Taita, Lower Hutt

2745 days ago

Make a Difference Market, Saturday June 30

Sustainability Trust

Fancy a unique day out? Get along to Sustainability Trust’s Make a Difference Market, showcasing local businesses, all with a Fairtrade, ethical, natural, recycled, reusable or community twist!

Food, homeware, books, skincare, clothing, reusable bags, fabric, warm, energy-efficient homes, and … View more
Fancy a unique day out? Get along to Sustainability Trust’s Make a Difference Market, showcasing local businesses, all with a Fairtrade, ethical, natural, recycled, reusable or community twist!

Food, homeware, books, skincare, clothing, reusable bags, fabric, warm, energy-efficient homes, and much more.

Come and get set for winter, plastic-free July and Fairtrade fortnight. This event is plastic bag free so come prepared!

Where: Sustainability Trust’s EcoCentre, 2 Forresters Lane, Wellington
When: 10 am – 2pm, Saturday June 30

Full details: www.facebook.com/events/2077426902523899/
Find out more!

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2746 days ago

Congratulations to the PM

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.

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2746 days ago

Poll: Would you give your teenager a double bed?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Does it make sense to buy teenagers bigger beds so they have more room to grow? Or, like writer and mum Jayne D'Arcy, do you think a double could equal trouble later on?

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Would you give your teenager a double bed?
  • 42.8% Yes, single beds aren't big enough
    42.8% Complete
  • 38.2% It depends on the size of the room
    38.2% Complete
  • 19% No, a single bed is all they need
    19% Complete
2292 votes
2746 days ago

Poll: Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the … View more
After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the Government telling us when to take the day off.

We want to know your thoughts. Should people be able to make their own holiday arrangements? Or should we leave our holidays as is?

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Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?
  • 4% Yes, let's scrap them
    4% Complete
  • 90.8% No, leave them as is
    90.8% Complete
  • 5.2% Let's just keep Anzac and Waitangi Day
    5.2% Complete
2405 votes
2746 days ago

You are invited - Lower Hutt Events Centre opening

Joy Stephens from Hutt City Council

Here's a photo from the 1957 opening of the Town Hall. Be part of history and come along to the opening of the refurbished Town Hall and new Lower Hutt Events Centre in Laings Road on Saturday 14 July.

Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace will officially open the facility at 10.15am. Local … View more
Here's a photo from the 1957 opening of the Town Hall. Be part of history and come along to the opening of the refurbished Town Hall and new Lower Hutt Events Centre in Laings Road on Saturday 14 July.

Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace will officially open the facility at 10.15am. Local performers and groups will take to the stage of the new Events Centre from 10.45am until 2pm. See you there!

Photo credit: Lower Hutt Town Hall. Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper. Ref: EP/1957/0440a-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22315051

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2746 days ago

Is your emergency kit all sorted?

Nikau Foundation

We’re all about making Wellington one of the most resilient cities in the world. You can play your part too - from getting to know your neighbours and making sure your emergency tool kit is up to date, to getting stocked up on Wellington Chocolate Factory’s special-edition Stevey Templar … View moreWe’re all about making Wellington one of the most resilient cities in the world. You can play your part too - from getting to know your neighbours and making sure your emergency tool kit is up to date, to getting stocked up on Wellington Chocolate Factory’s special-edition Stevey Templar designed salted caramel chocolate bars…
Wait, what?!
Yes, you did read that right!
Head over to discover how Nikau Foundation is making resilience even sweeter and get involved! #GiveWhereYouLive
Find out more

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2746 days ago

Say thanks to our volunteers

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand … View more
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers are always standing by to help out when they’re needed. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do to keep us all safe.
Share your message now

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2747 days ago

Garage sale Saturday June 30th from 7:30am till 10:00am @ 42 Waddington Drive Naenae

Paul from Naenae

Lots of various sized quality clothing and shoes in good condition. Also 3 mountain bikes, a rowing machine, printer and good quality mens' watches. Will be on rain or shine.

