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Hi Neighbours!
The August edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.
In this issue we find out about the Spark phone scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.
We also find out more about virtual reality technology being … View moreHi Neighbours!
The August edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.
In this issue we find out about the Spark phone scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.
We also find out more about virtual reality technology being piloted at the Lady Allum rest home in Auckland.
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Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace has apologised "unreservedly" for blocking a footpath with his car, aft…
Each year more Kiwis die by suicide than on our roads. Samaritans are dedicated to preventing suicide.
We provide free telephone support 24/7 to anyone feeling lonely, depressed or suicidal. Last year Samaritans answered over 30,000 calls from people who felt like they had nobody else to talk … View moreEach year more Kiwis die by suicide than on our roads. Samaritans are dedicated to preventing suicide.
We provide free telephone support 24/7 to anyone feeling lonely, depressed or suicidal. Last year Samaritans answered over 30,000 calls from people who felt like they had nobody else to talk to. But we need your help.
Samaritans receive no government funding. It’s your donations that keep our phone lines open. Donate to Samaritans Appeal today so we can help Kiwis who are struggling to cope, before they lose hope.
Tauranga baker Pat Lam has won a his seventh Supreme Award at the NZ Supreme Pie Awards.
Who's got the best pies in the Hutt?
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There is no doubt that the space industry is literally “taking off” around the world.
Global giants like Tesla and NASA have ambitious plans to integrate space technology (and travel) into our everyday lives.
But how does New Zealand fit into all of this? What does the future of space … View moreThere is no doubt that the space industry is literally “taking off” around the world.
Global giants like Tesla and NASA have ambitious plans to integrate space technology (and travel) into our everyday lives.
But how does New Zealand fit into all of this? What does the future of space industry look like for us? And how can students of today get involved in the space industry for tomorrow?
Explore the answers to all these questions and more, with Amber Joseph, co-founder and National President of the New Zealand Students' Space Association on Friday 9 August from 6pm!
Our friends from the Wellington Astronomical Society will also be here after the talk with their telescopes for some stargazing if the sky is clear!
Hi neighbours. Did you or your children go to a small country school? Were you or your parents part of the school board?
Parents on the school board all contribute to different things, and it's often their first taste of the duties of governance. This could be lost with the … View moreHi neighbours. Did you or your children go to a small country school? Were you or your parents part of the school board?
Parents on the school board all contribute to different things, and it's often their first taste of the duties of governance. This could be lost with the Government's plan to centralise control and de-power school boards of trustees. Read more here
The Hutt City Council is looking at regulating cat ownership. Cat curfews, limiting the number of cats per household, and compulsory desexing and microchipping are all on the table.
Do you think council regulation of cats is realistic?
If this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.
We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.
And … View moreIf this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.
We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.
And while it's no shock that firing up a 2Kw electric heater doesn't come cheap, the price of a warm bed for a toasty night's sleep might surprise you. Check out the full rundown, including electric blankets, hot showers, heated towel rails and more, here.
The couple who erected a row of concrete blocks to guard their home from speeding and out-of-control drivers say their street has completely changed after judder bars were placed along the road.
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We're pleased to again be hosting the Brainwave Trust in our libraries for two more FREE talks on nurturing your tamariki!
Naenae Library - Friday 16 August, 6pm–8pm
Petone Library - Wednesday 21 August, 6pm–8pm
Join the Brainwave Trust at these informative sessions for parents and… View moreWe're pleased to again be hosting the Brainwave Trust in our libraries for two more FREE talks on nurturing your tamariki!
Naenae Library - Friday 16 August, 6pm–8pm
Petone Library - Wednesday 21 August, 6pm–8pm
Join the Brainwave Trust at these informative sessions for parents and whānau. Understand what your tamariki needs for their best start in life.
Gain practical advice about what really matters in the early years so you can make informed, positive decisions.
Topics include:
- How the brain grows and develops
- Why children need to feel loved
- Help children handle stress and feel safe
- How experiences shape healthy development
Spaces are limited. Please email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz
to secure a spot.
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