Waterloo, Lower Hutt

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1519 days ago

October is Save Kiwi Month

The Team from Kiwis for kiwi

Only a few hundred years ago, millions of kiwi roamed Aotearoa. Today, New Zealand is home to around 70,000 kiwi, and despite efforts that number drops by 2% every year.

Save Kiwi Month is an annual celebration of all things kiwi. Join the Kiwis for kiwi Neighbourly group to learn about our … View more
Only a few hundred years ago, millions of kiwi roamed Aotearoa. Today, New Zealand is home to around 70,000 kiwi, and despite efforts that number drops by 2% every year.

Save Kiwi Month is an annual celebration of all things kiwi. Join the Kiwis for kiwi Neighbourly group to learn about our national icon, find out about kiwi conservation efforts around the country, and find out how you can help make a difference to the kiwi population from the comfort of your own home >>> www.neighbourly.co.nz...

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1514 days ago

Hutt Estuary - Royal spoonbills, aka kōtuku ngutupapa

Louise from Woburn

The Hutt Estuary at the river mouth has an often surprising variety of birds. Some of my favourites include the royal spoonbill, aka kōtuku ngutupapa - so efficient with their own built-in cutlery. There are between six and twelve that seem to live around here, they often move up the river to hang… View moreThe Hutt Estuary at the river mouth has an often surprising variety of birds. Some of my favourites include the royal spoonbill, aka kōtuku ngutupapa - so efficient with their own built-in cutlery. There are between six and twelve that seem to live around here, they often move up the river to hang out on the gravel islands by the Ava Railbridge as well.

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1513 days ago

Pop-up Hub in Seatoun

Corinne Morris from

Join us for a cup of tea and a light lunch at our monthly pop-up hub in Seatoun.

This is a FREE social gathering for 65+ year olds. You can enjoy a cup of tea, while making new friends. There is no need to register, just turn up. You are welcome to bring you mobile and laptop if you have any … View more
Join us for a cup of tea and a light lunch at our monthly pop-up hub in Seatoun.

This is a FREE social gathering for 65+ year olds. You can enjoy a cup of tea, while making new friends. There is no need to register, just turn up. You are welcome to bring you mobile and laptop if you have any questions or need some help.

When: 20th October at 12pm - 2pm
Where: Seatoun Village Hall, 22 Forres Street, Seatoun

For more information call 04 499 6648.

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1513 days ago

Steady As You GO Karori Class

Corinne Morris from

Our Steady As You GO Karori class, taken on Monday. Keeping fit and having fun 😀

If you would like information on our various SAYGO classes in the greater Wellington area, call 04)499 6646 or visit www.acwellington.org.nz...

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1516 days ago

Difference between a dunnock and a female sparrow

Louise from Woburn

A few people have asked how you can tell the difference between a dunnock and a female sparrow, so I've taken a couple of close-ups of a female sparrow so you can compare the two side-by-side (the last one is a dunnock). See how the female sparrow is much stockier in the body, the beak is … View moreA few people have asked how you can tell the difference between a dunnock and a female sparrow, so I've taken a couple of close-ups of a female sparrow so you can compare the two side-by-side (the last one is a dunnock). See how the female sparrow is much stockier in the body, the beak is triangular and pale, and the plumage is more patterned including a white bar of the underside of the wings. The dunnock is much finer featured, slim, steel grey front with brown back, brick red/brownish eyes with slim dark beak.

1515 days ago

A Very Big Thank you

A.J from Petone

Some very kind person found my sons phone on Emmerson St Petone and kindly handed it in to the Police station, Thank you again.I'd like to buy you a pint for your trouble.

1515 days ago

Is this your cat or a stray?

Darren from Waterloo

Hi. We have had a black and white cat spending a lot of time at the back of our car port in Bauchop Rd, Waterloo. She has now had kittens. It seems that it visits other neighbours also for food. Is she yours? Or maybe she is a stray? Please let me know if you know anything. Photo attached. Thanks.

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1514 days ago

Bowled over to have world champs

Reporter Community News

Naenae Bowling Club is hosting the World Singles Champion of Champions tournament for the next two years.
Competitors will come from 28 different countries, bringing supporters and visitors to the region. The World Singles event follows on from Naenae previously hosting the televised Bowls Premier … View more
Naenae Bowling Club is hosting the World Singles Champion of Champions tournament for the next two years.
Competitors will come from 28 different countries, bringing supporters and visitors to the region. The World Singles event follows on from Naenae previously hosting the televised Bowls Premier League and Bowls 3five finals along with several national tournaments.
Club President Glenn McTaggart said it was an honour to be selected for such a prestigious event. The $6.25 million council facility was opened in September 2017.

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1514 days ago

Tātou Rohe - Our Region

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Another fortnight, another copy of our community newsletter, Tātou Rohe! Read it here: bit.ly...

Head to our website if you’d like to subscribe: www.gw.govt.nz...

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1515 days ago

Heart stopping yarn

Reporter Community News

Hey Neighbourly folk, check out this beautiful piece of writing from Stuff journalist Marty Sharpe.

The rugby gods weren’t ready for Colin Mataira.
Three times he turned up at their gates on the afternoon of July 11, and three times they sent him back. The 45-year-old father of five, and … View more
Hey Neighbourly folk, check out this beautiful piece of writing from Stuff journalist Marty Sharpe.

The rugby gods weren’t ready for Colin Mataira.
Three times he turned up at their gates on the afternoon of July 11, and three times they sent him back. The 45-year-old father of five, and grandfather of three, to all intents and purposes died three times when his heart stopped on the 10-metre line of a Napier rugby field that day.

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1514 days ago

Fun fact

NumberWorks'nWords Lower Hutt

Did you know? The letter 'A' doesn't appear in any spelled-out numbers all the way through to 'one thousand'!

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1516 days ago

Where have all the houses gone?

Reporter Community News

Lower Hutt property agents are reporting a record low number of houses for sale.
On Sunday there were only 154 houses listed for sale in Lower Hutt.
Last year, there were roughly that number at the same time. The lack of stock is pushing prices up at a time when the market is already very tight.

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1515 days ago

Renderer/Solid Plasterer

Sue from Fairfield

Hi everyone, I am looking for a Renderer/solid plaster .

1515 days ago

Election 2020: Hutt South voting booth locations

Reporter Community News

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate through Neighbourly. Here’s everything you need to know about where to vote for Hutt South.
The election date has been set and the campaign trail is back up and running.
At the … View more
In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate through Neighbourly. Here’s everything you need to know about where to vote for Hutt South.
The election date has been set and the campaign trail is back up and running.
At the upcoming election on October 17, enrolled voters will have a few boxes to tick.
There are two referenda on the cards, as well as the regular party and candidate selections.
Here’s a breakdown of what you’re voting for and where you can vote.

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1515 days ago

Election 2020: Te Tai Tonga candidates for local MP

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Te Tai Tonga's MP.

At the October 17 election, New Zealanders … View more
Hey neighbours,

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Te Tai Tonga's MP.

At the October 17 election, New Zealanders will have the opportunity to choose their regional spokesperson.

Through the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, those enrolled can vote for the party they want as well as a local representative.

Why does my MP matter?

The person elected will be the voice for your region in Parliament. If you’re having trouble getting entitlements or dealing with Government departments, they can help. If your community needs funding for certain projects or activities, or there isn’t enough healthcare in the area, the elected MP can step in and help.  

To read more, click here.

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