Boulcott, Lower Hutt

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1497 days ago

Looking for planting tips?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say growing organic tomatoes is easier than you think. We list more crops to plant on Labour Weekend and give tips for bigger and better tulips next year. Learn the right way to harvest herbs and enlist predatory insects to eat up aphid pests.

Build a foldable climbing … View more
In this week’s issue we say growing organic tomatoes is easier than you think. We list more crops to plant on Labour Weekend and give tips for bigger and better tulips next year. Learn the right way to harvest herbs and enlist predatory insects to eat up aphid pests.

Build a foldable climbing frame for upwardly mobile crops plus go in the draw for vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and a vege grower’s hamper from Yates.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1498 days ago

A beautiful day for oystercatchers

Louise from Woburn

It’s a beautiful day. The sediment from the rivers stirred up from the recent rain has settled and the water is not so brown and angry-looking. Petone beach is littered with driftwood debris and colourful interesting natural flotsam pulled from the seafloor by the ripping tides. The variable … View moreIt’s a beautiful day. The sediment from the rivers stirred up from the recent rain has settled and the water is not so brown and angry-looking. Petone beach is littered with driftwood debris and colourful interesting natural flotsam pulled from the seafloor by the ripping tides. The variable oystercatchers/tōrea pango (Haematopus unicolor) are having a field day, dining on tuatua and whelks washed ashore by the large swells we’ve had. It feels pretty warm, I've taken my cardy off. I'm ready for work now. How could I possibly be grumpy today?

1497 days ago

Our special EVENTS newsletter

Corinne Morris from

Hello All,

Isn't it lovely having a bit of sun?!

There are so many fun events coming up, so we have put together a special EVENTS newsletter for you to keep up-to-date.

Enjoy and take care x

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1497 days ago

FREE* Low E double glazing upgrade. Terms apply.

RetroFit Double Glazing - Wellington

Check out our Retrofit Double Glazing Summer Special! Book your retrofit job for a 2021 summer install and get a FREE* Low E double glazing upgrade. The choice is yours, don't let your house overheat this summer and beat the winter rush to avoid a cold and damp home. Enjoy the benefits of … View moreCheck out our Retrofit Double Glazing Summer Special! Book your retrofit job for a 2021 summer install and get a FREE* Low E double glazing upgrade. The choice is yours, don't let your house overheat this summer and beat the winter rush to avoid a cold and damp home. Enjoy the benefits of retrofit double glazing all year round. So, don't wait we also offer a free no obligation measure and quote. click here to request for your free measure and quote. *Terms apply click here to view them

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1497 days ago

Know your city

Jon from Hutt City Council

Our history:What they did matters. Come to our heritage webinar and find out why.

Go to the link below for more information.

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1497 days ago

Make a sensory table

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lower Hutt

Take an old children’s table and turn it into a fun and tactile sensory board.

Sensory boards can be made with all sorts of textures and themes for young children, and are great learning tools. Let your children help choose the Resene colours and help fun with contrasting colours.

Make the most… View more
Take an old children’s table and turn it into a fun and tactile sensory board.

Sensory boards can be made with all sorts of textures and themes for young children, and are great learning tools. Let your children help choose the Resene colours and help fun with contrasting colours.

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

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1498 days ago

Spare roofing iron

Malcolm from Taita

Spare section of corrugated iron to anyone who wants it.

Free

1500 days ago

Looking for a dog groomer

Abhishek from Maungaraki

Hi neighbors,
Looking to get a small groom done for our dog and none of the groomers have availability until mid next month.
Hoping to get some recommendations from you.

Thanks!

1498 days ago

Petone kids could miss out on Christmas

Reporter Community News

Father Christmas might not make it to Petone, as coronavirus threatens to claim another victim.
The Jackson Street Programme organises a range of Christmas events for children from throughout the region but this year it is facing a big funding shortfall.
JSP co-ordinator Hellen Swales said although… View more
Father Christmas might not make it to Petone, as coronavirus threatens to claim another victim.
The Jackson Street Programme organises a range of Christmas events for children from throughout the region but this year it is facing a big funding shortfall.
JSP co-ordinator Hellen Swales said although retailing has bounced back since the lockdown, money is still tight, and the group needs to raise $30,000.
Swales is aware many families are struggling, and said it would be a shame if the free public events organised by the JSP did not happen.
The Petone Twilight Christmas Parade is scheduled for Friday, November 27, starting at 7pm.

