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1432 days ago

Man and van needed

Simone from Wallaceville - Whitemans Valley

Hi there!
I am looking for someone with a van (or station wagon?)who can help me tomorrow (27th) to bring a few things from a storage in Taita to Whitemans Valley.
The biggest item is the top of a standing desk which is 2 metres long (and won't fit in my car). Besides that, I need to carry … View more
Hi there!
I am looking for someone with a van (or station wagon?)who can help me tomorrow (27th) to bring a few things from a storage in Taita to Whitemans Valley.
The biggest item is the top of a standing desk which is 2 metres long (and won't fit in my car). Besides that, I need to carry a rolled-up futon with dismantled base and possibly a few boxes.
Cash payment.
Thank you!

1434 days ago

Merry Christmas Eve Everyone

Reporter Community News

Hi Neighbourly folk, I really enjoyed this post from Simon Woolf with its beautiful image and lovely words. I hope you all enjoy Christmas.

"Merry Christmas Eve Everyone.
This image is of possibly the Southern most Pohutakawa in the North Island. It is the third year since I noticed it, … View more
Hi Neighbourly folk, I really enjoyed this post from Simon Woolf with its beautiful image and lovely words. I hope you all enjoy Christmas.

"Merry Christmas Eve Everyone.
This image is of possibly the Southern most Pohutakawa in the North Island. It is the third year since I noticed it, shortly after we lost our great friend Eva McGauley. It didn't flower last year!
It is located in one of the most exposed places, anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand! Wellington's South Coast can be one of the most rugged, extreme environments anywhere in the world, and especially when an Antarctic blast hits Cook Strait. Winds exceeding 200kph, eight to 10 metre swells, and a sub zero wind chill factor are regular occurrences in this area.
Evie's Tree, for that's what we have called it, symbolises resilience, hope, strength and beauty, everthing Evie was.
After the past year, where we all have come through some adversity, Evie's Tree, proves that with adversity there is opportunity. If this stunning little pohutakawa can flower in the conditions it faces, we too can overcome most of which is thrown at us, and flourish too."
- Simon Woolf

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1436 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

This one could be a bit tricky. Many Wellingtonians see this on a daily basis but it has changed greatly in appearance over the years.

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1435 days ago

Merry Christmas πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„

Robin from Techz Info Ltd

Wish you all a Merry Christmas & Happy New YearπŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

1435 days ago

Holiday hours

Breanna Mudge from Hutt City Council

The holiday season is upon us!
Make sure you take a look at how the upcoming holidays will affect our services and facilities.

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1436 days ago

What happened to Marion Granville?

Reporter Community News

Michael Sneller has given his first interview about the disappearance of his former partner Marion Granville. He wants anybody who can help to come forward.

1436 days ago

What happened to Marion Granville?

Reporter Community News

Michael Sneller has given his first interview about the disappearance of his former partner Marion Granville. He wants anybody who can help to come forward.

1436 days ago

Rubbish and recycling

Breanna Mudge from Hutt City Council

Does your rubbish and recycling get picked up on a Friday?
This year Christmas and New Year fall on a Friday and our collectors are having the day off.
To make sure your rubbish and recycling still gets collected, we are doing a Christmas run on Saturday 26 December and a New Year run on Saturday 2… View more
Does your rubbish and recycling get picked up on a Friday?
This year Christmas and New Year fall on a Friday and our collectors are having the day off.
To make sure your rubbish and recycling still gets collected, we are doing a Christmas run on Saturday 26 December and a New Year run on Saturday 2 January 2021.
If you'd like to take advantage of this opportunity, please make sure your rubbish and recycling is on the kerb by 7.30am.

To help our contractors during the months leading up to Christmas and New Year, please only put a maximum of 1-2 bins kerbside per household.
Please also:
β€’ Look for numbers on the bottom of plastics and only put out number 1 and 2
β€’ Rinse and wipe clean plastics, tins and glass
β€’ Bundle cardboard into a tidy pile and place next to your recycling bin
β€’ Take large boxes, that cannot be broken down to a manageable size, to a Lower Hutt recycling station
β€’ Take any glass that exceeds more than one bin to a Lower Hutt recycling station
β€’ Sort your recycling and ensure it does not contain food contamination or used tissues
Thank you!
huttcity.govt.nz/recycling

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1436 days ago

Riverbank Market

Breanna Mudge from Hutt City Council

The Riverbank Market Lower Hutt is taking a Christmas holiday and will not be open this Saturday, 26 December 2020, or next, 2 January 2021.

