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Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.
For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.
Perhaps sign-up to … View moreCreating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.
For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.
Perhaps sign-up to volunteer at a women’s refuge this month or work with the Police in your area to host an info night on how to identify elder abuse in your community.
Share your photos and experiences with us on social media or send us an email so we can see what you got up to!
#NSNZviolenceawareness
Registrations are open for Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays 2019!
Join over 14,000 participants in Wellington’s largest fun run and walk on Sunday 17 February 2019.
Choose from one of the family-friendly 6.5km options, Bluebridge 10km or take on the Half Marathon – there’s … View moreRegistrations are open for Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays 2019!
Join over 14,000 participants in Wellington’s largest fun run and walk on Sunday 17 February 2019.
Choose from one of the family-friendly 6.5km options, Bluebridge 10km or take on the Half Marathon – there’s something for everyone!
Don’t miss out on the very special Earlybird offer, register before midnight 30 November and go in the draw to win 2x return flights to Fiji with Fiji Airways!*
Enter online today at www.brendanfootsupersiteroundthebays.co.nz
*Terms and conditions apply, see website for details.
Route 18e is now making its way from Karori to the University all the way to Miramar and back again, all day, every day.
Driven by your feedback, we’re fine-tuning the new network to make it more useful to more of you more often. For your real time connection with the new routes, download the… View moreRoute 18e is now making its way from Karori to the University all the way to Miramar and back again, all day, every day.
Driven by your feedback, we’re fine-tuning the new network to make it more useful to more of you more often. For your real time connection with the new routes, download the Metlink Commuter app.
We are excited to announce the launch of our news centre - Hutt at Heart. Keep up to date with everything we have been up to by checking out the website and subscribe to our newsletter for a monthly wrap up of our most significant articles.
Has anyone had a visit from a door to door salesman/woman from the above company.our elderly,very old actually ,parent did and was persuaded to sigh up for their phone services,now he has no landline in or out and we cannot get any satisfaction in getting this resolved days later. Beware,and read … View moreHas anyone had a visit from a door to door salesman/woman from the above company.our elderly,very old actually ,parent did and was persuaded to sigh up for their phone services,now he has no landline in or out and we cannot get any satisfaction in getting this resolved days later. Beware,and read the online reviews.
Setting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to … View moreSetting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to be managed safely.
Last year, we saw a 23% drop in the number of fireworks-related injury claims (171 claims across 2017 versus 223 across 2016). What do you think? Should personal fireworks be banned? Click here for advice on how to use fireworks responsibly.
Hi neighbours! With the PayMyPark parking app you can pay for your parking from your smartphone and extend your time remotely. No more searching for coins, no receipt needed and pay only for your actual parking time.
Download PayMyPark on your iPhone or Android smart phone today!
Benefits
- … View moreHi neighbours! With the PayMyPark parking app you can pay for your parking from your smartphone and extend your time remotely. No more searching for coins, no receipt needed and pay only for your actual parking time.
Download PayMyPark on your iPhone or Android smart phone today!
Benefits
- You pay only for parking time you use - no need to guess how long you need to pay for parking.
- If you finish early, you can stop the parking time and get a refund to your account.
- You can easily extend your parking time remotely, no need to run back to the parking meter, no more searching for coins.
- Simplify your business parking costs with one account for all your vehicles.
Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day of music, dance and activities. Including Highland Dancing, bagpipes, Pipe bands, Scottish Swordfighting, Shoot the Knight, Highland Cows, Clan tents and more.
Dancing starts at 9:30am, Scottish Swordfighting, Shoot the Knight and Pipe band … View moreBring your family and friends for a fun-filled day of music, dance and activities. Including Highland Dancing, bagpipes, Pipe bands, Scottish Swordfighting, Shoot the Knight, Highland Cows, Clan tents and more.
Dancing starts at 9:30am, Scottish Swordfighting, Shoot the Knight and Pipe band displays from 11am onwards
Look forward to seeing you there!
That was a pretty big earthquake! We have gotten word from our operators and all trains, ferries and buses are continuing to run.
The first train service on each line is running at reduced speed as a precaution, but this will create further delays.
These delays will continue through peak, so … View moreThat was a pretty big earthquake! We have gotten word from our operators and all trains, ferries and buses are continuing to run.
