Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

So check out your home and take some photos of items that you want to sell!

918 days ago

Extreme temperatures test housing materials!

Climate Insights

More than 400 weather stations around the world exceeded their record temperatures last year!

As one of the hottest years to date, there is an urgency to adapt our homes to these extreme events! Using resilient building materials can mitigate the effect of these events!

Check out our … View more
More than 400 weather stations around the world exceeded their record temperatures last year!

As one of the hottest years to date, there is an urgency to adapt our homes to these extreme events! Using resilient building materials can mitigate the effect of these events!

Check out our residential property report for insight into your property’s potential risks in the future!

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914 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Who knows who these four young men are and the significance of the photo?

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913 days ago

DONATIONS NEEDED

Tamsin Matthews from Red Cross Shop Petone

Red Cross Shop 169 Jackson St In Petone Need Yr Support

We are looking for

-Quality Men’s and Woman’s Clothing

- Undamaged Homewares ( Ornaments, Glassware, kitchenware, Paintings and Prints )
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Red Cross Shop 169 Jackson St In Petone Need Yr Support

We are looking for

-Quality Men’s and Woman’s Clothing

- Undamaged Homewares ( Ornaments, Glassware, kitchenware, Paintings and Prints )

- Good Condition Furniture

Please bring in store to 169 Jackson St or call 027 4032 704 for large item donations
Thank you again for your support

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913 days ago

Lower Hutt Early days

Sandra from Normandale

Why did early settlers land in Petoni [correct spelling in the day].
Because it was the flat piece of land to unload ladies and children into canoes.
Wainuiomata held a great water resource, which continues today.

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914 days ago

Pathway to net zero emissions in Lower Hutt launched.

Hutt City Council

The Lower Hutt Climate Action Pathway Te Ara Whakamua o Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai, entitled ‘Our race against time Ka whati te tai, ka pao te tōrea!’ launches today, with the target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

A lead group, consisting of Mana Whenua, local businesses, … View more
The Lower Hutt Climate Action Pathway Te Ara Whakamua o Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai, entitled ‘Our race against time Ka whati te tai, ka pao te tōrea!’ launches today, with the target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

A lead group, consisting of Mana Whenua, local businesses, climate experts and community and Council representatives developed the Pathway through a co-design process.

The Lower Hutt Community is invited to take part in the action by making pledges with steps they intend to take to reduce emissions.
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914 days ago

Lower Hutt History in Schools.

Sandra from Normandale

What do you know about the history of Lower Hutt?
Beside the first ships arriving on Petoni [correct spelling in the era] beaches.
Flax cut down by local Maori and taken in boats to Wellington for the Australian Markets and beyond.
How to cope for 3 months on a ship with no luxuries at all.
Am … View more
What do you know about the history of Lower Hutt?
Beside the first ships arriving on Petoni [correct spelling in the era] beaches.
Flax cut down by local Maori and taken in boats to Wellington for the Australian Markets and beyond.
How to cope for 3 months on a ship with no luxuries at all.
Am putting together [with archivists and researchers] Lower Hutt History.
Old photo of High St Lower Hutt.

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920 days ago

Knitting in Moera

Lorraine Dick from Moera Community House Inc

If you would like to be part of our knitting group who knits garments for school come alone to Moera Community House Cottage on Thursday's from 10am. You can learn to knit, bring your own knitting or help us knit for our local Community or donate some Yarn. All Welcome. Contact Christine on … View moreIf you would like to be part of our knitting group who knits garments for school come alone to Moera Community House Cottage on Thursday's from 10am. You can learn to knit, bring your own knitting or help us knit for our local Community or donate some Yarn. All Welcome. Contact Christine on 022 670 1058.

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914 days ago

Hello fresh

Cherie from Wainuiomata

Free $100 off hello Fresh food box

Free

914 days ago

World Maths Day

NumberWorks'nWords Lower Hutt

Whether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or scary, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Maths is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve in because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the … View moreWhether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or scary, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Maths is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve in because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the overall stress involved in succeeding. But don’t let that be intimidating!

World Maths Day is a chance to test your skills, practice maths, and get involved in a worldwide event that celebrates the history of maths to improve the lives of students, parents, and teachers everywhere.

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914 days ago

Storm pictures

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Rosa Marie, who often supplies pictures for Friday Feathered Friend, took this picture last night as the storm rolled in to the Hutt Valley.
Did anyone get any lightning shots?

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914 days ago

An update on our awesome team in the Ukraine

The Team from NZ Compare

NZ Compare proudly employ a workforce of incredibly talented and devoted individuals, who make up our website and technology development team. These individuals are based through out the Ukraine.

Like the rest of the world, we have been closely monitoring the terrible events unfolding in … View more
NZ Compare proudly employ a workforce of incredibly talented and devoted individuals, who make up our website and technology development team. These individuals are based through out the Ukraine.

Like the rest of the world, we have been closely monitoring the terrible events unfolding in Ukraine and are in daily meetings with our staff to confirm their safety and well-being.

Our wonderful developers are facing a climate of unpredictability, we felt it was our responsibility to ensure you, our wonderful Neighbours were both aware and understanding that this environment may cause delays to the many projects we have in the works for 2022.

To show support of our brilliant team, we have temporarily changed our logo on our NZ Compare website. WHICH has also been recently refreshed and looking better than ever thanks to this very team! Go check it out!

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915 days ago

Grow your investment portfolio with Matū Iramoe

Catalist

Matū supports Kiwis to turn ground-breaking scientific and tech ideas into IP-rich companies. Their current portfolio of 13 companies has delivered an unrealised return on deployed capital of over 85% with a strong pipeline of upcoming investment opportunities.

Now Matū is raising a target of… View more
Matū supports Kiwis to turn ground-breaking scientific and tech ideas into IP-rich companies. Their current portfolio of 13 companies has delivered an unrealised return on deployed capital of over 85% with a strong pipeline of upcoming investment opportunities.

Now Matū is raising a target of $500k via Catalist to further support awesome Kiwi science and technology, offering a unique opportunity for Kiwis to buy into the rapidly growing deep tech sector. Our deep tech companies have big potential for growth, and so can your investment. Invest today at www.matu.co.nz/catalist
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915 days ago

Lower Hutt – your river city.

Hutt City Council

RiverLink is a partnership between Hutt City Council, Greater Wellington and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency working together with our Mana Whenua partners – Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika.

We’re working collaboratively to deliver three separate but … View more
RiverLink is a partnership between Hutt City Council, Greater Wellington and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency working together with our Mana Whenua partners – Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika.

We’re working collaboratively to deliver three separate but interdependent projects: flood protection, revitalising Lower Hutt’s central city, and Melling transport improvements.
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915 days ago

Working from home, and looking for the perfect fragrance?

Jenepher from Waiwhetu

With spending more time at home why not have a beautiful scent that helps you get through the day? Imagine a scent that brings back memories 🍍, a calming scent🌷 to relax you, or a bakery 🧁 smell, like you have been baking? You will enjoy our gorgeous fragrances and perfectly safe to leave … View moreWith spending more time at home why not have a beautiful scent that helps you get through the day? Imagine a scent that brings back memories 🍍, a calming scent🌷 to relax you, or a bakery 🧁 smell, like you have been baking? You will enjoy our gorgeous fragrances and perfectly safe to leave elected warmer all day! No soot, smoke, or flame 🔥 My link below
Https://Jenz.scentsy.co.nz

915 days ago

Do you have a great walnut recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for walnut recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before March 28, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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