Wainuiomata Coast, Lower Hutt

1968 days ago

Have your say on appearance industry bylaw

Jon from Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council is calling for submissions on a bylaw aimed at better protecting the health of people using the services of tattooists, skin piercers and beauty therapists.

Go to the link below for more information.

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1969 days ago

Too Late To Post Your Votes Back!

Brady from Waiwhetu

Just a reminder that it's now too late to post your voting papers back, there's now only time to drop them into your local library, HCC main building, Walter Nash Stadium or Wellington Train Station. Don't have your voting papers or not enrolled? You can do a special vote in person, … View moreJust a reminder that it's now too late to post your voting papers back, there's now only time to drop them into your local library, HCC main building, Walter Nash Stadium or Wellington Train Station. Don't have your voting papers or not enrolled? You can do a special vote in person, you don't need to do or bring anything, just turn up to one of the locations below and vote in person: Main HCC building, Walter Nash Stadium, Wainuiomata Library or the Arapaki Library on Manners Street in Wellington.

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1969 days ago

Wainuiomata Cleanfill

Caryn Ellis from Hutt City Council

The current cleanfill in Wainuiomata is expected to be full in the coming weeks so we’re looking to create a Community Liaison Group to help us design the future of the site including turning it into a community reserve.

Have your say on the link below or pop into one of the community sessions … View more
The current cleanfill in Wainuiomata is expected to be full in the coming weeks so we’re looking to create a Community Liaison Group to help us design the future of the site including turning it into a community reserve.

Have your say on the link below or pop into one of the community sessions on Wednesday 9 October at the Wainuiomata Community Hub between 9am and noon or 3pm to 7pm or Thursday 10 October between 4.30pm and 6.30pm.

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1970 days ago

Poll: Should parents be fined if their children drop out of school?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The National Party is considering a policy of fining parents $3000 if their children drop out of school and don't enter further education or training.

Simon Bridges says "The reality is if you're not in work, education or training, you're going to be languishing in a dole … View more
The National Party is considering a policy of fining parents $3000 if their children drop out of school and don't enter further education or training.

Simon Bridges says "The reality is if you're not in work, education or training, you're going to be languishing in a dole queue, and the evidence is potentially for a long time". Do you agree with this policy? Should parents be fined?

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Should parents be fined if their children drop out of school?
  • 35.3% Yes - they are responsible for their children
    35.3% Complete
  • 25.9% It's not fair to assume they'll end up in the dole queue
    25.9% Complete
  • 38.8% No - it's not the parents' choice
    38.8% Complete
1509 votes
1978 days ago

Vote Brady for Hutt City Council (City-Wide)

Brady from Waiwhetu

Having spent the last three years representing a smaller part of our city on the Petone Community board, I'm now ready for a seat at the big kid's table. My first priorities are implementing a 2x wheelie-bin recycling system, and investigating cost savings through council rubbish bins … View moreHaving spent the last three years representing a smaller part of our city on the Petone Community board, I'm now ready for a seat at the big kid's table. My first priorities are implementing a 2x wheelie-bin recycling system, and investigating cost savings through council rubbish bins & organic/composting bins too. Getting the basics right, the nice new facilities are nice to have, but we need to ensure the core council services aren't neglected.

In this years election, you will get to select SIX city-wide candidates (as well as one ward councillor). By putting your trust in me, you will be supporting a candidate with strong family values, an eye for thinking outside of the box, and using technology to make the council more effective.

I would be very grateful for your support to make Lower Hutt an even better place to live, work and play for everyone.

Please feel free to ask me any questions :) I will also be doing a weekly Q&A for the next two weeks of the elections (and at least once a month if I am elected, keeping you in the loop with what the council is up to)

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1972 days ago

Recycle your unwanted mobile phones

NZ Telecommunications Forum

Spring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.

Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.

RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit … View more
Spring is here so it’s time for your annual spring clean. If you’re anything like 69 percent of New Zealand households, you’ll have at least one unconnected mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer or cupboard.

Recycle these unwanted phones with RE:MOBILE.

RE:MOBILE is a not-for-profit mobile phone recycling scheme which raises money for Sustainable Coastlines.

Recycling your mobile phone is free, easy and good for the environment. Not only does it keep harmful items out of landfill, it also stops the precious materials in your phone from going to waste.

Visit RE:MOBILE to find out how to recycle your mobile phone.
Learn more

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1972 days ago

Is fining parents of school dropouts a step too far?

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

Penalising parents is one of several tough welfare policies being examined as the National Party considers its strategy for the upcoming 2020 election.
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1972 days ago

'I heard a crack and then everything was in slow motion'

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

Alan Boyd broke his neck filling in at hooker in a presidents grade rugby match. More than thirty years on footy is still his passion despite having no movement from his chest down.
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1979 days ago

Do you still buy fireworks every year?

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

Countdown will stop selling fireworks after survey results showed waning interest from customers. Animal welfare was the their biggest concern.
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1973 days ago

Poll: How do you make your commute?

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

In our recent - and wholly unscientific experiment - a bicycle beat a car, bus and train in a rush-hour commuter race from Petone to Wellington.
www.stuff.co.nz...
How do you get to work in the morning?
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How do you make your commute?
  • 51.2% Car
    51.2% Complete
  • 20.2% Train
    20.2% Complete
  • 9.5% Bus
    9.5% Complete
  • 2.4% Push bike
    2.4% Complete
  • 1.2% Motorcycle
    1.2% Complete
  • 4.8% Walk
    4.8% Complete
  • 0% E-scooter
    0% Complete
  • 0% Ferry
    0% Complete
  • 2.4% I work from home
    2.4% Complete
  • 7.1% Hovercraft
    7.1% Complete
  • 1.2% Other
    1.2% Complete
84 votes
1973 days ago

Come and visit us at the Seniors' Expo 2019

Ryan Krug from

10am to 3pm Tuesday 8th October. Find out how you could be more connected with what’s going on in your local community at the Seniors’ Expo 2019. Come and talk to us about our services, including our Staying Safe workshop for senior drivers, and meet many other organisations too. Want to know … View more10am to 3pm Tuesday 8th October. Find out how you could be more connected with what’s going on in your local community at the Seniors’ Expo 2019. Come and talk to us about our services, including our Staying Safe workshop for senior drivers, and meet many other organisations too. Want to know who we are before visiting our booth? Meet our staff digitally on the link below. The Expo is happening at the Petone Working Men’s Club, 47 Udy Street, Petone.

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