Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt

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1455 days ago

We just got some Matai flooring!

Monica from No. 8 Building Recyclers

Kia ora neighbours!
As you may or may not know, one of our main activities is salvaging wood materials from demolitions.

So, today we just got back from a demolition where we salvaged almost all the floorboards. It is made of native Matai 135mm.
We also have other sizes - 100mm & 85mm - … View more
Kia ora neighbours!
As you may or may not know, one of our main activities is salvaging wood materials from demolitions.

So, today we just got back from a demolition where we salvaged almost all the floorboards. It is made of native Matai 135mm.
We also have other sizes - 100mm & 85mm - in stock.
Now, if you're doing a demolition, we will buy your old floorboards, doors and windows and recycle them. Contact us so we can make an offer! no8recyclers.co.nz...

Next Friday (27/nov) is Black Friday! Come to our store and check our restored doors, all with discounts from 30% to 50%!!!!! Discounts will be valid just for Friday and Saturday (27th and 28th).

Cheers!

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1455 days ago

Do you need Regular Gardening Maintenance or Landscaping?

Joshua from Kelburn Price Smart Landscaping and Gardeners

Do you often find your garden looking less than satisfactory? We work within your budget, and only when you need us, to ensure your garden is looking tidy all year round.
For a reasonable estimate, Give us a call at 027 548 9818 Or Visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...

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1455 days ago

Pet of the Day: Phoenix

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This weeks Pet of the Day is 10 month-old Phoenix, enjoying a Wellington bush walk with Priyal Patel
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 with… View more
This weeks Pet of the Day is 10 month-old Phoenix, enjoying a Wellington bush walk with Priyal Patel
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 with a recent photo.

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1455 days ago

Check, Choose, Complete

The team from Hutt City Council

Be sure to check your November Hutt City Council rates bill to find out how to choose your bins ahead of next year's upgrade to rubbish and recycling 👍

#CheckChooseComplete

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1455 days ago

Open Days on draft Heritage Policy

Hutt City Council

Come tell us how you want to value, protect, celebrate and conserve heritage in Te Awa Kairangi/Lower Hutt. We are hosting nine open days to discuss Council’s draft Heritage Policy – Taonga Tuku Iho.

For more information visit our website.
Have your say

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1455 days ago

Ten Dollar Tickets

Orchestra Wellington

Just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, Christmas classics and a special mystery guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages.
We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show … View more
Just $10 for a child ticket and $15 for an adult, please join us at our Christmas Singalong. Featuring a beautiful Samoan choir, Christmas classics and a special mystery guest, this promises to be a delightful day out for all ages.
We’ll also have bouncy castles and face paints before the show for the little ones.

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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1456 days ago

Feathered Friday Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Our Feathered Friend this week is the red-crowned parakeet/kākāriki.
The photos are from Rosa Marie who took her camera to Zealandia to see one only of the only mainland populations in New Zealand.
Although they are widely distributed throughout the New Zealand region, and are very common on … View more
Our Feathered Friend this week is the red-crowned parakeet/kākāriki.
The photos are from Rosa Marie who took her camera to Zealandia to see one only of the only mainland populations in New Zealand.
Although they are widely distributed throughout the New Zealand region, and are very common on some islands, they are almost entirely absent from the two main islands.
One exception is Wellington, where birds from Zealandia and Matiu/Somes Islands are occasionally seen in suburban gardens.

1456 days ago

Community Car Rally for Charity

Monica from Waterloo

Hi Neighbours! Want to find out more about the lower Hutt Valley and its history? Join us for this wonderful car rally around the valley from Petone to Stokes Valley. Saturday Nov 28th 3pm. Meeting at 190 Naenae Road (carparks available). Click this link to get your tickets … View moreHi Neighbours! Want to find out more about the lower Hutt Valley and its history? Join us for this wonderful car rally around the valley from Petone to Stokes Valley. Saturday Nov 28th 3pm. Meeting at 190 Naenae Road (carparks available). Click this link to get your tickets www.eventbrite.co.nz... or go to Eventbrite and search 'Car Rally', $30 per car. The rally is followed by a BYO picnic and prizegiving ceremony.

