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Hi guys, we are looking for cable spools ideally in okay shape. I am looking for maybe some small ones and a big one as well. Attached a photo of what they look like :)
They are unsung heroes in our community. Read about a day in the life of a Te Omanga Hospice care nurse.
Celebrate all things Sci-Fi at Hutt City Libraries during the school holidays with some out of this world events.
Star Wars storytimes (with special guests!), interstellar Lego, wearable art, 3D printing, Jedi Academy, drama workshops, recycled robots and lots more!
School holiday events are … View moreCelebrate all things Sci-Fi at Hutt City Libraries during the school holidays with some out of this world events.
Star Wars storytimes (with special guests!), interstellar Lego, wearable art, 3D printing, Jedi Academy, drama workshops, recycled robots and lots more!
School holiday events are for ages 5-12 unless otherwise specified. For more information see library.huttcity.govt.nz/SchoolHolidays or pick up a brochure at your local Hutt City Library.
Looking for something to do with your little ones? Baby Bounce & Rhyme (for ages 0-2) and Preschool Storytime (for ages 2-5) continue throughout the holidays. For days and times see library.huttcity.govt.nz/WhatsOn.
Nomination forms for Executive Committee are avaiable at the Naenae Bowling Club. These are placed in the sealed box at the Naenae Bowling Club. Vote will take place at the Naenae Bowling Club at the following times.
Monday 2nd @ 1pm - 2pm
Tuesday 3rd @ 12pm - 1.30pm
Wednesday 4th @ 4pm - 6pm
… View moreNomination forms for Executive Committee are avaiable at the Naenae Bowling Club. These are placed in the sealed box at the Naenae Bowling Club. Vote will take place at the Naenae Bowling Club at the following times.
Monday 2nd @ 1pm - 2pm
Tuesday 3rd @ 12pm - 1.30pm
Wednesday 4th @ 4pm - 6pm
Thursday 5th @ 4pm - 6pm
Friday 6th @ 4pm - 6pm
Saturday 7th @ 12pm - 6pm
The successful candidates will be announced at the Annual General Meeting.
We've just moved house and we have a whole lot of cardboard boxes for someone to collect. Message me if you like.
The Great Kererū Count is NZ’s biggest citizen science project to help gather information on the abundance and distribution of the New Zealand pigeon. As part of this wider initiative, we do annual monitoring in key locations. We’re excited to say that our team have been out counting in … View moreThe Great Kererū Count is NZ’s biggest citizen science project to help gather information on the abundance and distribution of the New Zealand pigeon. As part of this wider initiative, we do annual monitoring in key locations. We’re excited to say that our team have been out counting in Kaitoke Regional Park had the highest count in 14 years with 186 kererū!
Kaitoke Regional Park includes some areas of high biodiversity and is one of GW’s Key Native Ecosystem sites (an area that has super special biodiversity – that we want to protect!). Check out www.gw.govt.nz... and see what you can do when you visit all the wonderful kererū who call the park their home.
If you have a Community Services Card, you can get free, lined curtains for your home. Wellington Curtain Bank is making it easier for Upper Hutt people to get curtains until October 6. People who need curtains can drop into Timberlea Community Centre to get an order form.
… View moreIf you have a Community Services Card, you can get free, lined curtains for your home. Wellington Curtain Bank is making it easier for Upper Hutt people to get curtains until October 6. People who need curtains can drop into Timberlea Community Centre to get an order form.
The Centre will be open from 12pm to 2pm weekdays and outside of those times people can text 027 474 4900 to make arrangements. We’ll make curtains especially for your windows and then drop them back to Timberlea for you to pick up.
Get the kids to learn the art of stop motion! Using their favourite movable toy, clay and paper, mixed with the wonders of media technology, they can make their own cool sci-fi clip and impress their friends. This is sure to bring out the creative fun side in them! Best for 8 year olds and over.
… View moreGet the kids to learn the art of stop motion! Using their favourite movable toy, clay and paper, mixed with the wonders of media technology, they can make their own cool sci-fi clip and impress their friends. This is sure to bring out the creative fun side in them! Best for 8 year olds and over.
WHEN: 10th, 11th and 12th of October at 9am – 12.30pm
WHERE: Space Place at Carter Observatory
PRICE: $30 per child
Looking for some pretty petunias? Proven Winners NZ is supporting the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation by donating 50 cents for every Bubblegum Petunia purchased, from Oct 1.
Today is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age … View moreToday is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age Concern today as we celebrate the important role older people have in our society.
Construction of a new Melling interchange is likely to happen under whatever government comes to power in the next couple of weeks. Let us know in the poll below if a new interchange is likely to change things for you and tell us how so in the comments.
Comments may be used in print unless stated … View moreConstruction of a new Melling interchange is likely to happen under whatever government comes to power in the next couple of weeks. Let us know in the poll below if a new interchange is likely to change things for you and tell us how so in the comments.
Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not for Print)
Look closely at where the sky meets the sea and you will see something magical! In a fusion of songs, dance, puppets, te reo Māori and English, Songs of the Sea Waiata o te Moana unfolds the mysteries and myths of where the first fish came from. From Ra and Marama (Sun and Moon) to Ite Ika o te … View moreLook closely at where the sky meets the sea and you will see something magical! In a fusion of songs, dance, puppets, te reo Māori and English, Songs of the Sea Waiata o te Moana unfolds the mysteries and myths of where the first fish came from. From Ra and Marama (Sun and Moon) to Ite Ika o te Rangi (the Milky Way), colourful puppets and catchy music weave together three stories of the deep. Suits ages 2-7.
When: Friday 6th and Saturday 7th October, Tuesday 10th – Saturday 14th October
Time: 10am
Where: Hannah Playhouse, 12 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington
Price: $10 per ticket
Limited tickets: Book today through Capital E
All couples go through hard times.
When you ask happy couples about the story of their relationship, they tend to "glorify the struggle." They talk proudly about how they've overcome their challenges together. There is a strong sense of "we-ness" in the relationship.
… View moreAll couples go through hard times.
When you ask happy couples about the story of their relationship, they tend to "glorify the struggle." They talk proudly about how they've overcome their challenges together. There is a strong sense of "we-ness" in the relationship.
When you ask unhappy couples the same question, they tend to feel resentful of their challenges. There is more disappointment than satisfaction. There is more "me" than "we."
How do you tell your story?
It’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.
Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List… View moreIt’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.
Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List it here: List your event
What do you think of National's promise to 'fast track' upgrades to the Melling and Kennedy-Good interchanges on SH2?
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