Woburn, Lower Hutt

1126 days ago

Celebrating your birthday in lockdown

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Lockdown and birthdays are two words that do not go well together.
Children love celebrating their birthday but with social distancing and bubbles birthday parties are no go under lockdown.
When Emery Maclean​ set out on her morning lockdown walk with mum Abby Vogel​ and big sister Avah​ she… View more
Lockdown and birthdays are two words that do not go well together.
Children love celebrating their birthday but with social distancing and bubbles birthday parties are no go under lockdown.
When Emery Maclean​ set out on her morning lockdown walk with mum Abby Vogel​ and big sister Avah​ she quickly realised this one was extra special.
Within minutes the 4-year-old spotted a collection of balloons tied to a gate – and the shocked girl was told by her mum they were for her birthday.
It is lovely to see neighbours pitching in to help the youngster. If you have a birthday or a especial anniversary (wedding, 21st etc), have you thought about how you are going to celebrate it?

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1125 days ago

Lower Hutt – your river city

Hutt City Council

It’s big, it’s bold, it’s beautiful, and it’s coming!

Know what it’s about?
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1126 days ago

Help your local small business - and get $10!

David Downs from SOS Business

If you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
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If you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
SOS Business - A not-for-profit helping NZ small businesses during a tough time. All the money (less credit card fees) gets paid to the businesses.

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1126 days ago

News and Information from Age Concern Wellington Region

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

As you probably know, alert Level 4 has been extended. New Zealand will continue at Alert Level 4 until Friday 27 August 2021 at 11.59pm, with a review on the same day. Auckland will remain at Alert Level 4 until 11.59pm Tuesday 31 August 2021. This will be reviewed on Monday 30 August 2021.

On … View more
As you probably know, alert Level 4 has been extended. New Zealand will continue at Alert Level 4 until Friday 27 August 2021 at 11.59pm, with a review on the same day. Auckland will remain at Alert Level 4 until 11.59pm Tuesday 31 August 2021. This will be reviewed on Monday 30 August 2021.

On the bright side, the Tuis are busy in our gardens and Spring is around the corner! We have lots of information and a little entertainment in our eNewsletter - please click on the link below...
mailchi.mp...

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1126 days ago

How to set up a spine-friendly workstation

The Chiro from The Chiro - Lower Hutt

We hope everyone is hanging in there so far during the latest lockdown. Remember to stay safe, keep smiling, and we will be back to normality in no time! 😁👍

It is also a fantastic time for those of you working from home to check in on your set-ups, and make sure you are doing everything you … View more
We hope everyone is hanging in there so far during the latest lockdown. Remember to stay safe, keep smiling, and we will be back to normality in no time! 😁👍

It is also a fantastic time for those of you working from home to check in on your set-ups, and make sure you are doing everything you can to limit the postural stressors on spine. Check out our video below from lockdown last year to remind yourself on how to set-up a spine-friendly workstation at home!

Couple this with daily movement, good food, water and rest. 🏃🥦💦😴

The Chiro Team 💜

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1127 days ago

One to watch

Competenz

We love seeing our apprentices making waves in the industry.
Wade Peek was recently named Plastics Apprentice of the Year, is definitely one to watch. With two qualifications under his belt, he’s been earmarked as a future plastics industry leader.

He hopes to one day start his own … View more
We love seeing our apprentices making waves in the industry.
Wade Peek was recently named Plastics Apprentice of the Year, is definitely one to watch. With two qualifications under his belt, he’s been earmarked as a future plastics industry leader.

He hopes to one day start his own manufacturing business and says: "I really want to pass on what I have learnt to support apprentices in their training. I also want to be able to teach people outside of the plastics industry about what we do, as I truly believe we can't solve any of the really important environmental issues that surround plastic unless as many people as possible understand it."

