Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt

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1431 days ago

Destination Christmases

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
With Christmas fast approaching, we'd be keen to hear from those who spend the festive season (or part of it) away each year. Where do you go and why? What makes it such a great place to be at this time of year? What are you most looking forward to about the trip? Any words of … View more
Hi everyone,
With Christmas fast approaching, we'd be keen to hear from those who spend the festive season (or part of it) away each year. Where do you go and why? What makes it such a great place to be at this time of year? What are you most looking forward to about the trip? Any words of advice you may have on things to do or places to eat or drink in the area would also be much appreciated. As usual, please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article. Cheers.

1427 days ago

Events around the Wellington region this weekend - Dec 18-20

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Click on the Read More to find out what is on across the region. If you can remember the seventies you might like to check out the Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Show on Saturday night.
* Upper Hutt Cossie Club, 7:30pm, $25
* Two hours of wall-to-wall music, and toe-tapping fun featuring all the … View more
Click on the Read More to find out what is on across the region. If you can remember the seventies you might like to check out the Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Show on Saturday night.
* Upper Hutt Cossie Club, 7:30pm, $25
* Two hours of wall-to-wall music, and toe-tapping fun featuring all the band’s No. 1 hits from the seventies. Hear such nostalgic gems as Aunty Alice Bought Us This and Pretty Girl. Tickets from Eventfinda or from the Cossie Club.

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1427 days ago

Lime scooters return to Lower Hutt

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Lime scooters are back in the Hutt. There appear to be plenty parked up at various railway stations, including Waterloo.
Have you been using them?

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1429 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A really easy one this week. What are your memories of this famous rugby icon?

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1427 days ago

Stain Removal Guide

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

Be gone, stain! Don’t you wish you had a magic wand to wave over stubborn stains?


Our printable Stain Removal Guide provides step by step instructions for handling all types of stains.
Simply find your type of stain and match the numbers with each removal method, in order, for the best … View more
Be gone, stain! Don’t you wish you had a magic wand to wave over stubborn stains?


Our printable Stain Removal Guide provides step by step instructions for handling all types of stains.
Simply find your type of stain and match the numbers with each removal method, in order, for the best results. Print it out and stick it to your laundry wall!


Printable copy: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1427 days ago

Riverbank Market closes for Christmas

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

You might like to note that Saturday (the 19th) is the last day you will be able to shop at the Riverbank Market for a while for all your favourite goodies.
It will not be open on December 26 2020 or January 2.

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1427 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 on 26 December 2020 or 2 January 2021.

Make sure you head to the market tomorrow and make the most of the last Riverbank Market of 2020.

1427 days ago

No one’s dreaming of a whiteware Christmas

Smiths City

Fortunately, we have lots of other great gift ideas. At Smiths City we have got gifts for kids aged 8 to 80, grab the perfect prezzies for the wee ones and the big kids.

With a great range of products across all categories, Smiths City is the best place to visit to grab those last-minute items.… View more
Fortunately, we have lots of other great gift ideas. At Smiths City we have got gifts for kids aged 8 to 80, grab the perfect prezzies for the wee ones and the big kids.

With a great range of products across all categories, Smiths City is the best place to visit to grab those last-minute items. We also have gift cards available just in case you can’t choose. Come in-store today and chat to our friendly team.
Visit us online

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1428 days ago

Stay well over the holiday season

Gemma Elizabeth from Hutt Valley District Health Board

Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast DHBs are encouraging people to plan ahead and take care of themselves to ensure they have a fun and healthy holiday season.

“During the holiday season, GPs and pharmacies will have different operating hours, so it is very important for people who require … View more
Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast DHBs are encouraging people to plan ahead and take care of themselves to ensure they have a fun and healthy holiday season.

“During the holiday season, GPs and pharmacies will have different operating hours, so it is very important for people who require regular medications to renew and fill any prescriptions they will need in the coming weeks,” said HVDHB Chief Medical Officer Sisira Jayathissa.

“This is especially important if people are planning to travel during the summer break and will not be close to their regular – or, depending on where people are travelling, any – GPs or pharmacies. People who are not travelling should take note of their GP and pharmacy’s holiday hours to ensure they can access help and support if they need it.”

Read more here: www.huttvalleydhb.org.nz...

