Taita, Lower Hutt

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1540 days ago

See how our Houseplant Hero runnerup Hollie Procter fits all her plants into her tiny home!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

“So I would say it’s possible I might have the most plants per square metre,” she quips.

1541 days ago

Your thoughts on making Matariki a public holiday

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Labour will make Matariki New Zealand's 12th public holiday from 2022 if re-elected, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a Monday or a Friday.… View more
Hi neighbours,

Labour will make Matariki New Zealand's 12th public holiday from 2022 if re-elected, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a Monday or a Friday.

The policy announcement follows a series of public campaigns for Matariki, which acts as the Māori New Year, to be recognised.

We want to hear your thoughts about Matariki becoming a public holiday. Do you support the idea, or are you against it? Perhaps you have a counter proposal.

Share your thoughts here.

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1540 days ago

The original big bathroom sale

Zip Plumbing Hutt Valley

- Bathroom Packages from $1599.
- Up to 70% OFF on End of line and clearance products

Next weekend, 18th September 2020 to 20th September 2020. Only in Hutt Valley.

66 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012
(04) 568 3353
zipplumb@xtra.co.nz
Find out more

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1542 days ago

Poll: Would you buy an apartment in Wellington City?

Reporter Community News

The Wellington City Council estimates that over the next 30 years, the capital will need up to 80,000 new homes. With little land available for development, apartments are likely to be the future for growth in the city.

For Wellington’s inner city, a six-storey minimum building height will … View more
The Wellington City Council estimates that over the next 30 years, the capital will need up to 80,000 new homes. With little land available for development, apartments are likely to be the future for growth in the city.

For Wellington’s inner city, a six-storey minimum building height will likely be introduced with developments up to 10 storeys in Te Aro and on some central city boundaries. In the inner-city suburbs, up to 5400 extra homes will be created.

But inner-city apartment owner Carol Brown​ says people should think very carefully before buying an apartment in Wellington. She is warning that although new apartments will be built to code, the code can change over time.

That is what happened to her and she warned the financial implications can be huge.

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Would you buy an apartment in Wellington City?
  • 17.8% Yes
    17.8% Complete
  • 82.2% No
    82.2% Complete
494 votes
1545 days ago

Fresh water for Lower Hutt residents

Reporter Community News

Healthy Families Hutt Valley is promoting making access to drinking water more available.
There are now fresh and clean water fountains in 24 different locations across the City. You can find where they are on Hutt City Council's website using their interactive map.

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1541 days ago

Whaitua te Whanganui a Tara Committee Have Your Say

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

One week left to tell Whaitua Committee what to do about poos in streams!

Whaitua te Whanganui a Tara Committee is tackling the tough (and smelly!) issues when it comes to water quality and they need your input!

Wastewater getting into streams harms our enjoyment of our streams and harbour. No … View more
One week left to tell Whaitua Committee what to do about poos in streams!

Whaitua te Whanganui a Tara Committee is tackling the tough (and smelly!) issues when it comes to water quality and they need your input!

Wastewater getting into streams harms our enjoyment of our streams and harbour. No one wants poos in streams.

The committee really wants to know what you think contributes to our wastewater problem, how we can solve it and who should pay for it.

Your responses will help the Committee develop recommendations for how wastewater should be managed in the future.

Thank you to everyone who took 5 minutes to tell the committee what you think. If you haven’t yet, there’s still a week left to join the conversation: haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz...

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1541 days ago

Potential Choking Hazard Found in Faulty Snorkels

Neighbourly.co.nz

A user of a snorkel product has reportedly found a piece of material detached inside, which may have lead to them choking.
The snorkel, manufactured by major water sports company arena, issued the recall which affects snorkels bought at various stores in the Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury and … View more
A user of a snorkel product has reportedly found a piece of material detached inside, which may have lead to them choking.
The snorkel, manufactured by major water sports company arena, issued the recall which affects snorkels bought at various stores in the Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury and Bay of Plenty regions.

What you need to know:

- The recall affects the arena Swim Snorkel II & Swim Snorkel Pro II.

- A piece of material may become loose in the snorkel which can become a choking hazard.

- The products were sold at Swim T3 and Teamline Stores from October 2019 to April 2020.

- Fill out this survey to check whether your snorkel has been affected.

Known owners of the snorkel will be contacted by Swim T3 or Teamline.

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1541 days ago

Monthly East Harbour Regional Park update

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Want to get the latest on East Harbour Regional Park? Every month our park ranger, Jo Greenman, shares an update in the Eastbourne Herald.

