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To ensure the safety of our community while travelling on the Wainuiomata Hill, high-friction surfacing will be laid on a section of the Wainuiomata-bound downhill lanes.
This work will be done on:
- Wednesday 10th March 5am to 3:30pm (Wainuiomata-bound)
- Wednesday 17th March – Friday 19th … View moreTo ensure the safety of our community while travelling on the Wainuiomata Hill, high-friction surfacing will be laid on a section of the Wainuiomata-bound downhill lanes.
This work will be done on:
- Wednesday 10th March 5am to 3:30pm (Wainuiomata-bound)
- Wednesday 17th March – Friday 19th March 5am to 3:30pm (Wainuiomata-bound)
- Friday 19th March 10am to 6pm (Lower Hutt-bound)
- Wednesday 14th April 5am to 3:30pm (Wainuiomata-bound)
The work is weather dependent and could be delayed by bad weather.
This section of the road will be reduced to one lane during these hours, with possible stop/go at times.
For the safety of road users and contractors, please follow the traffic management signage and instructions, including the speed reductions. There will be some traffic delays so please plan ahead.
This work is required for the safety of road users, so your patience and understanding is appreciated.
We're incredibly excited to be welcoming Chorus into our family of Neighbourly community partners.
Keep an eye out for their posts! The Chorus team will be sharing helpful advice and updates about Chorus' fibre broadband services in your community.
First and foremost, use this handy… View moreWe're incredibly excited to be welcoming Chorus into our family of Neighbourly community partners.
Keep an eye out for their posts! The Chorus team will be sharing helpful advice and updates about Chorus' fibre broadband services in your community.
First and foremost, use this handy tool to check your address to see if you can upgrade to New Zealand’s fastest, most reliable fibre broadband at your place.
Please join us in sending a very warm welcome to our friends at Chorus.
We have had this friendly beautiful long haired grey and white cat frequenting our house in Silverstream, is this your special friend, view the pictures to see if it's yours! Contact me on 02102961400
Resealing work on Wainui Road scheduled for tomorrow (6 March) has been postponed due to expected bad weather.
This work will now take place on Saturday 13 March.
It's been heartwarming to hear stories from across the North Island of people taking others into their home and sharing a cup of tea together or fixing them a meal.
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Hi folks,
My colleague Jo is writing a story about buying by tender, specifically, the new trend of writing letters to the vendor to explain why they should pick your offer over all the rest.
As the market gets harder and harder to break into, we've been hearing more and more about people … View moreHi folks,
My colleague Jo is writing a story about buying by tender, specifically, the new trend of writing letters to the vendor to explain why they should pick your offer over all the rest.
As the market gets harder and harder to break into, we've been hearing more and more about people trying to make a personal connection with vendors to give their tender offers the edge. We've heard folks will include personal details about their family, why the love the house and what their plans for the property are.
Jo would love to talk to anyone who's written a letter like this to accompany a tender - perhaps it's you, perhaps a relative or friend - or from vendors who've received letters like this, accompanying a tender.
Perhaps you asked for such letters?
We'd love to hear more about that experience for you and how it shaped the way the sale went.
You can reach out to jo here (she'll be joining the Neighbourly neighbourhood soon!) or via our email: homed@stuff.co.nz.
Looking forward to hearing your stories.
A Tsunami Warning has been issued following the M8.0 earthquake north-east of New Zealand near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION.
People near coast from BAY OF ISLANDS to WHANGAREI including GREAT BARRIER ISLAND and from MATATA to TOLAGA BAY must MOVE IMMEDIATELY to nearest high ground, out of all tsunami … View moreA Tsunami Warning has been issued following the M8.0 earthquake north-east of New Zealand near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION.
People near coast from BAY OF ISLANDS to WHANGAREI including GREAT BARRIER ISLAND and from MATATA to TOLAGA BAY must MOVE IMMEDIATELY to nearest high ground, out of all tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as possible. Evacuate these areas even if you did not feel the earthquake. DO NOT WAIT. A damaging tsunami is possible.
People in all other areas who felt a LONG or STRONG earthquake should MOVE IMMEDIATELY to the nearest high ground, out of tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as possible.
This evacuation advice overrides the current COVID-19 Alert Level requirements. Do not stay at home. MOVE IMMEDIATELY. Stay 2 metres away from others if you can and if it is safe to do so.
People evacuating should walk, run or cycle if possible to reduce chance of getting stuck in traffic. Do not return until all-clear is given by Civil Defence.
Go to www.civildefence.govt.nz... for the most up to date information.
PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO with friends, family, neighbours!
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Tairāwhiti is a welcoming place for new beginnings and new discoveries – the landing place of great Pacific navigators and the origins of Aotearoa New Zealand’s defining dual heritage.
