Wainuiomata Coast, Lower Hutt

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2316 days ago

How to deal with neighbourhood disputes

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, most of us are lucky enough to get on with the people we live next door to, but what can you do if you don't?

We asked some experts how to stop minor irritations turning into something more serious, and who you can you turn to if things start to get out of hand - because … View more
Hey neighbours, most of us are lucky enough to get on with the people we live next door to, but what can you do if you don't?

We asked some experts how to stop minor irritations turning into something more serious, and who you can you turn to if things start to get out of hand - because being better neighbours can only have a positive impact on the quality of our communities, and who wouldn't want that :)

2317 days ago

New cinema build underway at Queensgate

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

A great big crane was put up when work last week started on a seven-theatre complex to replace the Events Cinema which was demolished after the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake.

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2318 days ago

Tragedy or the price of human expansion?

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

We will never get the moa or huia back and it could take 50 million years for New Zealand's birds to reach the same level of diversity as when humans first made landfall.

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2318 days ago

How great is Your Place? Take our survey!

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Do you trust your council? Do you feel safe at home? Take our survey about your town.

For the Your Place survey we've put together a series of questions which should provide us with a comprehensive set of data that will be analysed and put in context for us by a team from AUT University.
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Do you trust your council? Do you feel safe at home? Take our survey about your town.

For the Your Place survey we've put together a series of questions which should provide us with a comprehensive set of data that will be analysed and put in context for us by a team from AUT University.

We'd love to hear from you. Find out more here.

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2318 days ago

Poll: What is the top issue you want the local council to focus on?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The local elections are a great opportunity to decide on who we want to represent our communities over the next three years.

With elections just around the corner, this is a good time to pinpoint the issues that affect you and are important to you. Being clear on this is a first step in knowing… View more
The local elections are a great opportunity to decide on who we want to represent our communities over the next three years.

With elections just around the corner, this is a good time to pinpoint the issues that affect you and are important to you. Being clear on this is a first step in knowing what you want your local councillors to support or who to vote for. What are the issues you want your next local council to focus on?

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What is the top issue you want the local council to focus on?
  • 33% Rates
    33% Complete
  • 10.8% Housing
    10.8% Complete
  • 15% Roads
    15% Complete
  • 3.6% Public transport
    3.6% Complete
  • 9.3% Water
    9.3% Complete
  • 4.9% Waste
    4.9% Complete
  • 8.9% Climate + environment
    8.9% Complete
  • 10.2% Infrastructure
    10.2% Complete
  • 4.3% Local facilities (like parks and libraries)
    4.3% Complete
1311 votes
2318 days ago

The right strengths for the trades

BCITO

It takes the right person with the right attitude to succeed in the trades. Someone with grit, determination and endurance. These are the kinds of strengths that women have and that the industry needs.

Like Victoria Mitchell from Legacy Custom Construction in Lower Hutt - A single mum of two … View more
It takes the right person with the right attitude to succeed in the trades. Someone with grit, determination and endurance. These are the kinds of strengths that women have and that the industry needs.

Like Victoria Mitchell from Legacy Custom Construction in Lower Hutt - A single mum of two boys, she went from running her own cleaning business to just finishing her first-year carpentry apprenticeship.

If you’re a woman interested in the trades, read how local women are doing it or register for The BCITO & Mitre 10 Building Women night to meet them and employers in person.

Got the right strengths for the trades? Buildingwomen.nz
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2318 days ago

Missing our lovely cat

Jeewantha from Wainuiomata

Hi dear All,

Our lovely black and white cat missing since 13th August. She lives in Russell Road Wainuiomata. If anyone see her please kindly leave a message. Many thanks for your kind support.

Kind regards,
Ange.

2319 days ago

Thank you to Cancer Society Fundraiser Supporters

Otila from Wainuiomata

Thankyou to Gaylene Hughes of JDI Coaching and Phoebe Rose Osborne for performing so beautifully at the Cancer Society Fundraiser on Friday night and to those that supported the #CancerSociety fundraiser at #theSettlementPetone Mayor Ray Wallace and Mayoress Linda Goss-Wallace Councillor Cr Glenda … View moreThankyou to Gaylene Hughes of JDI Coaching and Phoebe Rose Osborne for performing so beautifully at the Cancer Society Fundraiser on Friday night and to those that supported the #CancerSociety fundraiser at #theSettlementPetone Mayor Ray Wallace and Mayoress Linda Goss-Wallace Councillor Cr Glenda Barratt and #UpperHutt Council candidate Heather Newell and to those that could not attend this is a short clip😊

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