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Hi Neighbourly folk, this week I am featuring a new photographer Rosa Marie from Stokes Valley.
Check out what she had to say about a photo she took of a tui.
"On my way home to lunch I came across this tui sitting on my neighbour's kowhai tree just singing away...I got as close as I … View moreHi Neighbourly folk, this week I am featuring a new photographer Rosa Marie from Stokes Valley.
Check out what she had to say about a photo she took of a tui.
"On my way home to lunch I came across this tui sitting on my neighbour's kowhai tree just singing away...I got as close as I could thinking he would fly away but he just kept singing....just singing in the rain."
Four ex-Wellingtonians have played a leading role in a achieving a great result for a group of indigenous students in the tiny Northern Territory of Wayede.
Principal John Young, secondary school head Matthew Spring, and teachers Anna Shaw and Rebecca Young have all taught or led schools in New … View moreFour ex-Wellingtonians have played a leading role in a achieving a great result for a group of indigenous students in the tiny Northern Territory of Wayede.
Principal John Young, secondary school head Matthew Spring, and teachers Anna Shaw and Rebecca Young have all taught or led schools in New Zealand’s capital.
The Australian town recently celebrated an achievement years in the making, when seven students from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr College received their diplomas, the first to do so since a single student graduated in 2014.
Hey, Neighbourly Hutt folk don't forget there will be corgi racing this Saturday. Corgis are out to prove that little, sturdily-built dogs with stumpy legs can indeed scamper at surprising pace. There will be at least two heats before the 6-8 finalists battle it out. Sunday, November 8 is the … View moreHey, Neighbourly Hutt folk don't forget there will be corgi racing this Saturday. Corgis are out to prove that little, sturdily-built dogs with stumpy legs can indeed scamper at surprising pace. There will be at least two heats before the 6-8 finalists battle it out. Sunday, November 8 is the back-up day should weather be a factor.
Event: Corgi Race Extravaganza
Belmont Domain, Lower Hutt, 2pm
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Greater Wellington Regional Council staff are moving into the iconic Farmers building on Cuba St.
We’re hosting a community open day to show invited friends, neighbours, and whānau around our new home.
This is an opportunity to be taken around this beautifully renovated building by Greater … View moreGreater Wellington Regional Council staff are moving into the iconic Farmers building on Cuba St.
We’re hosting a community open day to show invited friends, neighbours, and whānau around our new home.
This is an opportunity to be taken around this beautifully renovated building by Greater Wellington councillors and staff.
9-11am on Sunday 15 November at 100 Cuba Street
Please RSVP by Thursday 12 November by emailing TatouRohe@gw.govt.nz with your name to secure your spot.
Kia ora mai, looking forward to meeting you!
Fun-n-gala time! Are you keen to plant natives?
Visit our stall at the Pauatahanui School Lamb & Calf Day on Saturday 7 November and we will swap your weed with a lovely native plant. We will have specimens of pest animals that are threatening our native species and will provide trapping … View moreFun-n-gala time! Are you keen to plant natives?
Visit our stall at the Pauatahanui School Lamb & Calf Day on Saturday 7 November and we will swap your weed with a lovely native plant. We will have specimens of pest animals that are threatening our native species and will provide trapping demonstrations. Loads of fun for the kids! We will have a catchment model at our stall to play with to learn about sediment, streams, gullies and wetlands.
Find out how you can improve the health of our waterways in the Pauatahanui area and inlet. Your efforts can boost biodiversity and reduce sediment levels in our streams through erosion control and planting. Staff will be available to offer advice and help find out if your property could get funding assistance. See you there.
Drop off your household hazardous waste and we'll dispose of it correctly for free.
Drop off things like:
• petrol and oils,
• garden, cleaning and pool chemicals,
• thinners and degreasers,
• batteries (except single-use button and alkaline)
… View moreDrop off your household hazardous waste and we'll dispose of it correctly for free.
Drop off things like:
• petrol and oils,
• garden, cleaning and pool chemicals,
• thinners and degreasers,
• batteries (except single-use button and alkaline)
Not accepting:
• Paint
• Commercial waste
• Electronics
• Fluorescent light tubes and LED lights
• Medical waste
• Gas bottles and cylinders
• Asbestos
• Ammunition or explosives
The Upper Hutt sporting community is mourning the loss of David Painter, a much-admired figure in rugby and cricket, and father-in-law of Wallabies coach Dave Rennie.
Painter died on Tuesday at Hutt Hospital, aged 79. He was a father of three, grandfather and great grandfather.
Known as … View moreThe Upper Hutt sporting community is mourning the loss of David Painter, a much-admired figure in rugby and cricket, and father-in-law of Wallabies coach Dave Rennie.