Steeped in vibrant arts, rich history and authentic Māori culture, we invite you to discover the many … View moreTairāwhiti is a welcoming place for new beginnings and new discoveries – the landing place of great Pacific navigators and the origins of Aotearoa New Zealand’s defining dual heritage.
Steeped in vibrant arts, rich history and authentic Māori culture, we invite you to discover the many stories Tairāwhiti has to tell.
The treasures of Tairāwhiti are ready for you to uncover.
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Just a reminder that there will be road resealing work on Wainui Road, Lower Hutt on Saturday 6 March and Saturday 13 March between 7am and 7pm, weather permitting.
Traffic will be reduced to one vehicle at a time through a stop-go operation. Traffic delays are expected so please allow extra time … View moreJust a reminder that there will be road resealing work on Wainui Road, Lower Hutt on Saturday 6 March and Saturday 13 March between 7am and 7pm, weather permitting.
Traffic will be reduced to one vehicle at a time through a stop-go operation. Traffic delays are expected so please allow extra time to get to your destination or use an alternative route if possible.
The road will be open to both lanes of traffic overnight and access to homes in the area will be available at all times. Thank you for your understanding.
Senior reporter Ethan Te Ora is looking for people living in a garage or shed for a story for Stuff.
Please contact him on ethan.teora@stuff.co.nz | 027 205 1452
Hey Neighbourly folk, remember there is a fire ban on.
It includes Kapiti Coast, Porirua, Wellington City and the Hutt Valley. Principal Rural Fire Officer Craig Cottrill says this means anyone wanting to light an outdoor fire will need to apply for a permit and follow the conditions listed on … View moreHey Neighbourly folk, remember there is a fire ban on.
It includes Kapiti Coast, Porirua, Wellington City and the Hutt Valley. Principal Rural Fire Officer Craig Cottrill says this means anyone wanting to light an outdoor fire will need to apply for a permit and follow the conditions listed on their permit.
"The ground is getting drier and fire danger has increased,” he says.
“The dry vegetation acts as fuel for a wildfire, meaning if a wildfire did start it could spread very quickly. We’ve seen this with a few vegetation fires in the area recently, including one in Makara last month where firefighters and helicopters worked hard over two days to put it out.”
Upper Hutt School presents a COMMUNITY EVENT featuring
Disney’s ‘MOANA’ (2016)
An Outdoor Big Screen Movie Matinée & Family Picnic experience!
Proudly sponsored by The Big Screen Company, Upper Hutt City Council, Lane Street Studios, Blundell & Mark Realty Professionals & … View moreUpper Hutt School presents a COMMUNITY EVENT featuring
Disney’s ‘MOANA’ (2016)
An Outdoor Big Screen Movie Matinée & Family Picnic experience!
Proudly sponsored by The Big Screen Company, Upper Hutt City Council, Lane Street Studios, Blundell & Mark Realty Professionals & Happy Hire!
Thanks to our wonderful sponsors, we are once again presenting to you our well loved community event for all to enjoy in 2021! A koha for Upper Hutt School fundraising will be welcomed at the gates.
Date: Sunday 21st March 2021
Venue: Upper Hutt School Field, Martin Street, Upper Hutt
Entry: Koha - donation
School gates open at 12pm, Movie starts 1.15pm
Bring your picnic blankets and settle in early to gain your spot and get ready for a relaxing oceanic musical family fun afternoon. The kids can enjoy the movie and play, you can all have some kai and watch the adventure through the pacific unfold on the brilliant display of the (super) big screen.
We will have a range of sweets and treats, including fresh popcorn and candy floss along with a sausage sizzle too thanks to Angela Alves from the Professionals. You are welcome to bring your own food and picnic too.
Disney’s Moana (2016) - starring Dwayne The Rock Johnson & Auli'i Cravalho. In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches Moana's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the Demigod to set things right.
Rated PG
Keep an eye on this event page to get all our updates on this great Upper Hutt Community Event.
UPDATE: Thank you for all your questions. We're picking the best to send off to the houseplant doctor from Kings Plant Barn and the answers will be published in an article on Homed soon.
Are your houseplants looking worse for wear? The experts at Kings Plant Barn would love to help. Send us … View moreUPDATE: Thank you for all your questions. We're picking the best to send off to the houseplant doctor from Kings Plant Barn and the answers will be published in an article on Homed soon.
Are your houseplants looking worse for wear? The experts at Kings Plant Barn would love to help. Send us your houseplant questions and problems to homed@stuff.co.nz, or leave them in the comments, for the houseplant doctor to diagnose. Pictures are encouraged.
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