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A suite of handy videos has been designed to help ratepayers get their heads around the ins and outs of building consents and other regulations.
The six animated "home videos", which also explain other building issues and provide helpful tips, were commissioned by the Hutt City … View moreA suite of handy videos has been designed to help ratepayers get their heads around the ins and outs of building consents and other regulations.
The six animated "home videos", which also explain other building issues and provide helpful tips, were commissioned by the Hutt City Council.
They ...
From tots to teens, hundreds of students will take to the stage in Lower Hutt next week to celebrate Pasifika and Maori culture.
The annual Polyfest Hutt Valley is being held at the Walter Nash Centre from July 3 to 7 and thousands of people are expected through the doors.
For Pomare School, … View moreFrom tots to teens, hundreds of students will take to the stage in Lower Hutt next week to celebrate Pasifika and Maori culture.
The annual Polyfest Hutt Valley is being held at the Walter Nash Centre from July 3 to 7 and thousands of people are expected through the doors.
For Pomare School, that...
We have been monitoring the weekend’s weather closely and unfortunately the weather on Sunday has not changed. We’re expecting a heavy downpour early morning and steady rain/showers throughout the time we would be planting. As much as we love rain at times, we want this day to be enjoyable for … View moreWe have been monitoring the weekend’s weather closely and unfortunately the weather on Sunday has not changed. We’re expecting a heavy downpour early morning and steady rain/showers throughout the time we would be planting. As much as we love rain at times, we want this day to be enjoyable for the plants and the people, so have decided to postpone Spade Aid to Sunday 30th July, same time and same place!
For those people wanting to practise their amazing planting skills, don’t forget we have a community planting day the weekend before at the Tilley Road entrance, Paekakariki. For more details on this event, see goo.gl...
Switch.Save.Easy - At Genesis Energy we make it easy for you to switch your bottled gas supply to us, with $140 of upfront savings and up to 12% off your bill each month on our LPG Bottled Gas Smart Plan. As a new customer, with our current offer, you'll get 1 free 45kg bottle of gas and 3 … View moreSwitch.Save.Easy - At Genesis Energy we make it easy for you to switch your bottled gas supply to us, with $140 of upfront savings and up to 12% off your bill each month on our LPG Bottled Gas Smart Plan. As a new customer, with our current offer, you'll get 1 free 45kg bottle of gas and 3 months free bottle rental on a flexible plan with no term. Offer ends 31 July 2017. Terms and conditions apply.
Hosts are bracing themselves for a week of rugby and revelry as British and Irish Lions fans begin arriving in Lower Hutt ahead of the second test at Westpac Stadium.
About 25,000 Lions supporters are expected to arrive in the Wellington region and rugby clubs and accommodation providers … View moreHosts are bracing themselves for a week of rugby and revelry as British and Irish Lions fans begin arriving in Lower Hutt ahead of the second test at Westpac Stadium.
About 25,000 Lions supporters are expected to arrive in the Wellington region and rugby clubs and accommodation providers in...
Join us this Sunday 2nd July at Queen Elizabeth Park to plant 5,000 trees in four hours. Free sausage sizzle and live music!
Please bring warm clothes, sturdy shoes and a spade, if you have one; otherwise we will provide spades.
Please RSVP to the Facebook event: goo.gl...
If you can't make… View moreJoin us this Sunday 2nd July at Queen Elizabeth Park to plant 5,000 trees in four hours. Free sausage sizzle and live music!
Please bring warm clothes, sturdy shoes and a spade, if you have one; otherwise we will provide spades.
Please RSVP to the Facebook event: goo.gl...
If you can't make this event, take a look at the other events we will be running over the next couple of months www.gw.govt.nz...
