Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt

DIY right first time #resenetip

DIY right first time #resenetip

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1405 days ago

Come on Wellingtonians, start scanning!

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Stuff Wellington is launching a campaign to get people to start using the
Covid-19 tracer app.
New Zealand is still exposed to the new, more contagious, strains of Covid-19 despite the Government recently bolstering its border and pre-departure defences.
The number of daily Covid-19 tracer app … View more
Stuff Wellington is launching a campaign to get people to start using the
Covid-19 tracer app.
New Zealand is still exposed to the new, more contagious, strains of Covid-19 despite the Government recently bolstering its border and pre-departure defences.
The number of daily Covid-19 tracer app scans has dropped from one million a day, at its height, to the current low of 300,000.
That means that if the more contagious variants get into the community, it will be hard to trace contacts.
Are you scanning? If not why not?

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1402 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene!

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Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder, get an extra 5% off - Hurry offer ends soon!

Discounts off the … View more
Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder, get an extra 5% off - Hurry offer ends soon!

Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 2 February 2021. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.

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1402 days ago

Smiths City BYOD Sorted

Smiths City

Dreaming of the kids being back at school? Start planning for it today. Find out more

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1411 days ago

Fire breaks vs WRC efforts

Byron from Naenae

Who has noticed there are no firebreaks left around the hills of Naenae?
I know they look like a scar on the landscape - but they do serve a purpose ..luckily enough we have not had any fires lately - *recalling the years of fires dotted over the hills at Guy Fawkes etc ** - but IF we get any fires… View more
Who has noticed there are no firebreaks left around the hills of Naenae?
I know they look like a scar on the landscape - but they do serve a purpose ..luckily enough we have not had any fires lately - *recalling the years of fires dotted over the hills at Guy Fawkes etc ** - but IF we get any fires in the hills over what may be a very hot summer at times...
there is now not a lot that would help slow the beast - nor much easy access for the services to get there..jus sayin....
Cmon WRC lockdown long over and I am sure there are plenty of staff able to get the toys out and go clear our firebreaks again....

1403 days ago

How to create your own blackboard city

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Create your own mini city, using wood offcuts and Resene FX Blackboard Paint for hours of playing fun for your children. When they’re not busy playing with them, use them to decorate the top of drawers or a window sill.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Resene. … View more
Create your own mini city, using wood offcuts and Resene FX Blackboard Paint for hours of playing fun for your children. When they’re not busy playing with them, use them to decorate the top of drawers or a window sill.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1403 days ago

Rubbish and recycling

Breanna Mudge from Hutt City Council

Don’t forget to check your November rates bill or speak with your landlord to choose your bins size and complete your selection before 31 January, 2021.

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1404 days ago

Water outage

Trish from Belmont

Hi everyone just checking if anyone knows why the waters off on Redvers Drive or is it just us ?

1406 days ago

Poll: Do you support the strict new border rules?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Virtually all NZ arrivals, except from Australia and Pacific Islands, will now need a negative Covid test before coming in, the Government has announced.
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins on Tuesday gave Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield new powers, which means he can now easily … View more
Virtually all NZ arrivals, except from Australia and Pacific Islands, will now need a negative Covid test before coming in, the Government has announced.
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins on Tuesday gave Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield new powers, which means he can now easily require negative tests for arrivals from all countries.
It comes as Covid-19 surges around the world, in sharp contrast to New Zealand, where there is no current community transmission. Both the US and UK are experiencing unprecedented peaks in Covid-19 and nearly 2 million people have now died from the virus globally.

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Do you support the strict new border rules?
  • 97.1% Yes, it is desperately needed
    97.1% Complete
  • 1.4% No, it is not justified
    1.4% Complete
  • 1.5% I am not sure
    1.5% Complete
1177 votes
1405 days ago

Good news!

The Team from New Zealand Police

Thanks to the brave and quick actions of these members of the public (pictured centre and centre right) – an offender who was trying to make a getaway after stealing money from a Henderson dairy was stopped and swiftly arrested. 👏

Earlier this month, one of the owners of the store was working… View more
Thanks to the brave and quick actions of these members of the public (pictured centre and centre right) – an offender who was trying to make a getaway after stealing money from a Henderson dairy was stopped and swiftly arrested. 👏

Earlier this month, one of the owners of the store was working behind the counter when a man entered the store and demanded money.