Painter died on Tuesday at Hutt Hospital, aged 79. He was a father of three, grandfather and great grandfather.
Known as "Paints" he spent more than 30 years in the police force and rose to senior sergeant, after being chief dog handler and helping establish the police dog training centre at Trentham, Upper Hutt.
He was a life member of the Upper Hutt Rams.
Serving the community is a way of life for one man who has just been recognised for 44 years’ service to New Zealand’s longest serving voluntary organisation.
Squadron Leader Rob Foley has a little more bling to add to his shirt after receiving another long service award for his work within the… View moreServing the community is a way of life for one man who has just been recognised for 44 years’ service to New Zealand’s longest serving voluntary organisation.
Squadron Leader Rob Foley has a little more bling to add to his shirt after receiving another long service award for his work within the New Zealand Cadet Forces (NZCF).
Now sporting four clasps to his original long service award, he started his relationship with NZCF as a cadet at No. 22 SQN in Upper Hutt. Eventually he became the unit’s commander.
The NZCF can trace its roots back to 1864 when the first unit was raised in Dunedin High School (now Otago Boys’ High School), making it the longest-running voluntary youth service organisation in New Zealand.
Join with Te Omanga Hospice and Tommy's Hutt Valley for a peek at 10 inspirational Christmas decors.
Take a self-drive tour of 10 beautiful homes in the Hutt Valley, decorated for Christmas with a special focus on the Christmas table.
Tickets are $60 each or $120 for a family pass (two … View moreJoin with Te Omanga Hospice and Tommy's Hutt Valley for a peek at 10 inspirational Christmas decors.
Take a self-drive tour of 10 beautiful homes in the Hutt Valley, decorated for Christmas with a special focus on the Christmas table.
Tickets are $60 each or $120 for a family pass (two adults and up to four children under 16 years).
Purchase your tickets from any Te Omanga Hospice Shop or visit our website
"Share Christmas with us and support Te Omanga Hospice!"
This should not be too hard this week.
Where is this and why are they are marching?
Got a side hustle going on? If you’re a babysitter, gardener, tutor or any casual service provider, it’s easy to reach local customers in your neighbourhood. All you have to do is set up a Neighbourly business profile!
Having this feature puts you a cut above the rest, with your business … View moreGot a side hustle going on? If you’re a babysitter, gardener, tutor or any casual service provider, it’s easy to reach local customers in your neighbourhood. All you have to do is set up a Neighbourly business profile!
Having this feature puts you a cut above the rest, with your business easy to find for Neighbours in our Business Directory. To get yourself business ready, follow these steps below:
- Head to our business directory by clicking ‘Businesses’ button at the top of your noticeboard.
- Click ‘Become Premium Business' (you can find this at the categories section).
- Have a browse! You can read all of our info and make a decision on whether your service will be more suited to a Premium Business Profile or a free profile.
- Follow all the steps in the sign-up process and you’re good to go.
Well done Upper Hutt residents. Upper Hutt residents have really got in behind Recycle for Sight during October.
The Upper Hutt library collected 303 pairs of second-hand glasses, 47 pairs of sunnies and 228 glasses cases.
The library has decided to become a permanent drop-off point for donations … View moreWell done Upper Hutt residents. Upper Hutt residents have really got in behind Recycle for Sight during October.
The Upper Hutt library collected 303 pairs of second-hand glasses, 47 pairs of sunnies and 228 glasses cases.
The library has decided to become a permanent drop-off point for donations for Recycle for Sight, so keep them in mind when you upgrade those specs or have another spring clean at home.
Did you know, with a SuperGold card, you can stretch your money further every day?
Businesses across the country offer cardholders thousands of savings and special offers on fuel, food, health costs and more.
To find out what’s available, visit our website. Or, you can download and check … View moreDid you know, with a SuperGold card, you can stretch your money further every day?
Businesses across the country offer cardholders thousands of savings and special offers on fuel, food, health costs and more.
To find out what’s available, visit our website. Or, you can download and check the SuperGold app on your smartphone or tablet.
Find golden opportunities to save today, with SuperGold.
I loved talking to Courtney Mason about how she and her husband ben bought their first home. It really offers a lot of hope for folks who might be looking at the property market and wondering what on earth is happening out there these days.
Courtney and Ben were tenacious and bold, and now … View moreI loved talking to Courtney Mason about how she and her husband ben bought their first home. It really offers a lot of hope for folks who might be looking at the property market and wondering what on earth is happening out there these days.
Courtney and Ben were tenacious and bold, and now they're living happily in their Hawke's Bay home.
Have a read and see how they did it, and while you're at it have a listen to our third episode of First Rung, the podcast for first home buyers for a little more inspiration.
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