Trentham, Upper Hutt

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Post them here!

2924 days ago

And More Hopscotch Dolls have arrived !!!

Raewyn Richardson from

Here are our new collectible Hopscotch Dolls that arrived today !!!
Our last shipment sold out in 3 days.
These new dolls are 35cm tall. The clothes are also removable for washing. Kids from 3 to 83 will love these cuddly rag dolls and the attention to detail that the manufacturer puts into the … View more
Here are our new collectible Hopscotch Dolls that arrived today !!!
Our last shipment sold out in 3 days.
These new dolls are 35cm tall. The clothes are also removable for washing. Kids from 3 to 83 will love these cuddly rag dolls and the attention to detail that the manufacturer puts into the selection of fabrics etc.

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2926 days ago

6 burner BBQ

John from Heretaunga

large 6 burner bbq about 10years old. Santa has brought me a new one so this one needs to go (no gas bottle)

Price: $50

2923 days ago

Christmas and New Year timetables

Metlink

Special timetables will run from Monday 25 December 2017 to Friday 5 January 2018 for bus, train and the harbour ferry. To find out how this affects your commute please visit the Metlink website or download the Metlink Commuter App from the Apple App or Google Play stores.

Remember if you are … View more
Special timetables will run from Monday 25 December 2017 to Friday 5 January 2018 for bus, train and the harbour ferry. To find out how this affects your commute please visit the Metlink website or download the Metlink Commuter App from the Apple App or Google Play stores.

Remember if you are leaving Wellington this holiday period you can unsubscribe from MyMetlink so you don’t get alerts while you are away.

Metlink wishes you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.
Find out more!

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2923 days ago

Scooter

Marie from Elderslea

Halo, we're looking for someone to come to ours and have a look at our scooter. To get it started etc...thanks

2932 days ago

Neighbourly Guidelines re Buy/Sell posts

Upper Hutt: Wider Community Connectivity

www.neighbourly.co.nz...
This link explains guidelines re posting things for sale.
Please check it out as our Noticeboards become busier at this time of year.

2923 days ago

Check out where it is and isn't safe to swim

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

The Hutt River will remain off limits to swimmers - and dogs - until after Christmas because of potentially fatal toxic algae levels.

However the Pakuratahi River at Kaitoke is again open for recreational use and the Greater Wellington Regional Council is hopeful a Hutt Valley all-clear may … View more
The Hutt River will remain off limits to swimmers - and dogs - until after Christmas because of potentially fatal toxic algae levels.

However the Pakuratahi River at Kaitoke is again open for recreational use and the Greater Wellington Regional Council is hopeful a Hutt Valley all-clear may follow in the new year.

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2924 days ago

Merry Colourful Christmas!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Upper Hutt

Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...

Remember to stay safe these holidays … View more
Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...

Remember to stay safe these holidays whether you're out of town or or staying at home. Merry Christmas!

- From the colourful Elves at Resene

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2924 days ago

Planning to travel between Picton and Christchurch?

NZ Transport Agency

State Highway 1 (SH1) north of Kaikōura is now open to daytime traffic. This means you have two options for travel between Picton and Christchurch: SH1, where two sections remain closed at night as a safety precaution, or the alternate route (via state highways 63, 6, 65 and 7 through Lewis Pass) … View moreState Highway 1 (SH1) north of Kaikōura is now open to daytime traffic. This means you have two options for travel between Picton and Christchurch: SH1, where two sections remain closed at night as a safety precaution, or the alternate route (via state highways 63, 6, 65 and 7 through Lewis Pass) which is open 24/7.

Make sure you allow enough time for your journey, whichever route you choose. For real-time travel information visit www.nzta.govt.nz/p2c or call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49).
Learn more

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2930 days ago

More Hopscotch Dolls have arrived !!!

Raewyn Richardson from

Here are our new collectible Hopscotch Dolls that arrived yesterday and a few are already on their way to their new homes !

These new dolls are 35cm tall. The clothes are also removable for washing. Kids from 3 to 83 will love these cuddly rag dolls and the attention to detail that the … View more
Here are our new collectible Hopscotch Dolls that arrived yesterday and a few are already on their way to their new homes !

These new dolls are 35cm tall. The clothes are also removable for washing. Kids from 3 to 83 will love these cuddly rag dolls and the attention to detail that the manufacturer puts into the selection of fabrics etc.

