East Harbour, Lower Hutt

Battle of the generations in Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt mayoral races

Matthew Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

So far the contests for the Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt mayoralties each feature a long-time incumbent…

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Create your own plant stand

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Slightly Scandi and very cool, this concrete plant stand is a stylish addition to any home. Finish the legs with your favourite Resene colour.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

Robs yard services .

Robert from Wainuiomata

Hello I'm Rob, at Robs yard services .We are a father an son team who are dedicated to making your yard top notch.we take pride in our mowing service an we also do rubbish removal .so if your after a dedicated yard service give me a call to discuss how we can help .0272887391..Rob.y.s

Why reading to your child supports literacy development

Barnardos Home-Based Early Learning - Upper Hutt

Shared reading with parents and whānau is an important component of a stimulating home literacy environment. Such an environment has many benefits, including for young children’s emerging literacy skills.
Have a look at this article from Brainwave

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Poll: Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.

Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the … View moreIt's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.

Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the actual and reasonable costs they incurred". Charging $65 for a short overstay in an empty carpark is as far from reasonable as you can get.

To find out what to do in this situation, click here

Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?

• Yes, and I won!
• Nah, I jut pay it
• Yes, but I still had to pay

Vote View Results

• 46.8% Yes, and I won!
  46.8% Complete
• 32.4% Nah, I jut pay it
  32.4% Complete
• 20.8% Yes, but I still had to pay
  20.8% Complete

1168 votes

Family of Lower Hutt WW2 veteran want his flying jacket back

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

The WW2 spitfire pilot's flying jacket was gifted to a 'museum' several years ago only for it to surface on TradeMe under mysterious circumstances with a price tag of $5000.
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SuperGold Cardholders Receive 11-15% off Selected Tyres at Beaurepaires!*

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Keep you and … View moreAre you a SuperGold Cardholder?

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Plus you can get great deals on Exide batteries and Shell Lubricants in-store!

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- FREE Tyre Pressure Check
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