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1553 days ago

Keep supporting small business - promo!

David Downs from SOS Business

Hi - Wellington small businesses really need help. Our mates at Goodman Fielder Food Services are offering a promotion to help them. Please consider jumping online and buying a voucher for your favourite business today! They get the money asap, you can get the service after lockdown. Check the … View moreHi - Wellington small businesses really need help. Our mates at Goodman Fielder Food Services are offering a promotion to help them. Please consider jumping online and buying a voucher for your favourite business today! They get the money asap, you can get the service after lockdown. Check the local businesses out here

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1554 days ago

MPI issues recall for peaches

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry for Primary Industries has issued a recall for two varieties of yellow flesh peaches due to the possible presence of Salmonella enteritidis.

What you need to know:

Primor Produce Ltd and Turners and Growers fresh Ltd yellow flesh peaches sold between 10 July to 25 August 2020 … View more
The Ministry for Primary Industries has issued a recall for two varieties of yellow flesh peaches due to the possible presence of Salmonella enteritidis.

What you need to know:

Primor Produce Ltd and Turners and Growers fresh Ltd yellow flesh peaches sold between 10 July to 25 August 2020 should not be consumed due to the presence of the bacteria.

ALL yellow flesh peaches imported from the United States should not be consumed if purchased between 10 July to 25 August.

The products are sold in New World, Pak'n Save, Gilmours and Four Square stores across the North Island.

To learn more about the recall see the New Zealand Food Safety Website.

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1554 days ago

RiverLink drills deep with geotech survey

RiverLink

The RiverLink project team are doing ground investigations in Daly Street in Lower Hutt. They are drilling two boreholes and a few other less invasive tests. This testing is part of the RiverLink project and the data from the tests will be used in the design and construction of RiverLink.

Have … View more
The RiverLink project team are doing ground investigations in Daly Street in Lower Hutt. They are drilling two boreholes and a few other less invasive tests. This testing is part of the RiverLink project and the data from the tests will be used in the design and construction of RiverLink.

Have you seen one of these in action before? Watch a video of the action happening in the Daly Street area. It’s very interesting to watch the drilling process. This standard penetration test is to gather a sample to test the density and strength of the soil.
Learn more

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1554 days ago

New Arrivals Now At Vogue & Wild Rose

Vogue

Locally owned and operated The Vogue Store and Wild Rose have beautiful new stock arriving in their Upper Hutt stores.

Plus 50% off all sale stock (some exclusions may apply)

The Vogue Store stock many brands from David Pond, Toby, Anne Mardell, Dolcezza, Jellicoe, Optimum and so much … View more
Locally owned and operated The Vogue Store and Wild Rose have beautiful new stock arriving in their Upper Hutt stores.

Plus 50% off all sale stock (some exclusions may apply)

The Vogue Store stock many brands from David Pond, Toby, Anne Mardell, Dolcezza, Jellicoe, Optimum and so much more along with stunning accessories, gift and homeware.

Wild Rose stock Home-Lee, Stolen Girlfriends Club, Style Laundry, Stella + Gemma, Federation and many more.

Amanda and her teams would love to see you in store or shop online

The Vogue Store
The Mall, 181 Main Street, Upper Hutt
PH: 04-527 9858 | FB: @thevoguestore

Wild Rose
The Mall, 181 Main Street, Upper Hutt
PH: 04-527 9857 | FB: @WildRoseUH
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1554 days ago

A guide to mandatory mask use during Covid-19 level 2 and beyond

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Wondering what the mandatory use of masks during level 2 means for you?

Based on the information at hand, here’s what you need to know about the new face mask requirements, including what kind of covering you can use and when to use it.

Click here to read more.

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1554 days ago

C'mon Wellington!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

Hurry! You’ve got just 5 days to nominate your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Wellington and give their mahi the recognition it deserves. 16 regions, 16 winners. All it takes is one nomination.

Who’s your Local Hero? Go.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1555 days ago

Small Business funding to Beat 2020

Prospa

Small business owners who need funding to support cash flow or invest in the future can apply for a small business loan up to $300K with Prospa to help them Beat 2020.

