East Harbour, Lower Hutt

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637 days ago

Reality check

Greg from Woburn

Are we all hoping that other people and other countries will take urgent action?
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637 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery … View more
New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. These are the business owners who remind us we're home.

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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656 days ago
638 days ago

St Mark’s School & Preschool Open Day

St Marks School & Preschool

Explore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential … View moreExplore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential in a safe and caring environment.

Small class sizes mean that students are encouraged to ask questions and explore different points of view. Come and explore St Mark’s.
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650 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

639 days ago

An Invite to Our Past

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View more
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
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639 days ago

Turning the tables

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Give a dull brown table a fresh light look using a modern chalk paint style effect.

Find out how to refresh your table with this handy advice.

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643 days ago

Poll: Is our government making the right decisions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View more
We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!

Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is our government making the right decisions?
  • 2.4% Yes, I back the decision to build over wetlands
    2.4% Complete
  • 88.3% No, we need to focus on preventing future flooding
    88.3% Complete
  • 7.2% Sort of - we can't always cater to the 'what-ifs'
    7.2% Complete
  • 2.1% I don't know
    2.1% Complete
4257 votes
640 days ago

WE NEED YR UNWANTED CLOTHING, ORNAMENTS, PAINTINGS + PRINTS

Tamsin Matthews from Red Cross Shop Petone

RED CROSS SHOP In Petone URGENTLY need yr “QUALITY” unwanted MENS and WOMANS CLOTHING and also “QUALITY” ORNAMENTS, PAINTINGS and PRINTS.

Please bring in store to 169 Jackson st

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YR KINDNESS AND SUPPORT

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641 days ago

Our Grants Round is now live!

Nikau Foundation

Nikau Foundation’s 2023 Grants Round is now live!

Nikau Foundation understands that every community organisation needs different kinds of support to grow and give back to our communities. Funding can help you pay the bills, expand key services, support more people in our communities or … View more
Nikau Foundation’s 2023 Grants Round is now live!

Nikau Foundation understands that every community organisation needs different kinds of support to grow and give back to our communities. Funding can help you pay the bills, expand key services, support more people in our communities or transform blue sky ideas into reality.

Whatever help your organisation needs to grow, Nikau Foundation may be able to help. Applications close at midnight on Monday March the 20th 2023.

See our eligibility requirements.
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641 days ago

Age Concern Wellington Region CEO interviewed on Hutt City FM

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

In February, Age Concern Wellington Region CEO, Stephen Opie, was interviewed on Hutt City FM. You can listen to the full interview here:

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642 days ago

Futon Bed/Sofa for sale in Epuni

Katherine from Fairfield

Futon bed which can be used as a sofa, the frame is steel and requires 2 people to carry, if interested please contact katherine to arrange payment on 027 601 9923, buyer must pick up and arrange date for collecting the item.

Price: $80

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642 days ago

Feb 24th Inaugural Dance Production Event - Fundraising for NZ Red Cross

Ravi from Waterloo

Sri Chakra Dance Group (founded by Mrs. Radhika Ravi) is proud to host its inaugural production show on Feb 24th, 7pm at Little Theatre Lower Hutt, Wellington. This is a fundraising event - Money raised through tickets will be donated to NZ Red Cross. Tickets - $10 (Age 14+), free for Age 14 & … View moreSri Chakra Dance Group (founded by Mrs. Radhika Ravi) is proud to host its inaugural production show on Feb 24th, 7pm at Little Theatre Lower Hutt, Wellington. This is a fundraising event - Money raised through tickets will be donated to NZ Red Cross. Tickets - $10 (Age 14+), free for Age 14 & under. For tickets contact Ravi (0211079437) or Radhika (0210536300).
This inaugural production Dance & Music Show will showcase various Indian Dance forms such as - Bharatanatyam , Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Semi classical & Folk Dances from Tamil Nadu & Kerala.

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643 days ago

ISTOBAL Car Hoist 2,500 kg Single Phase 240 Volts

Geoff from Petone

A ISTOBAL Car Hoist 2,500 kg single phase 240 Volts. An older model but still in good condition. I paid $2,000 for it, so the price is firm.

Price: $2,000

643 days ago

Stop paying too much!

The team at NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out. Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know.

Get a FREE mortgage health check through Money Compare and find out. If you could save money, why wouldn’t you right?!
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