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Hullo Neighbourly folk, the scenes we have seen on our TVs about Covid in India are heart-breaking but spare a thought for the Indian community in New Zealand. People like Dipa Patel must be worried sick.
Her heart is in the Indian city of Mumbai, where her family is quarantined and two of her … View moreHullo Neighbourly folk, the scenes we have seen on our TVs about Covid in India are heart-breaking but spare a thought for the Indian community in New Zealand. People like Dipa Patel must be worried sick.
Her heart is in the Indian city of Mumbai, where her family is quarantined and two of her cousins have died from Covid-19.
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View moreCome together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.
What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
This week we feature a cat named Felix submitted by Keely McBride.
"Nap time for my daughter's cat Felix."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.
Words and picture from Louise Thomas.
"Australasian gannet/tākapu (Morus serrator) on the wing this afternoon. One of two to be seen at Lowry Bay, Lower Hutt, diving and feeding close to shore for the past few weeks."
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A company run by a 16-year-old which has brought high-speed internet access to hundreds of households in the Hutt Valley that have been “forgotten" by the big telcos is expanding its services to other parts of the country in a bid to help more residents in isolated areas get connected.
Alex … View moreA company run by a 16-year-old which has brought high-speed internet access to hundreds of households in the Hutt Valley that have been “forgotten" by the big telcos is expanding its services to other parts of the country in a bid to help more residents in isolated areas get connected.
Alex Stewart came up with the idea for his business, WombatNET, when he was 13 and staying at the remote settlement of Turakina Beach, near Whanganui. Older people would often ask the tech-savvy teenager for help with their digital devices, and he soon realised how many people in the area were grappling with the same problem – unreliable and slow internet access.
After doing some research, he discovered that while it was relatively straightforward to connect properties to the fixed wireless broadband network using radio waves transmitted by towers, large internet providers often seemed reluctant to do so because it could be more expensive than using cables. So Stewart decided to meet the need himself.
In early 2020, WombatNET put up its first tower on private land just outside Upper Hutt. Since then, the company has built another 10 around Mangaroa and Whitemans Valley.
With demand for the service growing quickly through online and social media marketing and word of mouth, and as more people began to work from home amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Stewart was struggling to juggle running a start-up with his school work.
Read what Hearing Consultant’s patient has to say
“My hearing is seamless when I go about my days activities. I can hear my wife when we have breakfast, I can hear my grandchildren in the back of the car on the way to school and my friends when we visit our favourite café. My hearing is now… View moreRead what Hearing Consultant’s patient has to say
“My hearing is seamless when I go about my days activities. I can hear my wife when we have breakfast, I can hear my grandchildren in the back of the car on the way to school and my friends when we visit our favourite café. My hearing is now effortless with my new hearing aids”
Peter has been wearing hearing aids for 5 years.
His hearing aids use Artificial Intelligence, so your hearing aid can more accurately amplify what you need to hear in each environment and not amplify what you don’t need. Because Hearing Consultants is an Independent Audiology clinic with no financial, ‘deals’ behind the scenes, we will always offer you the best hearing solution for you.
Call us today at 04 566 5145 or 0800 43 27 25, to find out about our no obligation trial of this latest hearing device or visit our website for more info.
From August: Osage County to Joyful and Triumphant, Circa Theatre has a rich history of celebrating family. With rich insight, brilliant humour and a whole lot of heart, Andrew Bovell - the writer of When the Rain Stops Falling and Lantana - paints a vivid portrait of home: the expectations that … View moreFrom August: Osage County to Joyful and Triumphant, Circa Theatre has a rich history of celebrating family. With rich insight, brilliant humour and a whole lot of heart, Andrew Bovell - the writer of When the Rain Stops Falling and Lantana - paints a vivid portrait of home: the expectations that trap us and the love that keeps us coming back.
Co-produced with The Court Theatre, Things I Know to be True has just finished a record-breaking sold-out season in Christchurch receiving standing ovations and Circa Theatre is proud to present this “intricate, inventive study of family life” as part of its 45th anniversary celebrations. Tickets selling fast!
‘A thing of beauty, exquisitely observed. An absolute gem.’★★★★★ — The Daily Telegraph
Hi, I'm looking for someone for a couple of small jobs: sorting out a door that is sticking and bracing a table that is sagging at its middle joint. Would like to get these fixed no later than Friday 7 May.
