Wednesday 4 January 2017.
We wish all our Metlink customers a safe and happy Christmas.
Inspiring Communities is running a very cool two day event in Auckland in April. it's for everyone working in, with or alongside neighbourhoods and communities. We are taking buses to the four corners of Auckland to see first hand how communities are to see first-hand how community-led … View moreInspiring Communities is running a very cool two day event in Auckland in April. it's for everyone working in, with or alongside neighbourhoods and communities. We are taking buses to the four corners of Auckland to see first hand how communities are to see first-hand how community-led development is happening across the city. Local hosts will introduce participants to projects, approaches, relationships and success factors that grow resilience, that is driven by and works for local people. And then we will take what we learn into a second day of interactive workshops. Activate is the first of its kind in New Zealand - it's going to be great - click on our link for all the details.
Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think … View moreSometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think about traditions.
Age Concern New Zealand will posting 5 tips leading up to Christmas on how you can connect this Holiday Season.
3. Ring your older family members and friends to wish them happy holidays. Something as simple as a phone call can have positive benefits that go both ways. Connection with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about.
We all know a neighbour who goes above and beyond, are the glue of our street or community and who really make a difference in our lives. Neighbours Day Aotearoa wants to celebrate those people, so we are introducing the NEIGHBOURHOOD CHAMPIONS. Each month we will be sending a wee gift of thanks to… View moreWe all know a neighbour who goes above and beyond, are the glue of our street or community and who really make a difference in our lives. Neighbours Day Aotearoa wants to celebrate those people, so we are introducing the NEIGHBOURHOOD CHAMPIONS. Each month we will be sending a wee gift of thanks to the neighbourhood champion of the month. How does it work? You can nominate a champion in your neighbourhood by emailing kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz with the story, a picture if you have one, and your neighbourhood champion's contact number or address if you have it so we can get in touch with the if they win. We will post the story and the picture on our facebook page. The story that gets the most likes that month wins the gift of thanks. Our first gift is this beautiful Pohutukawa Pendant from Paul Harris Art and Design .... perfect summer gift, and a perfect gift of thanks.
Brown Owl Kindergarten is hoping to win best float again this year with their Troll themed float, although it is just about having fun with the community.
"It's always just about having a postiive-themed float and having a good time," co-president of the kindergarten committee Vic… View moreBrown Owl Kindergarten is hoping to win best float again this year with their Troll themed float, although it is just about having fun with the community.
"It's always just about having a postiive-themed float and having a good time," co-president of the kindergarten committee Vic Nation said.
Last year they won the best float prize with their Kiwiana themed float, the year before that they were highly commended for "Tane's Forest" and the year before that they won best float for "Travelling Around the World for Christmas".
This year the parade's theme is a "Merry Movie Christmas" and they chose to use the recently released Trolls as their inspiration.
"It's a fun movie, adults and kids like it. It has a positive story and it is it happening now."
As the kindergarten's float is all about their wider community they have encouraged not just the students, but their siblings, parents and former pupils to ride on the float.
There is a $1000 prize for the float that best reflects the theme of a Merry Movie Christmas, and a $250 prize for the People's Choice Award, voted for on social media in the week following the parade.
* The Christmas Parade, with more than 30 Merry Movie Christmas themed floats, takes place on December 4 at 3pm at King St, making its way down Main St to Royal St. Expressions is holding an after party from 3pm to 6pm.
Building or renovating a home is an exciting experience. It’s also one of the biggest investments you will make, so you probably want to keep your home in great condition for years to come.
Here are a few questions to consider when looking to build or renovate:
• Do you know which materials… View moreBuilding or renovating a home is an exciting experience. It’s also one of the biggest investments you will make, so you probably want to keep your home in great condition for years to come.
Here are a few questions to consider when looking to build or renovate:
• Do you know which materials used in your home require ongoing care and maintenance?
• Do you know how often and how to maintain these materials?
• Do you know who to contact if anything starts leaking, squeaking or cracking?
Did you know your builder is legally required to provide this information? We’ve made it easy to request your maintenance report. Here’s how.
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