Make sure you head back to the market when it reopens on 9 January 2021.

1439 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Dimple

Reporter Community News

Meet Dimple.

"Hi my name is Dimple and I have been in foster care while the canine team got to know me. I have come from a very difficult background, so I am looking for a very special home, without children, other dogs or small animals. I can be very wary of people and take time to bond with… View more
Meet Dimple.

"Hi my name is Dimple and I have been in foster care while the canine team got to know me. I have come from a very difficult background, so I am looking for a very special home, without children, other dogs or small animals. I can be very wary of people and take time to bond with them, but once bonded I can be very smoochy. I can be very reactive while on a walk so will need a home that has experience with reactive dogs and will teach me through positive reinforcement that not everything is scary.
My foster mum has done a lot of work in socialising me with other dogs but I still have a long way to go. I am not keen on visiting dog parks or similar environments. I can be very affectionate, fun and quite the character once I'm comfortable in my space. I am toilet trained, and I do come with a medical waiver that my new home would be made aware of. If you are keen for a dog who you can put in the extra work with training then contact the canine team to learn more about me and set up a meeting if you seem like a good match!"

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1441 days ago

Poll: Do you follow the America's Cup?

Reporter Community News

Now that America's Cup racing has finally started.,are you following it?
Tell us what you think.

Please put NFP if you do not want your comment used by Stuff.

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Do you follow the America's Cup?
  • 39.6% Yes, I love it
    39.6% Complete
  • 49.9% No, it is boring
    49.9% Complete
  • 10.5% I don't have an opinion
    10.5% Complete
897 votes
1439 days ago

Pet of the Day: Paschal Moses

Reporter Community News

We have a bonus Pet of the Day this week - Paschal Moses.
He belonged to Margaret Stevenson-Wright and his picture arrived with the following message.

"Given that my boy cat of 16.5 years will not see another Christmas – we decided to feature him on our Christmas greetings this year."

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1437 days ago

Happy Holidays! πŸŽ…πŸ’š

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Our National Office will be closed from today (Tuesday, 22 December) onward into the new year with the first of staff set to return on Monday, 11 January. No emails or calls will be returned during the closure and our social media will not be monitored.

From all of us at Neighbourhood Support New … View more
Our National Office will be closed from today (Tuesday, 22 December) onward into the new year with the first of staff set to return on Monday, 11 January. No emails or calls will be returned during the closure and our social media will not be monitored.

From all of us at Neighbourhood Support New Zealand - thank you for your mahi and support over the past year! Wishing you a safe and joy-filled holiday season ahead.

1437 days ago

🏊Good news!🏊

Grace from Hutt City Council

We've appointed AECOM to coordinate and manage the construction of the new Naenae Pool!

The next steps are geotechnical testing and site preparation, and early next year the project team will be working with the community on pool design. We'll also be looking at new sustainable … View more
We've appointed AECOM to coordinate and manage the construction of the new Naenae Pool!

The next steps are geotechnical testing and site preparation, and early next year the project team will be working with the community on pool design. We'll also be looking at new sustainable technologies which will limit the impact of the pool on the environment.

All workers on the project will be paid at least the Living Wage and we'll be looking for opportunities for local companies and service providers.

More information available below.

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1437 days ago

Days Bay Wharf – Open for Christmas holidays

Hutt City Council

Over the Christmas period the completed area of the refurbished wharf will be open for public use.

Areas of the wharf still undergoing refurbishment will be fenced off for public safety. Please respect the site fencing and signage.

Brian Perry Civil’s crew has shut down for the holidays … View more
Over the Christmas period the completed area of the refurbished wharf will be open for public use.

Areas of the wharf still undergoing refurbishment will be fenced off for public safety. Please respect the site fencing and signage.

Brian Perry Civil’s crew has shut down for the holidays from Friday 18 December and will be returning on Tuesday 5 January.

When they return the wharf will only be accessible for timetabled ferry arrivals and departures during working hours until the project is completed around Easter.
Find out more

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