More than 400 campervans full of fans are expected to roll up around the Hutt Valley during the Lions stay in Wellington. Are you ready? Out on the streets you may see members of the Community Patrols, Safecity Ambassadors and Maori Wardens. Lower Hutt police urge people to be welcoming and ask … View moreMore than 400 campervans full of fans are expected to roll up around the Hutt Valley during the Lions stay in Wellington. Are you ready? Out on the streets you may see members of the Community Patrols, Safecity Ambassadors and Maori Wardens. Lower Hutt police urge people to be welcoming and ask drivers to take extra care on the roads, with the added numbers of campervans around. Watch your speed, be courteous and stay safe!
From Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit … View moreFrom Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit robots will never replace the real thing. Nominations are now open for the Favourite Teacher Awards – tell us about the teacher who has inspired you or your children.
www.FavouriteTeacher.co.nz...
Check out Sustainability Trust's school holiday programme Wilderkids. Kids aged 5 to 12 will enjoy a hands-on, outdoors adventure in Wellington's Town Belt. Different activities every day - building tree huts, bug hunting, making bee hotels, planting seeds, and lots more. Ten free places … View moreCheck out Sustainability Trust's school holiday programme Wilderkids. Kids aged 5 to 12 will enjoy a hands-on, outdoors adventure in Wellington's Town Belt. Different activities every day - building tree huts, bug hunting, making bee hotels, planting seeds, and lots more. Ten free places for Community Services Card holders. Check the full programme and book here.
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Thousands of parents who take 'cheaper' holidays during the school term time need to realise their kids are missing out on school says Secondary Principals' Association … View moreHi everyone, thanks for your contributions - some interesting points were raised! Comments are now closed.
Thousands of parents who take 'cheaper' holidays during the school term time need to realise their kids are missing out on school says Secondary Principals' Association president Mike Williams. New research shows more than 36,000 children took a holiday during a single school term last year. Tell us what you think! Would you take your kids out of a school for a holiday? Why/why not? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)
We’re developing a Regional Pest Management Plan and want to know what you think. We’re in the early stages, so need your help to guide our thinking.
What are your priorities for pest management in the region over the next ten years?
Tell us by going to haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz... and fill … View moreWe’re developing a Regional Pest Management Plan and want to know what you think. We’re in the early stages, so need your help to guide our thinking.
What are your priorities for pest management in the region over the next ten years?
Tell us by going to haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz... and fill out our feedback form. We really appreciate your input.
The Hutt News has a double pass to As Night Falls to giveaway to a lucky reader. The critically-acclaimed show from Auckland dance company Black Grace is fresh off a sold-out tour in Auckland and is set to the music of Vivaldi. To be in to win tickets to the June 24 show at the Opera House, … View moreThe Hutt News has a double pass to As Night Falls to giveaway to a lucky reader. The critically-acclaimed show from Auckland dance company Black Grace is fresh off a sold-out tour in Auckland and is set to the music of Vivaldi. To be in to win tickets to the June 24 show at the Opera House, comment here on why you'd want to see the show, or else email us at editor@huttnews.co.nz with "As Night Falls" in the subject line and your contact details in the body. Good luck!
Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. When the siren sounds, they all come running.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. #cheerstothevolunteers
Each year, Canstar Blue asks thousands of electricity customers to rate their retailer on key criteria. This year twelve different retailers feature in the results with Electric Kiwi winning the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Providers!
We’re really proud of the way our … View moreEach year, Canstar Blue asks thousands of electricity customers to rate their retailer on key criteria. This year twelve different retailers feature in the results with Electric Kiwi winning the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Providers!
We’re really proud of the way our team has made our customers advocates of the Electric Kiwi brand by delivering an exceptional customer experience, and it’s great to see how much customers love Electric Kiwi.
If you’re interested in guaranteed savings, no contracts, awesome online service and one hour of free power every day, then join Electric Kiwi – Rated #1 for Customer Satisfaction.
Te Radar (TV personality and local legend) shared a video with us in celebration of "National Volunteer Week: Live, Laugh, Share, Volunteer" :www.youtube.com...
Find out more about National Volunteer Week or to find a volunteer centre near you here
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