Hutt Central, Lower Hutt

663 days ago

Making a plan could save your life…

The Hello Project

All too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan … View moreAll too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan and talk through what warning signs to look out for should something be wrong. It could just save your life.

For more information, and tips to help you make a plan go to thehelloproject.nz
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664 days ago

Want something to listen to this weekend?

Stuff

Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a … View more
Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a psycho-social expert in disaster and disruption. In this short podcast interview, Jolie shares her expert advice on what you, or the people you want to support, may need right now.

Whether you're currently involved, or you want to help others, it's worth a quick listen!
Listen now

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665 days ago

Fonzie is Missing!

Eileen from Petone

Please help us find our little disney prince, Fonzie. He has been missing since Tuesday night 31st Jan from 120 Richmond Street, Petone
Contact me on 0211789781

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665 days ago

GARAGE SALE!

Jaime from Avalon

Grab yourself a bargin! Our final clearout before we move. Loads of stuff; tools, toys, clothes, homewares... and much more!
Saturday 4th Feb 2023 from 11am
Corner of Frederick Street, opposite Avalon Park.

Negotiable

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665 days ago

Poll: Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to … View more
The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 4pm, 14 February.

Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?
  • 13.5% Sparrow stories at Oriental Bay
    13.5% Complete
  • 15.9% Forever Brothers
    15.9% Complete
  • 35.4% Fishing at Ngunguru
    35.4% Complete
  • 25.3% Summer evening at Lake Wakatipu
    25.3% Complete
  • 7% Runners on Himatangi Beach
    7% Complete
  • 2.8% Party colour at Wellington Botanic Gardens
    2.8% Complete
1930 votes
666 days ago

Small Roof Replacement

Chris from Normandale

I am hoping someone can help me please? I am looking for a roofer/handyman. We have a small porch roof that needs replacing as its leaking. It's about 3m long by 0.3m and I have plenty of iron left over from when another part of the roof was replaced. Tried all the usual roofing places but all… View moreI am hoping someone can help me please? I am looking for a roofer/handyman. We have a small porch roof that needs replacing as its leaking. It's about 3m long by 0.3m and I have plenty of iron left over from when another part of the roof was replaced. Tried all the usual roofing places but all too busy and understandably not interested in a small job. Any suggestions would be gratefully received!

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666 days ago

WEEKEND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Tamsin Matthews from Red Cross Shop Petone

Are you reliable,capable and have a spare 3 hours available on Saturday or Sunday ?

Shifts that need filling are
- Sat 10am - 1pm or Sat 1pm - 4pm
- Sun 11am - 130pm or 130pm - 4pm

Please enquire and pick up an enrolment form from
RED CROSS SHOP IN PETONE 169 JACKSON ST

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667 days ago

Trailer

Colin from Woburn

Hi..We live in Woburn and want to borrow or hire a trailer. Just for a dump trip or two.
Drop me a txt..or phone me 0276458096.
Cheers
Colin

668 days ago

Poll: Should we be taking more action on climate change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With torrential rain and flooding caused by an 'atmospheric river', should this event convince us all that climate change is real and we need to be taking action?

*Add NFP if you don't wish for your comments to be used for We Say You Say in the local papers.*

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Should we be taking more action on climate change?
  • 66.8% Yes, we need to do more
    66.8% Complete
  • 10.9% No, there's no such thing as climate change
    10.9% Complete
  • 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
    3.9% Complete
  • 18.4% There's nothing we can do about climate change
    18.4% Complete
2675 votes
668 days ago

A Morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include … View more
Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include being based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, working on non-communicable disease prevention and control with a global focus.

Join us for a morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield as he shares insight into his career and the challenges he faced during uncertain times.

Time: Wednesday 8 February, 10.30am
Location: Online.

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670 days ago

Rubbish

Jane from Naenae

Hi Neighbours,I so appreciate donations to pass onto families who are unable to afford them,but not the rubbish I recieved an had to sift thru an came up with a few toys an the rest rubbish.Video tapes with no tapes in them.We only have a small bin for our household rubbish,which means i have to … View moreHi Neighbours,I so appreciate donations to pass onto families who are unable to afford them,but not the rubbish I recieved an had to sift thru an came up with a few toys an the rest rubbish.Video tapes with no tapes in them.We only have a small bin for our household rubbish,which means i have to take your rubbish to the tip.This includes clothing as well.Please neighbours can you make sure everything you donate is clean an reuseable for families who recieve them.Clothing,Toys,Video tapes etc.I appreciate you all not your rubbish.

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670 days ago

longboard

Gary from East Harbour

No longer needed, great condition, hardly used, comes with single fin. pickup lowry bay

Price: $400

670 days ago

BOOKS WANTED

Amanda Wills from Anglican Parish of Lower Hutt

We are getting ready for our next bumper Book Fair and would love to receive books, jigsaws and puzzles. Please deliver them to St James' Church, 71 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt, Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 12:30pm. Please contact us if your donation is more than six boxes 04 569 6737. Thanks for … View moreWe are getting ready for our next bumper Book Fair and would love to receive books, jigsaws and puzzles. Please deliver them to St James' Church, 71 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt, Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 12:30pm. Please contact us if your donation is more than six boxes 04 569 6737. Thanks for supporting our fundraising

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670 days ago

We are open today

The Team from Red Cross Shop Petone

Morning we are open today please come in and see us. We are also taking donations.

674 days ago

New Beginnings

Jane from Naenae

Hi Neighbours Happy New Year to you all an hopefully it was a good one.I am now ready to take donations for our Pataka Aroha to give to needy families.Home from Perth tomorrow so your welcome to drop your donations by or in the freeza by front door.Clean clothing, linen,kitchen utensils etc.Will … View moreHi Neighbours Happy New Year to you all an hopefully it was a good one.I am now ready to take donations for our Pataka Aroha to give to needy families.Home from Perth tomorrow so your welcome to drop your donations by or in the freeza by front door.Clean clothing, linen,kitchen utensils etc.Will post up when opening Day will be.Going to be good to be home.Thanku neighbours

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