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To address any issue in our community we need to know what we're up against.
Here's some simple ways you can help to end family violence:
+ Learn! The first step to change is awareness
+ Share facts, resources and helplines
… View moreTo address any issue in our community we need to know what we're up against.
Here's some simple ways you can help to end family violence:
+ Learn! The first step to change is awareness
+ Share facts, resources and helplines
+ Know the signs. Family violence can affect anyone
+ When you see it, report it to New Zealand Police
+ Support victims: check-in regularly, listen, refer
+ Volunteer / make a donation to a relevant charity
Time spent in respite care lets you experience Ryman’s dedicated care teams and the togetherness of village communities. Whether you need rehabilitation or support for family during the holidays.
Respite care is offered in rest-home, hospital and dementia-level care. Being there is just one … View moreTime spent in respite care lets you experience Ryman’s dedicated care teams and the togetherness of village communities. Whether you need rehabilitation or support for family during the holidays.
Respite care is offered in rest-home, hospital and dementia-level care. Being there is just one of the ways we’re pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.
From the writers of last year’s acclaimed Pantomime Alice in Wonderland, comes a brand-new look at the much loved, magical fairy tale of Cinderella.
Our all-time favourite Dame, Gavin Rutherford plays the Fairy Godmother, Rosie Bubble. Can she make her magic work properly? Will she ever … View moreFrom the writers of last year’s acclaimed Pantomime Alice in Wonderland, comes a brand-new look at the much loved, magical fairy tale of Cinderella.
Our all-time favourite Dame, Gavin Rutherford plays the Fairy Godmother, Rosie Bubble. Can she make her magic work properly? Will she ever achieve her fairy wings? Could things possibly end happily ever after for Cinderella?
Celebrate the festive season with this fabulous family comedy jam-packed with singing, dancing, up-to-the-minute jokes for the adults and a sizeable dose of magic and slapstick for the kids.
Cinderella The Pantomime at Circa Theatre
14 Nov - 20 Dec & 2 - 16 Jan
Written by Simon Leary & Gavin Rutherford
Directed by Susan Wilson
Music arranged & directed by Michael Nicholas Williams
Check out this amazing video which shows the extent of the flooding in Napier.
It is 102 years since WWI ended and Armistice Day is a good time to remember William Hardham, VC.
Hardham received his Victoria Cross in the Boer War and was the first New Zealand-born soldier to get a VC.
Born in Wellington, he was a blacksmith by trade and a well known sportsman.
He played rugby … View moreIt is 102 years since WWI ended and Armistice Day is a good time to remember William Hardham, VC.
Hardham received his Victoria Cross in the Boer War and was the first New Zealand-born soldier to get a VC.
Born in Wellington, he was a blacksmith by trade and a well known sportsman.
He played rugby for Petone and 53 games for Wellington.
Hardham volunteered to serve in the Boer War and held the rank of farrier sergeant major.
On 28 January 1901, Hardham was on a patrol in the Transvaal when it was ambushed by twenty Boers. Although the patrol was able to withdraw, one man was wounded and his horse was shot from under him. Hardham rode to his aid and pulled him to safety while under heavy gunfire.
Hardham was subsequently awarded the VC by the Prince of Wales.
He subsequently had a distinguished career in WW1. Wounded at Gallipoli he returned home before returning to New Zealand. He returned to Palestine and became seriously ill with malaria.
After the war, he suffered from ill health and had numerous jobs, including working for a newspaper.
William James Hardham VC died of stomach cancer in 1928 aged 51. His funeral was attended by Prime Minister Gordon Coates and he is buried in the Karori Cemetery.
The Hardham Cup is still played for by Wellington club rugby teams.
The Petone Rugby Club has a replica VC, his club cap, a citation by the then mayor of Petone and a photo.
This weeks, I am using a story I wrote about cycling promoter Jorge Sandoval in 2017. I hope you enjoy it.
Cyclist Jorge Sandoval has a story that deserves to be widely known.
Recently, he was honoured with a Lifetime Service Award by Cycling New Zealand.
In the nearly quarter of a century I have … View moreThis weeks, I am using a story I wrote about cycling promoter Jorge Sandoval in 2017. I hope you enjoy it.
Cyclist Jorge Sandoval has a story that deserves to be widely known.
Recently, he was honoured with a Lifetime Service Award by Cycling New Zealand.
In the nearly quarter of a century I have been a journalist, I have been lucky to meet many interesting people.
But one person who will always stand out is Jorge.
I first met him when he came to the Hutt News looking for publicity for the Tour of Wellington.
Over time, I got to know him well and understand his fascinating story, including his time in a Chilean concentration camp.
Initially, he did not want to talk about when he was thrown into the camp by the Pinochet regime aged 19. He was tortured and saw many fellow prisoners die.
One of the few prisoners to survive the camp, he began a remarkable journey that would ultimately lead to Lower Hutt.
He fled to Argentina and in 1976 came to New Zealand as a refugee.
His first job was working in a Petone factory where the workers treated him as if he was "dumb" because he could not speak English.
Trying to blend in, he picked up some of the words his fellow workers used, including the F...word.
Much to his embarrassment, the Chilean ambassador had to explain its meaning.
Jorge found refuge in cycling and once he joined a club, he soon flourished and was good enough to represent New Zealand.
The lack of local events to ride in eventually annoyed him so much, he set up the Tour of Wellington. It would become an international event.
