Totara Park, Upper Hutt

DIY right first time #resenetip

DIY right first time #resenetip

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2917 days ago

Poll: Near or far: How do your kids get to school?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a… View more
With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a school on the other side of town. So tell us the main mode of transport by which your children or grandchildren commute.
Plus: Don't forget to join up to a Foot It Club at www.neighbourly.co.nz..., and go into the draw to WIN one of 50 Micro scooters.

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Near or far: How do your kids get to school?
  • 40.5% They walk, ride or scoot to their nearest school.
    40.5% Complete
  • 7% They take a bus or other public transport to their nearest school.
    7% Complete
  • 20.5% They go by car to their nearest school.
    20.5% Complete
  • 2.8% The walk, ride or scoot to a school further away.
    2.8% Complete
  • 5.2% They take a bus or other public transport to a school further away.
    5.2% Complete
  • 22.4% They go by car to a school further away.
    22.4% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - please post a message to tell us about it.
    1.6% Complete
974 votes
2917 days ago

SH2 Akatarawa Road Intersection

Keith from Elderslea

For those who may have missed it last week in the Upper Hutt Leader attached is a copy of the NZTA's Safety Improvement Proposal for the abovementioned intersection. If you have any comments please contact Steve James direct as per instructions in the Advert.
Keith Davis

Akatarawa rd SH2 junction.pdf Download View

2917 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes Wellington

You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along … View more
You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. It’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team. Register now.
Register now

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2917 days ago

Earthquake Appeal

The Warehouse Upper Hutt

The Warehouse is supporting New Zealanders affected by the recent earthquakes by accepting donations at every checkout coinbox for The Red Cross. Donations will be accepted until Sunday 18 December and all funds raised will go directly to help earthquake relief. The Warehouse appreciates the … View moreThe Warehouse is supporting New Zealanders affected by the recent earthquakes by accepting donations at every checkout coinbox for The Red Cross. Donations will be accepted until Sunday 18 December and all funds raised will go directly to help earthquake relief. The Warehouse appreciates the generosity of its customers in helping their fellow Kiwis at a time of need.

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2918 days ago

Take part in our Christmas Letterbox competition!

Mike Pero Real Estate New Zealand - HQ

You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and … View more
You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and decorate your letterbox for the festive season! Share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before 11 December and we'll put you in the draw to win great prizes - including Prezzy® cards!

Help Santa find his way by decorating your letterbox this Christmas! Find out more.
Learn more

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2918 days ago

White Ribbon Family Fun Day, Lane Park, 26th November, 11:30am-3:30pm

Ron from Wallaceville - Whitemans Valley

White Ribbon Family Fun Day, 26th November, 11:30-3:30PM, Lane Park, 22 Lane Street, Upper Hutt. Come and picnic on the lawn, lots of space to chill out and take in the concert while you enjoy your goodies from home or bought food from from the several food trucks on site. Bouncy castles, big … View moreWhite Ribbon Family Fun Day, 26th November, 11:30-3:30PM, Lane Park, 22 Lane Street, Upper Hutt. Come and picnic on the lawn, lots of space to chill out and take in the concert while you enjoy your goodies from home or bought food from from the several food trucks on site. Bouncy castles, big bubble man, magician, fire brigade and loads of organised games all free for the kids. It's all on fine or wet as we have a big indoor venue as well as the great outdoor space to enjoy.

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2919 days ago

Reaching out in Kaikoura

New Zealand Red Cross

Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.
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Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.

"There's so much food and stuff gone, but we're alive - that's the main thing," says Kaikoura resident Diane Edkins (pictured) who finds out whether her house is given the all-clear while a Red Cross volunteer is with her: www.redcross.org.nz...

Please donate to Red Cross' November 2016 Earthquake Appeal at www.redcross.org.nz... Thank you for your support.

