Waterloo, Lower Hutt

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1421 days ago

Local bird rescuers need your help

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Lower Hutt Kereru Rescue needs your help.
Throughout 2020 it received 784 phone calls relating to injured birds.
It responded to 598 calls and rescued a total of 543 birds (including the ruru pictured) that were picked up and helped.
It spent $16,357 throughout 2020 on rescues, care and … View more
Lower Hutt Kereru Rescue needs your help.
Throughout 2020 it received 784 phone calls relating to injured birds.
It responded to 598 calls and rescued a total of 543 birds (including the ruru pictured) that were picked up and helped.
It spent $16,357 throughout 2020 on rescues, care and rehabilitation of the birds it rescued. Unfortunately the donations didn't cover the costs for the year which resulted in it coming out of the pocket of organiser Hayden James.
Each rescue costs around $35. If you can help, click on Read More and check out their website.

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1421 days ago

Commuters cram into Wellington Railway Station

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Have you been commuting into Wellington?
On Wednesday there was again long queues as hundreds of capital commuters crammed into Wellington Railway Station as they waited for buses replacing the trains.

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1421 days ago

Call for action over deadly Upper Hutt road

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It’s a disgrace that nearly 50 people have died on a 20-kilometre stretch of State Highway 2 in Upper Hutt, the city’s mayor says.
Wayne Guppy wants something done about the road, on which 48 people have died since 1987.
Do you use the road and is it as dangerous as the mayor claims?
Remutaka … View more
It’s a disgrace that nearly 50 people have died on a 20-kilometre stretch of State Highway 2 in Upper Hutt, the city’s mayor says.
Wayne Guppy wants something done about the road, on which 48 people have died since 1987.
Do you use the road and is it as dangerous as the mayor claims?
Remutaka MP Chris Hipkins​ said he’d long had concerns over the road and believes road should be two lanes in either direction.

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1422 days ago

Wellington has the fastest growing property values in NZ

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Wellington’s property values recorded the fastest growth out of the main centres in 2020, with prices rising as the capital’s housing stock plumbs the lowest level in decades.
Over the coming year, the average property price for Wellington would cross the $1 million mark, said Nicki … View more
Wellington’s property values recorded the fastest growth out of the main centres in 2020, with prices rising as the capital’s housing stock plumbs the lowest level in decades.
Over the coming year, the average property price for Wellington would cross the $1 million mark, said Nicki Cruickshank, a real estate agent with Tommy’s Wellington. “You can't really get a three-bedroom house in Wellington under $1m now, anyway.”
Porirua City experienced a 20.8 per cent annual growth in residential property values, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt cities both experienced 17.2 per cent growth, and Kāpiti Coast 18.3 per cent.

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1422 days ago

2 baby birds

Rachael from Naenae

Hi, I’ve been looking after 2 baby I think blackbirds for a few days after my cat bought them in. The nest is too high to put them back.
However we are going away tomorrow and we don’t have anyone to look after them. They are not feeding by themselves yet but I don’t think they are far away … View more
Hi, I’ve been looking after 2 baby I think blackbirds for a few days after my cat bought them in. The nest is too high to put them back.
However we are going away tomorrow and we don’t have anyone to look after them. They are not feeding by themselves yet but I don’t think they are far away from this.

If anyone is keen to take them and look after them until they can leave the nest that would be appreciated.

They are currently housed in a shoe box and I’ve got bird feed for them.

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1423 days ago

Is Whittaker's your dream job?

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It’s every kid’s dream to work at a chocolate factory. Megan Sinclair, the new product development manager at Whittaker’s in Wellington, is living that dream – albeit without the chocolate rivers – designing flavours and roasting batches of beans in her little lab on the factory floor.
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It’s every kid’s dream to work at a chocolate factory. Megan Sinclair, the new product development manager at Whittaker’s in Wellington, is living that dream – albeit without the chocolate rivers – designing flavours and roasting batches of beans in her little lab on the factory floor.
Megan Sinclair, the new product development manager at Whittaker’s in Wellington, is living that dream – albeit without the chocolate rivers – designing flavours and roasting batches of beans in her little lab on the factory floor.
It’s called the micro-lab, and within its walls there are cupboards of flavours and scents, everything from cake batter to beetroot, a mini bean roaster, and a mixing machine called a melange.
In this, she can make 12 kilogram batches to test flavours, or 45kg batches in the one in the room next door; small quantities compared to the tonnes pumped out by the main factory on a daily basis.