If you are thinking of signing up for an apprenticeship, get in touch with us here

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1126 days ago

Frontline heroes: Paramedics aren't standoffish, they're just distancing

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Now that we are in lockdown spare a thought for all the essential workers like Mark Shakespeare, from Wellington Free Ambulance.
He still has to go to work and face difficult situations helping the sick and the injured. At the same time, he has to keep himself safe.
“We’re giving more room … View more
Now that we are in lockdown spare a thought for all the essential workers like Mark Shakespeare, from Wellington Free Ambulance.
He still has to go to work and face difficult situations helping the sick and the injured. At the same time, he has to keep himself safe.
“We’re giving more room between ourselves and patients. We’ll turn up with PPE such as masks and gloves.We’ll also ask several questions and depending on the answers, we’ll wear extra PPE to keep them and us safe.”
While the number of emergencies requiring attention remains about the same, the nature of the call-outs changes during lockdown, he said. Paramedics are responding to a lot more calls from people experiencing anxiety and mental distress.
Have you got anyone in your family who is an essential worker?

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1128 days ago

Woody on Lockdown watch in Normandale

Sandra from Normandale

Woody just kept his eye on me as I caught him up in my tree.
So pretty.

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1131 days ago

Have you got your teddy out yet?

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Hi Neighbours, we are only in day two of lockdown and already the teddy bears are out. During the last lockdown Ted from Havelock North was a star and he is out and about again, making sure we all have something to smile about.
Have you put your teddy in the window yet? If you have, we would love … View more
Hi Neighbours, we are only in day two of lockdown and already the teddy bears are out. During the last lockdown Ted from Havelock North was a star and he is out and about again, making sure we all have something to smile about.
Have you put your teddy in the window yet? If you have, we would love to see a picture or hear your teddies story.

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1127 days ago

Are you using our 2021 Garden Diary?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most … View more
Dear neighbours,

We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most useful, did you have enough space to write your notes, what have you scribbled on the pages? Did you clip your plant labels on them? Perhaps shoot a little video with your phone as you turn the pages. Your feedback will help us put together next year's diary.

Please email your comments and photos to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by this Friday, Aug 27. The five most helpful readers will each receive a free copy of the 2022 diary.

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1127 days ago

Over the moon with pictures

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Lower Hutt residents, you do not need to go far to capture stunning pictures during lockdown. Andrew Gorrie took the picture of the moon and the tui from Kelson. Rosa Marie snapped the moon shot from Stokes Valley. Please share your best picture.

1127 days ago

Get vaccinated!

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The Hutt City Council is reminding everybody to get vaccinated and stick to your bubble.
"We have five vaccination centres in Lower Hutt, on High St, in Epuni, Wainuiomata, Boulcott and Waiwhetu. The wonderful crew in Waiwhetu performed over 300 vaccinations yesterday! If you're over 40 … View more
The Hutt City Council is reminding everybody to get vaccinated and stick to your bubble.
"We have five vaccination centres in Lower Hutt, on High St, in Epuni, Wainuiomata, Boulcott and Waiwhetu. The wonderful crew in Waiwhetu performed over 300 vaccinations yesterday! If you're over 40 or in groups 1, 2 or 3 you can book your vaccinations now. Those aged 30+ will be able to book theirs from this Wednesday. Remember, if you're a parent or guardian your kids aged 12-15 can now receive their vaccinations when you get yours. Just call 0800 28 29 26 to make sure there's space during your booking."

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1129 days ago

Pet of the Day; Meet Rango

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Kathy Berg supplied this lovely picture of Rango. What do you think he is thinking?

"Rango lives in Wadestown and is between two and three years old. This is Rango looking at the painting of the two dogs on the wall."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on … View more
Kathy Berg supplied this lovely picture of Rango. What do you think he is thinking?

"Rango lives in Wadestown and is between two and three years old. This is Rango looking at the painting of the two dogs on the wall."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.

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1127 days ago

Lockdown Maggie is on guard Monday 23/8/21

Sandra from Normandale

Another day, another walk and another SMILE....Lockdown Maggie is on a mission. Well done Neighbours....SMILES are free.

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1128 days ago

Lockdown Teddy and his Doctor ON GUARD

Sandra from Normandale

Well done to the neighbours who set up 'Teddy and his Doctor', watching me on my lockdown walk today.
It made me smile and THANKS

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