Maungaraki, Lower Hutt

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144 days ago

Choice News Tuesday: New Zealander named first Commonwealth Poet Laureate

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Good news for fans of creative expression and kiwi excellence ... poet Selina Tusitala Marsh has been announced as the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate!

Marsh says, "When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Sāmoa, my mother's island, or New … View more
Good news for fans of creative expression and kiwi excellence ... poet Selina Tusitala Marsh has been announced as the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate!

Marsh says, "When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Sāmoa, my mother's island, or New Zealand, where I was born and grew up, we recognise the inherent dignity and worth of every person whose story deserves to be told."

Congratulations Selina, ka pai.

We hope this news brings a smile!

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141 days ago

Paint it red with Resene for Red Nose Day!

Resene

Buy any red testpot 60 mL from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17 -31 July 2025 and Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids.

The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated!
Find out more

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141 days ago

Create a Kid-Approved Swing in Your Favourite Wood Stain

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

This quick and customisable project is ideal for those without a sturdy tree to hang a swing from, and it’s sure to bring joy to your little ones. Find out how to make and stain your own in your favourite Resene Woodsman wood stain finish with these easy step by step instructions.

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149 days ago

Poll: Have you felt the impact of electricity price increases?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Last year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.

Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and … View more
Last year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.

Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and 20% of people have been struggling to pay their power bill in the past year.

How does your region compare? You can view and compare how the average monthly household use, charges, and bills vary regionally here.

We want to know: Is your household paying more for electricity this year?
Do you have any advice for your community on what changes you have found most effective in keeping costs down in your home or office? Share below!

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Have you felt the impact of electricity price increases?
  • 80.9% Yes! The increase has hit hard
    80.9% Complete
  • 14.8% I am managing - we have found some solutions
    14.8% Complete
  • 4.3% No - have not noticed much change
    4.3% Complete
2142 votes
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142 days ago

Maungaraki Mini Fair

Wendy from Maungaraki

Hi everyone. This Saturday we are having a mini fair. Crafts, second hand baby clothing, jewelry, garage sale, plants at 164 Dowse Drive (the church) from 11am-1pm

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144 days ago
144 days ago

2 weeks left to enter the Winter Puzzle Comp!

The Post

Don’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.

The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends … View more
Don’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.

The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers,click here.

The Team at The Post
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144 days ago

WKKONZ & CKLA Seminar

Izzy Lewis from Sanchin Freestyle Karate

WKKONZ & CKLA Seminar highlights. Awesome effort from all. Great to have Mike Hall from Edsoma NZ Eternal Dragon School of Martial Arts & Rob from Matt Fiddes Martial Arts join us as well 🥋🥋

152 days ago

Poll: Is AI rewiring our minds?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?

Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who … View more
Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?

Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who used ChatGPT have lower brain engagement than those who did not when writing their essays. While the MIT Media Lab work has driven headlines recently, others have been quick to remind us that the fear of technology is nothing new.

We want to know: Is AI an addition to the technological toolbox, or should we be having bigger conversations about the impact of AI technology?

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Is AI rewiring our minds?
  • 19.8% AI is making us lazy
    19.8% Complete
  • 51.5% Ai is great, BUT only if used as a tool and not a substitute for thinking
    51.5% Complete
  • 5.2% AI is great! People have a history of fearing new technology
    5.2% Complete
  • 21.7% Too early to tell
    21.7% Complete
  • 1.8% Have a different perspective? Share it below!
    1.8% Complete
1242 votes
147 days ago

Invitation to attend a Grey Power meeting with interesting guest speaker

Kevin Willis from Grey Power Hutt City Assn Inc

You are most welcome to join us for our meeting and morning tea next Friday.18th July. Our guest speaker will be Tracey Martin, CEO Aged Care Association and ex Minister for Seniors. The Aged Care Assn is a powerful advocate, making sure the aged care sector gets the support it needs to provide … View moreYou are most welcome to join us for our meeting and morning tea next Friday.18th July. Our guest speaker will be Tracey Martin, CEO Aged Care Association and ex Minister for Seniors. The Aged Care Assn is a powerful advocate, making sure the aged care sector gets the support it needs to provide excellent care for older New Zealanders. We met at the Senior Citizens Rooms which are on the left as you enter Queensgate Woolworths car park. Our members enjoy a range of benefits which are outlined at www.greypower.co.nz.... Prospective new members are also most welcome.

147 days ago

Invite to a Grey Power meeting with a guest speaker

Kevin Willis from Grey Power Hutt City Assn Inc

You are most welcome to join us for our meeting and morning tea next Friday.18th July. Our guest speaker will be Tracey Martin, CEO Aged Care Association and ex Minister for Seniors. The Aged Care Assn is a powerful advocate, making sure the aged care sector gets the support it needs to provide … View moreYou are most welcome to join us for our meeting and morning tea next Friday.18th July. Our guest speaker will be Tracey Martin, CEO Aged Care Association and ex Minister for Seniors. The Aged Care Assn is a powerful advocate, making sure the aged care sector gets the support it needs to provide excellent care for older New Zealanders. We met at the Senior Citizens Rooms which are on the left as you enter Queensgate Woolworths car park. Our members enjoy a range of benefits which are outlined at www.greypower.co.nz.... Prospective new members are also most welcome.

152 days ago

Got a tricky neighbour situation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Join us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic … View more
Join us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic advisor. With over 10 years at CAB and a background in community law, she’s passionate about making the law simple and accessible. She also supports over 2,000 CAB volunteers across 80 locations in Aotearoa.
She and the CAB team are here to help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and how to resolve neighbour disputes through good communication.
✅ Free advice
✅ Plain language answers
✅ Real solutions

Got a question? Pop it below in replies to this message, and CAB will be around today to answer you!
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148 days ago

Transform Your Trolley: A Glam Mid-Century DIY Makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Add some mid-century glamour to your home with this ingenious DIY drinks trolley finished in Resene Colorwood, Resene Aquaclear and Resene Gold Dust metallic paint. Find out how to refresh your old drinks trolley with these easy step by step instructions.

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148 days ago

Voices in the Wind - Join our choir

Elizabeth from Tirohanga

I am a singer with Voices in the Wind, a small but very good local choir looking for new members. As we’ve just finished our most recent concerts, now is the time to join us!
What I really appreciate is the variety in what we sing:
- from more simple three- or four-part songs, to larger eight… View more
I am a singer with Voices in the Wind, a small but very good local choir looking for new members. As we’ve just finished our most recent concerts, now is the time to join us!
What I really appreciate is the variety in what we sing:
- from more simple three- or four-part songs, to larger eight part works.

- from pop-songs to pieces from Musicals and whole classical Mass settings
- pieces in English, as well as Italian, Latin, Spanish, French, Hebrew, German, and Te Reo
- music by local composers, classical composers, pop stars, and crooners
We practice 730-930pm Wednesday evenings at St Barnabas Mana.
If you’re interested, check us out at www.facebook.com... and if you have questions, feel free to contact me: aelseb@icloud.com or our secretary Linda - lindavanmilligan@gmail.com

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158 days ago

Love watercress? Share your recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: … View moreKia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by July 20, 2025.

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