Tirohanga, Lower Hutt

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Check out our Know Thy Neighbour page here.

553 days ago

Nominate your most loved local!

The Team from Love Your Local

Neighbours - we have something very special to tell you about...

Stuff's inaugural Love Your Local Awards, presented by Pure South, celebrate our most loved hospitality people and places. Nominate your most-loved local people and places, and then vote for your favourite amongst the … View more
Neighbours - we have something very special to tell you about...

Stuff's inaugural Love Your Local Awards, presented by Pure South, celebrate our most loved hospitality people and places. Nominate your most-loved local people and places, and then vote for your favourite amongst the finalists, to determine our regional winners.

You're invited to nominate your:
- Most Loved Food Truck or takeaway
- Most Loved Roadside Stall
- Most Loved Barista
- Most Loved Bartender or Publican
- Most Loved Front of House/Service Person or Team
- Most Loved New Business (open less than 12 months)

Your vote will put your 'Most Loved' up for the national title in each category as determined by our incredible judging panel including New Zealand chef Peter Gordon, Eat New Zealand CEO and owner of permaculture property The Food Farm Angela Clifford, and Stuff food editor Emily Brookes.
Nominate now

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556 days ago

Learn to knit and have some fun! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Jenny from Hutt Central

Would you like to learn to knit?
Perhaps you have some skills but would like to learn more?

If you answered yes to either of these questions these are the perfect knitting lessons for you!
Knit a Stitch Workshops Lower Hutt
* Workshops run in blocks of 5 weeks, in groups of no more than 5… View more
Would you like to learn to knit?
Perhaps you have some skills but would like to learn more?

If you answered yes to either of these questions these are the perfect knitting lessons for you!
Knit a Stitch Workshops Lower Hutt
* Workshops run in blocks of 5 weeks, in groups of no more than 5 people .
* Afternoon and evening classes
*Two levels available
- Beginners (you have never knitted before, or it's just been so long since you last picked up needles you need a bit of a refresher)
- More advanced (you have basic skills but would like to learn more).
*Cost includes - all of the materials you need (no need to rush out and buy anything) and of course nibbles and a drink.
*Access to videos, tips etc
*Invites to Bring Your Own Project Nights!
So why not learn a new skill, meet new people and have some fun!
For more information and to register email createdbycraftychick@gmail.com
#knittinglessons #learntoknit #wellingtonnz #knitastitchworkshops #createdbycraftychick

555 days ago

Bee kind

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lower Hutt

Use Resene paint and plants to create a bee-friendly corner. Find out how.

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555 days ago

Plan for your future

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

Birger and Kathy are grateful for the financial certainty Ryman provides them. Their fixed base weekly fee provides security for their retirement.

"You have a reduction in your living costs and the fixed fee just gives you that assurance."

Click below to hear their story.

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559 days ago

Share your money-saving tips!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With our household budgets seeing higher interest rates, service price increases and the 12.5% rise in food prices since last year: the cost of living crisis is upon us.

As we head towards winter, let's share some cost of living hacks - whether it's recipe ideas, tips for saving on … View more
With our household budgets seeing higher interest rates, service price increases and the 12.5% rise in food prices since last year: the cost of living crisis is upon us.

As we head towards winter, let's share some cost of living hacks - whether it's recipe ideas, tips for saving on power or where to buy the cheapest toilet paper! You may have some advice that could make a huge difference for another household, so comment away.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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555 days ago

White enameled cast iron bath tub (770 x 1520)

Ray from Avalon

Hello,
I am offering a classic from the '80s - a slightly used, stellar condition and well-kept white enameled cast iron bathtub. It was seldom used (I reckon twice over the past 11 years).

The top enamel is white as snow. Texture is smooth and shiny. No stain.
The bottom is preserved … View more
Hello,
I am offering a classic from the '80s - a slightly used, stellar condition and well-kept white enameled cast iron bathtub. It was seldom used (I reckon twice over the past 11 years).

The top enamel is white as snow. Texture is smooth and shiny. No stain.
The bottom is preserved as it was since it was installed. Smooth and shiny. No rust at the bottom. Strong material integrity.
There are some rusts along the edge but is only cosmetic.
See the photos.

