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Got any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Share them on our page, and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our commitment to helping our environment thrive.
All attendees this week go in the draw to win two free one on one sessions of your choice! Boxing, weight training, weight - loss, cardio, it's your call - you could even choose "train the trainer" for those who want to get their own back!
New classes:
Ladies Bootcamp – 6am … View moreAll attendees this week go in the draw to win two free one on one sessions of your choice! Boxing, weight training, weight - loss, cardio, it's your call - you could even choose "train the trainer" for those who want to get their own back!
New classes:
Ladies Bootcamp – 6am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Fit Mums – 9.15am Wednesday
Lunchtime Calorie blast (30min – Open to men/woman) – Thursday 12.15
Box-Fit class (Open to men/woman) – Thursday 5.15pm and Sunday 12.15pm
All classes are $10 per session. Classes held at The Waiwhetu Fitness Centre and Naenae community hall.
Hi neighbours,
Both coffee and controversy is brewing in wider Wellington region at the moment on the topic of prams in cafes.
A cafe in Petone doesn't allow buggies and prams in the cafe when two designated areas up front by the window are full. This is due to space and safety reasons. … View moreHi neighbours,
Both coffee and controversy is brewing in wider Wellington region at the moment on the topic of prams in cafes.
A cafe in Petone doesn't allow buggies and prams in the cafe when two designated areas up front by the window are full. This is due to space and safety reasons. However, some mums have hit out saying it isn't "child friendly". Other cafes have now chimed into the debate. We want to know your thoughts on the topic.
Are you a mum with a pram that's been turned away from a cafe? Or perhaps you're a business owner that struggles to fit prams on the premise. Perhaps you're a customer with an opinion to share. Let us know your thoughts in the replies! (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff)
Wellington Water will be repairing water pipes on the Esplanade on Saturday 11 August, between approximately 7am and midday.
The work will be in the Oriental Street area and will affect Esplanade traffic travelling in the eastbound lane only.
A detour will be in place for eastbound traffic, … View moreWellington Water will be repairing water pipes on the Esplanade on Saturday 11 August, between approximately 7am and midday.
The work will be in the Oriental Street area and will affect Esplanade traffic travelling in the eastbound lane only.
A detour will be in place for eastbound traffic, turning into Cuba Street, then into Jackson Street and heading south back to The Esplanade via Jessie Street.
Council advises significant delays are likely and recommends drivers use alternative routes where possible.
A moment of your time if I may
My latest feature, Mega Time Squad, has been circulating around the world. It started with the Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal; Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton as part of the New Zealand International Film Festival; and very soon Frightfest in London and the … View moreA moment of your time if I may
My latest feature, Mega Time Squad, has been circulating around the world. It started with the Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal; Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton as part of the New Zealand International Film Festival; and very soon Frightfest in London and the Sydney Underground Film Festival.
I am currently fundraising to get to the festival in Sydney and promote Mega Time Squad. This will lead to networking, workshops and being able to promote the film alongside the director, Tim Van Dammen and my co-star, Jonny Brugh.
For full information, or how to donate, then please head to my Give A Little page. There is also a video with me explaining the fundraiser.
The fundraiser ends on August 31st at 12pm. The minimum is $1, and if you're outside New Zealand then you can still donate.
Thanks in advance. And please share this around.
givealittle.co.nz...
We're fizzing with excitement to have Dr. Michelle Dickinson (aka Nanogirl!), author of The Kitchen Science Cookbook, visiting Taita Library next week for some fun science activities and a book signing. Bring your favourite science questions!
Filled with great ideas to keep your children … View moreWe're fizzing with excitement to have Dr. Michelle Dickinson (aka Nanogirl!), author of The Kitchen Science Cookbook, visiting Taita Library next week for some fun science activities and a book signing. Bring your favourite science questions!
Filled with great ideas to keep your children busy and educated, The Kitchen Science Cookbook is suitable for children aged 4-14. Copies will be available to purchase on the day for the special price of $35 thanks to Paper Plus Lower Hutt or you can borrow it from Hutt City Libraries.