The first train service on each line is running at reduced speed as a precaution, but this will create further delays.
These delays will continue through peak, so look out for updates and please check before you travel.
Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.
It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.
More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as … View moreHi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.
It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.
More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as the South Island.
We will keep you up to date with the latest. For updates and more info, click here.
So far:
- Parliament has been suspended until further notice on the advice of Civil Defence.
- Make sure you check on your neighbours - even though there may have not been any damage near you, your neighbours may still need your help.
- If you need to alert your neighbours urgently, then don't hesitate to send out an Urgent Alert to your community. You can find this function when you go to post a message on Neighbourly.
- Metlink Wellington said rail services would continue to run with some delays following the recent earthquake.
- Fire and Emergency NZ had no reports of injuries nor damage across the South Island.
- GNS Science have advised there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand
Hi neighbours,
Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!
The New … View moreHi neighbours,
Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!
The New Zealand police are encouraging parents, caregivers, and children to celebrate Halloween, on Wednesday, safely. To read police advice, click here.
Also, for tips on how to make your home seem scary or how to celebrate Halloween without the sugar rush, click here.
Join us as we celebrate the Hutt City Kindergarten Association turning 90 years young! This year marks our 90th anniversary and we invite you to come along to our Vintage Fair on Saturday 3rd November.
There will be something for everyone with craft market and food stalls, bouncy castles, face … View moreJoin us as we celebrate the Hutt City Kindergarten Association turning 90 years young! This year marks our 90th anniversary and we invite you to come along to our Vintage Fair on Saturday 3rd November.
There will be something for everyone with craft market and food stalls, bouncy castles, face painting, fun activities for children and live entertainment. We promise a fun filled afternoon and a walk down memory lane.
The Vintage Fair is open 1pm - 4pm
Moera Kindergarten on Randwick Crescent
Lower Hutt
Visit our Facebook event page for more information.
Our charity this year is Women’s Refuge – entry is by gold coin donation. Come along and enjoy a drink and canapés on Thursday 22nd November, 6pm to 8pm.
We will have demonstrations on herb growing, easy Christmas ideas, hanging baskets, expert scarf & accessory advice, you can try our … View moreOur charity this year is Women’s Refuge – entry is by gold coin donation. Come along and enjoy a drink and canapés on Thursday 22nd November, 6pm to 8pm.
We will have demonstrations on herb growing, easy Christmas ideas, hanging baskets, expert scarf & accessory advice, you can try our cheese bakers and sample beautifully decorated cupcakes.
Joy, from Heavensent, will be giving tastings of their delicious products and there will be raffles supplied by generous donors. For an extra bit of fun, our Discount Dipper will be back for the evening.
Time to relax and browse our selection of gifts, houseplants, shrubs, seedlings and fruit trees. Staff will be on hand to offer advice and solve your gardening problems.
No need to register, just turn up on the evening. There will be 50 goodie bags for the first 50 customers through our doors!
We have a Toyota Corona SF 1.8 litre Liftback Automatic (which NEEDS WORK) for sale.
Asking price: $600 or near offer.
However, we will consider offers over $400.
*** UPDATE: Sold 31/10/2018 for $600 ***
Milage: 193,644km (approx), which is not high for a 25 year old car, but it came … View moreWe have a Toyota Corona SF 1.8 litre Liftback Automatic (which NEEDS WORK) for sale.
Asking price: $600 or near offer.
However, we will consider offers over $400.
*** UPDATE: Sold 31/10/2018 for $600 ***
Milage: 193,644km (approx), which is not high for a 25 year old car, but it came into NZ from Japan in 2000 at only 9,000km, and we’ve been the only NZ owners.
WOF expiry: 31/01/2019
Rego expiry: 26/12/2018
Rego: ZN7742
There is no money owing to anyone on this vehicle.
Although this car is generally driving well, there is some URGENT MAINTENANCE REQUIRED, i.e.:
• Slow oil leak which seems to be coming from front of engine (timing belt area).
• The original timing belt was replaced around 97,000km so not due until 197,000km, but the mechanic reports some oil contamination on the belt, so the above oil leak needs to be sorted URGENTLY and the belt (and probably associated parts like tensioner) changed using a timing belt kit, and the water pump may also need to be changed soon. If not repaired quickly enough, the timing belt could slip, damaging the motor beyond economic repair.
