Belmont, Lower Hutt

1235 days ago

Do you support the HVHS students?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Students shut out of their classrooms because of toxic mould say the problem is a symptom of chronic underfunding for the upkeep of public schools.
About 350 Year 12 and 13 pupils at Hutt Valley High School have had to do half their weekly learning at home since Monday after unsafe levels of black … View more
Students shut out of their classrooms because of toxic mould say the problem is a symptom of chronic underfunding for the upkeep of public schools.
About 350 Year 12 and 13 pupils at Hutt Valley High School have had to do half their weekly learning at home since Monday after unsafe levels of black mould was discovered in 13 learnings spaces and a dance studio earlier this year.
At a meeting held in the school hall on Thursday night to update the community on how the school and the Ministry of Education planned to respond to the situation, deputy head student Lucy Rodger​ said while she was happy to see progress, the commitment by the ministry to demolish and rebuild C block was “horrendously and frustratingly overdue”.

1235 days ago

Mayor re-opens Days Bay Wharf with a 'manu'

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hutt City Mayor Campbell Barry and National MP Chris Bishop have reopened Days Bay Wharf with a triumphant ‘manu’ into Wellington harbour.
“I’ve been googling how to perfect a manu. I’m pretty sure my splash was higher than Chris’s,” said Barry.

Bishop was gracious in defeat.

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Hutt City Mayor Campbell Barry and National MP Chris Bishop have reopened Days Bay Wharf with a triumphant ‘manu’ into Wellington harbour.
“I’ve been googling how to perfect a manu. I’m pretty sure my splash was higher than Chris’s,” said Barry.

Bishop was gracious in defeat.

“Campbell’s was much better than mine,” he said.

More a hundred people gathered in Days Bay for a karakia and speeches to mark the completion of a $4.6 million refurbishment of the 126-year-old wharf on Friday.
If you do not know what a manu is, it is a water bomb.

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1235 days ago

Left overs

Jane from Naenae

All tomatoes gone 3boxeĺs apples left.

1237 days ago

We Say/You Say: Paperless Trips

Reporter The Hutt News

Kia ora neighbours,

What do you think about the Snapper card extension to Wellington Train services?

Snapper will be rolled out on Wellington train services from October this year, ending over a century of paper ticket use.

The Johnsonville Line will be the first to trial the paperless … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

What do you think about the Snapper card extension to Wellington Train services?

Snapper will be rolled out on Wellington train services from October this year, ending over a century of paper ticket use.

The Johnsonville Line will be the first to trial the paperless system, with a full roll out dependent on the finalisation of commercial negotiations.

This is seen as a step towards Waka Kotahi's planned National Ticketing Solution, an initiative that would see all of New Zealand's public transport centralised on one payment system. It would let commuters pay for their journey through a credit/debit card, similar to London's Oyster Card, in use since 2011.

Share your thoughts in the comments below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments featured in The Hutt News.

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1238 days ago

Do we need a bus to the airport?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The decision not to extend a new Wellington Airport bus service to Lower Hutt has been described by proponents as “a slap in the face” to ratepayers.
Wellington has been without a direct bus route to the airport since the Airport Flyer service stopped operating in November. It had been running,… View more
The decision not to extend a new Wellington Airport bus service to Lower Hutt has been described by proponents as “a slap in the face” to ratepayers.
Wellington has been without a direct bus route to the airport since the Airport Flyer service stopped operating in November. It had been running, through Wellington city and onto Lower Hutt, for 20 years but was axed by the Airport and NZ Bus after it was found to be too costly.

The Greater Wellington Regional Council has committed to including a bus between Wellington city and the airport as part of its Metlink public transport network but the new service would not continue to Lower Hutt.
Hutt South MP Ginny Andersen, Lower Hutt-based National MP Chris Bishop, Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry and Hutt City Councillor Deborah Hislop have been calling for the service to return to the Hutt.

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1237 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature a well known Wellington identity. Do you remember him?

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1235 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Another contribution from Louise Thomas

"Coming in for a landing. Petone Beach, Lower Hutt. Variable Oyster catcher/tōrea pango (Haematopus unicolor)."

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1235 days ago

New Job Opportunities at the Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council

We have a range of exciting opportunities available across a variety of groups within the council. Discover your opportunity to be part of our vision to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive.

To achieve this we are reshaping our organisation. We are … View more
We have a range of exciting opportunities available across a variety of groups within the council. Discover your opportunity to be part of our vision to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive.

To achieve this we are reshaping our organisation. We are focused on:
being nimble to meet the needs of our communities, having a flexible approach to meet future demands, growing our capability and, creating an inclusive and progressive work environment for our people.

Be a part of our ambitious plan and find out more and apply https://careers.huttcity.govt.nz/new-opportunities
Apply now

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1235 days ago

Great weather for drying curtains!

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

The weather this week has been perfect for getting these curtains dry and back home nice and quickly!

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1239 days ago

Gardener Wanted

Newell from Epuni

I need help with my garden in Epuni on a regular basis.
Mainly weeding and keeping the place tidy.
Hours / days flexible. Phone or text 0274522664.

1238 days ago

Will you visit Rarotonga?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Kiwis will be able to visit the Cook Islands without having to quarantine in either country from May 17.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the start date for the long-awaited two-way, quarantine-free travel bubble on Monday – two weeks before it is set to inflate.

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1236 days ago

Days Bay Wharf

Jon from Hutt City Council

Days Bay Wharf is looking sharp after its extensive refurbishment.

We're holding a celebration to mark the completion of the work tomorrow from 11am, and you're welcome to come along.

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1236 days ago

Wellington Better Home and Living Show

Jade Promotions (Home & Living)

The Wellington Better Home and Living Show is BACK! Transform your home and lifestyle with a huge range of exhibitors in one easy location at the Wellington Better Home and Living Show on from the 14-16 May at Sky Stadium.

Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer

There are so many … View more
The Wellington Better Home and Living Show is BACK! Transform your home and lifestyle with a huge range of exhibitors in one easy location at the Wellington Better Home and Living Show on from the 14-16 May at Sky Stadium.

Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer

There are so many fabulous reasons to visit the show with a huge range featuring everything from featuring kitchens, builders, renovators, architects, plants, tools, heating & insulation, spas, interior design and more! You can also enjoy a range of health and beauty products, sustainable living, art and artisan foods. We are also excited to welcome delicious new street food vendors to the show, alongside great coffee it makes the ideal day out.

Save the date in your diaries and connect with local businesses from the 14 – 16 May at the Wellington Better Home and Living Show

Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 4
Sky Stadium, Wellington
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free.
Find out more

1237 days ago

birthEd's Mothers Day Giveaway!

Liesl from Normandale

We want to spoil all of our special mama's (and mama's to be) with Mother's Day treats this year! You are all so deserving of delicious you time; restful, relieving and relaxing..
This Mother's Day we're giving away a 50 minute Pregnancy Massage at The Beauty Room , in … View more
We want to spoil all of our special mama's (and mama's to be) with Mother's Day treats this year! You are all so deserving of delicious you time; restful, relieving and relaxing..
This Mother's Day we're giving away a 50 minute Pregnancy Massage at The Beauty Room , in Petone. (Suitable for first trimester).

To enter
- Follow @birthednz and The Beauty Room
- Like this post
- Tag a deserving mama. (1 tag = 1 entry)
The winner will be announced Sunday 9th at 10am.
There is only one voucher to giveaway but as we said, you all deserve to be spoilt! Send us a DM with your email to receive a voucher for $10 off a pregnancy massage at The Beauty Room

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