Jorge lived for cycling and what he regarded as Kiwis' indifference to the sport infuriated him.
When retailers in Lower Hutt and Petone complained about streets being closed for the Tour, he was blunt in his assessment that they were small-minded and lacked vision.
As I got to know him he opened up about his time in the concentration camp.
He was never bitter and his ability to move on was commendable.
Jorge deserves his recent recognition but at a time when some people oppose New Zealand taking refugees, he serves as a reminder as to why we should be generous as a country.
Forty-one years after starting work in a Petone factory, Jorge is a highly successful promoter. He has helped family members settle here, runs his own business and has organised more than 30 international cycling tours.
That is pretty good for a bloke who arrived in our country with nothing but a good attitude.
The Upper Hutt Salvation Army invites you to their Community BBQ at 5pm on Monday, 30 November at 695 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt. Please RSVP by either calling into the office at the above address or phone 5286745 to register for catering purposes.
As well as a BBQ meal we will have the following… View moreThe Upper Hutt Salvation Army invites you to their Community BBQ at 5pm on Monday, 30 November at 695 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt. Please RSVP by either calling into the office at the above address or phone 5286745 to register for catering purposes.
As well as a BBQ meal we will have the following entertainment:
Petting Zoo
Pony Rides
Bouncy Castle
1 Hole Mini Golf
Giant Jenga, Connect 4, Noughts & Crosses
Candy Floss & more
Everyone is welcome....come and enjoy the fun
Hi Neighbourly folk, this is an easy one.
Who are these gentlemen and what is the significance of the picture?
Media Release from Rimutaka Lions Club
10 November 2020
Upper Hutt Christmas Day Community Lunch Unlikely to Happen
Upper Hutt’s Room at the Inn Christmas Day lunch may not happen this year if a new venue and additional resources cannot be found says Rimutaka Lions Club president Steve … View moreMedia Release from Rimutaka Lions Club
10 November 2020
Upper Hutt Christmas Day Community Lunch Unlikely to Happen
Upper Hutt’s Room at the Inn Christmas Day lunch may not happen this year if a new venue and additional resources cannot be found says Rimutaka Lions Club president Steve Watson.
The Club has been working hard to come up with a solution, but are keen to find a resolution., and are now appealing to the public for help.
The Club has run the lunch for nearly 30 years including the last 6 years at Quinn’s Post which is not available this year.
Approximately 150 diners enjoy the free traditional festive meal, another 50 meals are normally delivered to people on the day, giving the Red Cross Meals on Wheels volunteers a day off.
Community support has always been strong for the event either by way of donation of the food, financial donations, or volunteering to help run the event.
The people who attend are mostly living alone or may not be able to afford to go to a restaurant.
Rimutaka Lions Club are keen to hear from anyone who has a suitable venue and is willing to host the lunch, and anyone able to donate resources or their time to help make it happen this year.
Please contact Rimutaka Lions Club NZ via their facebook page .
Hi neighbour's
Just wondering if there are and cheap walkers out there my sister has triplets so looking to try source these for her
Sorry not 100% sure myself the actual name but these things in pictures
Tranzit will be running a new Airport Flyer service starting in early 2021.
The bad news for Hutt residents is that it does not include the Hutt Valley.
Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry said he was also disappointed by the decision, which he called “short-sighted”.
“I will be writing to … View moreTranzit will be running a new Airport Flyer service starting in early 2021.
The bad news for Hutt residents is that it does not include the Hutt Valley.
Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry said he was also disappointed by the decision, which he called “short-sighted”.
“I will be writing to Wellington Airport and their new operator to challenge this decision, and ask them to reconsider their commitment to Lower Hutt,” he said.
Now is the time to have your say on the impact of wastewater overflows on the rivers and streams in the Hutt Valley ?
We want to know what’s important to you. ?
Your input will help our work in planning for future improvements to our network.
Click below to have your say today ?
Despite the bad early morning weather last Saturday we had a fantastic time meeting with members of the community at the Pāuatahanui Lamb & Calf Day.
We had conversations with over 300 people about sediment in our streams, riparian planting, wetlands, pest plants, pest animals and native … View moreDespite the bad early morning weather last Saturday we had a fantastic time meeting with members of the community at the Pāuatahanui Lamb & Calf Day.
We had conversations with over 300 people about sediment in our streams, riparian planting, wetlands, pest plants, pest animals and native planting.
Kids got to play with our catchment model to learn about sediment, streams, gullies and wetlands. We did trapping demonstrations and swapped weeds from gardens with gorgeous native plants! 🌱
🏠 Stay home if you're feeling unwell.
🤳🏽 Scan the QR codes when you're out and about.
😷 Masks are recommended on public transport.
👐 Wash your hands thoroughly.
If you are heading to the Remutaka Forest Park this summer, please remember there is a population of wild kiwi.
Dogs are biggest threat to kiwi so please keep your dog on a lead.
There are about 200 kiwi in the park, some of them near Sunny Grove (Wainuiomata) and the population is growing thanks … View moreIf you are heading to the Remutaka Forest Park this summer, please remember there is a population of wild kiwi.
Dogs are biggest threat to kiwi so please keep your dog on a lead.
There are about 200 kiwi in the park, some of them near Sunny Grove (Wainuiomata) and the population is growing thanks to the hard work of the Remutaka Conservation Trust.
The kiwi is our national bird and it needs your help to survive.
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