Business Loan applications take around 10 minutes online, and you’ll get a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours –… View more
Small business owners who need funding to support cash flow or invest in the future can apply for a small business loan up to $300K with Prospa to help them Beat 2020.

Business Loan applications take around 10 minutes online, and you’ll get a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours – so you can get on with business sooner.

Prospa is New Zealand’s small business lending specialist, and we’re here to help you Beat 2020. Get in touch with our team of friendly business lending specialists today!
Apply Now

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1561 days ago

What are the best home features for people who aren't fully abled?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. A recent episode of Grand Designs UK, about a Paralympian whose marriage broke up during the build of his dream home, got us thinking. What are the best design features/products for a home if you are not fully abled? We'd like to hear from… View moreHi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. A recent episode of Grand Designs UK, about a Paralympian whose marriage broke up during the build of his dream home, got us thinking. What are the best design features/products for a home if you are not fully abled? We'd like to hear from people who have adjusted their homes in some way to make life with a disability easier.
If you're happy to share your story and be featured in the article, please email mikaela.wilkes@stuff.co.nz or let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.

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1555 days ago

Have you seen this digger?

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Police are appealing for sightings of an orange Hitachi digger stolen from a commercial premises on Whakatiki Street, Upper Hutt, on August 12.

Moving the digger would have required a truck or trailer and may now have been repainted.

Police believe the digger is still in the Hutt Valley area and… View more
Police are appealing for sightings of an orange Hitachi digger stolen from a commercial premises on Whakatiki Street, Upper Hutt, on August 12.

Moving the digger would have required a truck or trailer and may now have been repainted.

Police believe the digger is still in the Hutt Valley area and would appreciate any information that could lead to the recovery of the item for its owner.

If you have any information which could assist Police please contact Detective Sergeant Richard Orr on 021 190 9223

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1559 days ago

Who's got more local heroes?

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

The clock is ticking! There's just 9 days to nominate Wellington's Local Hero.

Now's the time to celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things and show Canterbury that you have more good sorts than them!

Nominate them before Sunday 30 August for Kiwibank … View more
Hey neighbours,

The clock is ticking! There's just 9 days to nominate Wellington's Local Hero.

Now's the time to celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things and show Canterbury that you have more good sorts than them!

Nominate them before Sunday 30 August for Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year. Who's it going to be Wellington?

nzawards.org.nz...

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1556 days ago

Do you know an amazing gardener helping their community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? … View more
Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today, and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.

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1556 days ago

Auckland lockdown extended until Sunday, rest of country to stay at level 2

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of … View more
Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield.

On Sunday night Auckland would move down to level 2. The rest of the country would stay at level 2.

Ardern said the rest of the country needed to stay at an elevated alert level to mitigate the risk of cases leaving Auckland when interregional travel resumed. Click here to read more.

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1556 days ago

Every gift, for every Dad, on every budget.

Mitre10 Petone

Hi Neighbours,

FATHERS DAY IS FAST APPROACHING - SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER

Find the perfect Father’s Day prezzie on any budget or let him pick with a Mitre 10 gift card.

Look out for our Under $15, Under $25, Under $50 and Under $100 signs for gift ideas.

Pop in or shop online at one of … View more
Hi Neighbours,

FATHERS DAY IS FAST APPROACHING - SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER

Find the perfect Father’s Day prezzie on any budget or let him pick with a Mitre 10 gift card.

Look out for our Under $15, Under $25, Under $50 and Under $100 signs for gift ideas.

Pop in or shop online at one of our 3 Locally owned and operated Mitre 10 MEGA Stores, Petone, Upper Hutt or Porirua.

Contactless shopping with Click & Collect and Home Delivery at our website is available.

PETONE 25 Bouverie Street Phone: 569 8311
UPPER HUTT 9 Park Street Phone: 527 2227
PORIRUA 3 Semple Street Phone: 233 8009
Find out more

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