Taita, Lower Hutt

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3050 days ago

Poll: What section of the Sunday Star-Times do you enjoy reading the most?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Tell us more about what you look forward to reading each week.

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What section of the Sunday Star-Times do you enjoy reading the most?
  • 51% News
    51% Complete
  • 10.5% Focus Features
    10.5% Complete
  • 3.5% Columns
    3.5% Complete
  • 35% Sunday Magazine
    35% Complete
314 votes
3050 days ago

The untold story of the fatal Battle of Baghak

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.

The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never … View more
Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.

The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never interviewed as part of the Court of Inquiry carried out by the New Zealand Defence Force.

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3053 days ago

Most disappointing amenities in Upper Hutt

Michael from Pinehaven

1/SILVERSTREAM'S MCDONALD'S.Thoughts were that this was to be a state of the art McDonald's but instead its a boring boxy establishment. The burnt-down McDonald's on the same site was much better and came with a cafe garden.
2/ MONTERAY MOVIE COMPLEX. Comfortable theatres … View more
1/SILVERSTREAM'S MCDONALD'S.Thoughts were that this was to be a state of the art McDonald's but instead its a boring boxy establishment. The burnt-down McDonald's on the same site was much better and came with a cafe garden.
2/ MONTERAY MOVIE COMPLEX. Comfortable theatres but services, high costs and lack lustre restaurant/cafe leave much to be desired.
3/ NEW RETAIL STORE IN CBD. This replacement for the burnt-down Hallensteins shop is just a single storey thus missing the opportunity to create apartments above the retail space and set-up the CBD for a mix of retail etc and accommodation/living quarters.
4/ THE MALL. Third rate and so does not provide for an exciting, creative and interesting place to visit that set's it apart from others.

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3051 days ago

FOR SALE: MAZDA MPV $6000 ONO

Kathryn from Naenae

On road costs: Included
Number plate: JSY566
Kilometres: 93,582km
Body: Silver, 5 door, RV/SUV
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine size: 2260cc
Transmission: Automatic
History: 1 owner, Imported
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On road costs: Included
Number plate: JSY566
Kilometres: 93,582km
Body: Silver, 5 door, RV/SUV
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine size: 2260cc
Transmission: Automatic
History: 1 owner, Imported
Registration expires: Oct 2017
WoF expires: Apr 2018
Stereo description: Factory stereo will be reinstalle­d
Features: Air conditioning
Central locking
Driver airbag
We are 1st NZ owners - purchased May 2016.
Rear seat collapses and reverses so you can watch that rugby game in luxury - with shelter!!
Rear passengers have own heating controls and vents
Plenty of legroom everywhere
Rear doors have an automatic open/close button as well as the driving having same controls.
Steering wheel control buttons
All tyres new - wide for extra control on the road
Contact us for test drive by PM

Price: $6,000

3051 days ago

Open day at Kilbirnie Mosque

Aseiah from Boulcott

Hi everyone,
There is free for all open day at Kibirnie Mosque this Saturday
from 10 am to 3 pm.!!!
The Wellington mosque annual open day is an opportunity to visit the main place of worship for Muslims in Wellington and meet the local Muslim community. Find out what Islam is really all about … View more
Hi everyone,
There is free for all open day at Kibirnie Mosque this Saturday
from 10 am to 3 pm.!!!
The Wellington mosque annual open day is an opportunity to visit the main place of worship for Muslims in Wellington and meet the local Muslim community. Find out what Islam is really all about and ask those questions you've been hanging out to find a real answer to.
Try some delicious ethnic food, get a henna tattoo or have your name written in calligraphy.
Link to Eventfinda www.eventfinda.co.nz...

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3051 days ago

National Poetry Day at Hutt City Libraries

Kylie from Hutt City Libraries

Unleash the power of poetry and celebration National Poetry day (Friday 25 August) at Hutt City Libraries!

Events are free and open to all ages.

