Avalon, Lower Hutt

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1442 days ago

Obituary: Melby Scott

Reporter Community News

Did you ever meet Melby Scott and his distinctive blue Vauxhall? He was one of the great characters and loved to have a chat. He would often be seen at car shows at Trentham Memorial Park and was a regular visitor at the Hutt News.
He enjoyed raising money for Wellington Free Ambulance and was also… View more
Did you ever meet Melby Scott and his distinctive blue Vauxhall? He was one of the great characters and loved to have a chat. He would often be seen at car shows at Trentham Memorial Park and was a regular visitor at the Hutt News.
He enjoyed raising money for Wellington Free Ambulance and was also a keen bowler. Melby died in May aged 96.

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1442 days ago

Caley has been found

Reporter Community News

Wellington Police have advised that missing 17 year-old Caley has been found safe and well. Thank you to the community for all your help.

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1442 days ago

Congratulations to our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardeners of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

“We are really thrilled... It’s not just a win for us but for the whole community. We’ve just facilitated it.” Read about these amazing greenthumbs and find out how they turned a red zone into a thriving food forest for their entire neighbourhood.

1442 days ago

Multi-unit developments now the norm in Lower Hutt

Reporter Community News

The days of the Quarter-Acre Pavlova Paradise in Lower Hutt look to be over.
The number of mult-unit housing developments in Lower Hutt is soaring.
Large sections or pockets lands are being turned into terraced housing and infill housing.
Multi-unit developments in Lower Hutt are now being … View more
The days of the Quarter-Acre Pavlova Paradise in Lower Hutt look to be over.
The number of mult-unit housing developments in Lower Hutt is soaring.
Large sections or pockets lands are being turned into terraced housing and infill housing.
Multi-unit developments in Lower Hutt are now being routinely snapped up off the plans within hours of being listed. Peter Roberts and Makayla Patel (pictured) purchased their house of the plan last year, after finding they could not get a stand-alone home.

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1442 days ago

Moera Playground Design extension

Breanna Mudge from Hutt City Council

We're designing an extension for Moera playground.
During initial feedback you told us you'd like to see preschool aged equipment in the design too.
Based on what you told us we'll be putting in more swings along with one of four options that you can vote for.
Have your say!

1442 days ago

Politicians fight for airport flyer

Reporter Community News

Lower Hutt-based politicians have joined forces in a renewed push to save the only direct bus service connecting the Hutt Valley to Wellington Airport.
On Monday, Labour MP for Hutt South Ginny Andersen​, National list MP Chris Bishop​, Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry​ and councillor Deborah … View more
Lower Hutt-based politicians have joined forces in a renewed push to save the only direct bus service connecting the Hutt Valley to Wellington Airport.
On Monday, Labour MP for Hutt South Ginny Andersen​, National list MP Chris Bishop​, Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry​ and councillor Deborah Hislop​ wrote a joint letter to the Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) asking it to step in and fund the Airport Flyer bus, so it can continue running to and from the Hutt.
The call comes after Wellington Airport confirmed plans to axe the Wellington-Lower Hutt leg of the route when Tranzit begins operating the service in early 2021 because it was no longer commercially viable.
But GWRC chairman Daran Ponter hit back saying the reality was that many services ran with “zero or one or two passengers”.
“What the MPs and the mayor are saying is that ratepayers should pay for a service that was very poorly used between the Hutt Valley and the Railway Station.”

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1442 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene!

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Discounts off the normal retail price at … View more
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1443 days ago

Houses next to the railway tracks... noisy or convenient?

Reporter Homed

Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.

What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason … View more
Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.

What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason you bought there?

If you can answer any of those questions, we'd love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name and details. Have a great day!

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1443 days ago

Fresh Fruit

Naichao from Hutt Central

Dear Neighbours,
We're selling fresh Cherry, Lychee(AU), Mango(R2E2), Coconut etc.
Please visit our shops and check them.

City branch:
123 Willis St, Te Aro

Naenae branch:… View more
Dear Neighbours,
We're selling fresh Cherry, Lychee(AU), Mango(R2E2), Coconut etc.
Please visit our shops and check them.

City branch:
123 Willis St, Te Aro

Naenae branch:
3 Hillary Court, Naenae (at the door of Naenae library).

Cheers!

1443 days ago

Gifts

Jane from Naenae

Well sorry to say neighbours,Im back.Since being blessed with the things I needed,I now have 2 more slow cookers ( not urs Johnathan) dropped off this morning n a Sharps microwave,both are in top top condition n wont be put in the pataka.fifs.Please knock me up but make sure both my vehicles are … View moreWell sorry to say neighbours,Im back.Since being blessed with the things I needed,I now have 2 more slow cookers ( not urs Johnathan) dropped off this morning n a Sharps microwave,both are in top top condition n wont be put in the pataka.fifs.Please knock me up but make sure both my vehicles are home.

1443 days ago

Police seek sightings of missing 17-year-old

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE:
December 16
12.17pm

A Police spokesperson has informed Neighbourly that Caley has been found safe and well.
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Police are appealing to the public for any sightings of 17-year-old Caley, who has been … View more
UPDATE:
December 16
12.17pm

A Police spokesperson has informed Neighbourly that Caley has been found safe and well.
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Police are appealing to the public for any sightings of 17-year-old Caley, who has been missing since Sunday afternoon.

What you need to know:
- Caley left a Judgeford property on December 13, driving northbound in a green Daihatsu Sirion registration EPQ566.
- She was wearing a light blue/grey hooded sweatshirt and black leggings.
- She is around 168cm tall, medium build and has long blond hair.

Members of the public who have seen Caley or have any other information about where she might be, can call Police on 105 quoting file number 201214/7520.

1443 days ago

Houses next to the railway tracks... noisy or convenient?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.

What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason … View more
Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.

What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason you bought there?

If you can answer any of those questions, we'd love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name and details. Have a great day!

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1443 days ago

Annual Tree of Joy - Queensgate

Gaylene Hughes from Hutt City Rotary Club

We are in the mall from 15 to 24th December. This long-standing Club tradition has been running approx 22 years
and is your opportunity to
think of and give to others this Christmas.

Tree of Joy Pic.pdf Download View

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1443 days ago

Queen bed and orthopedic mattress

Maggie from Boulcott

This is an extremely comfortable bed. Designed for people with bad backs. Adjustable slats, mattress in very good condition., beautiful wooden frame. An excellent bargain! Dissembled as moving. Welcome to view!

Price: $200

1449 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

A colourful photo this week but where is it?

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