It's condition is far better than the used enameled cast iron bathtub advertised in TradeMe or the internet.

I don't have a trailer. The only option is to pickup from Avalon. Cash or internet banking.

If interested, please send a private message via Neighbourly. Or, reply to this post if you are not a member of Neighbourly.

Thank you. - Ray

Price: $200

555 days ago

CRAFT GROUP

Sonia from Hutt Central

Want to craft and have a cuppa?
Our craft group meets at the Petone Library on Sundays 1pm to 3pm.
Bring along one of your projects and enjoying creating with us! ๐Ÿ˜€

555 days ago

Have you got this Kmart product?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kmart has recalled a line of wooden trays after reports of an invasive wood-eating beetle species within them. A Northland woman found sawdust and holes in her serving tray and alerted the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), the governmentโ€™s biosecurity agency.

What you need to know:
- The… View more
Kmart has recalled a line of wooden trays after reports of an invasive wood-eating beetle species within them. A Northland woman found sawdust and holes in her serving tray and alerted the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), the governmentโ€™s biosecurity agency.

What you need to know:
- The product is called Large $20 Acacia Serving Tray and was sold nationally.
- The product may be infested with Lyctus africanus (also known as the African powderpost beetle), a species not present in New Zealand.
- Kmart are no longer selling these products and will wait for instruction from MPI before destroying these.

Anyone who finds a suspected exotic pest is encouraged to call MPIโ€™s hotline on 0800 80 99 66.

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555 days ago

Recycling alternatives for your whฤnau

Hutt City Council

While these items canโ€™t go into your yellow-top recycling bin, you can take your:

Food waste to Common Unityโ€™s community compost drop-off at 310 Waiwhetลซ Road, Fairfield -

Find out more information, including what the team will take, at www.commonunityproject.org.nz/compost

Batteries … View more
While these items canโ€™t go into your yellow-top recycling bin, you can take your:

Food waste to Common Unityโ€™s community compost drop-off at 310 Waiwhetลซ Road, Fairfield -

Find out more information, including what the team will take, at www.commonunityproject.org.nz/compost

Batteries to ITRecycla at Units 1-3, 101 Gracefield Road, Gracefield -

Head to www.itrecycla.co.nz/battery-recycling to find out more!

Soft plastics to The Packaging Forum's Soft Plastic Recycling bins -

Find all the bin locations at www.recycling.kiwi.nz/store-locator
Find out more

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557 days ago

Heritage Hutt Old Memories

Sandra from Normandale

Who recalls Manthel Motors Lower Hutt NZ.

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556 days ago

Get cosy with your whฤnau

EECA

Don't let your parents go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold.

They deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about their power bills, or their health.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant … View more
Don't let your parents go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold.

They deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about their power bills, or their health.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant offering 80% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump.

And they may get it even cheaper than that - lots of community organisations offer extra funding to reduce the cost further.

Go to warmerkiwihomes.govt.nz to check their eligibility.
Find out more

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556 days ago

What can you do about that bill?

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

If you experience a billing issue, you should talk to your provider first. For extra help, you can talk to TDR โ€“ your free and independent complaint service.

Almost 40% of complaints received by TDR in 2022 were about bills. Whether itโ€™s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, … View more
If you experience a billing issue, you should talk to your provider first. For extra help, you can talk to TDR โ€“ your free and independent complaint service.

Almost 40% of complaints received by TDR in 2022 were about bills. Whether itโ€™s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, itโ€™s free to resolve your complaint with TDR. Itโ€™s easy too โ€“ you can contact TDR online or by phoning 0508 98 98 98 โ€“ and weโ€™ll start working with you and your provider.
Find out more

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562 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Another great shot by Andrew Gorrie.

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557 days ago

Ghd new edition

April from Normandale

Not very old excellent condition

Price: $180

563 days ago

Are you ready for years of disruption on our streets?

Editor Reporter from The Post

The capital faces years of disruption as Wellington fixes it's broken infrastructure. That means more road closures at a time when there are still many bus cancellations.

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