Trentham, Upper Hutt

1535 days ago

Poll: Is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hamilton is up against current title holder Whanganui for this year’s most beautiful city award. The city has been the butt of jokes for years, but now boasts new laneways, public spaces that give access to and face the river, and plans for a theatre by 2022.
So you tell us - is Hamilton New … View more
Hamilton is up against current title holder Whanganui for this year’s most beautiful city award. The city has been the butt of jokes for years, but now boasts new laneways, public spaces that give access to and face the river, and plans for a theatre by 2022.
So you tell us - is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?
Read the full story here.

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Is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?
  • 50.3% Yes, Hamilton has really turned itself around.
    50.3% Complete
  • 49.7% No, Whanganui should be voted most beautiful city again this year.
    49.7% Complete
749 votes
1535 days ago

Community Connects grants

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Have you heard about our Community Connects grants?

The grants help fund projects that promote the inclusion and contribution of older people in community life, and support communities to prepare for an ageing population.

The fund makes one-off grants of up to $15,000. The grants … View more
Hi Neighbours!

Have you heard about our Community Connects grants?

The grants help fund projects that promote the inclusion and contribution of older people in community life, and support communities to prepare for an ageing population.

The fund makes one-off grants of up to $15,000. The grants are open to any New Zealand council, community organisation, or registered non-profit organisation. Applications for our current funding round close on 9 October.

Our last funding round was a huge success and helped fund a range of different projects across the country, that had focuses like reducing loneliness and social isolation of older people, developing an age-friendly community plan and supporting people with dementia.

With the right planning and support, we can create environments where older people are valued, connected and able to participate in their community.

If you have an age-friendly project you are interested in getting funding for click here bit.ly...
Or if would like to learn more about how your community can become more age-friendly click here bit.ly...

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1534 days ago

Help wanted for story on Early Childhood Education

Reporter Community News

A new study has found kids in Early Childhood Education have fewer emotional and social issues than those who do not attend. But, they also have higher rates of common childhood illnesses, and hospitalisation.

Stuff is looking for a parent who would be happy to talk about their child's … View more
A new study has found kids in Early Childhood Education have fewer emotional and social issues than those who do not attend. But, they also have higher rates of common childhood illnesses, and hospitalisation.

Stuff is looking for a parent who would be happy to talk about their child's experience in ECE. Get in touch by emailing laura.wiltshire@sttuff.co.nz

1535 days ago

Covid finishes Taylor's Phoenix career

Reporter Community News

Frustration over Covid 19 and the uncertainty swirling around the A-League regarding the competition’s future was behind Steven Taylor's decision to leave the Wellington Phoenix.

Taylor says he was happy in Wellington and would liked to have stayed.

“At 34 I want to know that I can … View more
Frustration over Covid 19 and the uncertainty swirling around the A-League regarding the competition’s future was behind Steven Taylor's decision to leave the Wellington Phoenix.

Taylor says he was happy in Wellington and would liked to have stayed.

“At 34 I want to know that I can continue [playing], that I've got the security, but at the moment no one is giving me answers. I’m asking when is the season going to start?

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1534 days ago

Wellington to host Bledisloe Cup match

Reporter Community News

Wellington is set to host a Bledisloe Cup match on Sunday October 11 at 3.30pm. The second test will be played in Auckland the following week.

It is not yet known when tickets for the two Bledisloe tests will go on sale with the details and crowd numbers dependent on updates on the … View more
Wellington is set to host a Bledisloe Cup match on Sunday October 11 at 3.30pm. The second test will be played in Auckland the following week.

It is not yet known when tickets for the two Bledisloe tests will go on sale with the details and crowd numbers dependent on updates on the Government's Covid-19 Alert Levels.

Are you looking forward to the big match.

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1537 days ago

What are you doing to acknowledge Māori Language Week?

Reporter Community News

The Dominion Post is celebrating Māori Language Week by changing its masthead. Tell us what you or an organisation you are involved with are doing to raise awareness.

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1535 days ago

Today Only!

PAK’nSAVE Upper Hutt

Nga mihi o te ahiahi! (Good Afternoon!)

We have some awesome prices on Lamb Shoulder Chops and Whole Pineapples for today only - while stocks last!
And a great price on Panana (Banana) and other Huarakau (fruit)

Kia pai te ra! (Have a good day!)

1536 days ago

Poll: Should we be building quarantine facilities instead of using hotels for Covid 19 quarantine

Reporter Community News

Experts are warning that there will be more pandemics in the future.
Rather than put people in hotels, some experts are arguing we should put people in purpose built facilities.

Professor Nick Wilson, of Otago University’s public heath department, said returnee breakouts and virus spread from … View more
Experts are warning that there will be more pandemics in the future.
Rather than put people in hotels, some experts are arguing we should put people in purpose built facilities.

Professor Nick Wilson, of Otago University’s public heath department, said returnee breakouts and virus spread from hotels which were not built for a pandemic means there is still the risk of another Auckland-sized outbreak.

Wilson told Stuff instead of hotels spread across the country, New Zealand needed a purpose-built facility in a more remote area with flight connections, like the Ōhakea Air Base in Manawatū. Planes carrying returnees could fly direct, and passengers should be tested several days before departure.

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Should we be building quarantine facilities instead of using hotels for Covid 19 quarantine
  • 65.4% Yes
    65.4% Complete
  • 34.6% No
    34.6% Complete
266 votes
1536 days ago

Support for Wellington to be called Te Whanganui-a-Tara following Māori Party's language policy announcement

Reporter Community News

A Māori Party proposal to change the name of Wellington to Te Whanganui-a-Tara has the support of city leaders.

