Pencarrow Head, Lower Hutt

DIY right first time #resenetip

DIY right first time #resenetip

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2537 days ago

Catch a selfie with Santa this weekend...

Harvey Norman

Hey neighbours, did you know that you and the kids can catch Santa at your local Harvey Norman this weekend? Head in store for a FREE 6x4 photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. If you're still looking for the perfect gift for friends and family, grab a Santa Photo … View moreHey neighbours, did you know that you and the kids can catch Santa at your local Harvey Norman this weekend? Head in store for a FREE 6x4 photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. If you're still looking for the perfect gift for friends and family, grab a Santa Photo pack! Find out more about Santa's visit here.

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2540 days ago

Poll: How's your hay fever?

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from The Hutt News

New Zealand - warm, humid, stormy and grassy - is already one of the worst countries for hay fever and with the recent hot weather, it looks set to get worse with pollen and other allergens thriving in the humid conditions. Do you suffer from hay fever and if so, have you found this summer worse … View moreNew Zealand - warm, humid, stormy and grassy - is already one of the worst countries for hay fever and with the recent hot weather, it looks set to get worse with pollen and other allergens thriving in the humid conditions. Do you suffer from hay fever and if so, have you found this summer worse than usual? Let us know. Comments may be used in print unless marked NFP (not for print)

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How's your hay fever?
  • 51.6% Yes I suffer from hay fever and it's been worse than usual
    51.6% Complete
  • 14% I don't usually suffer but have been affected recently
    14% Complete
  • 17.2% Yes I get hay fever but it's been the same as in previous years
    17.2% Complete
  • 12.9% I never get hay fever
    12.9% Complete
  • 4.3% Other - let us know in the comments below
    4.3% Complete
93 votes
2538 days ago

Your Homed intro...

Colleen O'Hanlon Reporter from Homed

Hi there, it's nice to 'meet' you. You might be new to Homed so I thought I'd let you know we're the new-ish kid on the block when it comes to serving up inspiring ideas for your home and outdoor spaces.

We'd love to hear from you - especially if you have a … View more
Hi there, it's nice to 'meet' you. You might be new to Homed so I thought I'd let you know we're the new-ish kid on the block when it comes to serving up inspiring ideas for your home and outdoor spaces.

We'd love to hear from you - especially if you have a fabulous or interesting home you'd like to share with your neighbours and our audience.

Otherwise, stay posted for great ideas coming your way. You can find us at www.homed.co.nz... and hear a little more from me in the video.

Bye for now.

2538 days ago

Kids Gone Fishin DAY

Prevention Team from Wellington District Police

The Blue Light and KP Marine ' Kids Gone Fishin Day' event is on again March 2018.

See attached poster for dates/times and registration details.

Gone Fishing 2018 Poster v2.pdf Download View

2538 days ago

Parcel Leave - for first time delivery

NZ Post

Are you buying gifts online this festive season? You can make sure they arrive at your place first time with Parcel Leave. Simply tell us where to leave your parcel if you can’t be home to sign for it. It could be in the playhouse, under the BBQ, next to the shed or anywhere else that’s nice … View moreAre you buying gifts online this festive season? You can make sure they arrive at your place first time with Parcel Leave. Simply tell us where to leave your parcel if you can’t be home to sign for it. It could be in the playhouse, under the BBQ, next to the shed or anywhere else that’s nice and dry.
Sign up for Parcel Leave now.
Sign up for Parcel Leave

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2538 days ago

The Neighbourly Christmas Elves have gone NUTS

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Sleigh bells are ringing and the end of the year is approaching. We've been celebrating the lead up to Christmas by giving away sacks of goodies to our members! Today is day THREE of our 12 days of Christmas celebrations...

Make sure you keep checking our Christmas Blog each day to see if … View more
Sleigh bells are ringing and the end of the year is approaching. We've been celebrating the lead up to Christmas by giving away sacks of goodies to our members! Today is day THREE of our 12 days of Christmas celebrations...

Make sure you keep checking our Christmas Blog each day to see if you, or your neighbour have won something special from us!
Are you a winner?

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2565 days ago

Lower Hutt housing

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

Are the days of the pavlova paradise over? The council wants to hear your say.
Comments may be used in print unless marked NFP (not for print).

