Maymorn, Upper Hutt

3224 days ago

Creating a shopping destination in Upper Hutt

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

Community-minded couple Chris and Warwick Dugdale have been hard at work strengthening and decorating their most recent purchase: a site of three storefronts on Fergusson Dr. They've been busy painting and decorating and are all set to welcome shoppers. Will you be stopping by?

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3218 days ago

Do you know where to get cheap fuel?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you know the cheapest place to get petrol in or around your neighbourhood? Share your tips below and help your neighbours out! Plus make sure you check to see if you're a $100 petrol voucher instant winner!

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3219 days ago

All blacks

Vanesa from Ebdentown

Size 10. Amazing condition. Both $50

3222 days ago

Urgently needed - spare bed!

Renee from Wallaceville - Whitemans Valley

Hi Neighbours :)

I am urgently seeking a bed - whether it's single, double, queen, king, bunk - WHATEVER!
We unexpectedly have a young guest coming to live with us & need a bed for them. I can arrange to pick up or can contribute petrol for anyone able to drop off
Please help?

Free

3222 days ago

Neighbourly Intent

Sandra from Timberlea

www.neighbourly.co.nz...
"Building stronger, safer and friendlier communities."
I recently contacted UHCC (following the Recycling issue) with a query about our local council becoming more involved on the Neighbourly scene.

This is the response I got:
"Council has a … View more
www.neighbourly.co.nz...
"Building stronger, safer and friendlier communities."
I recently contacted UHCC (following the Recycling issue) with a query about our local council becoming more involved on the Neighbourly scene.

This is the response I got:
"Council has a neighbourly profile, which is used primarily for targeted emergency communications.

We are not interested in extending our social media to include Neighbourly on a day to day basis as our communication needs are more than met through our use of Facebook, our websites, radio and print advertising.

We understand that conversations are happening, but as always, our official channels for feedback are always open. We can be contacted anytime by phone, by submitting a feedback form on our website, or by messaging us on Facebook. We respond to all queries.
"

I did ask for permission to post this response but got no reply so am doing it anyway!

Why am I posting this?? Because UH Leader are posting more and more topical issues here on Neighbourly to stir us up 🤔 (in my opinion that is!)
What are your thoughts folks? How do you envisage a stronger, safer and friendlier community?

3221 days ago

Know your neighbours

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Neighbours' Day Aotearoa is happening on 25 & 26 March. It's a great chance to involve your neighbours in your emergency plan - work out who can help you and who might need your help. www.happens.nz...
www.neighboursday.org.nz...

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3222 days ago

Urgently required - spare bed

Renee from Wallaceville - Whitemans Valley

Hi Neighbours :)

I am urgently seeking a bed - whether it's single, double, queen, king, bunk - WHATEVER!
We unexpectedly have a young guest coming to live with us & need a bed for them. I can arrange to pick up or can contribute petrol for anyone able to drop off
Please help?

Free

3222 days ago

Children's Day at Expressions Whirinaki

It's Children's Day this Sunday 5 March, and we sure do love children here at Expressions Whirinaki! We have free craft activities happening 10am - 1pm and at 2pm you can join in with Sunday Strum, a strum-along ukulele session.

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3222 days ago

Have you made plans for Mother's Day?

The Team from Jennian Homes Wellington

Our annual Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017 – and with more than 20 locations nationwide, it is set to be bigger and better than ever!

The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is part of an initiative to support the Heart Foundation’s ‘Heart Foundation for … View more
Our annual Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017 – and with more than 20 locations nationwide, it is set to be bigger and better than ever!

The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is part of an initiative to support the Heart Foundation’s ‘Heart Foundation for Women’ campaign, which aims to empower women to take charge of their heart health.

We hope you will among the thousands decked out in the iconic Dick Frizzell designed red t-shirts this Mother’s Day.

Register for this year’s Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk before 31 March to receive early bird pricing. Plus, we've got over $25,000 worth of fantastic prizes up for grabs including: Fitbit activity trackers, Stirling Sports vouchers, Canopy Camping Escapes, Fujifilm NZ Instax Cameras + more.

So, if you haven’t made plans this Mother’s Day, please join us, get your active wear and running shoes ready to walk alongside thousands of other women to promote good heart health.

Sign up to a 5km Fun Run/Walk near you to show your support! Buy tickets now.

3224 days ago

Homegrown - Keep Safe Messages from Police

Prevention Team from Wellington District Police

Enjoy yourselves but stay safe. That’s the message from Wellington Police as the city prepares to welcome thousands of music lovers for the Homegrown festival this weekend.

