Matiu/Somes Island, Lower Hutt

2863 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #4 - Join a Group

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Unite with fellow booklovers, find other fitness fanatics or swap garden goodies!

Neighbourly Groups are a great way to connect with like-minded people who live nearby. Take a look at Groups already set up by your neighbours - or have a go at setting up your own. Some of the most popular Groups … View more
Unite with fellow booklovers, find other fitness fanatics or swap garden goodies!

Neighbourly Groups are a great way to connect with like-minded people who live nearby. Take a look at Groups already set up by your neighbours - or have a go at setting up your own. Some of the most popular Groups around New Zealand include gardening, running, babysitter networking, private street groups and puppy playgroups.
Browse Groups

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2864 days ago

Today's wild weather warning

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

Watch out for the wind today - gusts of 160kmh are expected around Hutt Valley and Wellington this afternoon, continuing on until mid-morning Thursday. Secure any loose outdoor equipment like rubbish bins and take care when driving, especially in small vehicles or on motorbikes. NZTA has issued a … View moreWatch out for the wind today - gusts of 160kmh are expected around Hutt Valley and Wellington this afternoon, continuing on until mid-morning Thursday. Secure any loose outdoor equipment like rubbish bins and take care when driving, especially in small vehicles or on motorbikes. NZTA has issued a warnings of strong winds on Stat Highway 2 at Rimutaka Hill.

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2864 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #3 - Find your filters

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Filters allow you to manage what you see on your Neighbourly noticeboard. Perhaps you want to hide Buy & Sell messages - or maybe that's all you want to see! You'll find four filters at the top of your noticeboard: Recommendations, Buy & Sell, Events and Business. You can toggle … View moreFilters allow you to manage what you see on your Neighbourly noticeboard. Perhaps you want to hide Buy & Sell messages - or maybe that's all you want to see! You'll find four filters at the top of your noticeboard: Recommendations, Buy & Sell, Events and Business. You can toggle these on and off to customise your Neighbourly experience.

While you're there - have a play with the 'Sort' filter. This is a drop down menu allowing you to switch between newest posts and newest activity (replies).

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2865 days ago

'It was raining spiders'

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

Have you noticed an increase in creepy crawlies lately? Turns out we've had the perfect weather for little critters to thrive.
What's your solution to too many bugs?

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2864 days ago

Want to win tickets to the B10s in Brisbane?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Catch the superstars of Australian and New Zealand rugby along with international heavyweights Toulon, the Blue Bulls, Samoa and the Panasonic Wild Knights as they go head-to-head in a thrilling, high-stakes, ten-a-side knockout tournament.

Be in to win a trip for you and 3 mates to the first … View more
Catch the superstars of Australian and New Zealand rugby along with international heavyweights Toulon, the Blue Bulls, Samoa and the Panasonic Wild Knights as they go head-to-head in a thrilling, high-stakes, ten-a-side knockout tournament.

Be in to win a trip for you and 3 mates to the first ever Brisbane 10’s. See all of your favourite Super Rugby players in one exhilarating competition!

The prize package includes flights, accommodation and 4 platinum section tickets to the Brisbane 10’s on February 11 and 12.

Held annually at Suncorp Stadium the Brisbane Global Tens will showcase rugby at its action-packed best, offering a fresh and compelling take on the game, with a format that will combine the space and speed of Sevens rugby with the trademark physicality, athleticism and tactical element of the traditional fifteen-a-side game.

For your chance to win simply like or thank this post before Friday 27 January and you're in the draw!
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Conditions: prize not transferable. Valid for prize as is and no cash equivalent. NZ residents/citizens only and 18+.

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2865 days ago

Lower Hutt kid takes home gold

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

Eleven-year-old Daniel Williams taking home two gold medals at the recent Colgate Games was just one of the success stories from the Lower Hutt Amateur Athletics Club recently. It was his first ever games as well - congratulations Daniel!

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2865 days ago

Neighbourly Tip #2 - Those three little dots...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Have you noticed those three little dots under Neighbourly posts and replies? Have you ever clicked them?

Those three dots bring up a special menu allowing you to hide a post you don't want to see anymore, unfollow a discussion you've taken part in and to report a message for the … View more
Have you noticed those three little dots under Neighbourly posts and replies? Have you ever clicked them?

Those three dots bring up a special menu allowing you to hide a post you don't want to see anymore, unfollow a discussion you've taken part in and to report a message for the Neighbourly team to review.

Under your own posts, those three little dots give you a different menu. You'll be able to edit your post, delete it or disable replies.

