Matiu/Somes Island, Lower Hutt

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2364 days ago

Have your say on our Parks Network Plan

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Which Regional Parks have you visited recently?

Let us know what you did and how we can make your next visit even better. Have your say at www.surveymonkey.com...

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2364 days ago

Queen Elizabeth Planting Days! #LeafYourLegacy

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

We are taking care of the things that matter – but we can’t do it without your help!
You’re invited to #LeafYourLegacy and help us plant over 20,000 native plants in Queen Elizabeth Park this winter.

We have three planting events:
- 10 June at 10am-12:30pm, The Esplanade Carpark
- 8 … View more
We are taking care of the things that matter – but we can’t do it without your help!
You’re invited to #LeafYourLegacy and help us plant over 20,000 native plants in Queen Elizabeth Park this winter.

We have three planting events:
- 10 June at 10am-12:30pm, The Esplanade Carpark
- 8 July at 10am-12:30pm, MacKays crossing entrance
- 22 July at 10am-12:30pm, MacKays crossing entrance

Spades and gloves will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Remember to check the weather and dress appropriately so you don't freeze out there, to help you warm up afterwards enjoy a hot drink and biscuits on us.

For wet weather cancellations, please call 0800 496 734

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2367 days ago

Will you be striking for better pay in Wellington?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Wellington,

Are you a nurse striking for better pay? Thousands of nurses fed up with low pay and long hours have voted to strike on July 5 and 12. What do you think of the strike? Will it impact you or your family? Do you think nurses be paid more? Let us know in the replies! To read more, … View more
Hi Wellington,

Are you a nurse striking for better pay? Thousands of nurses fed up with low pay and long hours have voted to strike on July 5 and 12. What do you think of the strike? Will it impact you or your family? Do you think nurses be paid more? Let us know in the replies! To read more, click here. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff)

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2364 days ago

New buses are en route, Hutt Valley!

Community Engagement Advisor from

Metlink lime and yellow buses are on their way! However, not all at once. Please check the number and destination, rather than the colour of the bus.

To learn more about the new buses, head to www.metlink.org.nz...

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2364 days ago

Learn more about becoming a Victim Support volunteer!

Victim Support

Are you looking for a chance to give back to your community and meet great people?

Victim Support volunteers are people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who make themselves available to support others after a crime, trauma, or loss.

Last year, our … View more
Are you looking for a chance to give back to your community and meet great people?

Victim Support volunteers are people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds who make themselves available to support others after a crime, trauma, or loss.

Last year, our volunteers were there for more than 2600 people right across the Wellington region in their times of greatest need.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to give back to your community, we’d love to hear from you! To find out more about becoming a Victim Support volunteer, call us on 0800 865 868, email us at wellington@victimsupport.org.nz, or visit www.victimsupport.org.nz/volunteer.

No prior experience or qualifications are required and comprehensive training and supervision is provided.

Thanks!

Paula and the Victim Support team
Find out more!

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2364 days ago

Why did the chicken cross the road? *WIN*

Hell Pizza

There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.

Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red … View more
There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.

Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red Onions, Free Range Bacon, Mustard BBQ Sauce, topped with melted Swiss Cheese and Gherkin Mayo.

To celebrate the rebirth/revival of Death by Chicken, we’re giving SIX lucky Neighbourly member​s​ the chance to win five pizzas - for you and your neighbours.

Want your ‘hood in the draw? Just like or thank this post and we'll chuck you in the draw to win. ​Five Death by Chicken pizzas.

​Winners announced, Friday 08 June
​Quote: "Neighbourlychicken" to get free delivery for any order over $20
Order your pizza now!

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2365 days ago

Got an opinion on how Council represents you?

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Here at Greater Wellington we want to know if our community feel we have the balance right around the number of Greater Wellington Councillors that represent our region, and is where they are based an accurate reflection? Your view will help Council plan how we represent our wider region.

Take … View more
Here at Greater Wellington we want to know if our community feel we have the balance right around the number of Greater Wellington Councillors that represent our region, and is where they are based an accurate reflection? Your view will help Council plan how we represent our wider region.

Take a few minutes and complete the survey, have your say by end of Tuesday 5 June.

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2365 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

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Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

nationalvolunteerweek.nz...

Have a favourite volunteering quote? Share it below!

#NVW2018 #volunteering #newzealand

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2365 days ago

Poll: Would you live in a retirement village?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

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New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

Find out more about the upsides, downsides and realities of retirement village living, and let us know what would influence (or already has influenced) your decision for or against it.