• My mechanic also thinks there may be a 2nd oil leak starting at the other end of the engine.
• Power steering fluid should be replaced soon according to Oil Changers. Level looks slightly low to me, too.
From talking to my mechanic, it sounds as if the parts for sorting the above issues might only be 2-3 hundred dollars, but including mechanic labour it could total $1,500 so repairs may only be economic if the buyer is a mechanic or has access to cheap mechanic labour.
General features include:
• Automatic transmission.
• Front wheel drive.
• Overdrive.
• Central locking.
• Electric windows & mirrors.
• Air conditioner.
• Leather steering wheel cover.
• Warning beep when driver’s door open with head/park lights on or key in ignition.
• Child locks on rear doors.
• All doors automatically lock when you get above about 20km/h.
• PWR and MANU buttons (for extra power and traction I think, but I don’t use them).
• Panasonic CQ-RX322W radio/CD/USB/aux-in with removable front panel, 2 front & 2 rear speakers.
• Takes the normal 91 octane petrol.
• Owner’s manual in your favourite language – Japanese! (The Google Translate app helps here.)
Recent and significant repair & maintenance history:
• Radiator replaced 1/6/2018 by Petone Radiators, who seem to have failed to top up the transmission oil (which I’m told is linked to the radiator somehow) as part of the job, so car ran with oil not far above bottom of dipstick until 20/6/2018 when I noticed it and had it topped up (1 litre) by Hutt Automatics (owner (Dean) said damage was unlikely, and I haven’t noticed any changes in noise or anything).
• Central muffler replaced 7/2/2018. (Rear muffler is still the original.)
• Transmission oil serviced 4/1/2018 (187,069km) by Hutt Automatics. Due after 30,000 or 40,000km.
• Engine oil changed 4/1/2018 (187,070km) by Oil Changes. Due at 197,570km or 4/1/2019.
• Wheel alignment done 17/7/18 at Tony’s Tire Service, Lower Hutt. (Just had this done to use a free voucher which was about to expire.)
• Brake pads, shoes & brake fluid replaced by myself and Taita Auto Repairs (my mechanics) in Feb/Apr 2017 around 179,000km. I suggest condition of the brake fluid be re-checked soon just in case.
• 3 separate oil leaks repaired in 2017 by Taita Auto Repairs. (Most years there were no leaks.)
• Spark plugs changed maybe a couple of years ago, so might be due soon – check condition first.
• I’ve been using Bi-Tron (polarising additive for petrol, engine oil, transmission oil & steering fluid) for over 10 years. My remaining stock is for sale by negotiation if you are interested.
• Ran into a thin tree (which broke) around 2007 and cost $5,500 for D.E. McMillan Panel Beaters to repair, who seem to have done an excellent job.
• More detailed history available if needed.
There are various minor things which have faults, including:
• Creaking noise when torque applied to motor when motor is cold. Been this way for at least 15 years and mechanic suggested engine blocks as the cause.
• Tachometer works only some of the time (but most people don’t need it anyway),
• The liftback doesn’t always unlatch sufficiently when pulling driver’s control so you need to use the key,
• Wiper fluid reservoir has a hole in the top,
• Not sure if hot/cold lever to the right of the centre air vents works,
• Front right park light has a crack (taped over),
• Surface rust on wipers (especially rear) and some bolts, etc. Rear of exhaust pipe (behind muffler) rusted right through in places but doesn’t seem to be causing a problem.
• Some minor damage to left rear door and behind it, barely noticeable unless you’re looking for it.
• Battery is probably 4-5 years old and looks as if it may need to be replaced shortly.
• That’s all that comes to mind, but I expect there are other minor things.
While we’ve had this car it’s never been very powerful, so don’t expect to go up Haywards or Ngauranga Gorge faster than about 70km/h. The PWR button may help to get better performance when required.
The above info is to the best of my knowledge, and could contain the odd error, but hopefully nothing significant.
Car is in Stokes Valley and can be checked and test driven there.
For more info please contact Terry in Stokes Valley on 563-5839, Mon-Sat 9am-9pm. If I’m out, please leave a message with your contact details.
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