Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt

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1538 days ago

Do you need Regular Gardening Maintenance or Landscaping?

Joshua from

Is your garden messy, overgrown or just in need of general maintenance? Price Smart works with YOU to ensure your garden is left at a standard we’re both happy with.
For a reasonable estimate, Give us a call at 027 548 9818 Or Visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...

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1538 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Register now

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1539 days ago

Cleaner position

Lauren from Normandale

If anyone out there is looking for work, I need someone to join my team.
It would be on an independent contractor basis.

I have a mix of residential, commercial offices and new builds that need to be cleaned before handing keys to the owner.

Hours would vary between 12-20 hours most weeks and … View more
If anyone out there is looking for work, I need someone to join my team.
It would be on an independent contractor basis.

I have a mix of residential, commercial offices and new builds that need to be cleaned before handing keys to the owner.

Hours would vary between 12-20 hours most weeks and you would need your own transport.
You need to be fit snd have a “can do” attitude.
Start date 11th January.
I would require to sight a clean police record.
Please private message me if you are interested and require more information.

1539 days ago

Testing Numbers

Gemma Elizabeth from Hutt Valley District Health Board

Here is the latest information about the number of people tested for COVID-19 in our region. We will publish these figures every weekday to give you a clearer picture of what is happening in our area.

There is no known community transmission in the Wellington and Hutt Valley regions.

These … View more
Here is the latest information about the number of people tested for COVID-19 in our region. We will publish these figures every weekday to give you a clearer picture of what is happening in our area.

There is no known community transmission in the Wellington and Hutt Valley regions.

These figures will also be published on our website and updated each weekday. View figures here: www.huttvalleydhb.org.nz...

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1539 days ago

Low E double glazing - Good all year round

RetroFit Double Glazing - Wellington

We all know Low E double glazing is good for winter, it can help keep your homes warm and dry, but did you know it's also good in summer too. Depending on what option you choose it can also help reduce solar heat gain. To read up on the many benefits of Low E double glazing click hereView moreWe all know Low E double glazing is good for winter, it can help keep your homes warm and dry, but did you know it's also good in summer too. Depending on what option you choose it can also help reduce solar heat gain. To read up on the many benefits of Low E double glazing click here Otherwise talk our experts and they can help tailor a solution based on your home. Get your free retrofit double glazing quote from us now click here or call us on 0800 658 658.

1539 days ago

COVID-19

Gemma Elizabeth from Hutt Valley District Health Board

A big thank you to the people working in the community-based assessment centres across the Hutt Valley and Wellington regions.

Your work is essential to our response to COVID-19, and to help keep our communities safe.

If you, or a family member has COVID-like symptoms, please call Healthline on… View more
A big thank you to the people working in the community-based assessment centres across the Hutt Valley and Wellington regions.

Your work is essential to our response to COVID-19, and to help keep our communities safe.

If you, or a family member has COVID-like symptoms, please call Healthline on 0800 358 5453. You may be referred to a community based testing centre, or your GP for a test.

Testing is free and locations can be found here: www.huttvalleydhb.org.nz...

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1539 days ago

Baby on board: Whānau benefiting from marae-based maternity care

Gemma Elizabeth from Hutt Valley District Health Board

Leith Porter-Samuels empowers pregnant Māori women and their whānau with childbirth and early-parenting skills using a unique kaupapa Māori model.
She recently hosted birthEd’s free three-day Kaupapa Māori Antenatal and Kaiāwhina Education course at Te Kakano o Te Aroha Marae in Moera, Lower… View more
Leith Porter-Samuels empowers pregnant Māori women and their whānau with childbirth and early-parenting skills using a unique kaupapa Māori model.
She recently hosted birthEd’s free three-day Kaupapa Māori Antenatal and Kaiāwhina Education course at Te Kakano o Te Aroha Marae in Moera, Lower Hutt, and will hold another course in December.

The environment outside of a hospital is more natural - it feels safer to learn, said mum-to-be Ngarangi Williams.

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1539 days ago

The hidden benefits of insulation

The team from EnergySmart - Wellington

Most people know insulating your home will create a warmer and drier home, but what most people don’t know are the hidden benefits of insulating your home.

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1539 days ago

Poll: Should ambassador Brown have returned to Lower Hutt following his trip to the US?

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

United States Ambassador Scott Brown recently self-isolated at his Lower Hutt residence instead of using New Zealand’s quarantine facilities after returning from a visit to the US.

The New Zealand government can't force diplomats into managed isolation, because of international immunity … View more
United States Ambassador Scott Brown recently self-isolated at his Lower Hutt residence instead of using New Zealand’s quarantine facilities after returning from a visit to the US.

The New Zealand government can't force diplomats into managed isolation, because of international immunity rules.

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Should ambassador Brown have returned to Lower Hutt following his trip to the US?
  • 25% Yes, he has an important job to do
    25% Complete
  • 75% No, no one should get special treatment
    75% Complete
24 votes
1539 days ago

Do you get our free gardening ezine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie … View more
In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie Oliver’s new book 7 Ways. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1539 days ago

YOUR VOICE

Corinne Morris from

Age Concern Wellington is running a segment in our fortnightly newsletter, called YOUR VOICE. We would love to hear from seniors in our communities.

Please share a few lines about your hobbies, a recipe, a pattern, a story, artwork, a poem... We'd like to read about anything that you think … View more
Age Concern Wellington is running a segment in our fortnightly newsletter, called YOUR VOICE. We would love to hear from seniors in our communities.

Please share a few lines about your hobbies, a recipe, a pattern, a story, artwork, a poem... We'd like to read about anything that you think other readers would enjoy! You may even get published in our newsletter.

Every two months, we will draw a winner. The winning entry will take home a $50 Countdown voucher, generously donated by the team at Countdown.

Please email your entries to:
news@ageconcernwellington.org.nz
Or mail your entries to:
Age Concern Wellington (Re Your Voice), PO Box 11-108, Wellington, 6142

Terms and Conditions:
By submitting an entry, you grant permission to Age Concern Wellington to publish your entry in their newsletters and on their website. Only winning entries will receive a prize. All entries remain the property of the entrant. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash. Prizes will be mailed to the winners.

We look forward to hearing from you all!

1539 days ago

Make a photo booth

The Team from Resene ColorShop Naenae

Got an important celebration or party coming up? Create your own photo booth for guests to enjoy. The best thing about this photo booth is that you can easily erase and change your text to reuse the frame for different events with a Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint whiteboard finish on one side and … View moreGot an important celebration or party coming up? Create your own photo booth for guests to enjoy. The best thing about this photo booth is that you can easily erase and change your text to reuse the frame for different events with a Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint whiteboard finish on one side and a Resene FX Blackboard Paint finish on the other.

It’s perfect for baby showers, hen’s parties, kid’s birthdays and much more! Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Learn how to create your own to get your guests in the party photo mood.

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1540 days ago

Commuters - Better download that tracer app

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

From 11.50pm on Thursday, September 3, all bus, train, ferry, ride share vehicles and taxis will display QR codes by government mandate.

Transport users are expected to use the NZ COVID Tracer app to help contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

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