East Harbour, Lower Hutt

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1388 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We have been bowled over by the amazing entries to the Resene Shed of the Year 2021 competition. There's still time though, to submit yours. Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The winner … View moreWe have been bowled over by the amazing entries to the Resene Shed of the Year 2021 competition. There's still time though, to submit yours. Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The winner receives $3000 worth of gardening gear and the runner-up receives $1075 worth of prizes.

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1389 days ago

Sunday Afternoon Toastmasters

Kim Gibbs from Sunday Afternoon Toastmasters

Do you have a New Year's resolution to improve your public speaking confidence, communication or leadership skills?

Sunday Afternoon Toastmasters provides in a safe and friendly space to learn and be vulnerable.

Join us for our next meeting this Sunday to find out how Toastmasters can help … View more
Do you have a New Year's resolution to improve your public speaking confidence, communication or leadership skills?

Sunday Afternoon Toastmasters provides in a safe and friendly space to learn and be vulnerable.

Join us for our next meeting this Sunday to find out how Toastmasters can help you with your goals. Afternoon tea provided. Please arrive by 1:50pm.

For more info, please feel free to Ph 028-434-4704 or message us on Facebook or Instagram @SundayAfternoonToastmasters.

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1389 days ago

Greenfinches - a common garden visitor

Louise from Woburn

I can't believe I haven't posted a greenfinch photo before on Neighbourly! Most of you will be familiar with these guys - especially if you put out wildbird seed. The males tend to be quite bright green with a brighter yellow/green bar on the wing, the females are a bit duller, but still … View moreI can't believe I haven't posted a greenfinch photo before on Neighbourly! Most of you will be familiar with these guys - especially if you put out wildbird seed. The males tend to be quite bright green with a brighter yellow/green bar on the wing, the females are a bit duller, but still have the yellowy green bar on the wing. The close-up is a female, the one on the flax-planter cover is a male, and the little guy facing right is a fledgling waiting to be fed.

1390 days ago

Volunteers wanted for Hutt Hospital

Reporter Community News

The Emergency Department at the Hutt Hospital has a volunteer group (no medical experience necessary) to help out.
Friends of the Emergency Department is a volunteer role at the Hutt Hospital that has been going since May 2017. It offers support and comfort to patients and their whānau who come … View more
The Emergency Department at the Hutt Hospital has a volunteer group (no medical experience necessary) to help out.
Friends of the Emergency Department is a volunteer role at the Hutt Hospital that has been going since May 2017. It offers support and comfort to patients and their whānau who come into the Emergency Department
If this is a role that interests you, call Annette 021 576 332.

1390 days ago

Pomare Tongan tapa cloth exhibition at Te Papa

Reporter Community News

Meet the proud tapa cloth maker, Kaufo’ou Taulata.
She is part of a Hutt Valley-based group of women who are reviving the process of making tapa cloth, their work is this week on display at Te Papa.
Taulata is part of a group of women who call themselves Akomai Heritage. They gather together to … View more
Meet the proud tapa cloth maker, Kaufo’ou Taulata.
She is part of a Hutt Valley-based group of women who are reviving the process of making tapa cloth, their work is this week on display at Te Papa.
Taulata is part of a group of women who call themselves Akomai Heritage. They gather together to learn from each other and cultivate Tongan culture by making koloa (cultural treasures).
The exhibition runs to Sunday, February 14, Level 4 Toi Art. Akomai Heritage will host a public demonstrations on Saturday, February 13, 11am.

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1396 days ago

River Trail user wants bells on bikes

Reporter Community News

Do you use the Hutt River Trail?
Lower Hutt resident Richard Lamb is calling on the council to make bells on bicycles compulsory.
The 85 year-old enjoys walking along the popular trail but is worried about being hit by cyclists.
Bells on bikes were once quite common and he wants every bike sold… View more
Do you use the Hutt River Trail?
Lower Hutt resident Richard Lamb is calling on the council to make bells on bicycles compulsory.
The 85 year-old enjoys walking along the popular trail but is worried about being hit by cyclists.
Bells on bikes were once quite common and he wants every bike sold to have a bell. What do you think?