Reo Rangatahi
Nau mai, haere mai! Listen to local spoken word poets from Poetry in Motion Wellington and a selection of young poets from across … View more
Unleash the power of poetry and celebration National Poetry day (Friday 25 August) at Hutt City Libraries!

Events are free and open to all ages.

Reo Rangatahi
Nau mai, haere mai! Listen to local spoken word poets from Poetry in Motion Wellington and a selection of young poets from across Hutt City.
War Memorial Library, Friday 25 August, 1pm-2pm

Poetry Evening with Geraldine Brophy
Bring your favourite poems to read, share or discover new favourites. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy at the library. Tea and coffee provided. Families welcome.
Naenae Library, Friday 25 August, 6pm-8pm

Positive Poetry
Listen to a selection of inspiring and thought-provoking poetry then have a go at writing one of your own!
Naenae Library, Saturday 26 August, 2pm

For more events on at our libraries check out www.library.huttcity.govt.nz...

3052 days ago

The Three Altos - A Viola Spectacular!

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

An evening of sublime music featuring three top international soloists with the NZSO. Russian-Italian violist extraordinaire, Anna Serova, will perform the NZ premiere of Boris Pigovat's achingly beautiful "Poem of Dawn" and the world premiere of Roberto Molinelli's … View moreAn evening of sublime music featuring three top international soloists with the NZSO. Russian-Italian violist extraordinaire, Anna Serova, will perform the NZ premiere of Boris Pigovat's achingly beautiful "Poem of Dawn" and the world premiere of Roberto Molinelli's extraordinary "Lady Walton's Garden", rich with Argentinean flavour, rhythms and excitement - don't be surprised if it breaks into some tango dancing - anything is possible! Roger Myers (USA) will feature in Schumann's enchanting "Fairy Tale Pictures" and Roger Benedict (Australia) will feature in Walton’s Viola Concerto. This promises to be a New Zealand cultural highlight of the year.

Michael Fowler Centre 7.30pm, September 4, 2017.

Visit the 44th International Viola Congress website.
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3053 days ago

Everyone’s a winner with a $40 gift from Ring!

Ring

Thanks to the thousands of Neighbourly Neighbours who entered our draw for a free Ring Video Doorbell! Congratulations to Suzy P. of Auckland for taking home the grand prize!

Even if you didn’t win, we don’t want you to leave empty-handed. To show our thanks, we’re giving you an exclusive… View more
Thanks to the thousands of Neighbourly Neighbours who entered our draw for a free Ring Video Doorbell! Congratulations to Suzy P. of Auckland for taking home the grand prize!

Even if you didn’t win, we don’t want you to leave empty-handed. To show our thanks, we’re giving you an exclusive $40 discount only for Neighbourly members.

To claim your discount, simply go to Ring.com and purchase a Video Doorbell or Security Camera. During the checkout process, enter promo code NEIGHBOURLY40 to save $40 on your new device. The promo code will expire on August 31, so be sure to redeem it soon. Limit two per household.

Ring sends alerts to your phone, tablet and PC whenever motion is detected. Answer the alert, and you can see, hear and speak to people on your property from anywhere. With Ring, you’ll never miss another visitor. Because with Ring, you’re always home.
Shop now

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3053 days ago

And The Rain Came Down....

