1337 days ago

Recreation Award for Play in the Hutt

Hutt City Coucil

Play in the Hutt has won the Outstanding Project award at the Recreation Aotearoa - Te Whai Oranga Awards!

A huge congratulations to our Active in the Hutt and Healthy Families Hutt Valley teams for their mahi on this movement.

A special thanks to residents who have helped things like Play Streets become a core part of the movement, as well as schools who use programmes like Build & Play and Pukutākaro to grow physical activity through play.

Thanks also to the community groups who are increasing access to play by giving their time and space, and sponsors who make these projects sustainable
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5 hours ago

Stand-Out Festive Decor: Build a Big DIY Nutcracker

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Whip up a larger-than-life nutcracker and have it standing guard to greet guests this Christmas. This is an ideal opportunity to repurpose last year’s baubles, leftover Resene paint testpots and leftover materials from previous projects. You could use an old cardboard box for the body and cover it in fabric scraps. Find out how to make your own nutcracker with these easy step by step instructions.

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5 hours ago

Wellington’s weird and wonderful trivia from 2025

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

📰 The Post has rounded up some of Wellington’s weird and wonderful trivia from 2025 – from the most popular dog names to the books you couldn’t put down at local libraries.

✨ Our question for you: In a year that’s felt a bit taxing, what weird, wonderful, or just plain fun things have brightened your 2025?

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5 hours ago

Get painting and wallpapering - Sale now on at Resene ColorShops!

Resene

For a limited time only save the GST value on Resene premium paints, wood stains, wallpaper and decorating accessories at Resene ColorShops. Find out more

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