Taita, Lower Hutt

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52 days ago

On the range

Resene

Venetian plaster finishes are on-trend at the moment, so why not recreate this look at home and cover that unsightly rangehood at the same time?

Find out how to create your own with Resene Sandtex and these easy step by step instructions.
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61 days ago

What workplace change would you like to see most?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This coming Monday is Labour Day in New Zealand. This public holiday marks when the eight-hour workday and 48-hour workweek became law in 1899. The idea started with Samuel Parnell, a carpenter in Wellington, who in 1840 refused to work more than eight hours a day. Since skilled workers were in … View moreThis coming Monday is Labour Day in New Zealand. This public holiday marks when the eight-hour workday and 48-hour workweek became law in 1899. The idea started with Samuel Parnell, a carpenter in Wellington, who in 1840 refused to work more than eight hours a day. Since skilled workers were in short supply, his employer had to agree.

As more skilled workers arrived, employers tried to change working conditions, but Parnell and others kept pushing for better rights. In 1890, Parnell led a Labour Day parade of 1,500 people to promote the eight-hour day. He passed away shortly after, and nine years later, Labour Day became an official public holiday.

Do you feel that we have reached the ideal in working environments yet? What rights are you passionate about relating to employment? Share your thoughts!

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54 days ago

Age Concern Wellington Announcement

Steph Deegan from Age Concern Wellington Region

We have moved office space to the Dominion Building. You can now find us Level 4/78 Victoria Street, Wellington. All our other contact details remain the same.

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54 days ago

Ryman thanked for fundraising efforts

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

Ryman Healthcare has donated $466,640 to Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand while announcing Hato Hone St John as its new charity partner.

Ryman’s Executive Chair, Dean Hamilton, presented the cheque to the charity at a special event held at Murray Halberg Village in Auckland.

Tim … View more
Ryman Healthcare has donated $466,640 to Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand while announcing Hato Hone St John as its new charity partner.

Ryman’s Executive Chair, Dean Hamilton, presented the cheque to the charity at a special event held at Murray Halberg Village in Auckland.

Tim Edmonds, CEO of Leukemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand, described the donation as ’vitally important’ to the work the charity does.

Click read more for the full article.

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55 days ago

$100 Petrol vouchers go to...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to this week's winners:

Sam Fuller from Red Beach

Johanna Mortis from Saint Clair

Matthew Hardy from Kelburn

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Congratulations to this week's winners:

Sam Fuller from Red Beach

Johanna Mortis from Saint Clair

Matthew Hardy from Kelburn

Anne Fahey from Woolston

They've each won a $100 petrol voucher.

If you're a winner, get in touch here.

Not a winner this week? There's always next week!

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55 days ago

2024 Halloween in the Hutt Map is now live!

Gemma from Avalon

The moment you've all been waiting for... The 2024 Halloween in the Hutt Map is now live! Share it with your communities, friends and whanau/family! 🥳 www.google.com...

❓ Want to be on the map? It's not too late, you have until 12pm 31st Oct to sign up here forms.gle...
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The moment you've all been waiting for... The 2024 Halloween in the Hutt Map is now live! Share it with your communities, friends and whanau/family! 🥳 www.google.com...

❓ Want to be on the map? It's not too late, you have until 12pm 31st Oct to sign up here forms.gle...
❗️ Please note that some homes who have put themselves down as having displays may not have anything up until the day before.
❗️ Be respectful as these are people's homes, community spaces or places of work.

#halloweeninthehutt #halloween2024

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56 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

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Enjoy relaxed living in breathtaking Blenheim, Marlborough.

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74 days ago

Six tips for improving security around your home

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.

2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them … View more
1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.

2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.

3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.

4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.

5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.

6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property

Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.

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65 days ago

Peanut Butter

Jane from Naenae

Good morning neighbour's.We have a 20litre bucket ready for you to come an help yourselves too.We Hava a few containers here,but advise you bring your own.Hopefilly we can get rid of it ASAP.If.you have spare clean .jars,I would so love to have them.Thanku.neighbours.

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58 days ago

Wallflowers

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Take on the terracotta trend and sculpt a unique floral feature painted in Resene FX Paint Effects Medium, Resene Sakura and Resene Apple Blossom. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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58 days ago

Oricom baby breathing monitor

Tracey from Stokes Valley

Oricom baby breathing monitor
Near new
Battery operated
Brought for $300
$100 ono

Price: $100

59 days ago

Sense Rugby for everyone

Sense Rugby

Do you want all young people to have an opportunity to participate in our national sport?

Sense Rugby is an adapted rugby programme for tamariki and rangatahi with disabilities or neurodiversity and we are on a mission to make it available to as many communities as possible across the motu.

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Do you want all young people to have an opportunity to participate in our national sport?

Sense Rugby is an adapted rugby programme for tamariki and rangatahi with disabilities or neurodiversity and we are on a mission to make it available to as many communities as possible across the motu.

Come find out more about our programme and how we change lives for our tamariki and rangatahi.
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59 days ago

Shaken and stirred

Resene

Revamp an old trolley for drinks with a twist with Resene Enamacryl. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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68 days ago

Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.

Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.

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Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
  • 24.1% Yes
    24.1% Complete
  • 75.1% No
    75.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
3610 votes
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60 days ago

Halloween in the Hutt Map - Participation Call 🎃

Gemma from Avalon

This is my 4th year running this map for Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt communities.

Last year I had over 100 locations (private homes, organisations and community events) signed up to be on the map, and it’s shaping up to be another great year of ensuring a safe spooky season for all!

If you would… View more
This is my 4th year running this map for Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt communities.

Last year I had over 100 locations (private homes, organisations and community events) signed up to be on the map, and it’s shaping up to be another great year of ensuring a safe spooky season for all!

If you would like to participate in the map, please complete this form forms.gle...

Key dates:
12:00pm 29th October 2024 - Map goes live to the public
12:00pm 31st October 2024 - Map participation sign up closes
3:00am 1st November 2024 - Map is removed from public view

Details regarding the map and personal detail usage is provided on the sign up form.

Follow “Halloween in the Hutt” on Facebook & Instagram for more details.

If you need incentive/encouragement to take part, here’s a glimpse of what the map currently looks like and the photos are my place (Avalon) last year! Adults and kids alike had fun and took photos with some of the props we had out (the executioner block).

Looking forward to the spooks ahead and thanks in advance for participating!

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