Avalon, Lower Hutt

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1412 days ago

How to create your own blackboard city

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Create your own mini city, using wood offcuts and Resene FX Blackboard Paint for hours of playing fun for your children. When they’re not busy playing with them, use them to decorate the top of drawers or a window sill.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Resene. … View more
Create your own mini city, using wood offcuts and Resene FX Blackboard Paint for hours of playing fun for your children. When they’re not busy playing with them, use them to decorate the top of drawers or a window sill.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1412 days ago

Free Couch

Saji Neighbourly Lead from Fairfield

3 seater + 2 seater couches.
Leather.
Used condition.

Outer layer is peeling off but fine if you put a sofa cover over it.

Free

1413 days ago

Royal spoonbills/kōtuku ngutupapa

Louise from Woburn

I wasn't going to take any more spoonbill photos for awhile - but this guy walked really close to me. You can see he's looking sideways to do a quick threat assessment, but doesn't stop feeding. Probably decided he could do me over if he had to. It is amazing how many little fish … View moreI wasn't going to take any more spoonbill photos for awhile - but this guy walked really close to me. You can see he's looking sideways to do a quick threat assessment, but doesn't stop feeding. Probably decided he could do me over if he had to. It is amazing how many little fish they catch like this. I saw him gobbling several little morsels down, probably slightly bigger than whitebait. They scythe their beaks back and forth like old-time hay gatherers, snapping them shut on tasty things, then quickly tip their heads back to swallow their prey whole. Royal spoonbill/kōtuku ngutupapa (Platalea regia). Between tides/closer to low tide is probably the best time to see them at the Hutt Estuary.

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1413 days ago

Water outage

Trish from Belmont

Hi everyone just checking if anyone knows why the waters off on Redvers Drive or is it just us ?

1415 days ago

Poll: Do you support the strict new border rules?

Reporter Community News

Virtually all NZ arrivals, except from Australia and Pacific Islands, will now need a negative Covid test before coming in, the Government has announced.
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins on Tuesday gave Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield new powers, which means he can now easily … View more
Virtually all NZ arrivals, except from Australia and Pacific Islands, will now need a negative Covid test before coming in, the Government has announced.
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins on Tuesday gave Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield new powers, which means he can now easily require negative tests for arrivals from all countries.
It comes as Covid-19 surges around the world, in sharp contrast to New Zealand, where there is no current community transmission. Both the US and UK are experiencing unprecedented peaks in Covid-19 and nearly 2 million people have now died from the virus globally.

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Do you support the strict new border rules?
  • 97.1% Yes, it is desperately needed
    97.1% Complete
  • 1.4% No, it is not justified
    1.4% Complete
  • 1.5% I am not sure
    1.5% Complete
1177 votes
1413 days ago

Good news!

The Team from New Zealand Police

Thanks to the brave and quick actions of these members of the public (pictured centre and centre right) – an offender who was trying to make a getaway after stealing money from a Henderson dairy was stopped and swiftly arrested. 👏

Earlier this month, one of the owners of the store was working… View more
Thanks to the brave and quick actions of these members of the public (pictured centre and centre right) – an offender who was trying to make a getaway after stealing money from a Henderson dairy was stopped and swiftly arrested. 👏

Earlier this month, one of the owners of the store was working behind the counter when a man entered the store and demanded money.

He walked behind the counter to the cash register and took a large sum of money, but the owner very quickly managed to activate the anti-theft smoke canon and the offender fled the shop.

Seeing what happened, the members of the public chased the offender and caught him, holding him until Police arrived soon afterwards.

He was then arrested and taken into custody.

A 40-year-old man has been charged with theft and was due to appear in the Waitakere District Court last week.

The money taken was returned to the dairy owners (pictured on the left), who were very grateful to those who stepped in to help.

A great result and example of people going above and beyond to look out for people in their local community.

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1415 days ago

Fresh Fruit

Naichao from Hutt Central

Dear Neighbours,

We're selling fresh fruit!
Now in our store, there're Cherries, Longan, Watermelon.
If you like Lychee, Mango, Coconut, Durain, we can order for you.

Please visit one of our stores:
3 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt… View more
Dear Neighbours,

We're selling fresh fruit!
Now in our store, there're Cherries, Longan, Watermelon.
If you like Lychee, Mango, Coconut, Durain, we can order for you.

Please visit one of our stores:
3 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt
123 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington

or just give us a call at 0212102058.

Cheers!

1416 days ago

Favourite summer holiday finds

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd love to hear about the great places you've discovered over your summer holidays, whether it's somewhere local or on a trip away. Did you come across a particularly amazing beach, camping ground, town, walk or scenic spot? What made it so special? Any activities or … View more
Hi everyone,
We'd love to hear about the great places you've discovered over your summer holidays, whether it's somewhere local or on a trip away. Did you come across a particularly amazing beach, camping ground, town, walk or scenic spot? What made it so special? Any activities or places to eat and drink you can recommend in the area would also be much appreciated. As usual, please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article.
Cheers.