“Homegrown is a big event for the capital. We want to keep the city safe and vibrant for all those attending the event … View more
Enjoy yourselves but stay safe. That’s the message from Wellington Police as the city prepares to welcome thousands of music lovers for the Homegrown festival this weekend.

“Homegrown is a big event for the capital. We want to keep the city safe and vibrant for all those attending the event as well as those who are simply enjoying the city,” says Wellington’s acting Prevention Manager Inspector Clint Walker.

“If you’re going to be drinking, know your limits. Take care of yourself and look out for your mates. This includes planning for a long day, staying hydrated and eating during the day/night.

“Gross intoxication can and does ruin a lot of good nights – the event is a great thing for music and Wellington, don’t ruin your experience by drinking excessively and missing the Kiwi artists on the line-up.”

Festival-goers are also reminded of Wellington’s 24/7 public liquor ban in the city centre.

It is an offence to drink and possess alcohol in the defined public place liquor-free zone. This includes drinking alcohol in vehicles that may be parked in the liquor-free zone.

“The rules of the ban still apply this weekend and we will be actively enforcing them,” says Inspector Walker.

“Don’t be surprised to be issued an alcohol infringement notice for breaching the liquor ban if you decide to consume alcohol outside of the designated sites or bars in the city.”

Wellington’s liquor-free zone includes Wellington Central area, Oriental Bay, Mount Victoria lookout, Aro Valley, Central Park, Mount Cook and Newtown.

More details can be found on Wellington City Council’s website.(one way to key in the ‘check yourself’ campaign

3224 days ago

Can you help Pedal for Plunket?

The Warehouse

We're jumping on our bikes to cycle the length of the country! Help us raise more than $300,000 for Plunket New Zealand. Follow the journey and donate at www.pedalforplunket.org.nz #Pedal4Plunket Watch the video

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3224 days ago

Capital E’s National Arts Festival returns!

Capital E

Expect the unexpected at the Capital E National Arts Festival 2017! This quirky festival is New Zealand’s biggest arts festival for children and features incredibly versatile artists that specialise in fun, colliding and energising art forms. Dance blends with live music and interactive … View moreExpect the unexpected at the Capital E National Arts Festival 2017! This quirky festival is New Zealand’s biggest arts festival for children and features incredibly versatile artists that specialise in fun, colliding and energising art forms. Dance blends with live music and interactive storytelling; theatre becomes participatory and brass bands perform opera.

Get inspired with your whanau as you watch artists from all over the world and New Zealand perform truly surprising encounters. The Capital E National Arts Festival kicks off from 13 – 25 March. Book your tickets now!
Book now

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3224 days ago

This isn't your average day job: take a look at Tina Powell's role at Expressions! What's the best way to get kids engaged with artworks?

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

Not many people get to mix fine art and finger painting, but one Upper Hutt woman is paid to do so.  Tina Powell runs the education programme at Expressions and has been doing so for the last six months. She comes from a background in early childhood teaching but said arts has always been a … View moreNot many people get to mix fine art and finger painting, but one Upper Hutt woman is paid to do so.  Tina Powell runs the education programme at Expressions and has been doing so for the last six months. She comes from a background in early childhood teaching but said arts has always been a passion...

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3224 days ago

Healing Pools Exhibition

The gallery has glowing pools of light! USA digital artist Brian Kneps' Healing Pools has opened at Expressions Whirinaki and is ready for you to walk, roll or dance across it. The organic patterns on the floor will respond as you do, but never in the same way...
Open every day from 9am till … View more
The gallery has glowing pools of light! USA digital artist Brian Kneps' Healing Pools has opened at Expressions Whirinaki and is ready for you to walk, roll or dance across it. The organic patterns on the floor will respond as you do, but never in the same way...
Open every day from 9am till 4pm until 30 April.

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3231 days ago

Upper Hutt Summer Carnival

Karen de Wit from Upper Hutt Dog Training Club

This Saturday, 25th of February from 10am to 4pm, Upper Hutt Dog Training School will be attending the Upper Hutt Summer Carnival! We will be performing demonstrations of various things we offer including agility, rallyo, and possibly some flyagility. Feel free to come and take a look, all are … View moreThis Saturday, 25th of February from 10am to 4pm, Upper Hutt Dog Training School will be attending the Upper Hutt Summer Carnival! We will be performing demonstrations of various things we offer including agility, rallyo, and possibly some flyagility. Feel free to come and take a look, all are welcome.

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