Free curtains for Hutt families
Wellington Curtain Bank provides free curtains to families who have Community Services Cards. We’re making it easier for people in the Hutt to access the service this month. Go to Great Start Taita, 111 Eastern Hutt Rd, from Monday, June 12 to pick up an order form. Drop it back with your details and window measurements by Friday, June 23. We’ll make the curtains and drop them back to Great Start Taita for you to pick up. For more info visit our website or call Great Start Taita on 04 567 8099.
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
Hīkoi to parliament
Traffic heading into Wellington City has eased, however motorists should continue to expect significant delays in the city.
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti has reached Waitangi Park, with Police reporting no issues from this morning’s movements.
Another group of about 2000 people from the Hutt Valley began arriving at the Wellington Railway Station at around 8:30am.
The hīkoi is expected to begin their walk to Parliament along the Golden Mile (Courtenay Place, Manners Street, Willis Street and Lambton Quay) at 9am.
Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays
Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.
Experience the Ryman lifestyle and learn about our living options, tour our showhomes and discover the wonderful amenities on offer.
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