Akatarawa, Upper Hutt

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1413 days ago

Wanting Pre-used Bubblewrap

Kathryn from Recycling For Charity

Hi Everyone

If you work for a company that receives items wrapped in bubble wrap and it normally just ends up in the rubbish. We would be willing to pick it up for free to be re-used and in doing so reduces your company's waste volume.

Please message us or make contact with us via our … View more
Hi Everyone

If you work for a company that receives items wrapped in bubble wrap and it normally just ends up in the rubbish. We would be willing to pick it up for free to be re-used and in doing so reduces your company's waste volume.

Please message us or make contact with us via our website: www.recyclingforcharity.co.nz...

Thank you for your support.

The RFC Team

Free

1415 days ago

Poll: Do you support the strict new border rules?

Reporter Community News

Virtually all NZ arrivals, except from Australia and Pacific Islands, will now need a negative Covid test before coming in, the Government has announced.
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins on Tuesday gave Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield new powers, which means he can now easily … View more
Virtually all NZ arrivals, except from Australia and Pacific Islands, will now need a negative Covid test before coming in, the Government has announced.
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins on Tuesday gave Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield new powers, which means he can now easily require negative tests for arrivals from all countries.
It comes as Covid-19 surges around the world, in sharp contrast to New Zealand, where there is no current community transmission. Both the US and UK are experiencing unprecedented peaks in Covid-19 and nearly 2 million people have now died from the virus globally.

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Do you support the strict new border rules?
  • 97.1% Yes, it is desperately needed
    97.1% Complete
  • 1.4% No, it is not justified
    1.4% Complete
  • 1.5% I am not sure
    1.5% Complete
1177 votes
1414 days ago

SOLD Cute bunk beds (mattresses not included)

Phillipa from Clouston Park - Kingsley Heights

SOLD. I bought these bunks 2 years ago for $1300. They have been wonderful and I'm reluctantly selling because my girls don't want to share a room anymore. They were perfect for keeping my (then) 2 year old from falling out of bed, and the ladder was easy to navigate for all of us (they … View moreSOLD. I bought these bunks 2 years ago for $1300. They have been wonderful and I'm reluctantly selling because my girls don't want to share a room anymore. They were perfect for keeping my (then) 2 year old from falling out of bed, and the ladder was easy to navigate for all of us (they are wide so perfect for making the bed!) Disassembled and ready for collection. Listed elsewhere :)

Negotiable

1414 days ago

Good news!

The Team from New Zealand Police

Thanks to the brave and quick actions of these members of the public (pictured centre and centre right) – an offender who was trying to make a getaway after stealing money from a Henderson dairy was stopped and swiftly arrested. 👏

Earlier this month, one of the owners of the store was working… View more
Thanks to the brave and quick actions of these members of the public (pictured centre and centre right) – an offender who was trying to make a getaway after stealing money from a Henderson dairy was stopped and swiftly arrested. 👏

Earlier this month, one of the owners of the store was working behind the counter when a man entered the store and demanded money.

He walked behind the counter to the cash register and took a large sum of money, but the owner very quickly managed to activate the anti-theft smoke canon and the offender fled the shop.

Seeing what happened, the members of the public chased the offender and caught him, holding him until Police arrived soon afterwards.

He was then arrested and taken into custody.

A 40-year-old man has been charged with theft and was due to appear in the Waitakere District Court last week.

The money taken was returned to the dairy owners (pictured on the left), who were very grateful to those who stepped in to help.

A great result and example of people going above and beyond to look out for people in their local community.

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1417 days ago

Favourite summer holiday finds

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd love to hear about the great places you've discovered over your summer holidays, whether it's somewhere local or on a trip away. Did you come across a particularly amazing beach, camping ground, town, walk or scenic spot? What made it so special? Any activities or … View more
Hi everyone,
We'd love to hear about the great places you've discovered over your summer holidays, whether it's somewhere local or on a trip away. Did you come across a particularly amazing beach, camping ground, town, walk or scenic spot? What made it so special? Any activities or places to eat and drink you can recommend in the area would also be much appreciated. As usual, please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article.
Cheers.

