Tirohanga, Lower Hutt

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1405 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

I know spoonbills have featured before but this picture, by Louise Thomas, is just too good not to use. She took it at at Pauatahanui.

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1404 days ago

Pet of the Day: Jimmy and Frankie

Reporter Community News

Neighjbourly folk here is a bonus Pet of the Day. Strathmore Park resident Juliana Korzo is rightly proud of Jimmy and Frankie, and the picture is just too good not to news.

If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you… View more
Neighjbourly folk here is a bonus Pet of the Day. Strathmore Park resident Juliana Korzo is rightly proud of Jimmy and Frankie, and the picture is just too good not to news.

If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you are from.

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1407 days ago

Seed Sharing for Neighbours Day!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

We love how creative some people are with their plant giving! This is for goodie bags for a 7 year olds party but we reckon you could borrow this wonderful idea for the Neighbours Day Aotearoa Great Plant Swap!
What a lovely gift to get and it's not just kids who love sunflowers.

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We love how creative some people are with their plant giving! This is for goodie bags for a 7 year olds party but we reckon you could borrow this wonderful idea for the Neighbours Day Aotearoa Great Plant Swap!
What a lovely gift to get and it's not just kids who love sunflowers.

ADDED BONUS: if you give your neighbours sunflower seeds you would get to enjoy their beautiful flowers too!

Have you signed up for Neighbours Day 2021 yet? There's lots of ways you can join in...check out our website to register today:
www.neighboursday.org.nz...

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1404 days ago

Getting your lawn ready for summer.

Joshua from Kelburn Price Smart Landscaping and Gardeners

Ready lay lawn is the perfect solution for overnight fresh lush grass.
Cost-effective and extremely easy to maintain, ready lay lawn will guarantee you the best results.
Stop envying your neighbour’s lawn, with Price Smart you can have your own done instantly. We work with the best suppliers.
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Ready lay lawn is the perfect solution for overnight fresh lush grass.
Cost-effective and extremely easy to maintain, ready lay lawn will guarantee you the best results.
Stop envying your neighbour’s lawn, with Price Smart you can have your own done instantly. We work with the best suppliers.
Give us a call at 027 548 9818 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz... for a reasonable estimate.

1404 days ago

Smiths

Smith City

This ad may just send you to sleep. Sleepyhead Matrix Beds are half price. Shop now

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1407 days ago

Is the Petone Wharf worth saving?

Reporter Community News

The city council has announced that it closing the wharf for six weeks to carry out urgent repairs.
The wharf suffered further damage over New Year from earthquakes.
In 2018, Stuff reported that it would cost $8 million to fix the wharf.
Since then, its condition has deteriorated.
Do you think it… View more
The city council has announced that it closing the wharf for six weeks to carry out urgent repairs.
The wharf suffered further damage over New Year from earthquakes.
In 2018, Stuff reported that it would cost $8 million to fix the wharf.
Since then, its condition has deteriorated.
Do you think it is worth saving?

If you do not want your comments used by Stuff please put NFP.

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1408 days ago

Petone Wharf off-limits for six weeks.

Reporter Community News

Petone Wharf has been closed to repair the damage cause by two recent earthquakes. Despite a large dip in its walkway, engineers had previously declared the wharf safe.
The Hutt City Council made the decision to close the wharf because repair work was a risk to public safety. It is thought the work… View more
Petone Wharf has been closed to repair the damage cause by two recent earthquakes. Despite a large dip in its walkway, engineers had previously declared the wharf safe.
The Hutt City Council made the decision to close the wharf because repair work was a risk to public safety. It is thought the work will take up to six weeks, the wharf will remain closed during this time.

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1405 days ago

K'A'RCHER 302 non-working water blaster - parts?

George from Naenae

This stopped working - to be precise, runs for less than 5 mins then cuts out (believe is the thermal cut-out?). Had it checked out at K'A'RCHER in Lower Hutt and it isn't repairable :(
Would it be useful to anyone for parts? Otherwise it will be in the bin next Friday.
Please PM … View more
This stopped working - to be precise, runs for less than 5 mins then cuts out (believe is the thermal cut-out?). Had it checked out at K'A'RCHER in Lower Hutt and it isn't repairable :(
Would it be useful to anyone for parts? Otherwise it will be in the bin next Friday.
Please PM if you want it - and pls take ALL of it, not just one hose!