This month she touches on some of the challenges brought on by Covid-19, the handling of deer in the park, the no good ‘moth plant’ pest and some tips on… View more
Want to get the latest on East Harbour Regional Park? Every month our park ranger, Jo Greenman, shares an update in the Eastbourne Herald.

This month she touches on some of the challenges brought on by Covid-19, the handling of deer in the park, the no good ‘moth plant’ pest and some tips on how to protect Banded Dotterels in Eastbourne. 🦌🌿🐦

Check out Jo's article at the link below.

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1542 days ago

Labour proposes making Matariki a public holiday?

Reporter Community News

Wellingtonians, what do you think of Labour's plan to make Matariki a public holiday?

Labour will make Matariki New Zealand’s twelfth public holiday if re-elected.

The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always … View more
Wellingtonians, what do you think of Labour's plan to make Matariki a public holiday?

Labour will make Matariki New Zealand’s twelfth public holiday if re-elected.

The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a Monday or a Friday.

The exact timing of Matariki shifts every year as it relates to a star cluster reappearing and has traditionally varied between Iwi.

It would be the first new public holiday since the Third Labour Government made Waitangi Day a public holiday in 1973, although then Prime Minister Norman Kirk called it “New Zealand Day”.

Please mark any comments Not For Publication if you do not want to be quoted in a story.

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1541 days ago

Spring Show going ahead next weekend

Allison from Silverstream

The Hutt Valley Horticultural Society confirms that our Spring Show featuring Daffodils and Bonsai is going ahead for next weekend at the Lower Hutt Event Centre. Visitors should rest assure that the show has been planned to operate safely under COVID Level 2 restrictions. This is a great … View moreThe Hutt Valley Horticultural Society confirms that our Spring Show featuring Daffodils and Bonsai is going ahead for next weekend at the Lower Hutt Event Centre. Visitors should rest assure that the show has been planned to operate safely under COVID Level 2 restrictions. This is a great opportunity to see some beautiful flowers, Bonsai and pick up a new plant for your own garden.

More details in the attached posters.

1541 days ago

Week 2 of Fit for a Fiver Zumba Special - Dyer Street School, 6pm

Andy from State of Motion - Zumba Fitness

It's our second week of Fit for a Fiver where you can get three classes of Zumba for only $5. Tonight Jenna and I are at Dyer Street School Hall @ 6pm. New people are always welcome, come and enjoy fitness to fantastic music in a fun and friendly atmosphere. No dance experience needed just a … View moreIt's our second week of Fit for a Fiver where you can get three classes of Zumba for only $5. Tonight Jenna and I are at Dyer Street School Hall @ 6pm. New people are always welcome, come and enjoy fitness to fantastic music in a fun and friendly atmosphere. No dance experience needed just a willingness to enjoy yourself. Full details of the Fit for a Fiver deal are on our website www.stateofmotion.co.nz...

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1545 days ago

Future bleak for Lambton Quay business

Reporter Community News

What is the future of businesses on Lambton Quay?

Two well known business have indicated they are struggling and Eftpos transactions are down 19 percent from the same time last year.

Wellington City councillor Simon Woolf says the outlook for Wellington’s Lambton Quay is so bad he is moving his… View more
What is the future of businesses on Lambton Quay?

Two well known business have indicated they are struggling and Eftpos transactions are down 19 percent from the same time last year.

Wellington City councillor Simon Woolf says the outlook for Wellington’s Lambton Quay is so bad he is moving his family photography business from the street after more than 60 years.

Sam Cranfield, whose wife Val established the Cranfields gift store now situated off Lambton Quay, told councillors at a meeting on Thursday the couple were liable for $750,000 if the business went bust, something he was very concerned would happen.

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1542 days ago

Hutt man gives away his house bit by bit

Reporter Community News

Conrad Coom could not bear to see his Lower Hutt house bulldozed down and taken to the tip, so he decided to give it away.

A developer purchased the 1940s property and indicated he only wanted the land. Coom did not want to see the house go to waste so he decided to take the house apart and give … View more
Conrad Coom could not bear to see his Lower Hutt house bulldozed down and taken to the tip, so he decided to give it away.

A developer purchased the 1940s property and indicated he only wanted the land. Coom did not want to see the house go to waste so he decided to take the house apart and give it all away.

Coom hopes his story will shine a light on the lack of recycling within the property development industry. He’s removed the roof, flooring, weatherboards, fixtures, architraves and door jambs. All that’s left days out from officially handing over the keys is the framing, which Coom has not been able to take down so far due to a hold-up with the power company.

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