Negotiable

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2747 days ago

Special Limited Time Bonus Offer!

Frances from Silverstream

Help the Upper Hutt Animal Rescue Society raise funds by buying a 2018 | 2019 Entertainment Membership and for a limited time, you’ll receive 2x BONUS EVENT Cinemas eVouchers in time for the school holidays! Hurry, stocks are sure to run out.

www.entertainmentbook.co.nz...

Enter promotional … View more
Help the Upper Hutt Animal Rescue Society raise funds by buying a 2018 | 2019 Entertainment Membership and for a limited time, you’ll receive 2x BONUS EVENT Cinemas eVouchers in time for the school holidays! Hurry, stocks are sure to run out.

www.entertainmentbook.co.nz...

Enter promotional code ‘EVENTGIFT’ at checkout and you will receive your eVouchers via your email inbox within 48 business hours.

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2747 days ago

WIN a central heating package!

The Gas Hub

Can your home connect natural gas for FREE?
Head to The Gas Hub to find out and be in to WIN a central heating package.

This could be the start of a whole new level of comfort for your home.
Find out more!

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2747 days ago

Want a power free sewage treatment system?

NaturalFlow

Nature is one huge recycling mechanism, and the ‘NaturalFlow System’ works with ‘Nature’ by harnessing these forces, that have been quietly working together for thousands of years to break down and decompose waste all around us.

Positioning them in an enclosed eco-system that simulates … View more
Nature is one huge recycling mechanism, and the ‘NaturalFlow System’ works with ‘Nature’ by harnessing these forces, that have been quietly working together for thousands of years to break down and decompose waste all around us.

Positioning them in an enclosed eco-system that simulates the forest floor, to treat and break down your wastewater until it is perfectly safe to be re-introduced into the environment, via the soil, and of course – ‘Nature’ does all this, for you, for FREE!

Waterflow NZ Ltd has professional Installers that cover every region of New Zealand, contact us to find out the closest one to you.
Find out more!

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2748 days ago

Fun for families!

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Our regional parks are filled with family day- out activities, from walks to bikes rides and seeing farm animals – they’re fun and free. We want to know what activities you like best and what more we should do or provide so your family can have fun in our parks? Have your say at … View moreOur regional parks are filled with family day- out activities, from walks to bikes rides and seeing farm animals – they’re fun and free. We want to know what activities you like best and what more we should do or provide so your family can have fun in our parks? Have your say at www.surveymonkey.com...

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2748 days ago

Free wifi access for Rata Street School kids

Joy Stephens from Hutt City Council

Minister of Education Chris Hipkins popped in to Rata Street School on Friday to launch a great partnership initiative which will see 124 kids from Rata Street School have free wifi access later this year. You can read more here- www.huttcity.govt.nz...

Here's Minister Hipkins with Lower Hutt… View more
Minister of Education Chris Hipkins popped in to Rata Street School on Friday to launch a great partnership initiative which will see 124 kids from Rata Street School have free wifi access later this year. You can read more here- www.huttcity.govt.nz...

Here's Minister Hipkins with Lower Hutt Mayor, Ray Wallace, some of the children who will benefit from the scheme and representatives from the school, TAKA Trust, Chorus and Network for Learning (N4L), who are helping to make the TAKA Trust's dream a reality.

2748 days ago

Have your say on how you're represented at Council

Jon from Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council is running a survey as part of its review of how residents and ratepayers are represented at Council.

The review and the survey cover things like how Councillors are elected, whether the current number of Councillors is right and what you think about community boards and … View more
Hutt City Council is running a survey as part of its review of how residents and ratepayers are represented at Council.

The review and the survey cover things like how Councillors are elected, whether the current number of Councillors is right and what you think about community boards and community panels.

The survey closes on Monday 2 July.

If you're interested in the future of your city, then you need to get involved. Take the survey by following the link below.

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2748 days ago

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Massey University

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