Normandale, Lower Hutt

1308 days ago

We Say/You Say: trans-Tasman bubble

Reporter The Hutt News

Hi neighbours!

After more than a year of closed borders, Australians and New Zealanders will soon be able to jet-hop between countries after the government announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble is to be operational from April 19.

With quarantine-free travel now possible, are you more … View more
Hi neighbours!

After more than a year of closed borders, Australians and New Zealanders will soon be able to jet-hop between countries after the government announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble is to be operational from April 19.

With quarantine-free travel now possible, are you more likely to head across the Tasman or travel domestically?

Fronting Australian media yesterday, Jacinda Ardern not only spoke of the excitement of families being able to be reunited, but also pitched New Zealand tourist activities to Australian viewers.

"If there is a hot spot in one of the states of Australia we may just act in the same way that another state would ... Just prepare that there may be disruptions, but what better place in the world to be stuck. Am I right?," she said.

The trans-Tasman bubble will operate on a three tier basis: Continue, Pause and Suspend. If there are a few cases in Australia linked to the border, quarantine-free travel will continue. Travel may be paused for 72 hours if there are rogue community cases and in the instance of a state or nationwide lockdown, travel will be suspended.

Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the Conversations page of the The Hutt News.

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1309 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

What do you know about this picture?

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1309 days ago

Our monthly newsletter, Hapori, is out now for April! 📝

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This issue includes news from our members across the country, safety tips + advice, updates from our partners and more.

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1309 days ago

Volunteers needed

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

Age Concern Wellington Region needs volunteers around the Wellington Region for the Companion Walking Service. If you have a little spare time during the day and a heart for seniors, please call 04 499 6654 or email cws@acwellington.org.nz

1309 days ago

School Holiday Music Programme

Amanda Wills from Anglican Parish of Lower Hutt

Looking for a school holiday activity? How about some music fun?
April 21-23, 2021 9:30am to 3pm
Singing, drama, ending with a 20 minute performance.
For children aged 7 to 15
In St James Church hall
Led by Helen Willberg, Jonathan Berkahn, Chalene Scott.

To register your interest and receive a … View more
Looking for a school holiday activity? How about some music fun?
April 21-23, 2021 9:30am to 3pm
Singing, drama, ending with a 20 minute performance.
For children aged 7 to 15
In St James Church hall
Led by Helen Willberg, Jonathan Berkahn, Chalene Scott.

To register your interest and receive a brochure please contact Helen on 021 157 3892 or email the church office reception@stjames.net.nz

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1309 days ago

Get involved in planning the future of your city

Jon from Hutt City Council

You can now have your say on how Lower Hutt evolves over the coming decades.

Lower Hutt's district plan is being reviewed. It covers major issues like housing, the environment, natural hazards and sea level rise, and how we'll care for heritage sites and buildings.

Get involved in … View more
You can now have your say on how Lower Hutt evolves over the coming decades.

Lower Hutt's district plan is being reviewed. It covers major issues like housing, the environment, natural hazards and sea level rise, and how we'll care for heritage sites and buildings.

Get involved in planning the future of your city by going to the link below.

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1309 days ago

Fresh Hot Cinnamon Scrolls and more...

Guy from Forage Merchants of Wellington

Every Wed - Sat from 10am - we’ve got these delicious warm locally made Cinnamon Scrolls plus the best food and beverage from the Wellington region. Open 7 days in Alicetown.

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1310 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A belated Feathered Friend. The pic this week is from Kelson based photographer Andrew Gorrie who particularly enjoys photographing tūī.

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1309 days ago

Businesses asked to let people with Crohn's use staff toilets

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A campaign calling on businesses to provide people with inflammatory bowel disease access to staff toilets in an emergency is gaining traction in the Hutt Valley.
Nicole Thornton, 16, has helped launch a campaign to get businesses to provide toilet access to people with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.… View more
A campaign calling on businesses to provide people with inflammatory bowel disease access to staff toilets in an emergency is gaining traction in the Hutt Valley.
Nicole Thornton, 16, has helped launch a campaign to get businesses to provide toilet access to people with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Now, Hutt Valley business leaders have backed the initiative.
On Tuesday, the Upper Hutt City Council and the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce launched a campaign for better access to toilet facilities in Upper Hutt.
They are requesting that local businesses willing to allow IBD patients with toilet access prominently display a poster in their window stating that they honour the “I Can’t Wait Card”.

