Help for Hutt Valley families experiencing domestic abuse
Domestic violence is a pervasive, life-threatening crime that impacts 1 out of 3 women and families in the Hutt Valley. Please help us help the victims.
Our collectors will be in the streets receiving your generous donations for Hutt City Women’s Refuge (6-8 July) and Kōkiri Marae Māori Women's Refuge (19-20 July). Donate online, or text 4327 to give $3 to Hutt City Women's Refuge.
Hutt City Women’s Refuge needs your help to be able to continue our wraparound services for women and families experiencing family violence.
Services include:
- 24 / 7 Crisis Line – 0800 REFUGE (0800 733 843)
- Advice, advocacy and support for those experiencing domestic violence
- Safe House accommodation
Hutt City Women's Refuge would like to thank Cummings, Kilgariff & Co Realty for their support.
Visit Hutt City Women's Refuge on Facebook.
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.