Matiu/Somes Island, Lower Hutt

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1428 days ago

Need a last minute Christmas gift?

Mags4Gifts

Give the gift that keeps on giving this Christmas and order a magazine subscription. Right now you'll receive up to 30% off RRP on subscriptions of NZ Gardener, TV Guide and NZ House & Garden. Subscribe today at Mags4gifts.co.nz. Shop now

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1429 days ago

Pet of the Day: Chex

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we are featuring the very handsome Chex. We do not know much about him other than he belongs to Steven Drinnan.


If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo.

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1431 days ago

How to avoid the worst holiday traffic

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

You can avoid the worst holiday traffic with Waka Kotahi’s online prediction tool
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Kiwis will be hitting the road in droves over the next few weeks and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has updated their on-line Holiday Journeys traffic prediction tool to help people plan ahead and minimise … View more
You can avoid the worst holiday traffic with Waka Kotahi’s online prediction tool
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Kiwis will be hitting the road in droves over the next few weeks and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has updated their on-line Holiday Journeys traffic prediction tool to help people plan ahead and minimise delays.
The tool shows predicted traffic flow across popular journeys over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday based on previous year’s travel patterns.

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1433 days ago

Destination Christmases

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
With Christmas fast approaching, we'd be keen to hear from those who spend the festive season (or part of it) away each year. Where do you go and why? What makes it such a great place to be at this time of year? What are you most looking forward to about the trip? Any words of … View more
Hi everyone,
With Christmas fast approaching, we'd be keen to hear from those who spend the festive season (or part of it) away each year. Where do you go and why? What makes it such a great place to be at this time of year? What are you most looking forward to about the trip? Any words of advice you may have on things to do or places to eat or drink in the area would also be much appreciated. As usual, please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article. Cheers.

1430 days ago

Events around the Wellington region this weekend - Dec 18-20

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Click on the Read More to find out what is on across the region. If you can remember the seventies you might like to check out the Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Show on Saturday night.
* Upper Hutt Cossie Club, 7:30pm, $25
* Two hours of wall-to-wall music, and toe-tapping fun featuring all the … View more
Click on the Read More to find out what is on across the region. If you can remember the seventies you might like to check out the Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Show on Saturday night.
* Upper Hutt Cossie Club, 7:30pm, $25
* Two hours of wall-to-wall music, and toe-tapping fun featuring all the band’s No. 1 hits from the seventies. Hear such nostalgic gems as Aunty Alice Bought Us This and Pretty Girl. Tickets from Eventfinda or from the Cossie Club.

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1430 days ago

Lime scooters return to Lower Hutt

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Lime scooters are back in the Hutt. There appear to be plenty parked up at various railway stations, including Waterloo.
Have you been using them?

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1432 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A really easy one this week. What are your memories of this famous rugby icon?

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1430 days ago

Riverbank Market closes for Christmas

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

You might like to note that Saturday (the 19th) is the last day you will be able to shop at the Riverbank Market for a while for all your favourite goodies.
It will not be open on December 26 2020 or January 2.

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1430 days ago

No one’s dreaming of a whiteware Christmas

Smiths City

Fortunately, we have lots of other great gift ideas. At Smiths City we have got gifts for kids aged 8 to 80, grab the perfect prezzies for the wee ones and the big kids.

With a great range of products across all categories, Smiths City is the best place to visit to grab those last-minute items.… View more
Fortunately, we have lots of other great gift ideas. At Smiths City we have got gifts for kids aged 8 to 80, grab the perfect prezzies for the wee ones and the big kids.

With a great range of products across all categories, Smiths City is the best place to visit to grab those last-minute items. We also have gift cards available just in case you can’t choose. Come in-store today and chat to our friendly team.
Visit us online

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1432 days ago

Don't lock your children or pets in a car over summer

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Now that summer has arrived, it is worth remembering that it is not a good idea to leave children in cars. The Automobile Association has issued a plea for people not to lock children and pets in cars in a warning that gets more-urgent as summer months set in.
The AA gets called out for about 760 … View more
Now that summer has arrived, it is worth remembering that it is not a good idea to leave children in cars. The Automobile Association has issued a plea for people not to lock children and pets in cars in a warning that gets more-urgent as summer months set in.
The AA gets called out for about 760 call-outs for children locked in cars and 650 for pets every year.
On a 30C day, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach 39C in less than five minutes; in 30 minutes, it will be 49°C,”

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1431 days ago

Hutt Valley Health Hub

Ropata Health

Ropata Health Opening Hours:
☀️ 24 December – Open 7am – 5pm – Lower Hutt After Hours covering until 11pm – 04 567 5345
☀️ 25 - 28 December – Closed - Lower Hutt After Hours covering until 11pm – 04 567 5345
☀️ 29, 30 December – Open 7am – 10pm
☀️ 31 December –… View more
Ropata Health Opening Hours:
☀️ 24 December – Open 7am – 5pm – Lower Hutt After Hours covering until 11pm – 04 567 5345
☀️ 25 - 28 December – Closed - Lower Hutt After Hours covering until 11pm – 04 567 5345
☀️ 29, 30 December – Open 7am – 10pm
☀️ 31 December – 7am – 5pm - Lower Hutt After Hours covering until 11pm – 04 567 5345
☀️ 1 January – Closed - Lower Hutt After Hours covering until 11pm – 04 567 5345
☀️ 2, 3 January – Open 8am – 6pm - Lower Hutt After Hours covering until 11pm – 04 567 5345
☀️ 4 January – Closed - Lower Hutt After Hours covering until 11pm – 04 567 5345

Hutt Dental Hub:
Closed 22 December, re open 5 January

Wishbone Cafe:
Closed 23 December, re open 11 January

Wellworks Pharmacy:
24 December – Open 8am – 5pm
25, 26, 27, 28 December – Closed
29, 30 December – Open normal hours
31 December – Open 8am -5pm
1 January – Closed
2 January – Open 10am -4pm
3, 4 January - Closed
5 January – Open normal hours
Find out more

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1431 days ago

Check, Clean, Dry.

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Did you know that human activity is the only way freshwater pests are spread to new waterbodies? Once they’re established, it’s almost impossible to remove them and the pests can squeeze the life out of our most precious rivers and lakes. We all need to do our bit to protect waterways by always… View moreDid you know that human activity is the only way freshwater pests are spread to new waterbodies? Once they’re established, it’s almost impossible to remove them and the pests can squeeze the life out of our most precious rivers and lakes. We all need to do our bit to protect waterways by always checking, cleaning, then drying any equipment that comes into contact with the water, between every waterway, every time.

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1432 days ago

Obituary: Melby Scott

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Did you ever meet Melby Scott and his distinctive blue Vauxhall? He was one of the great characters and loved to have a chat. He would often be seen at car shows at Trentham Memorial Park and was a regular visitor at the Hutt News.
He enjoyed raising money for Wellington Free Ambulance and was also… View more
Did you ever meet Melby Scott and his distinctive blue Vauxhall? He was one of the great characters and loved to have a chat. He would often be seen at car shows at Trentham Memorial Park and was a regular visitor at the Hutt News.
He enjoyed raising money for Wellington Free Ambulance and was also a keen bowler. Melby died in May aged 96.

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1432 days ago

Caley has been found

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington Police have advised that missing 17 year-old Caley has been found safe and well. Thank you to the community for all your help.

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1432 days ago

Congratulations to our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardeners of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

“We are really thrilled... It’s not just a win for us but for the whole community. We’ve just facilitated it.” Read about these amazing greenthumbs and find out how they turned a red zone into a thriving food forest for their entire neighbourhood.

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