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2866 days ago

Petone's retail boom

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

Garden centre Palmers will be opening a new store in Petone later this year, in the old Datamail site in Victoria Street. Palmers isn't the only recent addition, with Kmart still being built and the new Bunnings store opening last year. With all these new businesses more strain is being put on… View moreGarden centre Palmers will be opening a new store in Petone later this year, in the old Datamail site in Victoria Street. Palmers isn't the only recent addition, with Kmart still being built and the new Bunnings store opening last year. With all these new businesses more strain is being put on our parking resources - what do you think? Is parking tough enough already?

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2866 days ago

Building Bridges with Community

Susan Wilson from Local Area Coordination

A free workshop for disabled people and their family / whānau, please share amongst your networks
Building Bridges with Community - Presented by Janet Klees
Thursday 23 February, 9.30am - 3.30pm
Petone Workingmen's Club 47 Udy Street, Petone
Please register via the ImagineBetter … View more
A free workshop for disabled people and their family / whānau, please share amongst your networks
Building Bridges with Community - Presented by Janet Klees
Thursday 23 February, 9.30am - 3.30pm
Petone Workingmen's Club 47 Udy Street, Petone
Please register via the ImagineBetter website

Building Bridges with Community FINAL.pdf Download View

2866 days ago

Seeking mobile coffee vendor

Susan Wilson from Local Area Coordination

We are looking for a mobile coffee vendor to support an event on Saturday 11 February in Lower Hutt. Does anyone have any recommendations or know anyone? The following are unavailable:(Faultline, Coffee+, Brewed 4 you – the one that was in Avalon Park).

2866 days ago

A Neighbourly New Year Tip #1 - Free Stuff

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Was Santa good to you last year? If so, you might have a few things lying around you no longer need. You could have a garage sale, give them to a local charity shop, sell them for FREE on Neighbourly and or list them under the Free Stuff category. Whether it’s an old bed, a pile of kids clothing … View moreWas Santa good to you last year? If so, you might have a few things lying around you no longer need. You could have a garage sale, give them to a local charity shop, sell them for FREE on Neighbourly and or list them under the Free Stuff category. Whether it’s an old bed, a pile of kids clothing or toys, even the carpet off-cuts or unwanted paint - your trash is another neighbour’s treasure. Sit back and watch them disappear down the drive.
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Over the next few days we're going to be sharing tips and tricks to ensure you have the best Neighbourly experience possible. Have you something you'd like us to share info on? Just get in touch!

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2866 days ago

Bus Services in Wellington City are improving

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Metlink is continuing to make improvements to bus services in Wellington City to increase reliability by adding more buses to some routes and adjusting the service run times to meet current levels of traffic. The bus routes affected are 3, 3S and 18. Please let us know if you have any questions and… View moreMetlink is continuing to make improvements to bus services in Wellington City to increase reliability by adding more buses to some routes and adjusting the service run times to meet current levels of traffic. The bus routes affected are 3, 3S and 18. Please let us know if you have any questions and for more information, including viewing the new timetable, please visit the Metlink website. Learn more

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2868 days ago

Fun apps for the family

Vodafone New Zealand

Online games and apps can help our children develop problem solving and strategic thinking skills. So before you tell them to switch off – take a look at what they’re doing, and join in.

Got some downtime during the holidays – keep the family entertained with these … View more
Online games and apps can help our children develop problem solving and strategic thinking skills. So before you tell them to switch off – take a look at what they’re doing, and join in.

Got some downtime during the holidays – keep the family entertained with these fun and educational apps.
Learn more

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2869 days ago

First NZ tour since 2004

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

Hi everyone,
Looking for something to do tomorrow night? Award-winning UK musical duo Maire ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman are playing Petone as part of their New Zealand tour - their first tour here since 2004.

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2870 days ago

Explore the Great Outdoors with us!

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Are you an explorer who yearns to hear the sound of crashing waves off a rocky coastline or the awe-inspiring views from the top of the trig? But have you recently been stuck behind a desk or a screen?

Never fear! We are here to get you out into Wellington’s Great Outdoors!

It’s really… View more
Are you an explorer who yearns to hear the sound of crashing waves off a rocky coastline or the awe-inspiring views from the top of the trig? But have you recently been stuck behind a desk or a screen?

Never fear! We are here to get you out into Wellington’s Great Outdoors!

It’s really easy: Sign up for a guided walk to a new and exciting place with our friendly Park Rangers to guide you by going to www.gw.govt.nz...

We have options for everyone

- Join us next Wednesday after work to take in breath-taking evening views from the ridge above Korohiwa Bay.

- For those who like a sense of adventure we are going off track into the deep depths of Gollans Valley the following Saturday

- If you aren’t up to doing much walking you can join in with the Cross Country Vehicle Club who will be driving up to the Baring Head Lighthouse Reserve looking over Wellington Harbour. You can even go inside the NIWA station and hear more about the amazing work they do on Saturday 28 January

For more awesome events to get you out into the great outdoors go to www.gw.govt.nz...

Where will you explore next?

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