Pinehaven news is brought to you by the team at Upper Hutt Leader
Recent posts
Thank you for using Neighbourly
Just days to go till the Wellington Home & Garden Show! The first 500 visitors each day receive a complimentary block of Cadbury Coco Chocolate!
FRI & SAT 10am– 5pm
SUN 10am – 4pm
WESTPAC STADIUM
Over 210 exhibitors showcasing the latest trends & innovations, … View moreJust days to go till the Wellington Home & Garden Show! The first 500 visitors each day receive a complimentary block of Cadbury Coco Chocolate!
FRI & SAT 10am– 5pm
SUN 10am – 4pm
WESTPAC STADIUM
Over 210 exhibitors showcasing the latest trends & innovations, massive show only specials and prizes up for grabs, including your chance to win a $20,000 show prize! It’s the perfect day out for the family, you can even watch the Phoenix play on Saturday! Indoor and outdoor home solutions, home décor, kitchens, bathrooms and everything in-between! See you there!
At Stokes Valley Tennis Club we love tennis and welcome anyone interested to check us out!!
Our junior coaching programme runs for two school terms on Sunday afternoons. We also run Hot Shots Coaching which caters to younger players with size-appropriate equipment.
We are having two Junior … View moreAt Stokes Valley Tennis Club we love tennis and welcome anyone interested to check us out!!
Our junior coaching programme runs for two school terms on Sunday afternoons. We also run Hot Shots Coaching which caters to younger players with size-appropriate equipment.
We are having two Junior Open Days on Sunday 17th & 24th September.
Come check us out to register for a season of coaching and/or interclub tennis.
Details are on the flyer but we will run two groups:
1pm-2pm - 11yrs
and under
2.30pm-4pm - 12yrs and over
Games, treats and activities lead by our friendly coaches from Evolve Tennis.
We will run the BBQ to keep tummies well fed!
Lets make it a fun & exciting start to the season - bring some friends along for a good time!
Racquets available to borrow :)
Please check our flyer or our website www.stokesvalleytennisclub.org.nz......
Or contact:
Theresa Lill
Junior Convenor
0211679413 or theresalill.svtc@gmail.com
Making best use of the flow from the indoor to the outdoor area can add a sense of space and ambience to your home. We look at what you need to consider for decks and balconies.
Decks
Indoor/outdoor living and long summer evenings on the deck and around the barbeque are a favourite part of … View moreMaking best use of the flow from the indoor to the outdoor area can add a sense of space and ambience to your home. We look at what you need to consider for decks and balconies.
Decks
Indoor/outdoor living and long summer evenings on the deck and around the barbeque are a favourite part of family life for many New Zealanders. Plan for good indoor/outdoor flow in your design and consider your decking needs. The position of the house in relation to sun and boundaries will dictate the size and shape of the deck to a certain extent. Be aware that there may be local council restrictions on how much ground a deck can cover.
Other matters to consider are shading and shelter from the prevailing wind. To make the deck more interesting, consider in-built seating, steps, planters and unusual floor shapes.
If you are building a deck as part of a renovation, you will need building consent if the deck is more than one metre above the ground. Contact your local council for advice. Decks more than one metre above the ground must have a barrier (of at least one metre high – Clause F4.3.1 Building Code). Your council will be able to advise you about fencing requirements, any boundary restrictions and any resource consents required.
If you are doing the work yourself, make sure you use the correct grade of timber treatment, have the right gaps between decking boards (approximately 6mm between decking boards and 12mm between the deck and building walls). This is important to allow drainage and resist rotting.
Use bolts and flashing suitable for decks and make sure barriers comply with the Building Code.
Balconies
There are important design and construction requirements for balconies to make sure they don’t leak and rot, such as:
A step-down from the doorsill
A slope on the balcony floor
A gap between the balcony and the wall claddings
Taking care around junctions to ensure weathertightness
Using correctly treated timber
Rotting balconies, decks and balustrades have been identified as a significant safety hazard.
Source: www.consumer.org.nz...
The Upper Hutt police station will be open on weekends between 8am and 4pm again after 15 months of reduced service. They have also extended their opening hours during the week until 7pm.
Hi there, does anyone know if the fruit truck that is normally near the Silverstream railway bridge is no longer available? i go past everyday on the way home from work ( around 2.45pm) and I haven't seen it for some time, I hope the couple are ok, they are really nice people and the fruit is … View moreHi there, does anyone know if the fruit truck that is normally near the Silverstream railway bridge is no longer available? i go past everyday on the way home from work ( around 2.45pm) and I haven't seen it for some time, I hope the couple are ok, they are really nice people and the fruit is always delicious and cheap, all the way from the Hawkes Bay. Hope all is well with them.
Gran & Poppa are having Spring Clean. Garage sale 66 Fraser Crescent Upper Hutt. 0830am (not before) to 1100am. Come and grab a bargain. Another persons rubbish is another persons treasure.
Poppa and Gran are spring cleaning. Garage Sale 66 Fraser Crescent Upper Hutt ,Saturday 16 September 2017, 8.30am (no earlier) to 11am
What do you think of all the colourful murals that have popping up around Upper Hutt in the last 18 months?
© Neighbourly 2025
Loading…