Car Rally Flyer #2.pdf Download View

1456 days ago

Open Days on draft Heritage Policy

Tina Collison from Hutt City Council

Come tell us how you want to value, protect, celebrate and conserve heritage in Te Awa Kairangi/Lower Hutt. We are hosting nine open days to discuss Council’s draft Heritage Policy – Taonga Tuku Iho.
For more information visit us here: hutt.city/taongatukuiho

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1456 days ago

Plastic Bottle Planters

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (The Curtain Store)

Here is a fun and easy way to reuse a plastic bottle! These are the basic instructions for creating a plastic bottle planter. Creative fun for the kids and recycling those plastic bottles? We call that a win-win.
They look adorable with succulents (cactus or herbs would also work) and chances are … View more
Here is a fun and easy way to reuse a plastic bottle! These are the basic instructions for creating a plastic bottle planter. Creative fun for the kids and recycling those plastic bottles? We call that a win-win.
They look adorable with succulents (cactus or herbs would also work) and chances are the planters will last for a while.

You’ll need:
• Plastic bottles
• Sharpie
• Acrylic paint & brushes
• Pencil (for sketching details)
• Scissors


1. Use the sharpie to mark out the shape of your animal on the bottle.
2. With scissors roughly cut out your shapes. After the top of the bottle is removed go back around and clean up the edges. Wipe clean (make sure bottle is clean and dry).3. Paint the bottle with chosen shade of acrylic paint, this will take several coats. Tip: use a hair dryer to speed drying between coats. Spray paint made for plastic can be used if you already have a can at home.
4. Once dry, use the pencil to sketch the eyes, mouth, and other details, and paint over with your desired colours.
5. Fill with soil and your favourite succulents. These also make cute containers to keep anything in (pencils, food, toys, beads) as well as colourful décor for your kids’ room.


We hope you enjoyed our tutorial and if you make a one we would love to see a picture!

www.curtainclean.co.nz...

1456 days ago

Travel NZ ideas

Sandra from Normandale

Tongariro National Park trail walk, views to die for and lots of people for and aft to keep an eye on others.
What your favourite spot?

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1457 days ago

Free Master Painter Instructions

Alfred Memelink Artspace Gallery

One of New Zealand's top watercolour artists, Alan Collins, will be demonstrating his painting skills at Artspace Gallery on the Petone Foreshore, between 1 and 3 on both Saturday and Sunday. Feel free to call in to check out his mastery of this art and hear some of his amazing and funny … View moreOne of New Zealand's top watercolour artists, Alan Collins, will be demonstrating his painting skills at Artspace Gallery on the Petone Foreshore, between 1 and 3 on both Saturday and Sunday. Feel free to call in to check out his mastery of this art and hear some of his amazing and funny yarns about his painting experiences.

This painting titled, ''Night & Day'' Discharging Our Fuel'' is one of the last paintings Alan painted on the spot for his exhibition, now on at the Gallery and this is the last weekend to view it.

Alan has been busy preparing for his exhibition over past year, it features 25 new paintings, many of around the Hutt Valley, Eastern Bays and Wellington harbour and most were painted on the spot, (plein air). The exhibition is open 10.30 - 4pm daily until next Wednesday, 25th Nov. At the same time as visiting Alans exhibition, feel free to check out our amazing range of other local art and unique range of NZ made gifts. Don't forget to wish him a happy birthday for next week, 94 years young.

1458 days ago

Nine-year-old threatens teenager with knife outside Lower Hutt mall

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A teenager has been threatened by a nine-year-old with a boxcutter knife outside Queensgate.
The victim's father said his son had been at the mall with two other friends when they were approached by the group on two separate occasions.
When his son went outside the mall to get his bike, they … View more
A teenager has been threatened by a nine-year-old with a boxcutter knife outside Queensgate.
The victim's father said his son had been at the mall with two other friends when they were approached by the group on two separate occasions.
When his son went outside the mall to get his bike, they were approached by the group again.
Goodwin said his son was punched in the back of the head multiple times and kicked in the legs, by the group, who demanded he hand over his bike.

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1458 days ago

Kererū killed by crossbow in Wainuiomata

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A protected kererū was recently found dead with a crossbow bolt though its body in Wainuiomata.
Lower Hutt Kereru Rescue co-ordinator Hayden James was called to retrieve the bird on Tuesday.
James said the incident was the latest in a series of incidents involving cruelty to birds in Wainuiomata.
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A protected kererū was recently found dead with a crossbow bolt though its body in Wainuiomata.
Lower Hutt Kereru Rescue co-ordinator Hayden James was called to retrieve the bird on Tuesday.
James said the incident was the latest in a series of incidents involving cruelty to birds in Wainuiomata.
Under the Wildlife Act, the penalty for killing protected species is up to two years in prison or a fine up to $100,000.

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1457 days ago

Work off Christmas dinner in 23,573 easy steps

Smiths City

As we head into the eating season, you might want to think about tracking your fitness. Check out our range of wearable tech, from FitBit, Huawei and Samsung, in-store or online today. smithscity.co.nz – keeping Xmas honest. Visit us online

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