Petone, Lower Hutt

Fair play

Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

578 days ago

Hutt Valley flood 1976

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The worst flood in living memory in the Hutt Valley was in Christmas 1976, with 153 millimetres recorded in 24 hours at Avalon
The floods caused $19 million of damage, which amounted to $145.5m in 2015.
We are looking for people who remember the flood, particularly someone who is in the same … View more
The worst flood in living memory in the Hutt Valley was in Christmas 1976, with 153 millimetres recorded in 24 hours at Avalon
The floods caused $19 million of damage, which amounted to $145.5m in 2015.
We are looking for people who remember the flood, particularly someone who is in the same house. We would love to hear your memories.
Please contact ethan.teora@stuff.co.nz

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579 days ago

Career Navigator Toroa helping students soar

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Previously unemployed and struggling with anxiety, Jack found a new path after joining the Toroa Career Navigator programme run by Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough.

Through the programme, he discovered his passion for the viticulture industry and was able to secure a cadetship opportunity … View more
Previously unemployed and struggling with anxiety, Jack found a new path after joining the Toroa Career Navigator programme run by Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough.

Through the programme, he discovered his passion for the viticulture industry and was able to secure a cadetship opportunity with the help of his mentors and programme coordinator.

Now, almost six months into his job, he feels more confident and is grateful for the support he has received. Jack encourages other young people if given the opportunity to take the course and give things a go.

Find out more about the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
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582 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we feature a picture from Rosa Marie.
"A very enjoyable afternoon spent in Pāuatahanui Inlet capturing my feathered friends, including my beloved Kōtare."

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587 days ago

Donations to UN for Ukraine refugees

Greg from Woburn

Here's one link if you wish to donate:
unrefugees.org.nz...

581 days ago

Gift a subscription and Receive Oriental Lily Bulbs Free!

NZ Gardener

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For only $79 get 12 issues of NZ Gardener PLUS 5 Oriental Lily Bulbs worth $17 RRP from NZ Bulbs. Since 1957, NZ Bulbs has been supplying top quality bulbs to New Zealand gardeners. This family-owned business… View more
Spoil the Mum in your life with a subscription to NZ’s favourite gardening magazine.

For only $79 get 12 issues of NZ Gardener PLUS 5 Oriental Lily Bulbs worth $17 RRP from NZ Bulbs. Since 1957, NZ Bulbs has been supplying top quality bulbs to New Zealand gardeners. This family-owned business has shipped hundreds of spring and summer flowering bulbs and tubers all over New Zealand from their base near Feilding.

Offer valid until 11:59pm 14 May 2023. For full terms and conditions click here.

Happy Mother’s Day
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586 days ago

lets talk water 2

Byron from Naenae

Serious question time :- also potential trigger alert ....
Water Services - all councils:-
We the community have paid in good faith, the value the officials have set for the cost to provide and maintain the services. There are specific lines in the rates invoices and information provided by said … View more
Serious question time :- also potential trigger alert ....
Water Services - all councils:-
We the community have paid in good faith, the value the officials have set for the cost to provide and maintain the services. There are specific lines in the rates invoices and information provided by said councils to state as such.
When a service provider is paid for a service are we not entitled to have that service provided? - if it was a cleaner for your home? a mechanic for your car? or the accountant for your business? if you have paid you have a right to that service being delivered as advertised - agreed??

If that service is not delivered - we also have rights to have the issues rectified or the full services delivered at no further cost - agreed? There are usually rules around this for all businesses and operations.
Why should our councils be exempt from any culpability in the failure to provide the services they have offered, charged for, and have been paid to provide?

Collectively we the public are the employer of the councils and pay for the services they advise they can provide.

If we the aggrieved in these transactions actually band together - would we not have more collective power to enforce such actions required to ensure the power to get these services actioned and done as per what we have all collectively paid for?

I suggest we all duly keep paying the rates invoices as set - MINUS anything to do with the water part - reset any auto payments and deduct anything stated as gwrc or water services - until such time as our collective councils have enacted the services they have been already paid for to provide.

And yes there is a "fix" to some of the issues all will say is that WW cant get around the leaks fast enough - so the suggestion is to subcontract to the local plumbing firms who have the capability to do the work - remove a huge bunch of red tape around that process and get people out fixing pipes - if WW obviously does not have the capacity - the councils need to get other contractors in.

