Avalon, Lower Hutt

Second chance for colonial era church

Jon from Hutt City Council

Petone man Tony Cook’s love for heritage architecture motivated him to restore a quake-prone and decaying colonial-era church.

It wasn’t all plain sailing but the stunning results will be part of the Petone townscape for many decades to come.

Check out the story via the link below:

Poll: What should the council do about the Naenae pool?

Sharron Pardoe Reporter from The Hutt News

Naenae's earthquake-prone pool has been closed - indefinitely. The Hutt City Council now has to decide what to do with it. What do you think it should do?

What should the council do about the Naenae pool?

• Renovate the pool
• Build a new pool complex on the site
• Build a community hub and forget about the pool

Vote View Results

• 34% Renovate the pool
  34% Complete
• 62% Build a new pool complex on the site
  62% Complete
• 4% Build a community hub and forget about the pool
  4% Complete

50 votes

Did you know we sell Shell Helix Engine Oils?

Anna Holley from Beaurepaires Lower Hutt Rutherford Street

Did you know that you can buy Shell Helix motor oils in store and online at Beaurepaires? Either pop in or browse the range through our webstore and get it delivered to your door.

Create magic with paper and a potato!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Plants make a lovely gift for young and old. Personalise your gift by creating a potato print wrap for it using a favourite Resene testpot colour and a potato cut to your chosen shape. It’s easy to do – you can even get the kids to help. It’s also a handy way to disguise any old or stained … View morePlants make a lovely gift for young and old. Personalise your gift by creating a potato print wrap for it using a favourite Resene testpot colour and a potato cut to your chosen shape. It’s easy to do – you can even get the kids to help. It’s also a handy way to disguise any old or stained plant pots you may have in your home. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

Does your rubbish and recycling get picked up on a Friday?

Grace from Hutt City Council

Rubbish and recycling will not be collected on Good Friday (19 April).
To make sure your rubbish and recycling still gets collected, we are doing a run on Saturday 20 April.

If you’d like to take advantage of this opportunity, please make sure your rubbish and recycling is on the kerb by … View moreRubbish and recycling will not be collected on Good Friday (19 April).
To make sure your rubbish and recycling still gets collected, we are doing a run on Saturday 20 April.

If you’d like to take advantage of this opportunity, please make sure your rubbish and recycling is on the kerb by 7.30am. All other collection days over Easter will remain the same.

Serious assault in Lower Hutt leaves one person in hospital with serious injuries

The Hutt News

Get Your FREE 4 Point Safety Check

Anna Holley from Beaurepaires Lower Hutt Rutherford Street

Before heading out on the roads this weekend, make sure you stop in at your local Beaurepaires and get a FREE 4 Point Safety Check. Life can be busy sometimes, but you’ll never regret taking a few minutes out of your day to ensure your family’s safety. It only takes 15 minutes to complete and … View moreBefore heading out on the roads this weekend, make sure you stop in at your local Beaurepaires and get a FREE 4 Point Safety Check. Life can be busy sometimes, but you’ll never regret taking a few minutes out of your day to ensure your family’s safety. It only takes 15 minutes to complete and no appointment is necessary, however, you can book in online!

Mystery in the Library

Kylie from Hutt City Libraries

The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with Hutt City Libraries, invites booklovers to an event featuring three local storytellers.

2019 Ngaio Marsh Awards entrants Helen Vivienne Fletcher, Penelope Haines, and Peter King will discuss how they create memorable characters, craft page-turning … View moreThe Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with Hutt City Libraries, invites booklovers to an event featuring three local storytellers.

2019 Ngaio Marsh Awards entrants Helen Vivienne Fletcher, Penelope Haines, and Peter King will discuss how they create memorable characters, craft page-turning plotlines, and infuse their exciting storytelling with real-life issues. Ngaio Marsh Awards judge Stephanie Soper will prosecute the offenders.

Lower Hutt War Memorial Library, 2 Queens Drive
Friday 12 April, 6:15pm (panel discussion starts at 6:30pm)
FREE

Helen Vivienne Fletcher is a playwright, poet, writing teacher & children's author. She has been shortlisted for the Joy Cowley Award, was named Outstanding Young Playwright at the Wellington Theatre Awards. and was a finalist for the 2018 Ngaio Marsh Award for Best First novel for her debut BROKEN SILENCE.

Otaki author Penelope Haines grew up in India and Pakistan. Before being a writer she was a nurse, farm manager, CEO, and commercial pilot. STALL TURNS is the third book in her mystery series featuring Kapiti Coast pilot Claire Hardcastle, which has been praised as “just plain fun” with a “smart and sassy” new heroine.

Peter King is a Wellington policy research manager, author, and journalist. He is the author of the modern fantasy series Changels and the futuristic environmental thriller ANIMAL PHARM. He has written over 500 articles and currently broadcasts a monthly radio show for independent authors called Writers' Island.

Girl Guide Biscuits

Joanne from Fairfield

Anyone out there selling Girl Guide biscuits? Thanks :)

Donations

Jane from Naenae

A Big hearty thankq to James Hedly who rocked in with his huge donation of Food for the Pataka.Our Waka is starting to float again.nga mihi James