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1391 days ago

I Know it is coming on Summer and nobody is thinking of winter

Rosalie from Wainuiomata

But I have a large dead tree in my garden a Magnolia my brother killed some years ago could be great for summer B B Q s or for the Winter warmth anyone out there who could take it out and cut it up for something as an nearly 82yr old disabled lady my whole garden is too much for me now please, … View moreBut I have a large dead tree in my garden a Magnolia my brother killed some years ago could be great for summer B B Q s or for the Winter warmth anyone out there who could take it out and cut it up for something as an nearly 82yr old disabled lady my whole garden is too much for me now please, thank you

1396 days ago

Captain Tom Moore dies at 100

Reporter Community News

I would not normally post something like this on Neighbourly but I think we can all agree that the death of Captain Tom Moore is sad news.
What can we learn from his death and selfless actions?

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1392 days ago

Hunger for Colour - swap and save!

Resene

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a … View more
Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you donate a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
Find out more

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1393 days ago

Found cat

Leanne from Petone

Morning, sorry to say but found a black and white cat deceased on the side of the road, near Waione street Petone. I have checked with my neighbors.
Thanks Leanne

1393 days ago

Do you need a retaining wall?

Joshua from Kelburn Price Smart Landscaping and Gardeners

Do you have a slope in your garden that keeps slipping, but don’t want trees on your bank? Retaining walls help to prevent soil erosion, while also offering you a level ground to plant on. If this sounds like a bit of you, look no further than Price Smart Gardening and Landscaping!
For a … View more
Do you have a slope in your garden that keeps slipping, but don’t want trees on your bank? Retaining walls help to prevent soil erosion, while also offering you a level ground to plant on. If this sounds like a bit of you, look no further than Price Smart Gardening and Landscaping!
For a reasonable estimate, Give us a call at 027 548 9818 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...

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1393 days ago

Tātou Rohe - Our Region

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

The latest issue of Tō Tātou Rohe – Our Region is out! This mail-out features bite-sized stories about what’s been happening in our region, and what’s coming up.

Read it here: bit.ly...

If you’d like to subscribe, visit our website: www.gw.govt.nz...

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1393 days ago

Celebrate arts and culture in Wellington!

The Playground

Two months of free arts and performance has kicked off in Wellington with “What if the City was a Theatre?” This city-wide programme is presented by award-winning festival The Performance Arcade in collaboration with some of Wellington’s most exciting artists, events and creative … View moreTwo months of free arts and performance has kicked off in Wellington with “What if the City was a Theatre?” This city-wide programme is presented by award-winning festival The Performance Arcade in collaboration with some of Wellington’s most exciting artists, events and creative organisations.

Head into town and discover award-winning performance in the places you least expect it: dance on the Cable Car? Cabaret at crosswalks? What about opera sung from balconies? Try a different kind of weekend and see what you find with this jam packed selection of family-friendly performance throughout February and March.
Find out more

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1394 days ago

Paintings so real, you could almost walk into them - Ronda Thompson Exhibition

Alfred Memelink Artspace Gallery

An exhibition featuring realistic oil paintings of Wellington by Ronda Thompson is on at Petone's foreshore gallery until Sunday 21 Fen. Through her paintings, Ronda shares her love of Wellington, in particular the city's waterfront scenery depicted in calm dawn or dusk moods, a time of … View moreAn exhibition featuring realistic oil paintings of Wellington by Ronda Thompson is on at Petone's foreshore gallery until Sunday 21 Fen. Through her paintings, Ronda shares her love of Wellington, in particular the city's waterfront scenery depicted in calm dawn or dusk moods, a time of day that inspires her most. with calm water reflecting city lights. Her paintings are highly detailed and take months to create. She brings picturesque settings we know and love to life in her realistic and richly textured cityscapes, seascapes and landscapes.

Gallery open 10.30am -4pm Tuesday- Sunday. Free Entry

1394 days ago

There are so many reasons to be grateful to call Aotearoa New Zealand our home. 😌🙏

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Let's keep working together to make our communities better for everyone while honouring Te Ao Māori.

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