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Calling all wahine toa! Mums, stepmums, grandmothers, and aunts! Have you wanted to try your hand at building, coding, and driving a robot?
Bring along your 7-11 year old daughter, grand-daughter or niece to this free workshop and find out how much fun robotics is!
***Spaces are limited. … View moreCalling all wahine toa! Mums, stepmums, grandmothers, and aunts! Have you wanted to try your hand at building, coding, and driving a robot?
Bring along your 7-11 year old daughter, grand-daughter or niece to this free workshop and find out how much fun robotics is!
***Spaces are limited. Registration required. Book in by emailing LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz.***
Workshops will be facilitated by the team at Kiwibots, including female engineers so you can ask any questions you like of someone from the STEM space!
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About Girl Powered Workshops:
The Girl Powered workshops are a supportive environment and opportunity to create awesome STEM experiences for girls that can lead to a better reflection of the diversity in our communities. Despite all genders showing equal interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) in primary school, women only represent 30% of the STEM workforce.
These workshops by Kiwibots are a way for us to encourage inter-generational engagement in STEM, creating a safe space for our girls and encouraging them to take part and have a go. Join us for a fun robotics day out – no experience necessary and a fabulous opportunity to try your hand at robotics! We can’t wait to see you there.
For more information about Kiwibots visit www.kiwibots.co.nz....
How's this? the finished results from the 7 - 11 year old age group art class this morning, with penguins flying high, didn't they do well !!! Lets see if the adults in the Wine and Watercolour class can do as well as they did. (it was one of tonight's students that asked for … View moreHow's this? the finished results from the 7 - 11 year old age group art class this morning, with penguins flying high, didn't they do well !!! Lets see if the adults in the Wine and Watercolour class can do as well as they did. (it was one of tonight's students that asked for penguins as a subject so hope she doesn't drink too much creative juices before she starts 🙂
If anyone is at a loose end and would like to finish the school holidays with a creative bang, there are two places left in tomorrow afternoons youth art class, ''Autumn on the Hutt River'' but the morning lass is full.
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How we protect indigenous animal and plant habitats in Lower Hutt is part of the review of the district plan - the city's rule book for land use and development.
Time is running out for having your say in this initial engagement. While there will be other opportunities for you to provide your… View moreHow we protect indigenous animal and plant habitats in Lower Hutt is part of the review of the district plan - the city's rule book for land use and development.
Time is running out for having your say in this initial engagement. While there will be other opportunities for you to provide your ideas and concerns, it's important to get in early and point out what's important to you so we can take a closer look at these issues.
The district plan covers major issues like housing supply and affordability, how we'll manage natural hazards and sea level rise, and protect heritage sites and buildings, right down to what you can do on your property and what your neighbours can do on theirs.
This engagement closes tomorrow night. For more information and to have your say, go to the link below.
Jean Reid turned 100 on April 26th 2021. This was celebrated with a high tea with family and friends.
Jean is an active resident at Shona McFarlane Village. She is still playing bingo,rummykub, painting, making cards and doing word searches. She made one of the wreaths to commemorate Anzac Day … View moreJean Reid turned 100 on April 26th 2021. This was celebrated with a high tea with family and friends.
Jean is an active resident at Shona McFarlane Village. She is still playing bingo,rummykub, painting, making cards and doing word searches. She made one of the wreaths to commemorate Anzac Day recently. Jean was born in Nelson, and has lived in Lower Hutt for 70 odd years.
Her son is Phil Reid, who was chief photographer at the Dominion Post.
Did you know Hutt City Libraries and Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa offer FREE computer classes for people with basic, or no computer skills?
Classes start back for term 2 from Monday 3 May and are available at Naenae, Petone, Stokes Valley, Taita, Wainuiomata, and War Memorial Libraries.
… View moreDid you know Hutt City Libraries and Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa offer FREE computer classes for people with basic, or no computer skills?
Classes start back for term 2 from Monday 3 May and are available at Naenae, Petone, Stokes Valley, Taita, Wainuiomata, and War Memorial Libraries.
Visit library.huttcity.govt.nz... to view the class timetable and book in. You can also book in by phoning 04 570 6633 or ask the friendly staff at your local library!
Classes in Term 2 include:
- Computer Basics
- RealMe and MyMSD
- Keeping in Touch Online
- Apps for Seniors
- Setting up an email account
- Internet Safety & Security
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