Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt

DIY right first time #resenetip

DIY right first time #resenetip

Need to brush up your DIY skills? Check out the free MasterStroke by Resene DIY Decorating Manual for everything you need to get started.

1437 days ago

WANTED: Greenhouse/glasshouse to buy

Elly from Stokes Valley

Hey neighbours,

Wondering if anyone has an unused greenhouse/glasshouse at their property they are looking to get rid off?
Happy to come dissemble and pay reasonable price for it, doesn't need to be in perfect condition.

Many thanks!

1452 days ago
1438 days ago

Last Chance for Tickets

Orchestra Wellington

Just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, a Sugar Plum Fairy ballerina and a special celebrity guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages. We’ll also have pre-concert entertainment before the show … View moreJust $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, a Sugar Plum Fairy ballerina and a special celebrity guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages. We’ll also have pre-concert entertainment before the show for the little ones.

Sunday 13 December 2.30pm at the Michael Fowler Centre. Pre-concert entertainment from 1.30pm in the Renouf Foyer.
Buy tickets now

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1438 days ago
1438 days ago

Do you know what to do in the garden this weekend?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
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Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
Turn pine cones into a summery wreath; take a look at Yates new book Top Edible Plants for Pots (and how not to kill them); plus go in the draw to win Kent & Stowe hand tools from Tui and a 2021 NZ Gardener Garden Diary.

Subscribe now for more great tips and prizes!

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1439 days ago

Do you remember the 1976 floods

Reporter 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 would like to hear your story. Please send your memories to brittany.keogh@stuff.co.nz

Put … 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 would like to hear your story. Please send your memories to brittany.keogh@stuff.co.nz

Put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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1438 days ago

Crane topples in Stokes Valley

Reporter Community News

Hi Stokes Valley Neighbourly folk. As you probably know a crane truck toppled over yesterday in Stokes Valley on Thursday afternoon.
Did you see it?

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1438 days ago

A snowy glow

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Add a gentle warmth to your Christmas decorations with painted candle holders made from jars and your favourite Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Australian Women's Weekly and Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1438 days ago

Riverbank Market

Breanna Mudge from Hutt City Council

The Riverbank Market Lower Hutt is taking a Christmas holiday and will not be open on 26 December 2020 or 2 January 2021.

Make sure you head to the market tomorrow and make the most of the last two Riverbank Markets of 2020.

1438 days ago

Christmas on High is beginning!

Breanna Mudge from Hutt City Council

From now until Christmas day make sure you check it out at the Southend of Lower Hutt

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1439 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Register now

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1439 days ago

Change a life this Christmas!

World Vision

Don't just give the same old thing this year.

Give a World Vision Smiles gift guaranteed to change lives!

When you gift a goat or help a girl get an education in honour of your friends or family, you can change the world for kids and families in great need.

No other gift can compare… View more
Don't just give the same old thing this year.

Give a World Vision Smiles gift guaranteed to change lives!

When you gift a goat or help a girl get an education in honour of your friends or family, you can change the world for kids and families in great need.

No other gift can compare to a pathway out of poverty. A goat will give a family nutritious milk and extra income! Make every gift count this Christmas.

Each gift comes with a card explaining your extraordinary impact. No wrapping – win!
Find out more

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1439 days ago

Neighbours Day 2021

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Neighbours Day Aotearoa on March 20th-30th 2021 has even more ways you can get involved this year! Our theme for 2021 is 'The Great Plant Swap' and if you are one of the first 200 to register with us, we will send you a packet of seeds to get you started!

If you love your annual BBQ, … View more
Neighbours Day Aotearoa on March 20th-30th 2021 has even more ways you can get involved this year! Our theme for 2021 is 'The Great Plant Swap' and if you are one of the first 200 to register with us, we will send you a packet of seeds to get you started!

If you love your annual BBQ, street party or the like - that is awesome! Get in early with your registration and tell us about the event you're planning and we'll send you seeds too! (We are good like that!)

We are also encouraging people to write something about their neighbours, communities and/or acts of neighbourliness with Notes for neighbours - poems, reflections or any sort of note! We will share these on our Facebook, Instagram and website and 5 will be chosen to be made into posters to share across the country.

Check out our website and register your event, big or small today!

www.neighboursday.org.nz...

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1439 days ago

Bring Charlie home

Jenny from Judgeford - Pauatahanui

Still missing since 1 November from Murphys Road. Charlie is a much loved chocolate exotic (short hair persian) cat. Neutered male with microchip. Any information about Charlie's whereabouts or sightings woukd be very appreciated please.

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1439 days ago

Lime e-scooters returning to Hutt Valley

Reporter Community News

Lime e-scooters are returning to the Hutt Valley after more than a year off the streets.
The micromobility company is relaunching in Upper and Lower Hutt on today (Thursday).
Initially, there will be 100 scooters but that will increase in 250 over the next few months.
Riders are encouraged to wear … View more
Lime e-scooters are returning to the Hutt Valley after more than a year off the streets.
The micromobility company is relaunching in Upper and Lower Hutt on today (Thursday).
Initially, there will be 100 scooters but that will increase in 250 over the next few months.
Riders are encouraged to wear a helmet and speed will be restricted in the city centres.
Will you be using one?

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