WW is only another arm of our collective councils - whole sale owned by our 6 council orgs in the Wgtn region and paid profits to exist. Let some local businesses get some work and get the job done!
Collectively we have the power to ensure our councils behave in the manner in which they were voted to be there.

581 days ago

April School Holiday Art Classes at Artspace Gallery

Alfred Memelink Artspace Gallery

Petone Beach - one of the four local scenes to choose from for the next art classes at Artspace Gallery on the Petone Foreshore. $25 includes all materials provided and at the end of the two hour lesson your youth walk out with their completed masterpiece to be proud of. This could be the … View morePetone Beach - one of the four local scenes to choose from for the next art classes at Artspace Gallery on the Petone Foreshore. $25 includes all materials provided and at the end of the two hour lesson your youth walk out with their completed masterpiece to be proud of. This could be the most rewarding activity they could do these holidays and gives mums and dads a chance to have a coffee break.

To find out more or to book -
bookwhen.com...

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582 days ago

Age Concern's latest newsletter

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

Kia ora,

Daylight saving comes to an end on Sunday morning, so don’t forget to change your clocks back one hour. Even though the days are growing shorter and the nights longer, there is still time to get out and about to meet with friends and acquaintances. Today's eNewsletter lists a … View more
Kia ora,

Daylight saving comes to an end on Sunday morning, so don’t forget to change your clocks back one hour. Even though the days are growing shorter and the nights longer, there is still time to get out and about to meet with friends and acquaintances. Today's eNewsletter lists a number of pop-up hubs for seniors throughout the Wellington Region with morning/afternoon tea or coffee or light lunch, where you can have a cuppa and a bit of a chin wag with old and new friends. See you there..

Read our latest newsletter here: dashboard.vega.works...

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582 days ago

Can you help us?

Nicola Collins from Women of Worth

Would you like to help women in your community to understand their inherent worth.

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582 days ago

Its the weekend!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Petone

Nearly there and we will be open both days for your Op Shop fix. Come along and see our fabulous array for Winter clothing.

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582 days ago

Floating flowers

The Team from Resene ColorShop Petone

Create art using Resene paint and your own breath.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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582 days ago

Appy, ‘appy birthday.

Waitomo Group

It’s been 3 years since we’ve been fueling Kiwis with ‘appiness, and we’re giving you the gifts.

Fill up ‘appily before Monday and you’re in the draw to win your share of $1,000 Moolah. Woohoo!
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583 days ago

Moera Knitting Group

Moera Community House from Moera Community House Inc

Moera Knitting Group meets every Thursday at 10am at Moera Community Cottage 105 Randwick Cres. Come and join us for knitting and coffee and chat all level of knitters welcome. Contact Christine on 022 6701058.

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583 days ago

Volunteers needed for Annual Street Appeal

Te Omanga Hospice

Our Annual Street Appeal is taking place on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 May. Can you help the thousands of people supported by Te Omanga Hospice by volunteering to collect donations in the Hutt Valley on one or both days?

We simply couldn’t provide the service we do, free of charge, to all … View more
Our Annual Street Appeal is taking place on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 May. Can you help the thousands of people supported by Te Omanga Hospice by volunteering to collect donations in the Hutt Valley on one or both days?

We simply couldn’t provide the service we do, free of charge, to all those who need it without the generous support of our community.

If you can help, please sign up using the link below, and we will be in touch with you closer to the date www.surveymonkey.com...

Be sure to share this post with your friends and family as well. Thank you in advance for your support.

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583 days ago

We’re lowering our fees – again!

Simplicity

As the nonprofit, low-fee KiwiSaver provider, our mission is to provide a better choice for Kiwis. We’re about making members wealthier, not lining shareholder pockets.

So we’ve just announced our 5th fee cut in 5 years. From 1 April, we’re lowering our total fund charge to 0.30% across … View more
As the nonprofit, low-fee KiwiSaver provider, our mission is to provide a better choice for Kiwis. We’re about making members wealthier, not lining shareholder pockets.

So we’ve just announced our 5th fee cut in 5 years. From 1 April, we’re lowering our total fund charge to 0.30% across our Conservative, Balanced and Growth KiwiSaver Funds and our diversified investment funds. Says Sam Stubbs, Simplicity MD: “Being a KiwiSaver manager involves huge economies of scale. Fee cuts in our industry should be frequent, but they aren’t.”

Simplicity believes in passing on the benefits of scale to our members – and we’re on track for further fee cuts in the future. Check out more details on our blog now!
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