Nearby
Eastbourne, Woburn, Alicetown, Epuni, Moera, Waterloo, Waiwhetu, Fairfield, Wainuiomata, Petone
East Harbour news is brought to you by the team at The Hutt News
Recent posts
Thank you for using Neighbourly
Come tell us how you want to value, protect, celebrate and conserve heritage in Te Awa Kairangi/Lower Hutt. We are hosting nine open days to discuss Council’s draft Heritage Policy – Taonga Tuku Iho.
For more information visit our website.
Just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, Christmas classics and a special mystery guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages.
We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show … View moreJust $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, Christmas classics and a special mystery guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages.
We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show for the little ones.
Sunday 13 December 2.30pm at the Michael Fowler Centre. Pre-concert entertainment from 1.30pm in the Renouf Foyer.
Our Feathered Friend this week is the red-crowned parakeet/kākāriki.
The photos are from Rosa Marie who took her camera to Zealandia to see one only of the only mainland populations in New Zealand.
Although they are widely distributed throughout the New Zealand region, and are very common on … View moreOur Feathered Friend this week is the red-crowned parakeet/kākāriki.
The photos are from Rosa Marie who took her camera to Zealandia to see one only of the only mainland populations in New Zealand.
Although they are widely distributed throughout the New Zealand region, and are very common on some islands, they are almost entirely absent from the two main islands.
One exception is Wellington, where birds from Zealandia and Matiu/Somes Islands are occasionally seen in suburban gardens.
Hi Neighbours! Want to find out more about the lower Hutt Valley and its history? Join us for this wonderful car rally around the valley from Petone to Stokes Valley. Saturday Nov 28th 3pm. Meeting at 190 Naenae Road (carparks available). Click this link to get your tickets … View moreHi Neighbours! Want to find out more about the lower Hutt Valley and its history? Join us for this wonderful car rally around the valley from Petone to Stokes Valley. Saturday Nov 28th 3pm. Meeting at 190 Naenae Road (carparks available). Click this link to get your tickets www.eventbrite.co.nz... or go to Eventbrite and search 'Car Rally', $30 per car. The rally is followed by a BYO picnic and prizegiving ceremony.
Come tell us how you want to value, protect, celebrate and conserve heritage in Te Awa Kairangi/Lower Hutt. We are hosting nine open days to discuss Council’s draft Heritage Policy – Taonga Tuku Iho.
For more information visit us here: hutt.city/taongatukuiho
One of New Zealand's top watercolour artists, Alan Collins, will be demonstrating his painting skills at Artspace Gallery on the Petone Foreshore, between 1 and 3 on both Saturday and Sunday. Feel free to call in to check out his mastery of this art and hear some of his amazing and funny … View moreOne of New Zealand's top watercolour artists, Alan Collins, will be demonstrating his painting skills at Artspace Gallery on the Petone Foreshore, between 1 and 3 on both Saturday and Sunday. Feel free to call in to check out his mastery of this art and hear some of his amazing and funny yarns about his painting experiences.
This painting titled, ''Night & Day'' Discharging Our Fuel'' is one of the last paintings Alan painted on the spot for his exhibition, now on at the Gallery and this is the last weekend to view it.
Alan has been busy preparing for his exhibition over past year, it features 25 new paintings, many of around the Hutt Valley, Eastern Bays and Wellington harbour and most were painted on the spot, (plein air). The exhibition is open 10.30 - 4pm daily until next Wednesday, 25th Nov. At the same time as visiting Alans exhibition, feel free to check out our amazing range of other local art and unique range of NZ made gifts. Don't forget to wish him a happy birthday for next week, 94 years young.
A teenager has been threatened by a nine-year-old with a boxcutter knife outside Queensgate.
The victim's father said his son had been at the mall with two other friends when they were approached by the group on two separate occasions.
When his son went outside the mall to get his bike, they … View moreA teenager has been threatened by a nine-year-old with a boxcutter knife outside Queensgate.
The victim's father said his son had been at the mall with two other friends when they were approached by the group on two separate occasions.
When his son went outside the mall to get his bike, they were approached by the group again.
Goodwin said his son was punched in the back of the head multiple times and kicked in the legs, by the group, who demanded he hand over his bike.
A protected kererū was recently found dead with a crossbow bolt though its body in Wainuiomata.
Lower Hutt Kereru Rescue co-ordinator Hayden James was called to retrieve the bird on Tuesday.
James said the incident was the latest in a series of incidents involving cruelty to birds in Wainuiomata.
… View moreA protected kererū was recently found dead with a crossbow bolt though its body in Wainuiomata.
Lower Hutt Kereru Rescue co-ordinator Hayden James was called to retrieve the bird on Tuesday.
James said the incident was the latest in a series of incidents involving cruelty to birds in Wainuiomata.
Under the Wildlife Act, the penalty for killing protected species is up to two years in prison or a fine up to $100,000.
