Valley News September 2021
The spring issue of Valley News (Kawekōrero o te Whārua), our quarterly community update, is available now.
In this issue we hear from Mayor Guppy and Deputy Mayor Hellen Swales, and we feature the following:
- Upper Hutt Poetry Competition
- Whirinaki Whare Taonga's ongoing success
- Wellington Airport Community Awards
- Featured business: Wonky Box
- Civic awards
- Funding updates
- District Plan updates
- Battery recycling
- Santa Parade
- Upcoming Council and committee meetings
Click here to download.(PDF, 548KB) or see it in this weeks Upper Hutt Leader
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.2% Yes
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32.6% Maybe?
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26.2% No
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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Warning to all people living in Gemstone Drive
Be on the lookout for this teenager who trespasses properties shortly after midnight. Take note of distinctive clothing.
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