Kaumātua and Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa ki te Upoko o te Ika a Maui chairman Kura Moeahu said he strongly supported the move to return place names to the original ingoa Māori. It … View more
A Māori Party proposal to change the name of Wellington to Te Whanganui-a-Tara has the support of city leaders.

Kaumātua and Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa ki te Upoko o te Ika a Maui chairman Kura Moeahu said he strongly supported the move to return place names to the original ingoa Māori. It would helps everyone understand the local history, he said. "There is a narration that goes with each of these names.

Wellington City Councillor Jill Day (Ngāti Tūwharetoa), who holds the Māori Partnerships portfolio, welcomed the announcement.

Commuters spoken to in Wellington by Stuff also supported the idea. Craig Lambert thought Te Ūpoko o te Ika a Māui was a more inclusive alternative. ”It represents all people.”

“Many of our cities and towns were named after people who never came to Aotearoa, with no consideration of the names that were already in use,” Day said.

Fellow Councillor Tamatha Paul (Ngāti Awa and Waikato Tainui) said there were about 39 places called Wellington in the world.

A poll on Neighbourly with over 520 respondents was 81 per cent against a name change.

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1535 days ago

Free meal for Upper Hutt locals

Reporter Community News

Upper Hutt curry house Bombayhouse on Main Street is inviting members of the Upper Hutt community who are without a home or have been impacted financially by Covid-19, to enjoy a meal on them!
On Sunday from 12 midday until 2pm Bombayhouse, the first 50 customers will get a free feed of butter … View more
Upper Hutt curry house Bombayhouse on Main Street is inviting members of the Upper Hutt community who are without a home or have been impacted financially by Covid-19, to enjoy a meal on them!
On Sunday from 12 midday until 2pm Bombayhouse, the first 50 customers will get a free feed of butter chicken.

1535 days ago

Nissan National Demonstrator Sale

The Team from Gazley

Nissan’s National 4 day Demonstrator sale starts Wednesday the 16th until Sunday the 20th of September.

Save thousands across the Nissan range on near new Demonstrators, to view our current Nissan stock check out the link or www.gazleynissan.com, or give us a call on 04 381 3000.
Find out more

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1535 days ago

It's back... for a limited time only!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hungry for local customers? Give your business a restart boost with a FREE 3-month Premium Business Listing.

Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and … View more
Hungry for local customers? Give your business a restart boost with a FREE 3-month Premium Business Listing.

Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you stand out from the rest.

There's no catch and no hidden fees. It's just our small way of saying thank you for playing such an essential part in our communities.

Grab a FREE 3 Month Premium Business Listing now. (Feel free to share the news with your fellow small business owners too!)

*This is a limited time offer
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1535 days ago

Staying Safe Workshop

Lorna Harvey from

Join us for a Staying Safe Workshop. Monday 9th November, 10AM - 2PM. Improve your driving skills and feel more confident on the road. In this free refresher workshop for senior drivers, we will discuss:
- updated road rules
- how age affects driving ability and
- how to adapt your driving … View more
Join us for a Staying Safe Workshop. Monday 9th November, 10AM - 2PM. Improve your driving skills and feel more confident on the road. In this free refresher workshop for senior drivers, we will discuss:
- updated road rules
- how age affects driving ability and
- how to adapt your driving technique for today's busy roads
info@ageconcernwellington.org.nz or 04 499 6648 for more information and to register.

1535 days ago

Future of historic bridge up for discussion

Reporter Community News

Cr Angela McLeod is urging Upper Hutt residents to have their say on the future of the historic Howe Truss Bridge at Beechwood Lane, Te Marua.

The Beechwood Lane Bridge is thought to be one of the last remaining original parts of the road that once linked Wellington and the Hutt Valley, with … View more
Cr Angela McLeod is urging Upper Hutt residents to have their say on the future of the historic Howe Truss Bridge at Beechwood Lane, Te Marua.

The Beechwood Lane Bridge is thought to be one of the last remaining original parts of the road that once linked Wellington and the Hutt Valley, with Wairarapa. The route was marched by more than 60,000 troops leaving the Featherston military training camp for the battlefields of World War I.

Councillor Angela McLeod favours keeping the bridge and has said too much of the city's history had already been demolished. The bridge is now on the Remutaka Cycle Trail route and is used by pedestrians and cyclists.

The council meets at 4.30pm Wednesday September 16.

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1535 days ago

Masterton man wins ACC case

Reporter Community News

A young Masterton welder’s health nightmare is nearly over with the swipe of a bureaucrat’s pen.

Last week Aiden Sayer, 21, who was almost killed in a workplace accident earlier this year, was languishing on a public waiting list for a bladder stone procedure that ACC should have covered.

His… View more
A young Masterton welder’s health nightmare is nearly over with the swipe of a bureaucrat’s pen.

Last week Aiden Sayer, 21, who was almost killed in a workplace accident earlier this year, was languishing on a public waiting list for a bladder stone procedure that ACC should have covered.

His urologist argued that the bladder stone was caused by having to endure a catheter for a month following his February accident. ACC said no, but after persistent lobbying and a story on Stuff last week, the corporation has changed its mind.

Following ACC acceptance, his urologist has quickly arranged for a procedure to be carried out in a private medical facility next Tuesday.

“I’ll be able to do more hours of work ... I’ll be able to work on my car, be able to go out with friends, return to a normal life. I couldn’t do that before because of my stone,” Sayer said.

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