1834 days ago

Festive fun at Hutt City Libraries

Kylie from Hutt City Libraries

Looking for some festive or summer fun? We have lots of events coming up before Christmas and over summer at Hutt City Libraries.

Flip through our What's On Guide online (copies also available at your local library) or check out our featured events below!

Family Festive Evening
Petone Library - Wednesday 9 December, 6pm-8pm
Join us for festive stories, card making and music. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy in the library!

Family Festive Fun
War Memorial Library - Wednesday 16 December, 6pm-7:30pm
Bring the family for a special evening of festive stories, songs and fun at the library.

Bubble Flash Mob
Anzac Lawn (War Memorial Library)
- Tuesday 12 January, 10:30am
Join us for our annual flash mob. We’ll provide the bubbles; all we
need is you!

Storytime at Neko Ngeru Cat Cafe
Thursday 14 January, 10am-11am
Listen to tails, pet the cats, and relax with a cuppa at our pawsome storytime with the Neko Ngeru Cat Cafe in Petone. Ages 7+. Registrations required as spaces are very limited! Book in by emailing LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz or contact your local library.

More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 42.9% Yes
    42.9% Complete
  • 31% Maybe?
    31% Complete
  • 26.1% No
    26.1% Complete
394 votes
22 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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45 minutes ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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