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2697 days ago

Grab early bird savings for the NZ Craft & Design Show!

NZ Craft & Design Show

Back in Wellington after a three-year hiatus and with a whole new look and feel, the NZ Craft & Design Show brings the best of craft and design from all over New Zealand. Includes Kalsbeek creative crafts, gifts, wellbeing, fashion, jewellery, papercrafts and cottage industry including a large … View moreBack in Wellington after a three-year hiatus and with a whole new look and feel, the NZ Craft & Design Show brings the best of craft and design from all over New Zealand. Includes Kalsbeek creative crafts, gifts, wellbeing, fashion, jewellery, papercrafts and cottage industry including a large offering of Toi Maori and many places to stop for inspiration and entertainment.

Early bird ticket offer - use the code EARLYBIRD for 40% off entry prices.

Save the dates for the show: Friday 28 July – Sunday 30 July 2017.
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2698 days ago

Irish 'Lion cubs' spread message of friendship

Sharron Pardoe Reporter from The Hutt News

The Lions might be the talk of the town, but a band of Irish rugby players is making a big impression at clubs around Wellington.
While the Ulster junior sevens team's tour might have been somewhat overshadowed by the British and Irish Lions, the parallel tours are no coincidence.
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The Lions might be the talk of the town, but a band of Irish rugby players is making a big impression at clubs around Wellington.
While the Ulster junior sevens team's tour might have been somewhat overshadowed by the British and Irish Lions, the parallel tours are no coincidence.
The ...

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2699 days ago

"It's like saying goodbye to an old friend" - Fire Service gets new name

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

From today our Neighbourly page will be re-named to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Watch this ONE News clip to find out why...

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2700 days ago

Free family day at City Gallery on 8 July!

Hannah from City Gallery Wellington

Visit City Gallery for a day of free, fun art activities that the whole whānau can enjoy.

Participate in interactive storytelling and waiata performances with Timotimo in the Colin McCahon exhibition. Watch short animated films from Square Eyes Foundation. Create a brightly coloured abstract … View more
Visit City Gallery for a day of free, fun art activities that the whole whānau can enjoy.

Participate in interactive storytelling and waiata performances with Timotimo in the Colin McCahon exhibition. Watch short animated films from Square Eyes Foundation. Create a brightly coloured abstract painting inspired by Petra Cortright's exhibition. Play with our giant magnet boards to design some quirky chairs. Make a badge. Draw, colour and write on the LOOk! activity cards at the Art Cart.

Date: Saturday 8 July 2017
Time: 11am to 4pm
Where: City Gallery Wellington, Civic Square
Cost: Free
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2700 days ago

Lions fever isn't quite over! Let us know your highlights while the tour's been here in the Hutt

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

The Lions are finishing up their time in the Wellington and this week, we want to hear about how the tour's been for you so far. What have your highlights been? How does it compare to what you remember from the last tour? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For … View moreThe Lions are finishing up their time in the Wellington and this week, we want to hear about how the tour's been for you so far. What have your highlights been? How does it compare to what you remember from the last tour? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)

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2709 days ago

Have your say on the Ōtaki to north of Levin project

New Zealand Transport Agency (nzta)

The NZ Transport Agency are looking at options to upgrade State Highway 1 (SH1) between Taylors Road, Ōtaki to north of Levin all the way up to just south of the Manawatu River. We want to hear from our stakeholders and communities what’s important to you, what issues you think should be … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency are looking at options to upgrade State Highway 1 (SH1) between Taylors Road, Ōtaki to north of Levin all the way up to just south of the Manawatu River. We want to hear from our stakeholders and communities what’s important to you, what issues you think should be addressed, what opportunities you see and any other ideas you have for the Ōtaki to north of Levin project.

Find out more and have your say online or come along to one of our community events running throughout June 2017.
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2701 days ago

Share your skills and transform lives

Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)

Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives… View more
Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
Register now

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2702 days ago

Do you know anything about the history of Hutt Swimming Club? They're on the hunt to find out about the club's early years.

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

One mystery over the origin of the Hutt Swimming Club has been solved and the club is now keen to find out more about its early history.
The club is looking to celebrate its 100th birthday when the Huia Pool extension opens in late July.
President Robert Gibb said very little was known about … View more
One mystery over the origin of the Hutt Swimming Club has been solved and the club is now keen to find out more about its early history.
The club is looking to celebrate its 100th birthday when the Huia Pool extension opens in late July.
President Robert Gibb said very little was known about known about its early history, other than a reference in an old handbook to 1926.

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2701 days ago

Have your say on bus hubs in Kilbirnie and Johnsonville

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

We want your views on the locations of two new bus hubs in Kilbirnie and Johnsonville.

The new bus hubs are part of Wellington’s new and better bus network - arriving mid-2018. Most buses will travel through these main stops as well as connect passengers with other routes.


