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Applications for grants to help private landowners protect indigenous plant and animal habitats on their land are now open.
There are two kinds of grant: one up to the value of $1000 to help cover the cost of materials, equipment or services for small-scale projects like weed and pest control, and… View moreApplications for grants to help private landowners protect indigenous plant and animal habitats on their land are now open.
There are two kinds of grant: one up to the value of $1000 to help cover the cost of materials, equipment or services for small-scale projects like weed and pest control, and a larger contribution of up to $20,000 for projects with a suitable project or property plan.
More information here via the link below.
Browse the biggest pre-loved book sale you ever saw!
Saturday 1 May - 9am to 5pm & Sunday 2 May - 9am to 3pm 2021.
Since its inception in 1995 in early May each year several thousand people gather to browse over some 100,000 books, magazines, games, puzzles, CDs and DVDs.
VENUE for … View moreBrowse the biggest pre-loved book sale you ever saw!
Saturday 1 May - 9am to 5pm & Sunday 2 May - 9am to 3pm 2021.
Since its inception in 1995 in early May each year several thousand people gather to browse over some 100,000 books, magazines, games, puzzles, CDs and DVDs.
VENUE for BookFest 2021: EXPRESSIONS Arts and Entertainment Centre
The Civic Centre, 836 Fergusson Drive, near Upper Hutt Railway Station.
Sausage sizzle and our famous homemade ginger beer available.
There is plenty of car parking available.
BookFest is the Heretaunga Bookfest Charitable Trust's major annual fundraising event. Since its beginning, this event has raised over $500,000 for charitable works, concentrating mainly on youth in the Upper Hutt area.
Many local businesses lend their support towards the organisation of BookFest resulting in a range of local Community groups directly benefiting from this combining of Community resources.
Thanks for supporting BookFest and our community!
Delivery of the new rubbish and recycling bins will start soon. The new bins will be delivered in waves, based on the day of the week your recycling is currently collected. So if you normally put your recycling crate out to be collected on Monday, your new bins could be delivered anytime from early… View moreDelivery of the new rubbish and recycling bins will start soon. The new bins will be delivered in waves, based on the day of the week your recycling is currently collected. So if you normally put your recycling crate out to be collected on Monday, your new bins could be delivered anytime from early May.
Monday: Early May
Tuesday: Mid May
Wednesday: Mid May
Thursday: Late May
Friday: Early June
When you receive your new bins, remember not to put them out until the new service kicks off from 1 July.
RiverLink is a partnership between Hutt City Council, Greater Wellington, and Waka Kotahi who are working collaboratively with Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika and Ngāti Toa Rangatira as mana whenua to deliver flood protection, revitalising Lower Hutt’s central city, and Melling transport … View moreRiverLink is a partnership between Hutt City Council, Greater Wellington, and Waka Kotahi who are working collaboratively with Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika and Ngāti Toa Rangatira as mana whenua to deliver flood protection, revitalising Lower Hutt’s central city, and Melling transport improvements.
Florica Vasiliu, from Miramar, is the proud owner of brother and sister Marinela and Dragos.
"Here is a picture of Marinela and Dragos chilling out. Behind them is a picture of their distant relative that died in 2019."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on … View moreFlorica Vasiliu, from Miramar, is the proud owner of brother and sister Marinela and Dragos.
"Here is a picture of Marinela and Dragos chilling out. Behind them is a picture of their distant relative that died in 2019."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.
This week we have a lovely adoption update on Ruthie, who was recently adopted from Wellington SPCA.
"To say that adopting Ruthie has been an adjustment would be an understatement, to say the least.
We adopted her not long after our previous cat T passed away. So we went from having a big, … View moreThis week we have a lovely adoption update on Ruthie, who was recently adopted from Wellington SPCA.
"To say that adopting Ruthie has been an adjustment would be an understatement, to say the least.
We adopted her not long after our previous cat T passed away. So we went from having a big, old man cat who didn't really do much to having Ruthie, who is much younger and much livelier to contend with.
When I adopted her, I was told that she was quite shy and timid, that was true for the first week or so she was at home with us, but now she is loud and 'in your face' and takes great joy in running up and down the hallway and playing with toys.
She also loves to yell for attention in the middle of the night, but we are hoping that now she is spending more time outside, she will sleep a bit more at night and stop waking us up so early in the morning. She is very talkative, makes lovely prrp noises when she doesn't feel like meowing at us.
While she is very different from our last cat, she is very loved and has settled in well to her new home. She's come out of her shell a lot in the last few weeks and is making us all very happy to have her around. Thank you so much for helping me find her. Grace (Ruthie's forever person)."
