Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt

1025 days ago

Coastal cool

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Transform a simple mirror into a modern piece of art with a wonderful coastal vibe using a selection of driftwood or wood decor branches and Resene paint.

Find out how to create your own.

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1025 days ago

Lower Hutt at Orange

Hutt City Council

From Friday 3 December, Lower Hutt is at Orange under the COVID-19 Protection Framework.

This means people will be required to show their My Vaccine Pass at most of our community facilities, including:

๐ŸŸ  Libraries,
๐ŸŸ  Pools and Fitness facilities,
๐ŸŸ  Neighbourhood Hubs,
๐ŸŸ  … View more
From Friday 3 December, Lower Hutt is at Orange under the COVID-19 Protection Framework.

This means people will be required to show their My Vaccine Pass at most of our community facilities, including:

๐ŸŸ  Libraries,
๐ŸŸ  Pools and Fitness facilities,
๐ŸŸ  Neighbourhood Hubs,
๐ŸŸ  Museums,
๐ŸŸ  Community Pop-up spaces, and
๐ŸŸ  Lower Hutt Events Centre

Visit our website for the full list of sites and more information
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1025 days ago

Learn new skills, unlock your future.

Te Wฤnanga o Aotearoa

Want to grow your knowledge and skills to boost your career options?

We can help you develop your skill set with one of our courses. From managing your money to starting a business, or upskilling in project management or leadership skills โ€“ we've got the courses to get you work ready.

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Want to grow your knowledge and skills to boost your career options?

We can help you develop your skill set with one of our courses. From managing your money to starting a business, or upskilling in project management or leadership skills โ€“ we've got the courses to get you work ready.

Enrolments are now open with classes starting in March 2022. Donโ€™t miss out! Apply now.
Find out more

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1026 days ago

Electrician and gutter cleaner

Sue from Wainuiomata

Iโ€™m looking for someone who can clean and wash gutters.
Also need an electrician whose looking to do perks. Must provide proof you are qualified

1025 days ago

Book Fair Fri 3 Dec and Sat 4 Dec

Amanda Wills from Anglican Parish of Lower Hutt

Counting down to the Book Fair on Friday and Saturday! Scan in, have your vaccination certificate verified, and wear a mask and you are welcome to browse. Find us in the hall, down the drive.
Friday 5-9pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm, 71 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt

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1026 days ago

Why itโ€™s important to choose an executor for your will.

Public Trust

When it comes to choosing an executor for your will, it's vital that you choose someone who will protect your legacy. A person you trust to fulfil your final wishes set out in your will. Scott Errington, Principal Trustee at our Timaru Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently on … View moreWhen it comes to choosing an executor for your will, it's vital that you choose someone who will protect your legacy. A person you trust to fulfil your final wishes set out in your will. Scott Errington, Principal Trustee at our Timaru Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently on the importance of an executor for your will.
Check out the article in the link below.

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1026 days ago

Dust off that camera...

The Team from Stuff

Calling all avid photographers! Our annual Summer Snap competition has kicked off.

Weโ€™ve teamed up with Canon for another year to give away six EOS Canon cameras, valued up to $2,699, to the most deserving amateur photographers.

Snap your summer between now and 31 January, choose one of … View more
Calling all avid photographers! Our annual Summer Snap competition has kicked off.

Weโ€™ve teamed up with Canon for another year to give away six EOS Canon cameras, valued up to $2,699, to the most deserving amateur photographers.

Snap your summer between now and 31 January, choose one of our six categories and head online to stuff.co.nz/summersnap to enter!

Our categories are:
- Great Outdoors
- People and Communities
- Kiwi Summer
- Thrill and Adventure
- Urban Life
- Bach and Backyard

Show us what your neighbourhood (and beyond) has to offer and and you could be taking your next photos with your very own Canon EOS.
ENTER NOW

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1027 days ago

Time to get your vaccine pass

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Lower Hutt will be at Orange on Friday 3 December. The Hutt City Council says you will need a Vaccine Pass to access some of its facilities. Council staff are available to help residents get their My Vaccine Pass.
To get your My Vaccine Pass, visit mycovidrecord.health.nz

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1027 days ago

Your local Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Life Flight

Kia ora! Harry here, head pilot on your local Westpac Rescue Helicopter. I want to take a moment and thank you for your support as we mark 40(!) years of saving lives with Westpac this December.

Like our Facebook page where weโ€™ll be sharing stories of people that have been flown over the … View more
Kia ora! Harry here, head pilot on your local Westpac Rescue Helicopter. I want to take a moment and thank you for your support as we mark 40(!) years of saving lives with Westpac this December.

Like our Facebook page where weโ€™ll be sharing stories of people that have been flown over the years. These rescues, and hundreds of others, are only made possible thanks to the generosity of people like you. These are parents, siblings, colleagues, neighbors that have returned safely home thanks to the
support of the community.

Show your support by donating today.
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1027 days ago

Nearly 120 years later, TG Macarthy continues to help those in need

Public Trust

Since its inception in 1912, and with the support of our Charities team TG Macarthy Trust continues to help New Zealand communities by awarding grants to not-for-profit organisations. Read about what the trust is getting up to, almost 120 years after it was established.

1028 days ago

How much light does your houseplant need?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

If you've ever struggled with this question, houseplant collector Moira West (400 indoor plants and growing!) has the answers.

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1028 days ago

Heading to the bach this summer?

Climate Insights

Summer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.

With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three … View more
Summer is nearly here and for many folks it is time to head to the beach. Whether you have your own batch or rent one it can be interesting to know about sea level rise, risk posed by storms, and of course tsunami.

With the Climate Insights property report you can get information on all three ocean-related events. With easy to read graphs and insights for reducing your family's and a property's risk it is an essential part of your coastal awareness toolkit.
Download your Property Climate Report

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1029 days ago

Check before you swim this summer

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Greater Wellington is reminding everyone to check the safety of swimming spots over summer.
"We monitor over 80 swimming spots in our region over summer to help make sure you can check where itโ€™s safe to swim."
Click on READ MORE to learn you can check before you swimming.

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1032 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Words and picture by Louise Thomas.
"Might I suggest that if you don't want people to know you are nesting there, that you stop screaming like a stuck pig every time someone walks past. Just a thought. Pลซkeko/purple swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) at Manor Park Golf Sanctuary."

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1029 days ago

Picked in the morning, on your plate for lunch

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, … View more
Dear neighbours,

Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, silverbeet, leek, mint and herbs. Yummy!

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