The Te Kāuru Upper Ruamāhanga Floodplain Management Plan Subcommittee and project team started reaching out to affected landowners through informal coffee group meetings. We are looking for feedback on whether Te Kāuru is heading in the right direction. We really appreciate the response of the … View moreThe Te Kāuru Upper Ruamāhanga Floodplain Management Plan Subcommittee and project team started reaching out to affected landowners through informal coffee group meetings. We are looking for feedback on whether Te Kāuru is heading in the right direction. We really appreciate the response of the community including Mia (pictured) – one of our cutest attendees at one of the coffee groups – for their feedback, questions and level of engagement.
Read more about Te Kāuru at www.tekauru.co.nz...
Celebrate National Poetry Day on Friday 24 August! We have a day packed full of poetry events for all ages and an extra event that sneaks in on Thursday 23 August.
Poetry Evening with Geraldine Brophy
Naenae Library - Friday 24 August, 6pm-7pm (FREE, everyone welcome.)
Join us for a fun … View moreCelebrate National Poetry Day on Friday 24 August! We have a day packed full of poetry events for all ages and an extra event that sneaks in on Thursday 23 August.
Poetry Evening with Geraldine Brophy
Naenae Library - Friday 24 August, 6pm-7pm (FREE, everyone welcome.)
Join us for a fun evening of poetry! Bring your favourite poem to read, share or discover new favourites. Participate in collaborative poetry-writing.
Families welcome. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy at the library. Tea and coffee provided. Our MC for the night is actress and writer, Geraldine Brophy.
Reo Rangatahi
War Memorial Library - Friday 24 August, 1pm-2pm (FREE, Youth Event.)
Nau mai, haere mai! Do you write poetry? Want to share it with others?
This youth event is open to newbie writers and experienced poets. No pressure to share, just come along and meet some teens who write like you do!
Local writer and performer Freya Daly Sadgrove will be here to share her poetry too. Freya has a Masters in poetry from the International Institute of Modern Letters and her work has appeared in various publications, including Sweet Mammalian, Scum, Shabby Doll House and The Spinoff.
Poetry Writing Workshop
Wainuiomata Library - Friday 24 August, 4pm-5:30pm (FREE, ages 10-101.)
Have you ever wanted to write poetry? This workshop will cover genres of poetry, as well as give you help to start writing poems yourself!
Spaces are limited, bookings are essential. Email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to book in.
A Passionate Poet
War Memorial Library - Thursday 23 august, 6:30pm (FREE, everyone welcome)
Join Mary Death, the Director of Nursing at Te Omanga Hospice, as she shares stories of life as a palliative care nurse. Mary will also read her poetry (described as ‘scribbles’), enabling you to be touched by the beauty of life and of death.
Her passion, and compassion, guide her words to the page as she writes of the patients, their families and everyday things that bring her joy, and at times pain.
Wellington Curtain Bank returns to Wainuiomata! We make it easier for some communities to access our Curtain Bank — by coming to them.
Anyone with a Community Services Card or Super Gold Combo Card can go to Wainuiomata Community Centre to pick up a window measurement form, take it home to … View moreWellington Curtain Bank returns to Wainuiomata! We make it easier for some communities to access our Curtain Bank — by coming to them.
Anyone with a Community Services Card or Super Gold Combo Card can go to Wainuiomata Community Centre to pick up a window measurement form, take it home to fill out the details, then bring it back to complete the order. We then make the curtains and get them back to Wainuiomata for families to hang.
We're working with Wainuiomata Community Centre to bring the service to Wainui whanau from August 13 to 24. See more info about the Wellington Curtain Bank here.
For more info, you can contact the Curtain Bank on freephone 0508 78 78 24 x 705 or Wainuomata Community Centre on 04 564 5262.
Every Friday night between 9.30 pm and midnight, upwards of 70 teenagers and adults gather at the Walter Nash Centre in Taita for Twilight Basketball.
It began in February to give rangatahi/teenagers something fun and free to do on a Friday night. After the first nine weeks, 666 people had … View moreEvery Friday night between 9.30 pm and midnight, upwards of 70 teenagers and adults gather at the Walter Nash Centre in Taita for Twilight Basketball.
It began in February to give rangatahi/teenagers something fun and free to do on a Friday night. After the first nine weeks, 666 people had attended, with an average of 74 teenagers, parents, police, Council staff and volunteers turning up each time for some fierce competition and BBQed sauasages.