This is a free event for families featuring traditional Dance, Music, Food and Craft. Come and enjoy hot polish food and sit back and enjoy a variety of performances throughout the day.
Where: St Bernard’s College gymnasium, 183 Waterloo Road, Lower Hutt
When: Sunday 2 May 11am to 4pm
… View moreThis is a free event for families featuring traditional Dance, Music, Food and Craft. Come and enjoy hot polish food and sit back and enjoy a variety of performances throughout the day.
Where: St Bernard’s College gymnasium, 183 Waterloo Road, Lower Hutt
When: Sunday 2 May 11am to 4pm
The Polish Association in New Zealand Inc. has run a regular festival over many years. This year we are back in Hutt City. Our children and young adults will be dancing to traditional Polish tunes wearing authentic costumes. Throughout the day, we will be serving hot Polish foods such as our famous pierogi. You can listen to music from eastern Slavic traditions; check out sales of artisan crafts and view our Polish history exhibits.
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Looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?
From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!
Follow the link, select the 6-month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the … View moreLooking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?
From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!
Follow the link, select the 6-month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the checkout to redeem.
T&C's apply.
Have an opinion on how your city should look, feel and operate in the years ahead? It's time to let us know what you think.
Initial engagement on the review of Lower Hutt's district plan - the city's rule book for land use and development - is underway.
It covers major issues like … View moreHave an opinion on how your city should look, feel and operate in the years ahead? It's time to let us know what you think.
Initial engagement on the review of Lower Hutt's district plan - the city's rule book for land use and development - is underway.
It covers major issues like housing supply and affordability, how we'll manage natural hazards and sea level rise, and protect natural habitats, right down to what you can do on your property and what your neighbours can do on theirs.
For more information and to have your say, go to the link below. Or if you're in the neigbourhood, come and talk to us this Saturday 24 April. We'll be with the 10 Year Plan team at the Naenae Village Market between 11am and 1pm.
What are your thoughts on the great flag debate that gripped the country in 2015?
Wellington bus drivers are walking off the job tomorrow, taking strike action over pay and working conditions.
Members of the New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employee's Union voted 204-2 in favour of industrial action in a meeting last Wednesday.
Here's what you … View moreWellington bus drivers are walking off the job tomorrow, taking strike action over pay and working conditions.
Members of the New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employee's Union voted 204-2 in favour of industrial action in a meeting last Wednesday.
Here's what you need to know:
- Strike action will start 4am, April 23 and will last 24 hours.
- There will be significant disruptions across the bus network, including service numbers: 2, 3 ,21, 22, 12, 12e, 13, 14, 18e, 20, 28, 30x, 31x, 33, 34, 34, 36,37,81, 83, 84, 85x, N2, N3, N8, and N88.
- Services run by rival operator Tranzurban will not be affected, including the number 1 and 7.
Wellington commuters are encouraged to keep up to date with the latest developments on Metlink's website.
LOWER HUTT SERVICES
5.45am Parade assembles on Laings Road, Lower Hutt
6am Dawn Service held at Cenotaph, Riddiford Garden, ANZAC Lawn
9.45am Civic Service held at the Cenotaph, Riddiford Gardens, ANZAC Lawn. If wet weather, the Civic Service will move to the Lower Hutt Town Hall, Laings … View moreLOWER HUTT SERVICES
5.45am Parade assembles on Laings Road, Lower Hutt
6am Dawn Service held at Cenotaph, Riddiford Garden, ANZAC Lawn
9.45am Civic Service held at the Cenotaph, Riddiford Gardens, ANZAC Lawn. If wet weather, the Civic Service will move to the Lower Hutt Town Hall, Laings Road.
11am LHMRSA Service held in the Atrium, Petone Workingmen’s Club
EASTBOURNE SERVICE
9.40am Parade assembles at Ballinger Park, Oroua Street
10am Service held at Memorial Gates, Muritai Road
STOKES VALLEY SERVICE
10.45am Parade assembles at Scott Court
11am Service held at Stokes Valley RSA, Hawthorn Crescent
PETONE SERVICES
7am Flag Ceremony, ANZAC Memorial Flagstaff, Petone Railway Station
8.15am Parade assembles, Bracken Street
8.30am Service held at the Garden of Remembrance, Memorial Park
TAITA AND NAENAE SERVICE
11.15am Taita/Naenae Service at Taita Cemetery
WAINUIOMATA SERVICES
6am Dawn Service held at the Wainuiomata War Memorial, Queen Street
10.50am Parade assembles
11am Service held at the Wainuiomata War Memorial, Queen Street
Please note if there is a change in COVID Alert levels to 2 or higher all ANZAC Day services will be cancelled.
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