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2539 days ago

Are you concerned about violence in New Zealand?

White Ribbon

Our young men are being exposed to violence and pornography in ever increasing amounts, and it is changing the way our young men think, and what they perceive is normal behaviour. Will you help us RAISE OUR BOYS by talking about Respectful Relationships and Respectful Sexual Relationships?

Find … View more
Our young men are being exposed to violence and pornography in ever increasing amounts, and it is changing the way our young men think, and what they perceive is normal behaviour. Will you help us RAISE OUR BOYS by talking about Respectful Relationships and Respectful Sexual Relationships?

Find out how to talk to your sons and use our Toolboxes at www.whiteribbon.org.nz or watch the film ‘Raise Our Men’ which provides an insight into how men are socialised into using violence. Help us end men’s violence towards women now.
Download the Toolboxes

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2540 days ago

Katherine Mansfield House & Garden

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take an armchair tour of a restored heritage garden in one of Wellington's oldest suburbs. "This is a garden to wander in at leisure and imagine yourself immersed in a bygone era..." writes our columnist Julian Matthews.

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2540 days ago

Homemade Christmas at Capital E!

Capital E

We think homemade presents are the best! Join us for a day of festivity, making creative and personal homemade presents sure to spread joy and smiles this holiday season. Kids will take home gifts to give at Christmas and decorations to hang on the tree.

When: Monday 18 December, 10am – 3pm
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We think homemade presents are the best! Join us for a day of festivity, making creative and personal homemade presents sure to spread joy and smiles this holiday season. Kids will take home gifts to give at Christmas and decorations to hang on the tree.

When: Monday 18 December, 10am – 3pm
Where: Capital E, Queens Wharf
Price: $45 per person. Bookings required.
Book here!

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2547 days ago

Future of Lower Hutt's CBD

Jon from Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council is about to start mapping out the possible futures for the CBD and needs your views on how the city centre might look and feel in the future.

We are about to develop a spatial plan that will refresh and update Council's vision for CBD - Making Places. Over the coming … View more
Hutt City Council is about to start mapping out the possible futures for the CBD and needs your views on how the city centre might look and feel in the future.

We are about to develop a spatial plan that will refresh and update Council's vision for CBD - Making Places. Over the coming months, we will be seeking residents’ views and aspirations for the city centre.

The link below has more information and a link to a survey to find out if residents’ priorities for the CBD have changed since Making Places was developed nearly 10 years ago. The survey closes on 8 December.

2552 days ago

Review: The Seashore Cabaret

The Team from Stuff Dining Reviews

We'd heard this popular spot has great views and some of the best brunches in the Hutt Valley. Our very own Kylie Klein Nixon and Eric Janssen were impressed, giving it a whopping 5 stars. Do you agree?

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2542 days ago

We’ve dropped our online delivery fees

Countdown

Hi neighbours! What better way to celebrate the busy festive season than taking one job off the ‘to-do’ list – the weekly grocery shop! At Countdown we’ve recently dropped the price of our online shopping fees across both delivery and Pick up (formerly Click&Collect).

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Hi neighbours! What better way to celebrate the busy festive season than taking one job off the ‘to-do’ list – the weekly grocery shop! At Countdown we’ve recently dropped the price of our online shopping fees across both delivery and Pick up (formerly Click&Collect).

Pick up is now free if you spend $50 or more, or just $5 for all other orders. Online orders now have a flat-rate fee of $12 for orders up to $199.99, and $8 for orders $200 and over.

Head over to the Countdown website and try online shopping today.

Sally Copland
Countdown’s Head of Online
Try online shopping now!

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2543 days ago

Dinner set

Ethan from Eastbourne

Dinner set free to whom ever would like to come & pick it up, an 8 place setting, large dinner plates, mugs bread & butter plates & dessert bowls, free to who ever wants

Free

2543 days ago

Indonesian Day Sofa

Julia from Wainuiomata

The photos show the item when it was in use - it's currently in storage.
I do not have the dimensions so please do not ask.
It's wood (possibly teak) and seats two people.
It's in good condition.
Cushions & linen not included.

Price: $500

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