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Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*
Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other … View moreBring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*
Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks, while you save up to $5.50 on each testpot purchase.
Don't miss out - there is nothing to lose with Hunger for Colour! but you've only got until tomorrow!
*60-80ml testpot
If you prefer two wheels to four then don't forget we want to see you tomorrow (Saturday 25 February) to share our early plans for the Beltway Cycleway. Drop in any time from 11am - 2pm at The Dowse Art Museum (James Coe 2 meeting room) to hear more about this exciting project.
The proposed… View moreIf you prefer two wheels to four then don't forget we want to see you tomorrow (Saturday 25 February) to share our early plans for the Beltway Cycleway. Drop in any time from 11am - 2pm at The Dowse Art Museum (James Coe 2 meeting room) to hear more about this exciting project.
The proposed cycleway will provide a connection between residential areas, workplaces, the hospital, schools, the CBD, local shopping centres and public transport hubs. We want to use the rail corridor to create a cycling 'spine', extending between Seaview and Taita. It will also link to the planned Wainuiomata and Eastern Bays shared pathways as well as the Hutt River Trail.
If you’d like to find out more, call in tomorrow, we look forward to seeing you!
We are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and… View moreWe are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and personalised by Dick Frizzell.
Check Yourself has launched today – a Wellington City Council and NZ Police collaboration urging young Wellingtonians to understand the consequences of their actions. The harm reduction campaign, which is targeted at and co-designed with 18-25 year olds, has been developed by Massey University … View moreCheck Yourself has launched today – a Wellington City Council and NZ Police collaboration urging young Wellingtonians to understand the consequences of their actions. The harm reduction campaign, which is targeted at and co-designed with 18-25 year olds, has been developed by Massey University creative enterprise students in response to recent statistics.
Research from the Metro Neighbourhood Policing Team (CBD’s Community Police) indicates that young adults in Wellington are overrepresented in anti-social behaviour (criminal and non-criminal), and one third of 18-24 year olds drink alcohol to a level that carries a risk of harming the drinker’s physical or mental health, or having harmful social effects on the drinker or others. With the principle aim of encouraging young people to understand the consequences of their actions, the digital and print based campaign, Check Yourself uses common Kiwi slang to address problems before they escalate.
Acting Area Prevention Manager Inspector Clint Walker adds: "Police are working closely with Wellington City Council to reduce the incidents of alcohol harm as we strive towards everybody being safe and feeling safe".
The campaign will also use outdoor advertising, including large carnival mirrors, which will be installed throughout the entertainment district and at events such as O-Week and Jim Beam Homegrown festival. The mirrors will be used as part of a social competition, encouraging young people to share their pictures on Twitter and Instagram using #CheckYourselfNZ to win a range of exciting prizes, including tickets to Homegrown at Wellington Waterfront.
For more information on the campaign and videos please visit: www.checkyourself.co.nz
It is unlikely to end the debate but a new book will at least make it easier for non Maori and English speakers to understand the Treaty of Waitangi. A group of 116 volunteers, under the umbrella of the New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters, have translated it into 30 languages. The … View moreIt is unlikely to end the debate but a new book will at least make it easier for non Maori and English speakers to understand the Treaty of Waitangi. A group of 116 volunteers, under the umbrella of the New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters, have translated it into 30 languages. The ...
A group of Syrian refugees are recycling New Zealand Post uniforms and learning skills that will help them find work. The project, run by Community Unity in Lower Hutt, transforms the uniforms into a range of bags to reduce our reliance on plastic. Common Unity organiser Julia Milne said the ...
So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!
But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building … View moreSo, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!
But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget...to constructive advice on building sustainably...it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by your local Jennian Homes team. Find out more.