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1309 days ago

NZ’s sweetest spots to live revealed

homed Sweet Spots

Ever wondered where the sweetest places to live in Aotearoa are?

Stuff’s Homed team has done some serious crunching of 14 data points to crown the seven best spots for 2021.

Congratulations to Addington, Christchurch which took out the overall sweetest spot!

You can check out the full… View more
Ever wondered where the sweetest places to live in Aotearoa are?

Stuff’s Homed team has done some serious crunching of 14 data points to crown the seven best spots for 2021.

Congratulations to Addington, Christchurch which took out the overall sweetest spot!

You can check out the full list of winning suburbs in the Sweet Spots section on Stuff. There’s also an interactive tool that you can tinker with to find your perfect place, based on the criteria that matter to you.

Who knows, you might be inspired to make a change.
Find out more

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1310 days ago

Zero fees for your first two months

Barnardos

Barnardos Early Learning Petone is welcoming new families! Enrol your child today and enjoy quality early learning and care with no fees for the first two months.

Your child’s uniqueness will be embraced and celebrated by our dedicated teachers, and our purpose-built indoor and outdoor … View more
Barnardos Early Learning Petone is welcoming new families! Enrol your child today and enjoy quality early learning and care with no fees for the first two months.

Your child’s uniqueness will be embraced and celebrated by our dedicated teachers, and our purpose-built indoor and outdoor environments will stimulate your child’s learning and imagination.

We can’t wait to welcome your family into our community and support your child to develop a lifelong love of learning.
Find out more

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1311 days ago

Get involved in planning the future of your city

Jon from Hutt City Council

If you're interested in how we can deal with natural hazards and rising sea levels, housing affordability and homelessness and much, much more, then you're interested in our district plan review.

We'll be at Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub tomorrow between 6pm and 8pm, along … View more
If you're interested in how we can deal with natural hazards and rising sea levels, housing affordability and homelessness and much, much more, then you're interested in our district plan review.

We'll be at Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub tomorrow between 6pm and 8pm, along with the 10 Year Plan team. You can talk to our planners about the review, ask questions and tell us what your want for your city.

So come along and get involved in planning the future of your city.

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1311 days ago

Switching your landline and alarm to fibre

The Team from Chorus

When you upgrade to fast and reliable fibre broadband, if you have a landline or alarm system you rely on, you’ll need to get them switched over as well. Between Chorus and your providers – we’ll take care of it all, with a heads-up from you!

Here’s what you need to know.
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1313 days ago

Get decorating and $ave!

Resene

HURRY SALE ENDS SOON!

$ave with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpapers, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to … View more
HURRY SALE ENDS SOON!

$ave with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpapers, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to use, or what prep is required, Resene staff can help you every step of the way.

Resene products are designed and made in NZ and have been since Resene started in Wellington over 75 years ago.

Come in and get inspired to make the most of your home.
Learn more

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1313 days ago

Geoff Sewell & special guests - Touring NZ - May 2021

Pacific Entertainment

Join celebrated New Zealand tenor, Geoff Sewell from Amici Forever, with special guests, Grammy Award winning opera star, bass-baritone Jonathan Lemalu, tenor Cameron Barclay from the Ten Tenors, and one of New Zealand's most celebrated pianists, Carl Doy in a special evening of … View moreJoin celebrated New Zealand tenor, Geoff Sewell from Amici Forever, with special guests, Grammy Award winning opera star, bass-baritone Jonathan Lemalu, tenor Cameron Barclay from the Ten Tenors, and one of New Zealand's most celebrated pianists, Carl Doy in a special evening of world-class classical crossover entertainment touring through New Zealand this May.

An unmissable concert with four of New Zealand’s finest internationally successful artists coming together to showcase their talents.
Find out more

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