Kelson, Lower Hutt

983 days ago

Rabbit awareness for Easter

Leah from Naenae

I'm sure most know about the buying of pet rabbits for Easter, it also unfortunately leads to a lot of rabbits being abandoned, I've heard of it happening here not anywhere near as much as in other countries but still, since it's getting around that time of year I figured it … View moreI'm sure most know about the buying of pet rabbits for Easter, it also unfortunately leads to a lot of rabbits being abandoned, I've heard of it happening here not anywhere near as much as in other countries but still, since it's getting around that time of year I figured it can't hurt to make a post here to at least have awareness that there could be pet rabbits let go, they can't survive outside so if you see any around try and catch them or phone the SPCA or something

I will say they're pretty good escape artists from my own experience so not every rabbit roaming around is an abandoned pet, might have just escaped from the hutch

But yeah not sure what the response will be to this post but I had to at least say something especially as I've also noticed that a lot more people have dogs in my area, so please keep an eye out for any rabbits

979 days ago

Make meal planning easy with Stuff’s Dinner Sorted newsletter

Stuff

Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.

Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole … View more
Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.

Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole family, sent to your inbox on Saturday mornings. As a bonus you'll also get our Weekend Baking collection, perfect for filling the baking tins, lunchboxes, or just that 4pm gap.

Subscribe by 5pm on 4 April and go in the draw to win a 65" Sony TV. For details and T&Cs see here.

Sign up here (it's free!).
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979 days ago

*WIN* with your best Neighbourly story!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Sold something in record time? Reunited with a furry friend? Or maybe you formed a friendship with a neighbour? We'd love to hear about it.

Tell us your best Neighbourly story and you could win a prize from our spot prize cupboard. We’re looking for stories from our member's … View more
Sold something in record time? Reunited with a furry friend? Or maybe you formed a friendship with a neighbour? We'd love to hear about it.

Tell us your best Neighbourly story and you could win a prize from our spot prize cupboard. We’re looking for stories from our member's experiences with Neighbourly. It doesn't have to be anything momentous; some of the simplest stories are the most heart-warming.
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980 days ago

Odd questions people from overseas ask about NZ

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ … View more
Hi everyone,
With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ is a state of Australia (see below). Have you ever been asked anything surprising about NZ? Feel free to message me or comment below. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in the article. Thanks very much for your help and happy travels.

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980 days ago

Covid-19 making fundraising tough for hospices

Reporter Community News

Hi Neighbourly folk. You would have seen an article in your local paper on Te Omanga Hospice. It is a really tough time for charities at the moment and hospices, like Te Omanga are struggling.
Have you thought about making a donation to your favourite charity?

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980 days ago

Brilliant boards

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Transform plain serving boards into pastel-toned works of art with a few Resene testpots. Graphic prints and geometric patterns are a big trend for summer. Take your outdoor entertaining to the next level by painting an array of wooden serving boards in pretty sorbet colours from Resene. Structured… View moreTransform plain serving boards into pastel-toned works of art with a few Resene testpots. Graphic prints and geometric patterns are a big trend for summer. Take your outdoor entertaining to the next level by painting an array of wooden serving boards in pretty sorbet colours from Resene. Structured lines or a paint-brush riot – anything goes!

Find out how to create your own.

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980 days ago

Over dealing with SLOW internet?!

The Team from NZ Compare

Now, more than ever, a great broadband connection is vital to all Kiwis! Our lives have changed so much over the past few years with many of us now working from home.

Hyperfibre delivers insane speeds that most Kiwis can’t even imagine! Whether it’s for work, study, streaming or playing … View more
Now, more than ever, a great broadband connection is vital to all Kiwis! Our lives have changed so much over the past few years with many of us now working from home.

Hyperfibre delivers insane speeds that most Kiwis can’t even imagine! Whether it’s for work, study, streaming or playing your favourite video games, Hyperfibre is going to give you the smoothest experience possible.

Feel the need for speed? Hyperfibre has launched on Broadband Compare. Go check it out now and see if it's right for you!

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980 days ago

Water your thoughts?

Hutt City Council

The Government is proposing reforms to three water services in New Zealand. Although this is a Government process and we have limited influence over the outcome, we’re interested to hear directly from you to better understand the views of Lower Hutt about the Government’s proposals.