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1405 days ago

How much control does your boss have over your life?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the increasing creep of control your boss might have over your life outside work. This might include having to send photos of your remote working space (or having it personally checked off), having to abide by a social media policy, not being able to express … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is investigating the increasing creep of control your boss might have over your life outside work. This might include having to send photos of your remote working space (or having it personally checked off), having to abide by a social media policy, not being able to express political views in social settings, or not being able to have a secondary income. Does this sound familiar? Have you got a story to tell? Email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz

1405 days ago

How to make colourful coasters

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lower Hutt

Whether it’s summer or winter, throwing a cocktail party is always a good idea. Add to the fun with these colourful coasters painted using Resene testpots – they’re so easy to DIY.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your… View more
Whether it’s summer or winter, throwing a cocktail party is always a good idea. Add to the fun with these colourful coasters painted using Resene testpots – they’re so easy to DIY.

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

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1405 days ago

Enrol at Whitby Collegiate in 2022

Whitby Collegiate Limited

Whitby Collegiate is the first progressive, independent, co-educational school in the Wellington region for Years 7 to 13. 

• Excellent teacher to student ratios.
• Strong academic results.
• A supportive learning environment.
• Buses running to and from the Kāpiti Coast, … View more
Whitby Collegiate is the first progressive, independent, co-educational school in the Wellington region for Years 7 to 13. 

• Excellent teacher to student ratios.
• Strong academic results.
• A supportive learning environment.
• Buses running to and from the Kāpiti Coast, Porirua, Johnsonville and the Hutt Valley.

Enrolments are now open for 2022. Limited spaces still available this year.

To apply to enrol, or for more information on booking a school tour and our open days go to whitbycollegiate.school.nz
Find out more

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1406 days ago

Whiteheads/pōpokatea

Louise from Woburn

Good to see a thriving population of whiteheads/pōpokatea (Mohoua albicilla) in the Belmont Regional Park, Lower Hutt. It is a small noisy bird that will fly quite close to investigate. They are only found in the lower half of the North Island and a few offshore islands, and unfortunately are in … View moreGood to see a thriving population of whiteheads/pōpokatea (Mohoua albicilla) in the Belmont Regional Park, Lower Hutt. It is a small noisy bird that will fly quite close to investigate. They are only found in the lower half of the North Island and a few offshore islands, and unfortunately are in decline overall.

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1408 days ago

Razor blades in the walls....

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Has anyone ever seen something like the image below in an older Kiwi home? Does anyone remember them from their childhood? These strange slots allowed you to rid yourself of an old razor and never think of it again...but it also meant, years down the track, that someone renovating would be in for a… View moreHas anyone ever seen something like the image below in an older Kiwi home? Does anyone remember them from their childhood? These strange slots allowed you to rid yourself of an old razor and never think of it again...but it also meant, years down the track, that someone renovating would be in for a nasty, rusty surprise.
I'm certain I've seen something like this here in Aotearoa-NZ, but can't for the life of me recall where. It was in the back of the medicine cupboard. Let us know if you've seen, had - or have - one in your home.

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1406 days ago

Work begins on Wainuiomata dog park

Reporter Community News

Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry and Wainuiomata Ward Councillor Keri Brown have turned the first sod to mark the start of work on the Wainuiomata dog park.
Campbell Barry says he is delighted to see work starting on the park, and is looking forward to seeing dog owners from across the city using … View more
Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry and Wainuiomata Ward Councillor Keri Brown have turned the first sod to mark the start of work on the Wainuiomata dog park.
Campbell Barry says he is delighted to see work starting on the park, and is looking forward to seeing dog owners from across the city using the space later this year.
“The new park is going to be a great asset for all dog owners right across Lower Hutt. It’s fantastic to celebrate this milestone, particularly with the Waiu Dog Park Committee who have been working hard behind the scenes,” says Campbell Barry.

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1407 days ago

Bunk beds

Jolene from Waterloo

Hi everyone.. just wondering if anyone happens to be getting rid of/selling some bunk beds. Single size please and would prefer wooden.. 🤞🏼 thanks!

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