Pencarrow Head, Lower Hutt

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1970 days ago

Guinea Pig

Laura from Wainuiomata

A Brown and White Guinea Pig has appeared in our garden over the last couple of days
Has long fur and is very timid
If your missing a guinea Pig please message me

1970 days ago

Where would we be without our wonderful volunteers? 💙

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Thank you for all that you do...
this month and every month of the year!

#NSNZgetinvolved

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1970 days ago

⚠OUTAGE⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

Residents in parts of Petone and Alicetown have been experiencing a water outage since last night.

Our crews are urgently working on this outage and are expecting it to take the rest of the morning.

If you have any questions, please call the Hutt City Council Contact Centre on 04 570 6666.

1970 days ago

You are greater than any obstacle

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Everyday Kiwi kids are faced with obstacles that can be hard to overcome. All Tamariki deserve the chance to have a great future – sometimes all they need is a helping hand and guidance along the way.

That’s what the Graeme Dingle Foundation does. Our programmes help young people thrive, … View more
Everyday Kiwi kids are faced with obstacles that can be hard to overcome. All Tamariki deserve the chance to have a great future – sometimes all they need is a helping hand and guidance along the way.

That’s what the Graeme Dingle Foundation does. Our programmes help young people thrive, develop confidence in who they are to make the most of their precious lives and become positive contributors to our communities.

We are proud to be the official charity of New Zealand Rugby.

Together we’re showing Kiwi Kids that what they have inside is greater than any obstacle.
Find out more

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1971 days ago

In praise of the humble roundabout

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

"While there are more accidents at roundabouts, they are of the less severe variety... Roundabouts are also better at keeping traffic flowing and reducing driver stress - as long as drivers know how to use them."

...Lower Hutt must already be ahead of the game.

*If you don't want … View more
"While there are more accidents at roundabouts, they are of the less severe variety... Roundabouts are also better at keeping traffic flowing and reducing driver stress - as long as drivers know how to use them."

...Lower Hutt must already be ahead of the game.

*If you don't want your comments used in an article, just add NFP at the end of your post

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1971 days ago

Wellington pump stations increasingly blocked by rubbish - 32 tonnes each week

The Team from Wellington Water

Wellingtonians are flushing thirty-two tonnes of tampons, nappies and wet wipes each week!!

These items cause blockages and damage to our wastewater network, and often have to be cleared by hand.

Remember to only flush the 3Ps! Poo, Pee and (toilet) Paper 💩🚽🧻

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1971 days ago

Which New Zealand regions have the worst speeders?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.

On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only … View more
Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.

On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only area surveyed to break the 1:1 ratio.

The second highest was Waitemata (0.82), followed by Waikato (0.74). To read more, click here

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1971 days ago

Support your local community with My Challenge

Challenge Fuel

My Challenge is a rewards programme designed to make a difference.
You can earn points, save on fuel with discounts and support your local community by donating your points or discounts.
Register here

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1972 days ago

Local collection events - Amnesty and Buy-back

The Team from New Zealand Police

Over the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.

We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.

These local collection points are the opportunity to do just … View more
Over the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.

We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.

These local collection points are the opportunity to do just that.

We look forward to working with all our communities across Aotearoa as part of this journey.

www.police.govt.nz...

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1972 days ago

Great idea

Rosalie from Wainuiomata

Just want to say what a Brilliant idea someone had to make up a wire shark to put on Petone beach which is filling up with rubbish, it is encouraging people to put their rubbish in and not leaving it on the beach, congratulations whoever this was hopefully the council will empty it so it can be … View moreJust want to say what a Brilliant idea someone had to make up a wire shark to put on Petone beach which is filling up with rubbish, it is encouraging people to put their rubbish in and not leaving it on the beach, congratulations whoever this was hopefully the council will empty it so it can be filled again we need more of these great ideas.

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