Wainuiomata Coast, Lower Hutt

It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

3030 days ago

NEW Early Learning Centre - Wellington Central

Barnardos Early Learning Centre - Wellington Central

We’re excited to announce our new Barnardos Early Learning Centre will be opening on Webb Street this October, welcoming all kiwi kids ages 0-5.

Barnardos are New Zealand’s leading expert in early learning and childcare, doing more for kiwi kids for 40 years.

Open longer hours: 7:00am … View more
We’re excited to announce our new Barnardos Early Learning Centre will be opening on Webb Street this October, welcoming all kiwi kids ages 0-5.

Barnardos are New Zealand’s leading expert in early learning and childcare, doing more for kiwi kids for 40 years.

Open longer hours: 7:00am – 6:30pm, Monday – Friday.
Limited spaces available, pre-enrol your child today.

For more information visit our website or our Neighbourly page.
Phone or text Aimee on 027 201 8103
Email: info@barnardos.org.nz
Learn more

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3035 days ago

Poll: Cross Valley Link

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

Thanks for your thoughts everyone! Comments are now closed.
Labour has announced it will be backing the Cross Valley Link between Seaview/Wainuiomata and State Highway 2 if they win September's election.
Do you think it's a good idea? Place your vote and tell us why or why not in the … View more
Thanks for your thoughts everyone! Comments are now closed.
Labour has announced it will be backing the Cross Valley Link between Seaview/Wainuiomata and State Highway 2 if they win September's election.
Do you think it's a good idea? Place your vote and tell us why or why not in the comments section below.
Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)
www.stuff.co.nz...

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Cross Valley Link
  • 73.1% Yes
    73.1% Complete
  • 14.9% No
    14.9% Complete
  • 12% Not sure
    12% Complete
175 votes
3032 days ago

Remakery grand opening

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

Check out the opening of the Remakery at 310 Waiwhetu Rd this Sunday, September 3 at 9am.
The Remakery is a social enterprise incubator with 18 budding businesses that focus on creating products out of recycled goods.

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3031 days ago

REAL NZ: The great New Zealand state of the nation survey

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And … View moreHi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And it's just 10 short multi-choice questions!

Take the survey today and we'll put you in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards.

The findings will be reported next weekend in the Sunday Star-Times and on Neighbourly.co.nz.
Take the survey

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3032 days ago

The Great Kiwi Bee Count

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi there neighbours, hope you're taking part! Here's the link.

3032 days ago

The Great Kiwi Bee Count: in pictures

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Most of us will never get THIS upclose with those buzzy pollinators, so we thought you might enjoy this gallery.

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3032 days ago

New flowers and vege varieties

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, here's a look at some new plants out in garden centres this month.

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3032 days ago

Need to vote in advance?

Grace from Hutt City Council

You can vote from Monday 11 September at one of our advanced voting locations. You can also enrol, check or update your details at the same time.

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3033 days ago

Don't miss Delaney Davidson at Wellington Museum

Wellington Museum

Singer-Songwriter. Noir protagonist. Outlaw phantom. Don’t miss Delaney Davidson, one of the most distinctive figures in the NZ music landscape. Known for his hypnotic and original ‘One Man and his Ghost Orchestra’ show, his compelling live performances present jarring yet beautiful songs … View moreSinger-Songwriter. Noir protagonist. Outlaw phantom. Don’t miss Delaney Davidson, one of the most distinctive figures in the NZ music landscape. Known for his hypnotic and original ‘One Man and his Ghost Orchestra’ show, his compelling live performances present jarring yet beautiful songs which command the shadowy musical world of ‘Country-Noir’ and ‘Gothic Americana’.

WHEN: Thursday 7 September at 8pm
WHERE: Wellington Museum
PRICE: Entry by koha
Learn more

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3033 days ago

Bring a pest to school day: Biosecurity talks traps with enthusiastic students

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Our biosecurity officers do a lot more then just protect our native environment. They are out there talking to the backyard protectors of tomorrow! Two of our team recently visited Plateau School where they talked pests, predators and what happens when you put a banana in a trap...

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3035 days ago

Join NZ Gardener's September campaign to save our pollinators!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2.… View more
Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2. Take part in The Great Kiwi Bee Count. www.stuff.co.nz...

3. Sign the petition against the sale of pesticides containing bee-harming neonicotinoids. www.stuff.co.nz...

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3040 days ago

Poll: Do you still use a landline?

Reporter The Hutt News

Thanks for your thoughts everyone! Comments are now closed.
We're doing a story on landline phones: who still has them? Are they extinct technology or still an important part of life?
We'd love you to take our wee poll and comment if you like!
[Remember to mark your comment NFP if you … View more
Thanks for your thoughts everyone! Comments are now closed.
We're doing a story on landline phones: who still has them? Are they extinct technology or still an important part of life?
We'd love you to take our wee poll and comment if you like!
[Remember to mark your comment NFP if you don't want it appearing in print]

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Do you still use a landline?
  • 68.8% Yes, I do have a landline phone
    68.8% Complete
  • 31.2% No, I do not have a landline phone
    31.2% Complete
417 votes
3036 days ago

Get decorating with these great deals from Resene

Resene

Doing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the … View moreDoing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the Resene website or while you’re in store. Find out more

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3036 days ago

The Three Altos - A Viola Spectacular

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

An evening of sublime music featuring three top international soloists. Russian-Italian violist extraordinaire, Anna Serova, will perform Boris Pigovat's exquisite "Poem of Dawn" and the world premiere of Roberto Molinelli's extraordinary "Lady Walton's Garden", … View moreAn evening of sublime music featuring three top international soloists. Russian-Italian violist extraordinaire, Anna Serova, will perform Boris Pigovat's exquisite "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) opens the programme with Schumann's enchanting "Fairy Tale Pictures" and Roger Benedict (Australia) closes with Walton’s viola concerto. In collaboration with our incredible NZSO this promises to be an unforgettable event and a New Zealand cultural highlight of the year.

Michael Fowler Centre 7.30pm, September 4, 2017.

Visit the 44th International Viola Congress website.
Book now

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3037 days ago

There is still time left to register for our youth panel

The Team from Ministry of Education

Register your interest for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education. If you’re aged between 14 and 18 years old, or know someone who is, then encourage them to get involved.

Registrations are open until Sunday 3 September. You can register HERE. #myeducationmyvoice

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