Head to… View more
The Government is proposing reforms to three water services in New Zealand. Although this is a Government process and we have limited influence over the outcome, we’re interested to hear directly from you to better understand the views of Lower Hutt about the Government’s proposals.

Head to hutt.city/threewaters to learn more about what the proposed reforms mean for Lower Hutt, and to complete a short survey before 7 April. We’ll use insights from this survey to inform our submission to Parliament when the reform legislation is introduced.

You can also make your own submission – we’ll provide more information about this process closer to the time.
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981 days ago

Is State Highway 58 safe?

Reporter Community News

Transmission Gully will open soon, resulting in thousands of more cars and trucks using State Highway 58. Work, upgrading the road, is continuing but both Hutt mayors, Campbell Barry and Wayne Guppy, are concerned about safety.
What impact will Transmission Gully have on roads in the Hutt Valley … View more
Transmission Gully will open soon, resulting in thousands of more cars and trucks using State Highway 58. Work, upgrading the road, is continuing but both Hutt mayors, Campbell Barry and Wayne Guppy, are concerned about safety.
What impact will Transmission Gully have on roads in the Hutt Valley and is SH 58 safe?
Tell us what you think and remember to put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

981 days ago

Hutt Homed- Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Hutt Homed

Our House of the Week this week is a brand new, high-end development with customisable interior options. For sale through Tom McIntyre and John Donnelly from Harcourts. Take a peak in today's edition of Homed!

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Hutt Homed to find agents who … View more
Our House of the Week this week is a brand new, high-end development with customisable interior options. For sale through Tom McIntyre and John Donnelly from Harcourts. Take a peak in today's edition of Homed!

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Hutt Homed to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in Hutt Homed.

Distribution & Delivery:
Hutt Homed gets inserted into The Hutt News every Thursday, and is delivered to 42,423 homes in the Hutt area.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie on 021 973 105 or cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez on 021 501 913 or niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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981 days ago

😸 SUPER FUN CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT 😸

Frances from Silverstream

Calling all cool cats to see how smart you all are. Wednesday 30th March 7pm at the Tote 74 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt. Teams of up to eight people. You must provide you vaccine pass on the night and the Tote would still like you to scan in. Spot prizes, raffles and bragging rights for… View moreCalling all cool cats to see how smart you all are. Wednesday 30th March 7pm at the Tote 74 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt. Teams of up to eight people. You must provide you vaccine pass on the night and the Tote would still like you to scan in. Spot prizes, raffles and bragging rights for life! Tickets only $10.00. Available at the door (we also have EFTPOS).

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985 days ago

Extreme temperatures test housing materials!

Climate Insights

More than 400 weather stations around the world exceeded their record temperatures last year!

As one of the hottest years to date, there is an urgency to adapt our homes to these extreme events! Using resilient building materials can mitigate the effect of these events!

Check out our … View more
More than 400 weather stations around the world exceeded their record temperatures last year!

As one of the hottest years to date, there is an urgency to adapt our homes to these extreme events! Using resilient building materials can mitigate the effect of these events!

Check out our residential property report for insight into your property’s potential risks in the future!

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982 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

Who knows who these four young men are and the significance of the photo?

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981 days ago

Pathway to net zero emissions in Lower Hutt launched.

Hutt City Council

The Lower Hutt Climate Action Pathway Te Ara Whakamua o Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai, entitled ‘Our race against time Ka whati te tai, ka pao te tōrea!’ launches today, with the target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

A lead group, consisting of Mana Whenua, local businesses, … View more
The Lower Hutt Climate Action Pathway Te Ara Whakamua o Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai, entitled ‘Our race against time Ka whati te tai, ka pao te tōrea!’ launches today, with the target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

A lead group, consisting of Mana Whenua, local businesses, climate experts and community and Council representatives developed the Pathway through a co-design process.

The Lower Hutt Community is invited to take part in the action by making pledges with steps they intend to take to reduce emissions.
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982 days ago

Storm pictures

Reporter Community News

Rosa Marie, who often supplies pictures for Friday Feathered Friend, took this picture last night as the storm rolled in to the Hutt Valley.
Did anyone get any lightning shots?

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