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2925 days ago

Trentham Kindy outgrows the rest with their sunflowers

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

The garden out the back of Trentham Kindergarten has sunflowers that tower over the kids playing outside.

Their tallest sunflower reaches a height of 1.86 metres and has been officially named the tallest in the region under the Daltons Sunflowers in Kindergartens Project.

The kindy planted … View more
The garden out the back of Trentham Kindergarten has sunflowers that tower over the kids playing outside.

Their tallest sunflower reaches a height of 1.86 metres and has been officially named the tallest in the region under the Daltons Sunflowers in Kindergartens Project.

The kindy planted several sunflowers earlier in the year and the children watched as the flowers grew.

Teacher Debbie Hawinkels said the project had been a great way for the children to learn how plants grew.

“Growing the sunflowers is always popular with the children, who are keen to plant their seeds and then watch their sunflower grow taller,” she said.

She said children, parents and teachers all worked together to look after the plants as they grew.

“We are all so proud that our efforts in this year’s sunflower competition have resulted in the tallest sunflower in our region,” she said.

The Daltons Sunflower competition is run every other year to teach preschoolers gardening skills.

In the Wellington region 1363 children from kindergartens under the Wellington Kindergarten Association took part in the competition.

The final measurements took place on December 6, with all the Trentham Kindergarten students gathering on the sunny day to watch the tape measure being pulled out.

More than 220 kindergartens in 10 regions took part in growing their own flowers. The tallest sunflower was grown by the kids at Frankton Kindergarten in the Waikato. Their sunflower grew 3.2 metres tall.

The budding gardeners have a long way to go before they break any world records however - the tallest sunflower in the world is currently 9.17 metres, grown by Hans-Peter Schiffer in Karst, Germany.

Daltons general manager Colin Parker said the project was all about growing an interest in gardening by giving kids’ hands a chance to get dirty.

“The children love taking a tiny seed, caring for it and watching it turn into a huge blooming flower. The results delivered smiles to both teachers and children, which was everything we hoped for,” he said.

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2931 days ago

Do we need water meters?

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

Thanks for your thoughts everyone, comments are now closed.

It's time we had a serious debate about water meters, regional council chairman Chris Laidlaw says, as the Wellington region faces shortages. It's only December and stores are already low. This week, we want to know if you … View more
Thanks for your thoughts everyone, comments are now closed.

It's time we had a serious debate about water meters, regional council chairman Chris Laidlaw says, as the Wellington region faces shortages. It's only December and stores are already low. This week, we want to know if you think it's time to use water meters? Would it help us save water? Let us know down below. Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)

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2926 days ago

Local News

Laurie from Birchville

Child poverty is largely blamed on bad parenting, But what is the cause of pensioner poverty?

2926 days ago

What to check before buying a used car:

Citizens Advice Bureau from Citizens Advice Bureau Upper Hutt

1.Work out your priorities: What do you really need?
2.Check your finances: How much do you want to spend?

3.View and test cars

4.Call in the experts: Does everything stack up?

5. Before you sign on the dotted line: Are you getting the best deal?

6. Let’s go: How can you get on the … View more
1.Work out your priorities: What do you really need?
2.Check your finances: How much do you want to spend?

3.View and test cars

4.Call in the experts: Does everything stack up?

5. Before you sign on the dotted line: Are you getting the best deal?

6. Let’s go: How can you get on the road?

If you are about to get an used car and you've any doubts, please ring us (04 528 9040) or come and see us

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2927 days ago

What sort of neighbour are you?

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Are you a longstanding neighbour or are you the one with a full house? Take our quiz to discover the type of neighbour you are - and find out what your challenge is for Neighbours Day 2018.

Don't forget to share your results with your Neighbourly community. Maybe you could guess what other… View more
Are you a longstanding neighbour or are you the one with a full house? Take our quiz to discover the type of neighbour you are - and find out what your challenge is for Neighbours Day 2018.

Don't forget to share your results with your Neighbourly community. Maybe you could guess what other types of neighbours are living around you? Link below!

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2927 days ago

Black Tubular Bunk Beds

Michelle from Clouston Park - Kingsley Heights

Black tubular bunk beds. 3 way bunks. Can be 2 single beds, one under the other as bunks or one high and one low separate bunk/bed. Mattresses are innerspring. Used as spare beds so not much use. No pics sorry as in pieces. Mattresses are in plastic. Pick up in central Upper Hutt.

Price: $100

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