1498 days ago

Falls prevention

Lorna Harvey from

There’s a new exercise class in town! Yes, another one… but this one is special: it’s a falls prevention exercise class for seniors, and it only costs a gold coin. Age Concern Wellington’s Ann Dalziel has started three new weekly classes in Lower Hutt (Knox Church), Khandallah (St Barnabas … View moreThere’s a new exercise class in town! Yes, another one… but this one is special: it’s a falls prevention exercise class for seniors, and it only costs a gold coin. Age Concern Wellington’s Ann Dalziel has started three new weekly classes in Lower Hutt (Knox Church), Khandallah (St Barnabas Church), and Churton Park (community centre). Age Concern Wellington now has 25 Steady as You Go exercise classes running each week around the Wellington Region. From Upper Hutt to Island Bay and over to Whitby, there’s a class near you.

“My balance has improved so much,” says one class participant, “and I’ve made many new friends here.”

These classes are designed to improve strength and balance and help prevent a fall. Steady as You Go classes improve balance and leg strength, flexibility, general fitness, and wellbeing. But most importantly perhaps, these classes are a great way to meet new people.

Classes consist of a combination of sitting, standing and walking exercises, and take around an hour. Call 04 499 6648 or visit www.ageconcernwellington.org.nz... for more information.

Falls are not a natural part of ageing!

KnoxChurchSAY Go Poster.pdf Download View

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1498 days ago

Forest Guardians clay class

Cate from Belmont

Clay class at Fig Tree Studio
Join me to create a red earthenware forest guardian wall hanging, inspired by the Celtic Green Man and Women. These can be hung in your garden or home, where ever you'd like a bit of magic.
We will use my own templates and imprint with leaves and fabric to create … View more
Clay class at Fig Tree Studio
Join me to create a red earthenware forest guardian wall hanging, inspired by the Celtic Green Man and Women. These can be hung in your garden or home, where ever you'd like a bit of magic.
We will use my own templates and imprint with leaves and fabric to create the textures on the face. This is a fun activity which looks super and is achievable even if this is your first time using clay. Suitable for complete beginners or experienced.

These will be unglazed and fired to earthenware temperature to allow the deep terracotta colour to develop. All materials are provided so all you need to do is just turn up ready to have some fun and creativity. Warming herbal teas, and nibbles will be available.

Booking essential, contact clpates@hotmail.com or text 021 143 7705
$50 per person:
Includes all materials, kiln firing and nibbles
7pm- 9:30pm
Thursday 12 November
Completed pieces are ready to collect 4 weeks after class to allow time for firing.

Price: $50

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1498 days ago

Angel and animal candle holder clay class

Cate from Belmont

Clay class at Fig Tree Studio. Join me to make magical angel and animal clay candle holders*. We will use my hand drawn templates, white clay, slab building techniques and imprinting with fabrics.
Add colour using coloured slips, or choose clear, blue or green glaze, which will be added once they … View more
Clay class at Fig Tree Studio. Join me to make magical angel and animal clay candle holders*. We will use my hand drawn templates, white clay, slab building techniques and imprinting with fabrics.
Add colour using coloured slips, or choose clear, blue or green glaze, which will be added once they are bisque fired.
As well as candles, they can hold crystals, small jewelry or other keepsakes.

I provide all materials, double kiln firings and glaze, plus teas and nibbles. Creations are ready to collect 4 weeks after class.

Booking is essential: clpates@hotmail.com or 021 143 7705
$65 per person
Sunday 8 November
2:00pm- 4:30pm
*Please note that the angel candle holder is unglazed in the photo, but all creations will be glazed after the class

Price: $65

1498 days ago

Couch

Rachel from Naenae

Free two seater couch, like new, royal blue, put out on front property today, 185 naenae road, sun is shining well stay dry today.
No rips or stains.
Why???? Overcrowded.

Free

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1498 days ago

Magical Blue and Green clay tile class

Cate from Belmont

Clay class at Fig Tree Studio
Join me to create beautiful clay tiles using my hand drawn templates or your own personal designs, which will then be glazed after the class using a turquoise blue or deep green glaze.
Creating tiles is a fun activity which looks super and is achievable even if this is… View more
Clay class at Fig Tree Studio
Join me to create beautiful clay tiles using my hand drawn templates or your own personal designs, which will then be glazed after the class using a turquoise blue or deep green glaze.
Creating tiles is a fun activity which looks super and is achievable even if this is your first time using clay. As well as the template designs you can imprint with leaves and fabrics and add text using letter printing blocks. Suitable for complete beginners or experienced.
All materials are provided so all you need to do is just turn up ready to have some fun and creativity. Warming herbal teas, and nibbles will be available.
Booking is essential: contact clpates@hotmail.com or 021 143 7705
$65 per person:
Includes all materials, glaze, double kiln firing and nibbles
Saturday 7 November
6:30pm- 9:00pm
Completed pieces are ready to collect up to 4 weeks after class to allow time for firings and glazing

Price: $65

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1499 days ago

Lower Hutt Adult Colouring Group

Julie from Alicetown

Lower Hutt Adult colouring group now meeting @ Petone Library :-)

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