If you’ve got dreams of learning some business skills, this is the course to get you started. With NZMA you’ll learn everything from MYOB and reception skills to text processing and spreadsheets, plus a host of other entry-level business administration and computing skills. NZMA courses also … View moreIf you’ve got dreams of learning some business skills, this is the course to get you started. With NZMA you’ll learn everything from MYOB and reception skills to text processing and spreadsheets, plus a host of other entry-level business administration and computing skills. NZMA courses also give your English and Maths skills a boost. Business courses are now offered in central Wellington.
The festival educates, inspires and showcases Lower Hutt’s strengths in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and manufacturing (STEMM).
This year the festival will run over two weeks, 6-21 May to coincide with Techweek NZ
Last year more than 70 local businesses and organisations were … View moreThe festival educates, inspires and showcases Lower Hutt’s strengths in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and manufacturing (STEMM).
This year the festival will run over two weeks, 6-21 May to coincide with Techweek NZ
Last year more than 70 local businesses and organisations were involved in organising 42 events aimed at sparking conversations about STEMM and shining a spotlight on existing and future opportunities in Lower Hutt to be part of these exciting sectors.
Expressions of interest are now open until Friday 10 March for those wanting to run an event at this year’s festival. To register or find out more visit huttstemm.nz
Recycling and rubbish have been on our minds this month with constant winds blowing it everywhere. It will cost many millions to provide wheelie bins, what do you think? Comments may be used in print unless you state otherwise with NFP (not for print)
Neighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to … View moreNeighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to know: do you think they're a good idea? How do you feel about the price of school uniforms? Would a swap or sell section for school uniforms on Neighbourly be useful to you? Share your thoughts below!
The Petone Fair is back for another year and Jackson St will come alive tomorrow, full of food, music and craft stalls. Take the family down and enjoy a day out!
Looks like we're getting the summer blues...
Unfortunately we've had to cancel tomorrow night's Rhythm and Reels screening of The Blues Brothers. Sorry to everyone looking forward to it. On the positive side, We still have 2 more screenings to come.Cool Runnings next Saturday in … View moreLooks like we're getting the summer blues...
Unfortunately we've had to cancel tomorrow night's Rhythm and Reels screening of The Blues Brothers. Sorry to everyone looking forward to it. On the positive side, We still have 2 more screenings to come.Cool Runnings next Saturday in Stokes Valley and The Goonies on 4 March at Avalon Park.
We love cycling here in the Hutt and on Saturday 25 February we want to tell you about a new cycleway we're proposing. It's called the Beltway and will provide a connection between residential areas, workplaces, the hospital, public transport, schools, the CBD and shopping centres. We … View moreWe love cycling here in the Hutt and on Saturday 25 February we want to tell you about a new cycleway we're proposing. It's called the Beltway and will provide a connection between residential areas, workplaces, the hospital, public transport, schools, the CBD and shopping centres. We want to use the rail corridor to create a cycling 'spine', extending between Seaview and Taita. It will also link to the Wainuiomata shared pathway, the Eastern Bays shared pathway and Hutt River Trail.
Come along to our open session on Saturday 25 February to hear more and share your feedback on our plans. Drop in anytime from 11am to 2pm at The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road (James Coe 2 meeting room). See you there!
Janet has extensive knowledge and practical experience in assisting individuals with disabilities and their family / whanau create authentic and enduring relationships within their community.
This one day event will explore
(i) the importance of community life, especially for people who are … View moreJanet has extensive knowledge and practical experience in assisting individuals with disabilities and their family / whanau create authentic and enduring relationships within their community.
This one day event will explore
(i) the importance of community life, especially for people who are marginalised
(ii) influences and practices that tend to isolate people
(iii) what it takes to hold a vision for community life
(iv) how to build bridges and pathways within community life
(v) how to overcome obstacles
(vi) how to create a context for relationship, and
(vii) sustaining our efforts over time.
Janet says “this work would be helpful in discovering how to be more fully connected within our community, more fully present within our community and that learning to build and recognise bridges within community is a strong path forward. Much of what we have to work with is there already. We just need to see things in a slightly different way”
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