Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt

1415 days ago

A reminder to help keep us all safe

The team from Hutt City Council

🏠 Stay home if you're feeling unwell.
🤳🏽 Scan the QR codes when you're out and about.
😷 Masks are recommended on public transport.
👐 Wash your hands thoroughly.

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1415 days ago

Covid 19 Stuff Mon 9/11/2020 in HUTT

Sandra from Normandale

Stuff has an article that Hutt Intermediate and Boulcott Schools have been told about a Covid19, LOW WORRY case, but schools informed.
Interesting it is NOT yet up on Neighbourly.

1415 days ago

Kiwis thriving near Wellington

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

If you are heading to the Remutaka Forest Park this summer, please remember there is a population of wild kiwi.
Dogs are biggest threat to kiwi so please keep your dog on a lead.
There are about 200 kiwi in the park, some of them near Sunny Grove (Wainuiomata) and the population is growing thanks … View more
If you are heading to the Remutaka Forest Park this summer, please remember there is a population of wild kiwi.
Dogs are biggest threat to kiwi so please keep your dog on a lead.
There are about 200 kiwi in the park, some of them near Sunny Grove (Wainuiomata) and the population is growing thanks to the hard work of the Remutaka Conservation Trust.
The kiwi is our national bird and it needs your help to survive.

1418 days ago

Neighbourly Pet of the Day: Sydney

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Meet Sydney from Napier. His owner, Lisa Brownlee, says he enjoys the warmer weather.

The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday. If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz

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1415 days ago

Taita College Senior Prizegiving

Taita College

Taita College celebrated their Senior Prizegiving on Thursday 29 October and wish to
congratulate all the students on their wonderful success!

Our Head students for 2021 are Nikita Old, Teila Leuila and Junior Misa.

Scholarships to the value of $130,000 were awarded this year to the … View more
Taita College celebrated their Senior Prizegiving on Thursday 29 October and wish to
congratulate all the students on their wonderful success!

Our Head students for 2021 are Nikita Old, Teila Leuila and Junior Misa.

Scholarships to the value of $130,000 were awarded this year to the following students, we are very grateful to our benefactors and scholarship providers.

These scholarships are life changing and make a significant difference to our rangatahi and families.
Kayla Faitele was named Dux for 2020 and received the $1,000 Mexican Supplies
Scholarship. She was also awarded the Te Herenga Waka Scholarship worth $50,000 from Victoria University in Wellington.

Nikita Old and Mia Welsh-Duffin were both recipients of First Foundation Scholarships to the value of $22,000 each.

Deborah Yu received a $13,000 scholarship from Otago University.

Penina Sitagata was the recipient of the Victoria Tongarewa Scholarship worth $5,000.

William Bower was the recipient of the Titiro Whakarunga Scholarship, funded by the
Winton and Margaret Bear Charitable Trust worth $4,000. He also received a scholarship from KPMG where he received a laptop.

Marshall Kennedy-Newton was the recipient of the Joyce & John Kellett Scholarship worth $4,000.

Shontelle Schuster received the Prime Ministers’ Vocational Excellence Award worth $2,000.

Dianna Revell received the Susan Taylor Scholarship valued at $2,000 and a laptop.

Arwen van der Raaij received the Kia Kaha Scholarship valued at $2,000 and a laptop.

Margaret Hopoi and William Judge both received a scholarship worth $1,000 from Uniplas.

Arleen Edmonds and William Judge both received a laptop to the value of $1,000 each for the Ka Maro Te Kaki o te Kotuku Scholarship.

Dallas Naik was the recipient of the New Zealand School of Tourism Scholarship.

Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe me he maunga teitei.

Aim high for what is truly valuable, be persistent and don’t let obstacles stop you from reaching your goal.
Learn more.

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1415 days ago

Family Concert: Only Ten Dollars

Orchestra Wellington

Hi Neighbours - looking for a fun-filled afternoon for the family? For just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas concert.

With all your Christmas favourites, featuring a beautiful Samoan choir and other special guests, this promises to be a delightful day… View more
Hi Neighbours - looking for a fun-filled afternoon for the family? For just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas concert.

With all your Christmas favourites, featuring a beautiful Samoan choir and other special guests, this promises to be a delightful day out. We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show for the little ones.

If you would like tickets, please do act quickly, as this will sell out fast.

Sunday 13 December 2.30pm at the Michael Fowler Centre. Pre-concert entertainment from 1.30pm in the Renouf Foyer.
Buy tickets now

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1415 days ago

Borrow/Rent/or Buy - Baby travel Cot

Peter from Fairfield

Hi All
We have an emergency need for a babies travel cot with mattress for a few weeks up until New Year.
We have overseas guests staying at our house after quarantining and they need the above for their young one 6 months old.
Can anyone help?
Call Colleen 0226521230

1415 days ago

Tātou Rohe - Our Region

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Want the latest on what we’ve been up to, and what’s coming up? Check out this week’s Tātou Rohe: bit.ly...