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2919 days ago

Art of Pizza Voucher Winners

Upper Hutt Leader Sales

Thanks to all those who entered our online week 3 competition. We ran the competition on both Neighbourly and Facebook and the 3 winners of the $20 Art of Pizza vouchers this week are:

Sabrina Singleton - Neighbourly

Natalie Hepetema - Facebook

Hana Downing - Neighbourly

Your vouchers … View more
Thanks to all those who entered our online week 3 competition. We ran the competition on both Neighbourly and Facebook and the 3 winners of the $20 Art of Pizza vouchers this week are:

Sabrina Singleton - Neighbourly

Natalie Hepetema - Facebook

Hana Downing - Neighbourly

Your vouchers can be collected from the Upper Hutt Leader office Monday - Friday between 9.30am and 2.30pm. or phone: 04 5289654

2919 days ago

White Ribbon Family Fun Day, Lane Park, 26th November, 11:30am-3:30pm

Ron from Wallaceville - Whitemans Valley

White Ribbon Family Fun Day, 26th November, 11:30-3:30PM, Lane Park, 22 Lane Street, Upper Hutt. Come and picnic on the lawn, lots of space to chill out and take in the concert while you enjoy your goodies from home or bought food from from the several food trucks on site. Bouncy castles, big … View moreWhite Ribbon Family Fun Day, 26th November, 11:30-3:30PM, Lane Park, 22 Lane Street, Upper Hutt. Come and picnic on the lawn, lots of space to chill out and take in the concert while you enjoy your goodies from home or bought food from from the several food trucks on site. Bouncy castles, big bubble man, magician, fire brigade and loads of organised games all free for the kids.

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2923 days ago

Win a $20 Art of Pizza Voucher

Upper Hutt Leader Sales

WIN WIN WIN ... Week 3 !!
SPOT THE CAR & you could WIN one of 3 $20 Art of Pizza Vouchers each week!!
Tell us where the Toyota prize car is parked in all 4 photos and be in to WIN one of 3 $20 Art of Pizza vouchers each week !!
We will post 4 new photos each week.
Tell us your answer under … View more
WIN WIN WIN ... Week 3 !!
SPOT THE CAR & you could WIN one of 3 $20 Art of Pizza Vouchers each week!!
Tell us where the Toyota prize car is parked in all 4 photos and be in to WIN one of 3 $20 Art of Pizza vouchers each week !!
We will post 4 new photos each week.
Tell us your answer under this weeks photos.
You have till noon next Monday to tell us your 4 answers !
Hint: There is a list of participating businesses in the Upper Hutt Leader.
Read the Upper Hutt Leader online:
www.neighbourly.co.nz...

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2919 days ago

Active Seniors Advisory Panel - November 22nd from 10.45 at the Dowse

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

If you live in the Hutt and want more accessibility to physical activities, this would be a great meeting for you to attend! It's a good opportunity to talk about the types of physical activities you want to see in your community.

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2920 days ago

We're all busy - so how can we get our kids out of the car on the school run?

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Since the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and … View moreSince the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and should be the hearts of our communities
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We're backing schools to set up walking buses and other solutions, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
We wrote to the nation's mayors pleading with them to lower speed limits outside schools, and many have come back to us with expressions of support. We talked to well-known New Zealanders with school-aged kids, and they united behind the campaign.

You can get involved too. We know people are busy, so the Sunday Star-Times and Neighbourly are encouraging families to choose one day a week when they and their kids walk, scoot, cycle - even ride a horse if that's what works for you!

I've chosen Mondays as the days I'll cycle to school with my 6-year-old son. And Neighbourly has set up a special pledge page, where you can choose a day when you will try to Foot It with your kids, talk with others doing the same - and go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters. www.neighbourly.co.nz...

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2924 days ago

Plumber required

Kelsey from Wallaceville - Whitemans Valley

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know any reliable and reasonably priced plumbers in Upper Hutt?

I need two jobs done in my bathroom
1) help/ recommendation for replacing my toilet - specifically a 3rd outlet pipe from my toilet into the internal wall, I'm aware this might be a gas release..?? Just… View more
Hi everyone,

Does anyone know any reliable and reasonably priced plumbers in Upper Hutt?

I need two jobs done in my bathroom
1) help/ recommendation for replacing my toilet - specifically a 3rd outlet pipe from my toilet into the internal wall, I'm aware this might be a gas release..?? Just need help removing this.
2) I'm installing a new basin, and the plumbing will need to be slightly moved as the mixer is currently centered and will need left aligning.

I really need a qualified plumber to advise on completing these two jobs, and they will most likely only need to do the basin plumbing as my dad is pretty hands on and will try help with most of the other jobs.

Many thanks
Kelsey

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