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Back in Wellington after a three-year hiatus and with a whole new look and feel, the NZ Craft & Design Show brings the best of craft and design from all over New Zealand. Includes Kalsbeek creative crafts, gifts, wellbeing, fashion, jewellery, papercrafts and cottage industry including a large … View moreBack in Wellington after a three-year hiatus and with a whole new look and feel, the NZ Craft & Design Show brings the best of craft and design from all over New Zealand. Includes Kalsbeek creative crafts, gifts, wellbeing, fashion, jewellery, papercrafts and cottage industry including a large offering of Toi Maori and many places to stop for inspiration and entertainment.
Early bird ticket offer - use the code EARLYBIRD for 40% off entry prices.
Save the dates for the show: Friday 28 July – Sunday 30 July 2017.
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"Good news for retailing" the Upper Hutt Leader screamed on its front page. Up 9.4% on a year ago the Leader says.
But what the Colin Williams story failed to say was that this upsurge was inflated to some extent on the back of the effects of the earthquake on Lower Hutt and its … View more"Good news for retailing" the Upper Hutt Leader screamed on its front page. Up 9.4% on a year ago the Leader says.
But what the Colin Williams story failed to say was that this upsurge was inflated to some extent on the back of the effects of the earthquake on Lower Hutt and its Westfield Mall . The Westfield Mall was more than "cut "in half and its movies complex decimated. This also had a marked affect on shoppers steering clear of the mall which totally dominates retailing in the Hutt Valley and beyond.
There was a time late last year when on occasions Upper Hutt's Main Street CBD was car-filled and almost seething with pedestrians.
So don't expect this to linger to the extent it reached pre-Xmas 2016 but some momentum could be maintained if the UHCC got serious in re-inventing the CBD
From today our Neighbourly page will be re-named to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
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Visit City Gallery for a day of free, fun art activities that the whole whānau can enjoy.
Participate in interactive storytelling and waiata performances with Timotimo in the Colin McCahon exhibition. Watch short animated films from Square Eyes Foundation. Create a brightly coloured abstract … View moreVisit City Gallery for a day of free, fun art activities that the whole whānau can enjoy.
Participate in interactive storytelling and waiata performances with Timotimo in the Colin McCahon exhibition. Watch short animated films from Square Eyes Foundation. Create a brightly coloured abstract painting inspired by Petra Cortright's exhibition. Play with our giant magnet boards to design some quirky chairs. Make a badge. Draw, colour and write on the LOOk! activity cards at the Art Cart.
Date: Saturday 8 July 2017
Time: 11am to 4pm
Where: City Gallery Wellington, Civic Square
Cost: Free
Traditional community events such as Fireworks Fantastic and the Summer Carnival will be lost to Upper Hutt unless the city council steps up to fund them, says event organiser Murray Lord. Take a look at the story and tell us what you think. What would it mean to lose the fireworks and carnival?… View moreTraditional community events such as Fireworks Fantastic and the Summer Carnival will be lost to Upper Hutt unless the city council steps up to fund them, says event organiser Murray Lord. Take a look at the story and tell us what you think. What would it mean to lose the fireworks and carnival? Is this where the council should be putting its money? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)
I have requested the quoted research data under the Official Information Act
“The changes were well researched and based on successful similar layouts implemented in libraries both in New Zealand and overseas.”
I have just received official written confirmation that above request under … View moreI have requested the quoted research data under the Official Information Act
“The changes were well researched and based on successful similar layouts implemented in libraries both in New Zealand and overseas.”
I have just received official written confirmation that above request under the Act has been received and I can expect an answer as to whether or not they are going to give it to me by July 17th 2017.
It turns out that if they do choose to give it to me, they can charge me for it. Here’s hoping I can afford it!
I await developments!
Some good news-
I have been contacted again by Councillor McLeod who is taking an interest and wants to meet, also by Councillor Connelly whose reply was informative, thoughtful and sympathetic and also Councillor Swales who had not been informed from Council anything about me or our concerns over the Library, which surprised me, she is also taking an interest. Councillor Swales also was informative and asked me to share more.
This was the 2nd email I had sent to Councillors.
Being ignored by the people you elected and pay to represent you is unacceptable. It is a City Councillors role to represent citizens/ratepayers to the City Council, to reflect and facilitate democracy, to not do that, is undemocratic and disenfranchising. I also believe that their role also includes explain Council to citizens.
