Woburn, Lower Hutt

1612 days ago

Poll: Should councillors and executive officials be dipping into their pockets for the community during the coronavirus emergency?

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

Councils around the region have taken different approaches during the coronavirus emergency with some elected officials and chief executives donating pay to community organisations.
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Should councillors and executive officials be dipping into their pockets for the community during the coronavirus emergency?
  • 26.7% Yes
    26.7% Complete
  • 7.4% No
    7.4% Complete
  • 65.9% It's up to them what they do with their pay
    65.9% Complete
135 votes
1601 days ago

Time to decorate?

Resene

You can purchase everything you need for your decorating projects from your local Resene ColorShop – simply shop online, or call or email your local Resene ColorShop. Click and collect or we can arrange contactless delivery direct to you.

And if you need any advice for your project use our … View more
You can purchase everything you need for your decorating projects from your local Resene ColorShop – simply shop online, or call or email your local Resene ColorShop. Click and collect or we can arrange contactless delivery direct to you.

And if you need any advice for your project use our free online help service, Ask a Technical Expert, or Ask a Colour Expert or call 0800 RESENE 737 363.
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1601 days ago

Enjoy Europe Day with a hamper of European goodies!

Delegation of the European Union to New Zealand

9 May is Europe Day, a day that celebrates peace and unity in Europe. This new form of political cooperation made war unthinkable in Europe and became the European Union.

Across Europe and worldwide, Europe Day showcases what the European Union does.

This year, since we can't do … View more
9 May is Europe Day, a day that celebrates peace and unity in Europe. This new form of political cooperation made war unthinkable in Europe and became the European Union.

Across Europe and worldwide, Europe Day showcases what the European Union does.

This year, since we can't do anything in person, we wanted to bring Europe to you. Answer our quiz and be in to win a $75 hamper from our friends at Le Marche Francais.

To find out more about the European Union (and maybe even the answers!) find us on @EUinNZ.
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1602 days ago

Rubbish and recycling collection

Mike Barton from

Rubbish and recycling collection

Status: Rubbish collection is running as normal. We are only accepting glass in kerbside recycling crates during Alert Levels 3 and 4.

1602 days ago

Paint a school desk

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lower Hutt

Turn an old school desk into a stylish side table or hallway feature with a touch of Resene colour and Resene Aquaclear.

Upcycled industrial items like this work really well alongside modern furnishings to give your home an eclectic style. A piece like this is also a … View more
Turn an old school desk into a stylish side table or hallway feature with a touch of Resene colour and Resene Aquaclear.

Upcycled industrial items like this work really well alongside modern furnishings to give your home an eclectic style. A piece like this is also a great way to introduce pops of colour that you might not be brave enough to attempt on a larger scale.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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1602 days ago

Draft Annual Plan 2020-2021

Grace from Hutt City Council

Like the rest of the world, we’ve had to push pause due to Covid-19 and evaluate our activity for next year. We want to make sure our approach supports a recovering economy.
So we’ve cut the proposed rates increase and prepared an emergency one-year budget that is focused on getting us through … View more
Like the rest of the world, we’ve had to push pause due to Covid-19 and evaluate our activity for next year. We want to make sure our approach supports a recovering economy.
So we’ve cut the proposed rates increase and prepared an emergency one-year budget that is focused on getting us through and we’d like to know what you think.
Click the link below to find out more.

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1602 days ago

Getting married in New Zealand?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Coronavirus has us celebrating our local businesses, does that extend to your Big Day? We've spoken to wedding venues who are hopeful people will commit to a local wedding in the future. The Sunday Star-Times is keen to speak to a couple who have new plans to keep their wedding in New Zealand.… View moreCoronavirus has us celebrating our local businesses, does that extend to your Big Day? We've spoken to wedding venues who are hopeful people will commit to a local wedding in the future. The Sunday Star-Times is keen to speak to a couple who have new plans to keep their wedding in New Zealand. If you're willing to be interviewed and identified for a story, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

1602 days ago

Draft Annual Plan 2020-2021

Hutt City Council Communications

Like the rest of the world, we’ve had to push pause due to Covid-19 and evaluate our activity for next year.

We want to make sure our approach supports a recovering economy.

So we’ve cut the proposed rates increase and prepared an emergency one-year budget that is focused on getting us … View more
Like the rest of the world, we’ve had to push pause due to Covid-19 and evaluate our activity for next year.

We want to make sure our approach supports a recovering economy.

So we’ve cut the proposed rates increase and prepared an emergency one-year budget that is focused on getting us through and we’d like to know what you think.
Find out more

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1602 days ago

NZ Gardener's new issue is out now

Jo McCarroll - NZ Gardener editor Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We are (very) excited to say that the May issue of NZ Gardener is on sale today, and absolutely packed with the good stuff! Lynda Hallinan reflects on 60 lessons for gardeners from the lockdown (with plenty of idea on what you can sow and grow in May); there's a bumper gardening quiz; we … View moreWe are (very) excited to say that the May issue of NZ Gardener is on sale today, and absolutely packed with the good stuff! Lynda Hallinan reflects on 60 lessons for gardeners from the lockdown (with plenty of idea on what you can sow and grow in May); there's a bumper gardening quiz; we suggest five herbs to reduce anxiety and promote calmness; and visit a Taupo sanctuary full of art and alive with native birds and a wild and wonderful garden in Glenorchy. And since we've been gardening in isolation, Jack Hobbs talks to gardeners on the Chatham Islands about how they keep things growing, 650km from the nearest garden centre. Normally our subscribers get their copy before it goes on sale, of course, but things aren't quite normal right now so if your copy hasn't arrived yet, it should be with you very soon! We are so pleased to have a new issue of your favourite magazine for you, and I cannot wait to hear what you think. NZ Gardener has been informing and inspiring New Zealand gardeners for more than 75 years and we're incredibly grateful to our readers, especially our subscribers, because we couldn't do it without you. And by the way subscribing is easy and a much cheaper way to get your magazine each month! And would an NZ Gardener sub make a great Mother's Day gift this Sunday, you ask? I think we all know the answer to that! Jo

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1602 days ago

Citizens Advice Bureau - still open.

Mike Barton from

You can still contact CAB by freephone 0800 367 222, email and live chat.
We can help you with information about Covid-19.
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1602 days ago

⚠ PLANNED WATER OUTAGE – FRIDAY 8 MAY PURDY STREET AND HELVETIA GROVE ⚠

The Team from Wellington Water

We are installing a new service into the water supply network in the area. This means we have to turn off the supply between 10am and 2pm Friday 8 May (tomorrow), affecting water supply to Purdy Street and Helvetia Grove in Naenae.

1603 days ago

7 Ways To Make Maths Fun

NumberWorks'nWords Lower Hutt

When children discover fun in Maths, they learn the building blocks to think critically to solve any problem. We all know that maths underpins our everyday lives … be it when scoring a sports game, baking a cake or counting down the weeks, days or even hours until the end of the school year! Here… View moreWhen children discover fun in Maths, they learn the building blocks to think critically to solve any problem. We all know that maths underpins our everyday lives … be it when scoring a sports game, baking a cake or counting down the weeks, days or even hours until the end of the school year! Here are 7 creative ways to thread maths into your child’s day to day activities, to spark a love of numbers:
Head over to our blog.

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