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Would you live in a retirement village?
  • 11.1% Yes, it's already on the agenda
    11.1% Complete
  • 51.2% Possibly, I wouldn't rule it out
    51.2% Complete
  • 37.7% No, it's not for me
    37.7% Complete
2274 votes
2365 days ago

Queen's Birthday weekend at California Home & Garden

California Home and Garden Centre

Looking for something to do this long Queen's Birthday weekend? Why not come and visit California Home and Garden Centre.

We have Right Royal multi-deals and special Loyalty Member deals in store. Valid from 8.30am Saturday, 2nd June until 5.30pm Monday, 4th June. While stocks last.

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Looking for something to do this long Queen's Birthday weekend? Why not come and visit California Home and Garden Centre.

We have Right Royal multi-deals and special Loyalty Member deals in store. Valid from 8.30am Saturday, 2nd June until 5.30pm Monday, 4th June. While stocks last.

California Home and Garden Centre
316 Waiwhetu Road, Fairfield, Lower Hutt.
Find out more!

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2366 days ago

Supporting Kids in the Middle

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse stores will be fundraising for Women’s Refuge Kids in the Middle Programme for the next three weeks. Stop by to purchase a $2 key ring at our checkouts or add a donation, where funds raised will go towards helping over 4,102 children across New Zealand rebuild a life free from … View moreThe Warehouse stores will be fundraising for Women’s Refuge Kids in the Middle Programme for the next three weeks. Stop by to purchase a $2 key ring at our checkouts or add a donation, where funds raised will go towards helping over 4,102 children across New Zealand rebuild a life free from violence.

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2366 days ago

15 finalists, thousands of winners

Teach NZ

Every single day, teams in schools and early learning services across the country work together to create brighter futures for our children and young people.

And every Matariki, the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate their outstanding achievements at a … View more
Every single day, teams in schools and early learning services across the country work together to create brighter futures for our children and young people.

And every Matariki, the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate their outstanding achievements at a prestigious awards ceremony.

The finalists were recently announced for the 2018 Awards, and schools or early learning services from your region could be among them. You can catch up on the last few years’ finalists and winners and find out more about what this year’s finalists achieved on our website.
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2367 days ago

Pakuratahi Forest harvesting

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Hi Upper Hutt, we’re holding an event in partnership with UHCC and PF Olsen Ltd to discuss harvesting of Pakuratahi Forest. The works will start at the end of June and we’re taking steps to ensure safety.

If you live in the Maymorn area and want to find out more, join us on 31 May, … View more
Hi Upper Hutt, we’re holding an event in partnership with UHCC and PF Olsen Ltd to discuss harvesting of Pakuratahi Forest. The works will start at the end of June and we’re taking steps to ensure safety.

If you live in the Maymorn area and want to find out more, join us on 31 May, www.facebook.com...

If you can’t, we’ll be updating this page of our website after the event with more information www.gw.govt.nz...

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2367 days ago

Home safety checklist: Fall-proofing your home when over 65...

The Team from ACC New Zealand

With cooler weather embracing the country, you may find you’re not getting out and about as much. So now is the ideal time to make sure your home is as fall-proof as possible.

The home safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to make your home safe. It covers how to avoid slips and… View more
With cooler weather embracing the country, you may find you’re not getting out and about as much. So now is the ideal time to make sure your home is as fall-proof as possible.

The home safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to make your home safe. It covers how to avoid slips and falls in the home’s most used areas. For example, paths can get icy in winter, applying salt or sand to your path can help avoid any icy slips.

Having a fall can be upsetting. Those over 65 have a one in three chance of having a fall, while those over 80 it’s one in two.

The good news is falls are preventable. A new movement called Live Stronger for Longer is helping to reduce the risk of falls by providing practical information and free resources. We want to help you stay on your feet, and living the life you want to live.

Take the home safety checklist with your friends and family and join the movement today.

Proudly brought to you by ACC, HQ&SC, MOH and your local community health providers.
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2368 days ago

Above-ground emergency water network update

The Team from Wellington Water

Work is beginning today on installing a community water station at Berhampore Nursery, Wellington.

Right now we’re constructing several of the 22 water stations around the region.

Our teams got together with Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) and the four city councils … View more
Work is beginning today on installing a community water station at Berhampore Nursery, Wellington.

Right now we’re constructing several of the 22 water stations around the region.

Our teams got together with Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) and the four city councils last week to develop operational plans for distributing water from these sites.

A visit to our pilot site at Korokoro was a great opportunity to view equipment, and gave councils more insight on how the emergency water supply will work.

For more information about where the water stations will be and how they will operate check out wellingtonwater.co.nz...

Remember, the water stations will only operate from day 8 following an earthquake.

For the first 7 days you will be relying on your own stored water at home. You need 20 litres of stored water for every person, every day – for at least 7 days.

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