However, experience tells me that my being ignored, by any organisation that is supposed to be accountable to me, but doesn’t want or intend to be, proves the importance of my questions. It lets me know that I am on the right track.
At the very least they literally have no answer to me and possibly something to hide!
• Please, please let your Council and Councillors know how YOU feel, ask for the proof that what they have done is best for Upper Hutt Library and it members.
I now feel I have a whole new issue on my hands! I am now going to do a little reading
Local Government Act 2002
Public Act 2002 No 84
Date of assent 24 December 2002
2014 (2014 No 55).
Part 2
Purpose of local government, and role and powers of local
Authorities.
Hello Neighbours
Here is our top tip number 4!
Update the Bathroom! As with the kitchen, the aim here is a modern appearance. A bathroom that looks old will instantly date the entire property in the minds of prospective buyers. Updating your bathroom needn’t be expensive or difficult; … View moreHello Neighbours
Here is our top tip number 4!
Update the Bathroom! As with the kitchen, the aim here is a modern appearance. A bathroom that looks old will instantly date the entire property in the minds of prospective buyers. Updating your bathroom needn’t be expensive or difficult; simply replacing the fixtures like cabinet fronts and faucets, as well as the lighting, can quickly modernise the entire room. Replacing stained grout will undoubtedly modernise the room. For those with the know how, a DIY refit of the bathroom can be very cost effective.
The NZ Transport Agency are looking at options to upgrade State Highway 1 (SH1) between Taylors Road, Ōtaki to north of Levin all the way up to just south of the Manawatu River. We want to hear from our stakeholders and communities what’s important to you, what issues you think should be … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency are looking at options to upgrade State Highway 1 (SH1) between Taylors Road, Ōtaki to north of Levin all the way up to just south of the Manawatu River. We want to hear from our stakeholders and communities what’s important to you, what issues you think should be addressed, what opportunities you see and any other ideas you have for the Ōtaki to north of Levin project.
Find out more and have your say online or come along to one of our community events running throughout June 2017.
Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.
We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives… View moreWant to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.
We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
We want your views on the locations of two new bus hubs in Kilbirnie and Johnsonville.
The new bus hubs are part of Wellington’s new and better bus network - arriving mid-2018. Most buses will travel through these main stops as well as connect passengers with other routes.
You can submit… View moreWe want your views on the locations of two new bus hubs in Kilbirnie and Johnsonville.
The new bus hubs are part of Wellington’s new and better bus network - arriving mid-2018. Most buses will travel through these main stops as well as connect passengers with other routes.
You can submit your feedback during the public consultation, which is open until Friday 14 July 2017.
Visit www.metlink.org.nz... to view proposed location options for Kilbirnie and Johnsonville, then complete the online survey to let us know what you think.
Contact us on 0800 801 700 or info@metlink.org.nz for more information or to request a copy in the post.
We have been monitoring the weekend’s weather closely and unfortunately the weather on Sunday has not changed. We’re expecting a heavy downpour early morning and steady rain/showers throughout the time we would be planting. As much as we love rain at times, we want this day to be enjoyable for … View moreWe have been monitoring the weekend’s weather closely and unfortunately the weather on Sunday has not changed. We’re expecting a heavy downpour early morning and steady rain/showers throughout the time we would be planting. As much as we love rain at times, we want this day to be enjoyable for the plants and the people, so have decided to postpone Spade Aid to Sunday 30th July, same time and same place!
For those people wanting to practise their amazing planting skills, don’t forget we have a community planting day the weekend before at the Tilley Road entrance, Paekakariki. For more details on this event, see goo.gl...
Creative Clay for Kids 8 -12 years.
Tuesday 18 July. 10.30am - 12pm
$15 includes materials and firing
Creative Clay for Teens 13 - 16 years
Thursday 20 July 10.30 am - 12.30pm
$20 includes materials and firing.
… View moreCreative Clay for Kids 8 -12 years.
Tuesday 18 July. 10.30am - 12pm
$15 includes materials and firing
Creative Clay for Teens 13 - 16 years
Thursday 20 July 10.30 am - 12.30pm
$20 includes materials and firing.
Creativity, skills and fun. All rolled in to one!
Pinehaven Community Hall. Forest Rd
Call Rebecca to book. 027 7287236
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