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Cyclone Debbie is causing devastation around the country including serious flooding, landslides, road closures and evacuations. Here are a few things you can do to ensure you're kept up-to-date and best prepared.
• For live updates on how Cyclone Debbie is affecting your community … View moreCyclone Debbie is causing devastation around the country including serious flooding, landslides, road closures and evacuations. Here are a few things you can do to ensure you're kept up-to-date and best prepared.
• For live updates on how Cyclone Debbie is affecting your community visit the Stuff Live blog.
• To send or receive urgent updates on time-sensitive emergency events in your community, sign up for Neighbourly Urgent Alerts. These are completely free to send and receive, and can be sent as a SMS text message or email.
• If you can support a neighbour in need, please share details of how you help on your Neighbourly noticeboard. Make a post now.
• To spread the word and notify others of what's happening around your neighbourhood contact your local reporter to share details and/or photos
Visiting friends, family or neighbours this Easter long weekend? Why not bring something special over like these Chelsea NZ Cupcakes with Chocolate Icing! These make a great alternative to Easter eggs. They're light, fluffy and can be decorated with your mini choc eggs or curls!
Want more … View moreVisiting friends, family or neighbours this Easter long weekend? Why not bring something special over like these Chelsea NZ Cupcakes with Chocolate Icing! These make a great alternative to Easter eggs. They're light, fluffy and can be decorated with your mini choc eggs or curls!
Want more recipes from us? Join your local foodies group!
So far we've missed the worst of the heavy rain that's been battering parts of the North Island, but we're not out of the woods quite yet. The Hutt River is still quite high and moving fast, so for your own safety we're asking people to stay clear of it and other waterways until… View moreSo far we've missed the worst of the heavy rain that's been battering parts of the North Island, but we're not out of the woods quite yet. The Hutt River is still quite high and moving fast, so for your own safety we're asking people to stay clear of it and other waterways until they return to normal.
Our next talk with GNS Science is on tomorrow night!
Did you know the Hutt valley aquifer supplies up to 70% of the entire region’s water demand? Come find out more about where your drinking water comes from with Dr Uwe Morgenstern.
Lower Hutt War Memorial Library
Thursday 6 April, 6pm … View moreOur next talk with GNS Science is on tomorrow night!
Did you know the Hutt valley aquifer supplies up to 70% of the entire region’s water demand? Come find out more about where your drinking water comes from with Dr Uwe Morgenstern.
Lower Hutt War Memorial Library
Thursday 6 April, 6pm FREE
Do you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs … View moreDo you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs from a nearby beach are all great events! Plus, register an event between 27 April and 3 May you could WIN great prizes.
So grab your flatmates, your kids, your neighbour or your whole street and head to a place that you love in your community and make a difference. Your contributions will help make your community a cleaner and happier place to live! #CleanUpNZ
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Petone Wharf is still closed but some suggestions have been made to use it for ferry services between the Hutt and Wellington. Hutt South Labour candidate Ginny Andersen called a service a … View moreHi everyone, thanks for your comments, it's been a great discussion! Comments are now closed.
Petone Wharf is still closed but some suggestions have been made to use it for ferry services between the Hutt and Wellington. Hutt South Labour candidate Ginny Andersen called a service a "must" to reduce SH2 traffic. What do you think? Would you take a ferry? Comments may be used in the Hutt News unless you state otherwise with NFP (not for print)
See our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges … View moreSee our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges instead of cooking. Using the oven for an hour a night can add $20 to your monthly power bill.
3. Use curtains to trap heat in: Let the sun heat your home during the day then close your curtains to stop the warmth escaping in the evening.
4. If you’re away, turn the hot water cylinder off: You can save up to $36 on your power bill if you switch your hot water cylinder off while away on weekends.
5. Make the most out of your FREE Hour of Power: Utilise power deals like Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power, which gives you one off peak hour of free power a day. Use this hour to heat your home, turn on the dishwasher, or run the washing machine and dryer.
Find out more about Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power
Now is the time to give us your opinion on the RiverLink project directly! If you can't make it to one of the Community Open Days, head over to the new online feedback tool.
We look forward to your input!
haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz...
Falls are the most common cause of injury in older people. 'Steady as You Go' is a falls prevention class which aims to improve balance and leg strength, flexibility, mobility, spatial awareness and general well being.
Classes will be taking place from Wednesday 5th April in the … View moreFalls are the most common cause of injury in older people. 'Steady as You Go' is a falls prevention class which aims to improve balance and leg strength, flexibility, mobility, spatial awareness and general well being.
Classes will be taking place from Wednesday 5th April in the Eastbourne Community Hall from 1pm to 2pm. $2 per class.
For more information please contact Gemma: gemma.wong@ageconcern.org.nz
We hope to see you there!
It's time to think about our cemeteries and how we use them in this first ever Cemeteries Week being held throughout NZ. The Hutt City Council officer tasked with caring for our cemeteries is Shelley Donoghue and she is holding a talk "Dead End Job" at the Petone Library this … View moreIt's time to think about our cemeteries and how we use them in this first ever Cemeteries Week being held throughout NZ. The Hutt City Council officer tasked with caring for our cemeteries is Shelley Donoghue and she is holding a talk "Dead End Job" at the Petone Library this Thursday from 10 - 11 am. Please come along if you are interested and all questions are welcomed.
Thanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story… View moreThanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story with us by emailing kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz, sharing to our facebook page, or submitting your story on our website. We LOVE seeing all the fun times and knowing that we're getting a little closer to knowing our neighbours and connecting with our communities. AND you don't have to wait till Neighbours Day 2018 to do it again. You can go say hi, invite them for a cuppa, or do a street bbq anytime. It makes a massive difference to our sense of belonging, safety and being part of a more resilient community.
Have a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.
The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.
… View moreHave a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.
The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.
Donate here at or at any ASB branch.
A lot was achieved in 2016 and there are exciting plans for the years ahead. We need your help to continue to drive our city forward. Now is the time to have your say on the future of Lower Hutt.
You can pick up an Annual Plan consultation document from any Hutt City Library or our building on … View moreA lot was achieved in 2016 and there are exciting plans for the years ahead. We need your help to continue to drive our city forward. Now is the time to have your say on the future of Lower Hutt.
You can pick up an Annual Plan consultation document from any Hutt City Library or our building on Laings Rd, or visit huttcity.govt.nz/annualplan to download the document and make an online submission.
Does anyone know of where you can get Botox done, (anyone had any experiences)good or bad, I have a problem with excessive perspiration on my face which I hate no cures but heard Botox helps, ready to try anything fed up with it.
From 3 April the rate in the HC2 time-restricted shopping area will revert back to the pre-trial rate of $1.50 per hour.
For the first half of April parking wardens will provide a reminder to people that may be unaware of the change. The one hour free trial was extended following the November 14… View moreFrom 3 April the rate in the HC2 time-restricted shopping area will revert back to the pre-trial rate of $1.50 per hour.
For the first half of April parking wardens will provide a reminder to people that may be unaware of the change. The one hour free trial was extended following the November 14 earthquake in light of shortages of city-wide parking.
All day parking rates in HC4 zones (including the Riverbank Carpark) were reduced earlier this year to 70 cents per hour, or a maximum of $4 per day.
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