As we head into the eating season, you might want to think about tracking your fitness. Check out our range of wearable tech, from FitBit, Huawei and Samsung, in-store or online today. smithscity.co.nz – keeping Xmas honest.
A tribute to the late Ron Francis from his son. Richard Francis.
Ron Francis 1931-2020
Ron Francis was a citizen of Lower Hutt for 60 years and was one of the most engaged and positive people in our community, mixing a strong sense of service and unshakeable faith with big ideas and a focus on … View moreA tribute to the late Ron Francis from his son. Richard Francis.
Ron Francis 1931-2020
Ron Francis was a citizen of Lower Hutt for 60 years and was one of the most engaged and positive people in our community, mixing a strong sense of service and unshakeable faith with big ideas and a focus on “getting stuff done”.
Having survived multiple heart attacks, Ron passed away on October 25, at Hutt Hospital, aged 89.
Ron was the inspiration and administrative heft behind multiple Shapeshifter International Festival of the Arts fundraising events (raising over $300,000 for local Hutt charities) and a powerhouse for the Agape Budgeting Service (supporting over 3,000 local families to budget and access low interest loans for 30+ years), which he served for 13 years. In recent years Ron was a trustee and treasurer of the Hutt Valley Heart Trust for 15 years (raising funds in support of the Coronary Care Unit team and facilities at Hutt Hospital, as well as for cardiac event survivors in the Hutt).
His community efforts were recognised by the Mayor with a Civic Contribution Award in 2017. As a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club of Hutt, and foundation and life member of the Waterloo Probus Club, Ron’s many decades of service were also recognised by his peers.
Ron was an active member of the Lower Hutt Baptist Church for 60 years, which he attended with his wife Noeline.
Ron’s career encompassed 50 years as a Chartered Accountant that saw him found his own firm, Partner at a large firm and then act for many years as General Manager at Aroha Care Centre and Hospital, where he was presented with a Business Innovation Award by then Prime Minister, Jim Bolger.
Piano in great condition. All keys work. Needs a tune but still sounds ok. This has been awesome for our son to learn on.
It’s small as far as pianos go but will still need 3-4 people to lift it (BYO) and a decent trailer to transport.
Shoveler ducks/kuruwhengi (Spatula rhynchotis) are unusual looking. When I saw my first pair last year at the Hutt Estuary I had no idea what I was looking at and hurried home to consult my birding books. Their wide bills set them apart reminding me of distinguished aquiline noses. They have … View moreShoveler ducks/kuruwhengi (Spatula rhynchotis) are unusual looking. When I saw my first pair last year at the Hutt Estuary I had no idea what I was looking at and hurried home to consult my birding books. Their wide bills set them apart reminding me of distinguished aquiline noses. They have visible lamellae, like a comb, that hang down from their upper beak that they use to filter plankton, fine seeds, and other tasty titbits from the water. There is a pair I've seen a couple of times lately on the little beach behind the sea scouts at the mouth of the Hutt River, a female mallard is keeping them company, possibly as protection from the male mallards that seem to be a bit rampant at this time of year. They make an odd trio, like a sheep dog hanging out with a couple of greyhounds.
Reducing overflows to our local streams and rivers will protect our precious wai. 💧
We want to know how you enjoy your local streams and rivers, and your views and experiences on the impacts of wastewater overflows.
Have your say today, it's quick and easy 👇
You can still get your favourite ice- cream, paneer, handmade cheese or organic milk at Zany Zeus.
Known for its organic milk products, like ice cream and cheese, the Moera business was put into receivership last year with money owed to creditors after putting millions into a new factory in … View moreYou can still get your favourite ice- cream, paneer, handmade cheese or organic milk at Zany Zeus.
Known for its organic milk products, like ice cream and cheese, the Moera business was put into receivership last year with money owed to creditors after putting millions into a new factory in Seaview.
While the original company has been wound up, the Lower Hutt business and assets were bought in April by Zany Zeus2020 Ltd and the business continues to operate.
The tradition of forgetful Lower Hutt residents scrambling to get their bins out at the sound of a chugging diesel engine might soon be history.
Half the city’s rubbish truck fleet will be electric from July next year, with the last of the combustion-powered fleet to be phased out by 2024.
The … View moreThe tradition of forgetful Lower Hutt residents scrambling to get their bins out at the sound of a chugging diesel engine might soon be history.
Half the city’s rubbish truck fleet will be electric from July next year, with the last of the combustion-powered fleet to be phased out by 2024.
The move is part of the Hutt City Council’s new rates-funded rubbish and recycling service.
Mayor Campbell Barry campaigned on introducing a modern waste management system during the local body elections and he is delighted with the electric trucks.
“By modernising our rubbish collection services alongside our recycling changes and new green waste service, we have created incentives for people to produce less waste.”
© Neighbourly 2024
Loading…