1425 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Smokey

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Smokey is a rehomed cat who is loving his new life with his happy new owner.
“He is really relaxed now, loves purring and is extremely happy, although is still on guard with unfamiliar noises. Smokey started off being quite afraid of most things, but now is a well-behaved cat who is newly … View more
Smokey is a rehomed cat who is loving his new life with his happy new owner.
“He is really relaxed now, loves purring and is extremely happy, although is still on guard with unfamiliar noises. Smokey started off being quite afraid of most things, but now is a well-behaved cat who is newly learning to use his scratching post, rather than a carpet! Smokey loves routine and "helps" people by sitting in their laps when they are trying to work or type. He has become an integral part of a piano teaching studio and loves both music and all the students.”

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1423 days ago

40 inch LCD TV

Suresh from Waterloo

Samsung LCD TV 40". This TV works well but it has one defect is when turned on the display will be blurred and after few minutes it will be normal sharp display.

Negotiable

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1423 days ago

Is it safe to swim?

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Summer is a great time to enjoy our coast and waterways, but it pays to check first to see if the water is safe to swim in.

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1423 days ago

The rare but impressive yellow pōhutukawa

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Thank-you to everybody who came forward with tips on yellow pōhutukawa. There are certainly more in the region than many people realise.

1423 days ago

Countdown for bin choice

Hutt City Council

Remember to check your latest rates bill, choose your bins and complete your selection before 31 January so you’re ready for the rubbish and recycling upgrade in July.

If you’ve lost your rates letter or the included bin form, you can visit us on Laings Rd or at your local library/community … View more
Remember to check your latest rates bill, choose your bins and complete your selection before 31 January so you’re ready for the rubbish and recycling upgrade in July.

If you’ve lost your rates letter or the included bin form, you can visit us on Laings Rd or at your local library/community hub, or call 04 570 6666.

We’re on the move to a sustainable future, with 524,00 plastic rubbish bags set to be saved from landfill each year under the upgrade.
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1424 days ago

HVHS PE Uniform

Louise from Woburn

Hi all, I still have the HVHS PE uniform if anyone wants it. Girls, ladies 14-16 (although my size 10-12 girl wore it no problem). Pants have drawstring for easy fit. Good condition.

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1424 days ago

Empty tins and glass water bottle

Louise from Woburn

These seemed a bit too nice to chuck in the bin. Can anyone use them? Might be good for teabags/sugar/biscuits, seem quite airtight.

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1424 days ago

Placecard holders - wedding or party

Louise from Woburn

Homemade wooden rustic placecard holders. Used these for my daughter's wedding back in Jan before the 'Rona. There are about 70, but you could take as few or as many as you like.

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1424 days ago

Men's trousers - 32-34 Reg to shortish length

Louise from Woburn

Seven pairs of men's trousers. Three are brand new! Two have a very small hole (less than 3mm) - the hazard of working with chemicals while not wearing a lab coat, but barely noticeable. All good quality ex-Kirks or David Jones. Unfortunately, my hubby's girth has increased before he got … View moreSeven pairs of men's trousers. Three are brand new! Two have a very small hole (less than 3mm) - the hazard of working with chemicals while not wearing a lab coat, but barely noticeable. All good quality ex-Kirks or David Jones. Unfortunately, my hubby's girth has increased before he got a chance to wear the new pairs. Would need someone not too tall with quite a svelte figure - 5ft9 and slim waist. Might suit a young man for work. DM me if interested. Must pick up in Woburn.

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