Subscribe online to receive these directly to your inbox: gw.govt.nz/tatou-rohe

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1415 days ago

Face Masks

Sue from Avalon

Specially shaped masks with wired nose to stop glasses fogging.
Cotton fabric layers with iron on interfacing for extra protection
Txt 0226178550 (most patterns still available)
Two different sizes

Normal (fits most people)
Large (particularly good for males with beards etc)

$7 normal
$9 … View more
Specially shaped masks with wired nose to stop glasses fogging.
Cotton fabric layers with iron on interfacing for extra protection
Txt 0226178550 (most patterns still available)
Two different sizes

Normal (fits most people)
Large (particularly good for males with beards etc)

$7 normal
$9 large

Price: $7

1416 days ago

Community Car Rally for Charity

Monica from Waterloo

Join us for this amazing historic ride around Lower Hutt culminating in an indoor or outdoor family picnic. Prizes - sausages - fun! Learn more about the history of the Hutt Valley! Click here to buy an entry ticket for your car www.eventbrite.co.nz...

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1416 days ago

Grey warbler/riroriro - usually heard and not seen

Louise from Woburn

The grey warbler/riroriro (Gerygone igata) has been my white whale. A goal chased, but notoriously difficult to obtain (for me anyway). They are common birds, that we have all heard warbling away through summer, but they like to hang out in dense vegetation, they are tiny (surprisingly so given how… View moreThe grey warbler/riroriro (Gerygone igata) has been my white whale. A goal chased, but notoriously difficult to obtain (for me anyway). They are common birds, that we have all heard warbling away through summer, but they like to hang out in dense vegetation, they are tiny (surprisingly so given how loud their song is), and when they do appear they seldom stay still long enough for me to focus.

1420 days ago

What do you think of Quinovic letter?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A property management company that got in trouble for a email to renters at the beginning of the lockdown is under fire again after a letter drop “inviting neighbours to snitch” on tenants.
The letter from Quinovic advised neighbours new tenants had moved into their area and encouraged them to … View more
A property management company that got in trouble for a email to renters at the beginning of the lockdown is under fire again after a letter drop “inviting neighbours to snitch” on tenants.
The letter from Quinovic advised neighbours new tenants had moved into their area and encouraged them to contact the company with “any concerns about the property and its management”.
It was delivered to residents of a Hutt Valley street and was signed by Quinovic Hutt Valley manager Maritza McCrae and sales manager Helen Vance.
What do you think of Quinovic asking neigbours to monitor tenants?

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1416 days ago

Building all-round character at Scots College

Scots College

At Scots College students from Year 1 to 13 are guided in building all-round character with many opportunities available academically, culturally, in sports, leadership and service. Through high-quality teaching, strong pastoral care programmes and small class sizes, each student is known and … View moreAt Scots College students from Year 1 to 13 are guided in building all-round character with many opportunities available academically, culturally, in sports, leadership and service. Through high-quality teaching, strong pastoral care programmes and small class sizes, each student is known and encouraged to realise their potential.

Co-educational Prep School (Years 1-6), Middle School (Years 7&9), Senior School (Years 11-13).

We are excited to introduce co-education in the Middle School from 2021 and the availability of Year 9 Girls Sports and Cultural Scholarships for 2021. Apply online before Monday 23 November.
Learn more.

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1419 days ago

Feathered Friday Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hi Neighbourly folk, this week I am featuring a new photographer Rosa Marie from Stokes Valley.
Check out what she had to say about a photo she took of a tui.
"On my way home to lunch I came across this tui sitting on my neighbour's kowhai tree just singing away...I got as close as I … View more
Hi Neighbourly folk, this week I am featuring a new photographer Rosa Marie from Stokes Valley.
Check out what she had to say about a photo she took of a tui.
"On my way home to lunch I came across this tui sitting on my neighbour's kowhai tree just singing away...I got as close as I could thinking he would fly away but he just kept singing....just singing in the rain."

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1417 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Champ

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hello, Neighbourly friends! My name is Champ. I am a sweet boy that loves to play and enjoys cuddles. I have made friends with everyone here at the SPCA and would love to settle into my forever home.
WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT ME
I listen well. I know my name and have an understanding of basic … View more
Hello, Neighbourly friends! My name is Champ. I am a sweet boy that loves to play and enjoys cuddles. I have made friends with everyone here at the SPCA and would love to settle into my forever home.
WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT ME
I listen well. I know my name and have an understanding of basic training, I feel I can be trained further with the right owner. I am very eager to please.

I love cuddles and the presence of people and dogs. Although, I can feel insecure in new situations and in unfamiliar places. Once I experience more of the world, I will become more confident. I wouldn't mind having another dog to play with and don't seem to be bothered by cats, I mostly want to say hi and try and play! Because I can be unsure in certain situations, it is best that I live with older children, teens or adults that are experienced with handling and playing with dogs.

Of course, I am one of a kind! I have a slightly abnormal hindlimb conformation which is likely due to genetics. This doesn't cause me any issues, however is something a new owner needs to be aware of as it may mean I don't live as long as most other dogs.

Any serious adopter is encouraged to discuss this with one of the vet team to fully understand my medical history. Any new home would be lucky to have me, I do hope people don't overlook me because of this. If you think that you're the right home for me, contact the canine team!

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