TAITA Lower Hutt NZ Historical book available - PaperPlus LHutt
Taita is a suburb of Lower Hutt but pre 1944 Taita was a village under the Hutt COUNTY Council..
More people lived in Taita than in the Hutt at the Fort Richmond Stockade.
Book available at Paper Plus 228 High Street Lower Hutt.
From 2pm Sunday 6 June 2021.
Photo OLD Taita Hotel from the river looking at the URUPA Maori Burial ground which is to be fenced at all times. 1896 proprietor states.
Author Sandra Greig will be signing early copies.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77% Yes
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21.6% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
Begonia house to be demolished at botanic gardens
It's outrageous that the Wellington City Council are going to demolish the Begonia house at the Botanic gardens. This is an asset. One would have thought the green faction of the council would have supported fixing it. It's strange no one has questioned the price required to fix it. Cycle ways more important than begonia house i think not
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.