Wallaceville - Whitemans Valley, Upper Hutt

767 days ago
769 days ago

Poll: Should our voting age be lowered to 16?

Ashleigh Ogden from Neighbourly.co.nz

On Monday, 21 November, the Supreme Court ruled that preventing 16 and 17-year-olds from voting is 'unjustified age discrimination'.

The current age of voting is 18 in New Zealand and lobby group Make It 16 have been running a youth-led campaign advocating for the vote to be extended … View more
On Monday, 21 November, the Supreme Court ruled that preventing 16 and 17-year-olds from voting is 'unjustified age discrimination'.

The current age of voting is 18 in New Zealand and lobby group Make It 16 have been running a youth-led campaign advocating for the vote to be extended to our 16 and 17-year-olds.

“This is history,” said Make It 16 co-director Caeden Tipler. “Today New Zealand’s highest court has confirmed that stopping young people from voting is a breach of our human rights...The government and Parliament cannot ignore such a clear legal and moral message. They must let us vote.”

Share your thoughts below - these may be published in the We Say You Say column of the local papers.

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Should our voting age be lowered to 16?
  • 13.9% Yes - they should be allowed to vote
    13.9% Complete
  • 3.7% Maybe - I need more information
    3.7% Complete
  • 3.2% It doesn't bother me either way
    3.2% Complete
  • 79.2% No - I don't agree with this
    79.2% Complete
3337 votes
768 days ago

Join our Trivia Master Quiz!

Upper Hutt City Council

Calling all seniors! Are you a trivia whizz? Put it to the test at our Upper Hutt Libraries’ Trivia Master Quiz! Get a team of up to 6 people together or join a team on the day.

To register, call us on (04) 527 2117 or go to https://www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz/Events/Trivia-Quiz-for-Seniors for… View more
Calling all seniors! Are you a trivia whizz? Put it to the test at our Upper Hutt Libraries’ Trivia Master Quiz! Get a team of up to 6 people together or join a team on the day.

To register, call us on (04) 527 2117 or go to https://www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz/Events/Trivia-Quiz-for-Seniors for more information.
Find out more

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773 days ago

Any Peacocks & Peahens On Coast Road Wainuiomata?

Sonali from Wainuiomata

I am wondering whether there are peacocks & peahens on Coast Road Wainuiomata! I'd like to see peacocks dancing & crowing like roosters on Coast Road Wainuiomata! Any petting zoos with peacocks & peahens on Coast Road Wainuiomata?

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770 days ago

Photo Voting Contest

Sonali from Wainuiomata

Please click on that post to vote for that lovely scenery in Wellington on www.facebook.com...

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770 days ago

Ginger Cat

Michelle from Ebdentown

Are you missing a ginger cat?
Edbentown area

771 days ago

The Must-Give Christmas Gift!

Christmas Box

Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, … View more
Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, it will create a lasting impact that goes beyond a treat at Christmas.

For only $40 you can donate a Christmas Box to a family in need, providing not just practical help, but much deserved hope too.
Donate now

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774 days ago

Guitar Teacher...wanted!

Maryclare from Totara Park

Hey all, does anyone know of, or have any recommendations for a Guitar teacher who could take on our 8yr old for Guitar lessons?
Thanks in advance!

776 days ago

Poll: Should there be a parade for the Black Ferns?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our national women’s rugby team took out the Rugby World Cup on Saturday in a tense finale at Eden Park. The Black Ferns won the match by just three points taking home their sixth world title.

With public celebrations taking place following the All Blacks (men's) Rugby World Cup wins … View more
Our national women’s rugby team took out the Rugby World Cup on Saturday in a tense finale at Eden Park. The Black Ferns won the match by just three points taking home their sixth world title.

With public celebrations taking place following the All Blacks (men's) Rugby World Cup wins (2011 & 2015) as well as parades for the America's cup team, do you think similar celebration plans are needed for our winning Black Ferns women?

Should there be a parade for the Black Ferns?
  • 65.8% Absolutely, it's an event to be celebrated.
    65.8% Complete
  • 5.6% No, times are tough.
    5.6% Complete
  • 24.3% No need for a parade, but I'm still very proud of the Black Ferns.
    24.3% Complete
  • 4.2% I didn't know the Rugby World Cup was on?
    4.2% Complete
4366 votes
771 days ago

Chest of Drawers

Sammy from Naenae

Needs to go this weekend

Free

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772 days ago

Gift yourself and a loved one

Sunday Star-Times

Hey Neighbours!

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Between now and 31 December, purchase a 3-month subscription to Sunday Star-Times for a friend, loved one (or yourself), and you'll receive a gorgeous soy candle selection worth $49 from Linden Leaves absolutely free.

Use promo … View more
Hey Neighbours!

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Between now and 31 December, purchase a 3-month subscription to Sunday Star-Times for a friend, loved one (or yourself), and you'll receive a gorgeous soy candle selection worth $49 from Linden Leaves absolutely free.

Use promo code 'Christmas' at the checkout to redeem this unmissable deal!

The team at Sunday Star-Times
Subscribe now

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772 days ago

St Pats Jacket L

Joanne from Stokes Valley

Near new, St Pats Stream jacket. Size L

Price: $60

772 days ago

St Patrick’s Blazer

Joanne from Stokes Valley

Second hand blazer 96cm (L). Needs new dome

Price: $30

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772 days ago

Tiger worms

Adele from Silverstream

Hi does anyone have any surplus tiger worms? I'm wanting to set up a worm farm. Thanks

772 days ago

Bags of kowhai stump grindings (mostly sawdust)

Mike from Wainuiomata

I have 11 bags of kowhai tree stump grindings - total about 400-500 litres. Will be about 90% sawdust, but some soil and grass fragments in the mix.

Free

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