Fire and Emergency New Zealand - Lower Hutt

We all know how hard it is to get our washing dry with the current (and seemingly never ending) wet weather.  And the Fire Fighters from Fire and Emergency NZ have certainly seen some creative methods of drying clothes, you just need to look at the attached photo that was sent to us to see that.
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We all know how hard it is to get our washing dry with the current (and seemingly never ending) wet weather.  And the Fire Fighters from Fire and Emergency NZ have certainly seen some creative methods of drying clothes, you just need to look at the attached photo that was sent to us to see that.
With the ongoing wet weather, it seems timely to remind our neighbours of some simple fire safety around using heaters and dryers to get our washing dry.  In winter, fire involving heating and clothes drying are the second most common reason Hutt Valley Fire Fighters are called out, second only to fires that start in the kitchen.
Here are simple fire safety rules to remember while you're trying to dry your washing indoors in this weather:
- Keep everything at least one metre away from a heater or fireplace - we call that the "Heater Metre Rule".  This includes wet clothes, bedding, furniture, and people.
- Never put or hang clothes on a heater to dry.  Don't store anything on top of your heating appliance, and never cover your heater with anything.
- Don't overload clothes dryers and clean out the lint filter after each load cycle.
And if an open fire or woodburner is your choice of heating or drying your clothes, remember....
Ashes can take up to five days to cool, always put them into a metal bin when cleaning out your fireplace, and pour water on them before disposal.
And no; we don't recommend using your oven as a clothes dryer, heater, or anything else not connected with cooking your dinner!

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3054 days ago

Celebrating World Orangutan Day

The Warehouse New Zealand

Saturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose … View moreSaturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose these products, you’re helping to protect forests and the animals that call them home. Find out more. Learn more

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3054 days ago

Hutt City i-SITE closes tomorrow (Saturday 19 August)

Hutt City Council

A reminder the Hutt City i-SITE will close permanently tomorrow (Saturday 19 August). With more and more customers choosing to book online and others in the city who can provide similar services the decision has been made to close.
Michaela and her team want to thank all their customers over the … View more
A reminder the Hutt City i-SITE will close permanently tomorrow (Saturday 19 August). With more and more customers choosing to book online and others in the city who can provide similar services the decision has been made to close.
Michaela and her team want to thank all their customers over the years.
To make things easy for their customers they’ve packaged up the details of other places in Lower Hutt that provide similar services. Visit www.huttcity.govt.nz... for details.

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3054 days ago

From Heartache to Happiness

Ann from Relationship Wellbeing Specialist

Many of the private coaching clients I serve are women trying to heal their heartbreak. They are overwhelmed by hurt, sadness, and - perhaps worst of all - despair that they will find a *lasting* love.

There are many tears shed in my office - some of them my own tears of empathy, because I can … View more
Many of the private coaching clients I serve are women trying to heal their heartbreak. They are overwhelmed by hurt, sadness, and - perhaps worst of all - despair that they will find a *lasting* love.

There are many tears shed in my office - some of them my own tears of empathy, because I can remember what it feels like to wonder...if I would always be alone. Now, married and parenting , I am all the more CERTAIN...that what we DO with our heartache makes or breaks our dreams for the future.

 One question I ask these women who sit across from me is: What are you going to do with this pain? Are you going to put it to work? Find the higher meaning? Turn it into motivation to do WHATEVER is necessary - emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and *strategically* - to go from heartache...to happiness?

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3054 days ago

Moleworth Street Reserve, have your say

Hutt City Council

As part of the Valley Floor Review, Council has decided to consult with the community about the future of Molesworth Street Reserve in Pomare.

The reserve located at 132A Molesworth Street is a recreation reserve situated in the suburb of Pomare. It sits behind the Pomare School grounds, and is … View more
As part of the Valley Floor Review, Council has decided to consult with the community about the future of Molesworth Street Reserve in Pomare.

The reserve located at 132A Molesworth Street is a recreation reserve situated in the suburb of Pomare. It sits behind the Pomare School grounds, and is enclosed by housing on its other boundaries. It has only one legal access off Molesworth Street and is currently zoned in the General Residential Activity Area. Check out information in the link and have your say.

3054 days ago

x3 4L Exterior Paint - Hi Chroma YELLOW

Tarnz Neighbourly Lead from Taita

Full x3 Low Sheen 4L Paint
$80 ono
Pick up Taita

Price: $80

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3054 days ago

Auger Bit Set

Tarnz Neighbourly Lead from Taita

Brand new
Pick up Taita
$50 ono ...

Price: $50

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