Matiu/Somes Island, Lower Hutt

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2450 days ago

Take a look at your neighbour's award-winning upcycled shed

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Ian Hamilton is a joint runner-up in our 2019 Resene Shed of the Year. "I think there's so much wastage today. People think if it's broken they need to get rid of it. Whereas I think if it's broken, let's see if we can fix it, or make something else useful out of it," … View moreIan Hamilton is a joint runner-up in our 2019 Resene Shed of the Year. "I think there's so much wastage today. People think if it's broken they need to get rid of it. Whereas I think if it's broken, let's see if we can fix it, or make something else useful out of it," he says. "I don't like throwing things away needlessly. I like re-purposing stuff."

2457 days ago

Council to cut some plastics from recycling

Reporter The Hutt News

Reduced access to overseas waste processing markets means plastic types 3 to 7 will not be accepted for recycling from May.

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2453 days ago

Poll: Region's councils could move to ban fireworks sales

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

Would you support a ban on private fireworks sales? Vote in the poll and let us know your thoughts below.

*If you don't want your comments used in an article, just add NFP at the end of your post.

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Region's councils could move to ban fireworks sales
  • 72.6% Yes
    72.6% Complete
  • 27.4% No
    27.4% Complete
175 votes
2452 days ago

Kia ora Aotearoa, today is Gumboot Friday! 👢

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

For many, having depression is like walking through mud every day.

Walk in their shoes for a day: put on your gumboots, and donate if you can to help us provide free counselling to any kid in need.

Two thumbs up to our awesome team over at Neighbourhood Support Waitakere for supporting this … View more
For many, having depression is like walking through mud every day.

Walk in their shoes for a day: put on your gumboots, and donate if you can to help us provide free counselling to any kid in need.

Two thumbs up to our awesome team over at Neighbourhood Support Waitakere for supporting this year's campaign. 👍👍

#GumbootUpNZ

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