Want to go to the races? Enter our competition!
The Hutt News has one Summer Festival prize pack to give away. The pack includes a double guest pass to one Interislander Summer Festival event (the Wellington event is on January 27), a picnic blanket and a tube of Skinnies suncream. To enter the draw, comment below or email your name and contact number to eleanor.wenman@fairfaxmedia.co.nz. The winner will be drawn on at 3pm on January 22 and the winner contacted the same day. Winner must pick up their prize from the Hutt News office at 22 Raroa Rd.
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.
Click to find out more information.