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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!
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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.
You can have your parcels delivered to handy locations across Lower Hutt, including Countdown Lower Hutt, Z High St and participating NZ Post retailers. With Parcel Collect you can pick up your parcels where and when it suits you best. Sign up for a location near you and you could win a $4,000 … View moreYou can have your parcels delivered to handy locations across Lower Hutt, including Countdown Lower Hutt, Z High St and participating NZ Post retailers. With Parcel Collect you can pick up your parcels where and when it suits you best. Sign up for a location near you and you could win a $4,000 Prezzy® card. Ts & Cs apply.
The unofficial entrance and track from the end of Richard Street into Whitireia Park has been temporarily closed due to the track becoming unsafe.
Members of the public are warned to keep out until further notice.
For further information please contact the park ranger.
We have now moved to using the underpass at Battle Hill to allow the Transmission Gully motorway to be built up. This will take the next 2-3 months to complete. Through this period heavy machinery will be working adjacent, we ask park users to stay within the fenced lane way through the underpass. … View moreWe have now moved to using the underpass at Battle Hill to allow the Transmission Gully motorway to be built up. This will take the next 2-3 months to complete. Through this period heavy machinery will be working adjacent, we ask park users to stay within the fenced lane way through the underpass. This will keep everybody safe and the contractors focusing on building the road.
Then check out your new neighbour on Neighbourly! NZ Gardener magazine's free Friday ezine Get Growing has just joined Neighbourly! That means you can have weekly gardening hints, tips and fruit and growing advice delivered right to your inbox from the experts at New Zealand's favourite … View moreThen check out your new neighbour on Neighbourly! NZ Gardener magazine's free Friday ezine Get Growing has just joined Neighbourly! That means you can have weekly gardening hints, tips and fruit and growing advice delivered right to your inbox from the experts at New Zealand's favourite gardening magazine...absolutely free! Just sign up here. Sign up before Monday 3 April and like this post and you'll be in the draw to WIN ONE OF 10 COPIES of NZ Gardener's new special edition Herbs & Superfoods, packed with homegrown ways to improve your and your family's health and wellbeing (RRP $15.90).
Luca Van Dillen wants to return a "Dead Man's Penny" to the relatives of Private James Joseph McGrath who died in World War I.
The Waterloo 14-year-old found the Memorial Plaque a couple of years ago when he was fossicking through the garage of his Lower Hutt family home.
… View moreLuca Van Dillen wants to return a "Dead Man's Penny" to the relatives of Private James Joseph McGrath who died in World War I.
The Waterloo 14-year-old found the Memorial Plaque a couple of years ago when he was fossicking through the garage of his Lower Hutt family home.
Issued in 1924, ...
What's on today at the Riverlink pop up!
Join us this morning for a $2.50 coffee by the river from 9am and get handy tips from Hutt City Council on creating a warmer, drier, healthier home from 10am.
Members of the project team will be out and about so stop by and have a chat!
See … View moreWhat's on today at the Riverlink pop up!
Join us this morning for a $2.50 coffee by the river from 9am and get handy tips from Hutt City Council on creating a warmer, drier, healthier home from 10am.
Members of the project team will be out and about so stop by and have a chat!
See you at the Riverside carpark.
Check out the Facebook event for more info or go to our website www.riverlink.co.nz...
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IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT RIVERLINK POP UP: Due to forecasted weather we have cancelled all Popup beach events for the weekend (March 11 -12) and the shipping container will be removed Friday afternoon.
If you want to stay up to date with the project please go to www.riverlink.co.nz... and sign up … View moreIMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT RIVERLINK POP UP: Due to forecasted weather we have cancelled all Popup beach events for the weekend (March 11 -12) and the shipping container will be removed Friday afternoon.
If you want to stay up to date with the project please go to www.riverlink.co.nz... and sign up for our bi-monthly newsletter
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Accidents and delays have been causing massive traffic jams for commuters this week and recent figures show morning drivers here can spend 72 per cent more time stuck in jams than if they made the same … View moreThanks for your comments everyone, we've enjoyed reading them. Comments are now closed.
Accidents and delays have been causing massive traffic jams for commuters this week and recent figures show morning drivers here can spend 72 per cent more time stuck in jams than if they made the same trip in free-flowing traffic. Is traffic getting worse? And what can we do about it? Comments may be used in the Hutt News unless you state otherwise with NFP (not for print)
This is your chance to show your community a little love - and to WIN great prizes. Once again, The Warehouse and Neighbourly are encouraging neighbours to get more involved in their neighbourhood by creating a Great Community Clean Up event. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a … View moreThis is your chance to show your community a little love - and to WIN great prizes. Once again, The Warehouse and Neighbourly are encouraging neighbours to get more involved in their neighbourhood by creating a Great Community Clean Up event. 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! Official 2017 Great Community Clean Up Events take place between 27 April and 3 May. Register your event now and be in to WIN!
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