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1429 days ago

Don't lock your children or pets in a car over summer

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Now that summer has arrived, it is worth remembering that it is not a good idea to leave children in cars. The Automobile Association has issued a plea for people not to lock children and pets in cars in a warning that gets more-urgent as summer months set in.
The AA gets called out for about 760 … View more
Now that summer has arrived, it is worth remembering that it is not a good idea to leave children in cars. The Automobile Association has issued a plea for people not to lock children and pets in cars in a warning that gets more-urgent as summer months set in.
The AA gets called out for about 760 call-outs for children locked in cars and 650 for pets every year.
On a 30C day, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach 39C in less than five minutes; in 30 minutes, it will be 49°C,”

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1428 days ago

Hutt Valley Health Hub

Ropata Health

Ropata Health Opening Hours:
☀️ 24 December – Open 7am – 5pm – Lower Hutt After Hours covering until 11pm – 04 567 5345
☀️ 25 - 28 December – Closed - Lower Hutt After Hours covering until 11pm – 04 567 5345
☀️ 29, 30 December – Open 7am – 10pm
☀️ 31 December –… View more
Ropata Health Opening Hours:
☀️ 24 December – Open 7am – 5pm – Lower Hutt After Hours covering until 11pm – 04 567 5345
☀️ 25 - 28 December – Closed - Lower Hutt After Hours covering until 11pm – 04 567 5345
☀️ 29, 30 December – Open 7am – 10pm
☀️ 31 December – 7am – 5pm - Lower Hutt After Hours covering until 11pm – 04 567 5345
☀️ 1 January – Closed - Lower Hutt After Hours covering until 11pm – 04 567 5345
☀️ 2, 3 January – Open 8am – 6pm - Lower Hutt After Hours covering until 11pm – 04 567 5345
☀️ 4 January – Closed - Lower Hutt After Hours covering until 11pm – 04 567 5345

Hutt Dental Hub:
Closed 22 December, re open 5 January

Wishbone Cafe:
Closed 23 December, re open 11 January

Wellworks Pharmacy:
24 December – Open 8am – 5pm
25, 26, 27, 28 December – Closed
29, 30 December – Open normal hours
31 December – Open 8am -5pm
1 January – Closed
2 January – Open 10am -4pm
3, 4 January - Closed
5 January – Open normal hours
Find out more

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1428 days ago

Walking our dogs in summer on hot concrete & hot sand beaches

Lisa from Wainuiomata

A reminder on behalf of our four-legged friends: footpaths and sandy beaches in the summertime, heat up way too much for us humans to roam bare-footed, so please spare a thought for your four-legged friends. FACT: If your feet fry on the beach/concrete so will your dogs paws. Please share … View moreA reminder on behalf of our four-legged friends: footpaths and sandy beaches in the summertime, heat up way too much for us humans to roam bare-footed, so please spare a thought for your four-legged friends. FACT: If your feet fry on the beach/concrete so will your dogs paws. Please share this reminder with whananu, so that hopefully they'll consider the heat of concrete, ashphelt & beaches before exercising their dogs on these surfaces. FACT: Dogs-paws-aren't-made-for-concrete, nor are their limbs and joints. The heat created by the friction of a dog's paws connecting with concrete, when owners jog with their dogs is a double whammy in summer time. Please kindly share, where you think best, to raise awareness on behalf of all the doggies out there.

1429 days ago

Extention

Jane from Naenae

Morning neighbours.I have extended the closing of Pataka Aroha to this Sunday not Tomorrow to allow excess items to be taken by our families.
From today I am only taking Non Perishable Food till we re-open 12th Jan.Road works are still progressing so no more clothing an linen as the dust flies … View more
Morning neighbours.I have extended the closing of Pataka Aroha to this Sunday not Tomorrow to allow excess items to be taken by our families.
From today I am only taking Non Perishable Food till we re-open 12th Jan.Road works are still progressing so no more clothing an linen as the dust flies every where.Xmas closing post to follow.Hava great Day.

1429 days ago

Check, Clean, Dry.

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Did you know that human activity is the only way freshwater pests are spread to new waterbodies? Once they’re established, it’s almost impossible to remove them and the pests can squeeze the life out of our most precious rivers and lakes. We all need to do our bit to protect waterways by always… View moreDid you know that human activity is the only way freshwater pests are spread to new waterbodies? Once they’re established, it’s almost impossible to remove them and the pests can squeeze the life out of our most precious rivers and lakes. We all need to do our bit to protect waterways by always checking, cleaning, then drying any equipment that comes into contact with the water, between every waterway, every time.

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1429 days ago

Obituary: Melby Scott

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Did you ever meet Melby Scott and his distinctive blue Vauxhall? He was one of the great characters and loved to have a chat. He would often be seen at car shows at Trentham Memorial Park and was a regular visitor at the Hutt News.
He enjoyed raising money for Wellington Free Ambulance and was also… View more
Did you ever meet Melby Scott and his distinctive blue Vauxhall? He was one of the great characters and loved to have a chat. He would often be seen at car shows at Trentham Memorial Park and was a regular visitor at the Hutt News.
He enjoyed raising money for Wellington Free Ambulance and was also a keen bowler. Melby died in May aged 96.

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