You can submit… View more
We want your views on the locations of two new bus hubs in Kilbirnie and Johnsonville.

The new bus hubs are part of Wellington’s new and better bus network - arriving mid-2018. Most buses will travel through these main stops as well as connect passengers with other routes.


You can submit your feedback during the public consultation, which is open until Friday 14 July 2017.

Visit www.metlink.org.nz... to view proposed location options for Kilbirnie and Johnsonville, then complete the online survey to let us know what you think.

Contact us on 0800 801 700 or info@metlink.org.nz for more information or to request a copy in the post.

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2701 days ago

Are you building or renovating? These videos may help you through the consents process

Sharron Pardoe Reporter from The Hutt News

A suite of handy videos has been designed to help ratepayers get their heads around the ins and outs of building consents and other regulations.
The six animated "home videos", which also explain other building issues and provide helpful tips, were commissioned by the Hutt City … View more
A suite of handy videos has been designed to help ratepayers get their heads around the ins and outs of building consents and other regulations.
The six animated "home videos", which also explain other building issues and provide helpful tips, were commissioned by the Hutt City Council.
They ...

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2701 days ago

Are your kids involved in the Polyfest? What an awesome event.

Sharron Pardoe Reporter from The Hutt News

From tots to teens, hundreds of students will take to the stage in Lower Hutt next week to celebrate Pasifika and Maori culture.
The annual Polyfest Hutt Valley is being held at the Walter Nash Centre from July 3 to 7 and thousands of people are expected through the doors.
For Pomare School, … View more
From tots to teens, hundreds of students will take to the stage in Lower Hutt next week to celebrate Pasifika and Maori culture.
The annual Polyfest Hutt Valley is being held at the Walter Nash Centre from July 3 to 7 and thousands of people are expected through the doors.
For Pomare School, that...

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2701 days ago

SPADE AID POSTPONEMENT - Now Sunday 30th July

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

We have been monitoring the weekend’s weather closely and unfortunately the weather on Sunday has not changed. We’re expecting a heavy downpour early morning and steady rain/showers throughout the time we would be planting. As much as we love rain at times, we want this day to be enjoyable for … View moreWe have been monitoring the weekend’s weather closely and unfortunately the weather on Sunday has not changed. We’re expecting a heavy downpour early morning and steady rain/showers throughout the time we would be planting. As much as we love rain at times, we want this day to be enjoyable for the plants and the people, so have decided to postpone Spade Aid to Sunday 30th July, same time and same place!
For those people wanting to practise their amazing planting skills, don’t forget we have a community planting day the weekend before at the Tilley Road entrance, Paekakariki. For more details on this event, see goo.gl...

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2703 days ago

$140 of upfront savings

Genesis Energy

Switch.Save.Easy - At Genesis Energy we make it easy for you to switch your bottled gas supply to us, with $140 of upfront savings and up to 12% off your bill each month on our LPG Bottled Gas Smart Plan. As a new customer, with our current offer, you'll get 1 free 45kg bottle of gas and 3 … View moreSwitch.Save.Easy - At Genesis Energy we make it easy for you to switch your bottled gas supply to us, with $140 of upfront savings and up to 12% off your bill each month on our LPG Bottled Gas Smart Plan. As a new customer, with our current offer, you'll get 1 free 45kg bottle of gas and 3 months free bottle rental on a flexible plan with no term. Offer ends 31 July 2017. Terms and conditions apply. Sign up now

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2703 days ago

Get ready for the Lions! Where will you be watching the match?

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

Hosts are bracing themselves for a week of rugby and revelry as British and Irish Lions fans begin arriving  in Lower Hutt ahead of the second test at Westpac Stadium.
About 25,000 Lions supporters are expected to arrive in the Wellington region and rugby clubs and accommodation providers … View more
Hosts are bracing themselves for a week of rugby and revelry as British and Irish Lions fans begin arriving  in Lower Hutt ahead of the second test at Westpac Stadium.
About 25,000 Lions supporters are expected to arrive in the Wellington region and rugby clubs and accommodation providers in...

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2704 days ago

Spade Aid is under a week away!

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Join us this Sunday 2nd July at Queen Elizabeth Park to plant 5,000 trees in four hours. Free sausage sizzle and live music!
Please bring warm clothes, sturdy shoes and a spade, if you have one; otherwise we will provide spades.
Please RSVP to the Facebook event: goo.gl...
If you can't make… View more
Join us this Sunday 2nd July at Queen Elizabeth Park to plant 5,000 trees in four hours. Free sausage sizzle and live music!
Please bring warm clothes, sturdy shoes and a spade, if you have one; otherwise we will provide spades.
Please RSVP to the Facebook event: goo.gl...
If you can't make this event, take a look at the other events we will be running over the next couple of months www.gw.govt.nz...

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