And not that anybody was eavesdropping, but from the overheard conversation file: one young guy to his mate: "I like coming here cos there’s always visitors like police, those guys in yellow (Safe City Ambassadors) and some other guys who don’t know how to play but they have fun." His mate replied: “yeah, we beat them nearly every time cos we know how to play, but it’s cool cos they want to play with us.’
Pop in and see what it's all about and you might find yourself on a court or cooking up some sausages for the hungry players. Pictured: some teenagers wearing playing bibs donated by Crest Clean, who also donate the sausages, bread and sauces every week.
Lower Hutt residents have until 3 September to have their say on how they elect their councillors and how they’re represented at ward and community level.
Council has prepared a draft proposal and is now calling for submissions.
Click the link below for more information about Council’s … View moreLower Hutt residents have until 3 September to have their say on how they elect their councillors and how they’re represented at ward and community level.
Council has prepared a draft proposal and is now calling for submissions.
Click the link below for more information about Council’s representation review and on how to make a submission.
Lower Hutt residents now have four weeks to have their say on how they elect their councillors and how they are represented at ward and community level.
Hutt City Council is reviewing how Lower Hutt residents are represented at Council, in preparation for the 2019 local body elections.
… View moreLower Hutt residents now have four weeks to have their say on how they elect their councillors and how they are represented at ward and community level.
Hutt City Council is reviewing how Lower Hutt residents are represented at Council, in preparation for the 2019 local body elections.
Council recently agreed to a draft proposal that would maintain the current way the Mayor and Councillors are elected and the present structure of community boards and panels. However, it proposes a review of community panels, which were established last year, in three years to gauge their effectiveness at representing their communities. The review was originally scheduled in six years’ time.
The final shape of representation arrangements in Lower Hutt will depend on formal public submissions over the next month.
To view the draft proposal and make a submission, go to huttcity.govt.nz/representation
Submissions close at 5pm on 3 September 2018. Council will then decide whether to amend its proposal or not. The final representation proposal will then be publically notified and people have the opportunity to lodge an appeal or objection.
The first ever BMW X2 follows its very own path. The BMW X2 makes its sporty ambitions quite clear at first sight.
At Winger BMW, we happily invite you and the family to our dealership to experience the All New-BMW X2 yourself. With many innovative technologies, you need to experience this … View moreThe first ever BMW X2 follows its very own path. The BMW X2 makes its sporty ambitions quite clear at first sight.
At Winger BMW, we happily invite you and the family to our dealership to experience the All New-BMW X2 yourself. With many innovative technologies, you need to experience this rebel for yourself and have the ultimate drive.
Are you ready? Path your way to Winger BMW and book your test drive today.
Winger BMW, 138 Hutt Road Kaiwharawhara Wellington. A barista coffee from our cafe will be waiting for you on your return.
Were midway through winter now, is your fire not preforming to its best? Are you wanting to get it check? For the month of August we are doing chimney sweeps and safety checks for $75. We can do door seal and glass seals, we can replace fire bricks, air bars, baffles. Send us a message and we will … View moreWere midway through winter now, is your fire not preforming to its best? Are you wanting to get it check? For the month of August we are doing chimney sweeps and safety checks for $75. We can do door seal and glass seals, we can replace fire bricks, air bars, baffles. Send us a message and we will get you booked in, we work Saturday and Sundays for your convenience aswell!
With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?
• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up … View moreWith winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?
• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up to a total of 20 days.
• Sick leave can be used when you’re sick or when you need to be off work to look after someone else who is sick or injured (your partner, child, or someone who relies on you for care).
• Even if you’re a part-time or casual worker, you’re still entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave a year (once you’ve worked for 6 months continuously or for an average of 10 hours per week, and at least one hour in every week or 40 hours in every month).
• Your employer can require you to provide a medical certificate if you’re sick for 3 or more days in a row, and you’ll need to pay to get it. If they want proof of sickness sooner then they will have to pay the costs of getting the proof.
These are the minimum sick leave entitlements. Your employer can agree to give you more.
Check out our website for more information about sick leave and other employment rights and responsibilities. If you’ve got questions get in touch with a CAB near you, call us on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB), or contact us online.
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