He walked behind the counter to the cash register and took a large sum of money, but the owner very quickly managed to activate the anti-theft smoke canon and the offender fled the shop.

Seeing what happened, the members of the public chased the offender and caught him, holding him until Police arrived soon afterwards.

He was then arrested and taken into custody.

A 40-year-old man has been charged with theft and was due to appear in the Waitakere District Court last week.

The money taken was returned to the dairy owners (pictured on the left), who were very grateful to those who stepped in to help.

A great result and example of people going above and beyond to look out for people in their local community.

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1407 days ago

Favourite summer holiday finds

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd love to hear about the great places you've discovered over your summer holidays, whether it's somewhere local or on a trip away. Did you come across a particularly amazing beach, camping ground, town, walk or scenic spot? What made it so special? Any activities or … View more
Hi everyone,
We'd love to hear about the great places you've discovered over your summer holidays, whether it's somewhere local or on a trip away. Did you come across a particularly amazing beach, camping ground, town, walk or scenic spot? What made it so special? Any activities or places to eat and drink you can recommend in the area would also be much appreciated. As usual, please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article.
Cheers.

1405 days ago

Toxic Algae Warning – Hutt River / Te Awa Kairangi from Birchville to Manor Park

The team from Hutt City Council

Toxic algae can be fatal to dogs, they like the musty smell and can easily eat the detached mats that wash up on the river’s edge. If you suspect that your dog has eaten toxic algae, contact your vet immediately.
If you walk your dog in these areas, keep safe by keeping your dog on a leash, away … View more
Toxic algae can be fatal to dogs, they like the musty smell and can easily eat the detached mats that wash up on the river’s edge. If you suspect that your dog has eaten toxic algae, contact your vet immediately.
If you walk your dog in these areas, keep safe by keeping your dog on a leash, away from the water, or walking elsewhere until conditions improve.

Stay safe and check for updates 👉 www.lawa.org.nz...

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1406 days ago

Whānau Summer Day at Kaitoke

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Join a FREE Whānau Summer Day event at Kaitoke Regional Park this Saturday!
Enjoy a scavenger hunt, outdoor games, eel feeding, tranquil river pools and hear all about centuries-old Rimu and Rātā from your Park Ranger Steve.
For more info check out our event page below #gwsummer

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1406 days ago

For sale

Arun from Wallaceville - Whitemans Valley

Dining table with 3 chairs for sale - free for pick up disassembled

Negotiable

1407 days ago

Famous white kiwi Manukura gets heartfelt send-off

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A memorial service was held for one of New Zealand's most famous birds, Manukura the Little White Kiwi, at Pukaha National Wildlife Centre on Saturday.
The little white kiwi with a feisty personality was more than just a bird to those who met her and the institutions who served as her … View more
A memorial service was held for one of New Zealand's most famous birds, Manukura the Little White Kiwi, at Pukaha National Wildlife Centre on Saturday.
The little white kiwi with a feisty personality was more than just a bird to those who met her and the institutions who served as her guardians.
The extremely rare bird made the news across the world as the first white kiwi chick to be hatched in captivity back in 2011, and she died on December 27, 2020 after surgery to remove an infertile egg that had become stuck.

1407 days ago

Koraunui Ukulele

DJ from Naenae

Come one, come all and learn to play ukulele with DJ Pomare in our new group, Koraunui Ukulele. All levels welcome, come along and learn together, have fun, and make music and friends! Bring your uke if you have one, but we will have some available if you don't.
Every Saturday starting 16 … View more
Come one, come all and learn to play ukulele with DJ Pomare in our new group, Koraunui Ukulele. All levels welcome, come along and learn together, have fun, and make music and friends! Bring your uke if you have one, but we will have some available if you don't.
Every Saturday starting 16 January 2021 from 1-2.30pm.
Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub
184 Stokes Valley Rd, Lower Hutt, Wellington Region
Admission: FREE with occasional koha appreciated.
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