1414 days ago

Toxic Algae Warning – Hutt River / Te Awa Kairangi from Birchville to Manor Park

The team from Hutt City Council

Toxic algae can be fatal to dogs, they like the musty smell and can easily eat the detached mats that wash up on the river’s edge. If you suspect that your dog has eaten toxic algae, contact your vet immediately.
If you walk your dog in these areas, keep safe by keeping your dog on a leash, away … View more
Toxic algae can be fatal to dogs, they like the musty smell and can easily eat the detached mats that wash up on the river’s edge. If you suspect that your dog has eaten toxic algae, contact your vet immediately.
If you walk your dog in these areas, keep safe by keeping your dog on a leash, away from the water, or walking elsewhere until conditions improve.

Stay safe and check for updates 👉 www.lawa.org.nz...

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1414 days ago

Portuguese Food

Alice from Waterloo

Hi everyone ! I’m a Portuguese girl living the dream in NZ and I’m starting a new business ( cooking from home - with a license!). For the curious people that never tried Portuguese food before I’ll be very happy to introduce to you all the flavors and real homemade food😊. Feel free to … View moreHi everyone ! I’m a Portuguese girl living the dream in NZ and I’m starting a new business ( cooking from home - with a license!). For the curious people that never tried Portuguese food before I’ll be very happy to introduce to you all the flavors and real homemade food😊. Feel free to contact me♥️ ( see attached photos with the menu and pricelist)

Negotiable

1415 days ago

Customer Feedback

NumberWorks'nWords Lower Hutt

We compiled all of the wonderful feedback we have received and created this word map of the most frequently mentioned terms associated with NumberWorks’nWords! A big thank you to all of our wonderful students and staff who make the environment so special. We look forward to having you back in the… View moreWe compiled all of the wonderful feedback we have received and created this word map of the most frequently mentioned terms associated with NumberWorks’nWords! A big thank you to all of our wonderful students and staff who make the environment so special. We look forward to having you back in the centre at the beginning of term.

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1415 days ago

Whānau Summer Day at Kaitoke

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Join a FREE Whānau Summer Day event at Kaitoke Regional Park this Saturday!
Enjoy a scavenger hunt, outdoor games, eel feeding, tranquil river pools and hear all about centuries-old Rimu and Rātā from your Park Ranger Steve.
For more info check out our event page below #gwsummer

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1416 days ago

Famous white kiwi Manukura gets heartfelt send-off

Reporter Community News

A memorial service was held for one of New Zealand's most famous birds, Manukura the Little White Kiwi, at Pukaha National Wildlife Centre on Saturday.
The little white kiwi with a feisty personality was more than just a bird to those who met her and the institutions who served as her … View more
A memorial service was held for one of New Zealand's most famous birds, Manukura the Little White Kiwi, at Pukaha National Wildlife Centre on Saturday.
The little white kiwi with a feisty personality was more than just a bird to those who met her and the institutions who served as her guardians.
The extremely rare bird made the news across the world as the first white kiwi chick to be hatched in captivity back in 2011, and she died on December 27, 2020 after surgery to remove an infertile egg that had become stuck.

1416 days ago

Koraunui Ukulele

DJ from Naenae

Come one, come all and learn to play ukulele with DJ Pomare in our new group, Koraunui Ukulele. All levels welcome, come along and learn together, have fun, and make music and friends! Bring your uke if you have one, but we will have some available if you don't.
Every Saturday starting 16 … View more
Come one, come all and learn to play ukulele with DJ Pomare in our new group, Koraunui Ukulele. All levels welcome, come along and learn together, have fun, and make music and friends! Bring your uke if you have one, but we will have some available if you don't.
Every Saturday starting 16 January 2021 from 1-2.30pm.
Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub
184 Stokes Valley Rd, Lower Hutt, Wellington Region
Admission: FREE with occasional koha appreciated.
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1416 days ago

Summer Refresher Drink Challenge returns to Hutt CBD

Reporter Community News

What does sweet, sour and sparkly have in common? Well they can all be found in Bellbird Eatery 's Cool As Challenge drink - Show Me Your Peach.
This sparkling drink is peachy sweet and best enjoyed on a hot day.
The Cool As Challenge Summer Refresher Drink Challenge, into its sixth year, … View more
What does sweet, sour and sparkly have in common? Well they can all be found in Bellbird Eatery 's Cool As Challenge drink - Show Me Your Peach.
This sparkling drink is peachy sweet and best enjoyed on a hot day.
The Cool As Challenge Summer Refresher Drink Challenge, into its sixth year, will see 14 hospitality operators including cafes, restaurants, bars and a bakery in Lower Hutt create their own limited edition signature summer refresher drinks for people to enjoy over two weeks.
Click on Read More to check out the bars and cafes taking place.

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