1416 days ago

Whānau Summer Day at Kaitoke

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Join a FREE Whānau Summer Day event at Kaitoke Regional Park this Saturday!
Enjoy a scavenger hunt, outdoor games, eel feeding, tranquil river pools and hear all about centuries-old Rimu and Rātā from your Park Ranger Steve.
For more info check out our event page below #gwsummer

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1416 days ago

For sale

Arun from Wallaceville - Whitemans Valley

Dining table with 3 chairs for sale - free for pick up disassembled

Negotiable

1416 days ago

Famous white kiwi Manukura gets heartfelt send-off

Reporter Community News

A memorial service was held for one of New Zealand's most famous birds, Manukura the Little White Kiwi, at Pukaha National Wildlife Centre on Saturday.
The little white kiwi with a feisty personality was more than just a bird to those who met her and the institutions who served as her … View more
A memorial service was held for one of New Zealand's most famous birds, Manukura the Little White Kiwi, at Pukaha National Wildlife Centre on Saturday.
The little white kiwi with a feisty personality was more than just a bird to those who met her and the institutions who served as her guardians.
The extremely rare bird made the news across the world as the first white kiwi chick to be hatched in captivity back in 2011, and she died on December 27, 2020 after surgery to remove an infertile egg that had become stuck.

1417 days ago

Toxic Algae warning for Upper Hutt

Reporter Community News

Blooms of toxic algae have been spotted and are being monitored in the following parts of Te Awa Kairangi (Hutt River).
Silverstream Bridge
Poets Park
Maoribank Corner
Birchville
Make sure you avoid swimming and keep your dogs away from the river - toxic algae is a real risk to humans and … View more
Blooms of toxic algae have been spotted and are being monitored in the following parts of Te Awa Kairangi (Hutt River).
Silverstream Bridge
Poets Park
Maoribank Corner
Birchville
Make sure you avoid swimming and keep your dogs away from the river - toxic algae is a real risk to humans and animals.

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1422 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Reporter Community News

You will need a good memory to remember this gentleman.

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1419 days ago

Poll: What is your favourite pie?

Reporter Community News

According to Food Standards Australia New Zealand, the average Kiwi eats 15 meat pies a year – three more than the average Australian consumes – meaning the team of five million puts away more than 76 million pies a year.
A Napier company, Goodtime Pies, has announced it is ramping up its … View more
According to Food Standards Australia New Zealand, the average Kiwi eats 15 meat pies a year – three more than the average Australian consumes – meaning the team of five million puts away more than 76 million pies a year.
A Napier company, Goodtime Pies, has announced it is ramping up its production to 14 million pies, sausage rolls and savouries a year.

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What is your favourite pie?
  • 31.4% Mince and cheese
    31.4% Complete
  • 25.3% Steak and mushroom
    25.3% Complete
  • 9.4% Mince
    9.4% Complete
  • 8.5% Chicken
    8.5% Complete
  • 25.4% Other
    25.4% Complete
831 votes
1421 days ago

Call for action over deadly Upper Hutt road

Reporter Community News

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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1418 days ago

FREE Kids Painting easel and blackboard in one

Alena from Trentham

Bought this for about $120 but no longer need it. Free to a good home

Free

1420 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week, we again feature a photo and words from Louise Thomas.

"WWF Raw - Pied Stilt edition. All carefully choreographed - fake body slams, no pied stilts were harmed. They both turned around and chased a grey teal after this encounter, who was a bit indignant about being seen off when … View more
This week, we again feature a photo and words from Louise Thomas.

"WWF Raw - Pied Stilt edition. All carefully choreographed - fake body slams, no pied stilts were harmed. They both turned around and chased a grey teal after this encounter, who was a bit indignant about being seen off when he wasn't doing anything - the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Pied Stilt/poaka (Himantopus himantopus), Pauatahanui."

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