Brown Owl, Upper Hutt

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1578 days ago

This Weeks Specials

PAK’nSAVE Upper Hutt

Good Morning Upper Hutt! 💛🖤
Week two of the school holidays! 🛒
We have heaps of great specials this week, including pizzas 🍕, Mixed Savouries and Cup Cakes 🧁🧁
Remember to pick up a colouring competition from the Lotto counter this week - entries close on the 22nd July, with … View more
Good Morning Upper Hutt! 💛🖤
Week two of the school holidays! 🛒
We have heaps of great specials this week, including pizzas 🍕, Mixed Savouries and Cup Cakes 🧁🧁
Remember to pick up a colouring competition from the Lotto counter this week - entries close on the 22nd July, with thanks to Activation! 🐻
Have a great week, Upper Hutt community! 💛🖤

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1582 days ago

Poll: Should Kiwis be entitled to more sick leave?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

With Covid-19 still a very real risk, people who are unwell are told to stay home, and to keep any sickly kids home too - but what if you don't have any more sick leave owing?

Most Kiwis are entitled to five days of sick leave a year, but some - often those in lower paid jobs - get less.

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With Covid-19 still a very real risk, people who are unwell are told to stay home, and to keep any sickly kids home too - but what if you don't have any more sick leave owing?

Most Kiwis are entitled to five days of sick leave a year, but some - often those in lower paid jobs - get less.

New Zealand’s minimum sick leave allowance is one of the lowest in the OECD. In Australia they get 10 days, in most European countries it’s even more.

Should Kiwis be entitled to more sick leave?

To read more, click here.

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Should Kiwis be entitled to more sick leave?
  • 59.7% Yes, five days is not enough
    59.7% Complete
  • 14.3% No, I never use mine up anyway
    14.3% Complete
  • 25.9% Entitlement should be assessed on a case-by-case basis
    25.9% Complete
5716 votes
1578 days ago

Paint it red with Resene for Red Nose Day!

Resene

Buy any red testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to CureKids Red Nose Day!

The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene red testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).

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Buy any red testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to CureKids Red Nose Day!

The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene red testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).

Help us make a difference to the health of kiwi children.
Find my store

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1581 days ago

Election 2020

Ralph from Pinehaven

Just checked the election papers and noticed that the spelling of Rimutaka has changed to Remutaka. Apparently this was changed after the 2017 election, the point is, why weren't the common people given this information when it happened?

1581 days ago

Dunedin's coast: NZ's little slice of "Bali" is full of wildlife

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

With sweeping beaches, hidden caves, seals, penguins and albatross - we think this must be the most underrated stretch of New Zealand. Have you been? Read more on the link below.

1579 days ago

Subscribe to Sunday Star Times

Stuff Ltd

What better way to take a load off than to put your feet up and get inspired with a fresh copy of the Sunday Star-Times each week. For a limited time, when you subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for just 6 months*, we are giving away a free Gourmet Spice Pack valued at $65 so you can get crafty in … View moreWhat better way to take a load off than to put your feet up and get inspired with a fresh copy of the Sunday Star-Times each week. For a limited time, when you subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for just 6 months*, we are giving away a free Gourmet Spice Pack valued at $65 so you can get crafty in the kitchen with Raptor Naturals finest flavours.

Call us on 0800 339 000 or click on the button below and use the promo code “SSTRAPTOR” to redeem this special offer now.

Hurry as this offer ends 31st July, 2020!

*T&Cs apply. For full terms and conditions, please visit www.mags4gifts.co.nz
Subscribe Now

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1579 days ago

Ready set, get Upcycling!

Resene

It's time to get your creative caps on and put your decorative DIY skills to great use! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely … View moreIt's time to get your creative caps on and put your decorative DIY skills to great use! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your creations!

Take part in the 2020 Resene Upcycling Awards. There's four great prizes worth $500 are up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Get Upcycling now

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1580 days ago

So Frustrating!

Upper Hutt: Wider Community Connectivity

Haven't heard back from HQ re ability to message and interact with ALL UH Neigbourhoods yet.
The recent press article re the new use of the former Westpac Bank site reminded me.
Scenario: I posed a question re the early use of this building.
A NEIGHBOUR from Silverstream responded. Simply … View more
Haven't heard back from HQ re ability to message and interact with ALL UH Neigbourhoods yet.
The recent press article re the new use of the former Westpac Bank site reminded me.
Scenario: I posed a question re the early use of this building.
A NEIGHBOUR from Silverstream responded. Simply because it was a 'Public Post' created by those who own Neighbourly. I was grateful for his reply and wished to Thank him personally and add a personal comment or two.
I am unable to do this as I can't PM him. (Haven't gone as far as referring to a phone book yet!!!)
Hence .... if you are also finding it inhibitive by not being able to message beyond you immediate neighbourhood ... let me know via this message so I can collate data for HQ.
Keep warm and safe,
Sandra

1580 days ago

Writing Group at Writers Plot Bookshop - Saturday 18 July

Writers Plot Bookshop

Our regular writing group (3rd Saturday of the month) will be at the Writers Plot Bookshop (opposite the Upper Hutt Railway station and next to Cake and Kitchen cafe) from 11am to 12.30pm
Saturday 18 July 2020.

If you have it - bring some of your writing to share, or something you working on. … View more
Our regular writing group (3rd Saturday of the month) will be at the Writers Plot Bookshop (opposite the Upper Hutt Railway station and next to Cake and Kitchen cafe) from 11am to 12.30pm
Saturday 18 July 2020.

If you have it - bring some of your writing to share, or something you working on. Three of our members have their short stories read on Wellington Access radio 106.1 - Huttzone
Tell us - what do you need from a writing group.
Refreshments provided. A small charge of $5 to cover costs.

For further information you can phone us on 528 4549 or email us at writersplotreadersread@outlook.com

All welcome.

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1580 days ago

500 card group

Lesley from Trentham

Hi Everybody
Just a reminder the casual 500 card group at Upper Hutt library is on again this Sunday, 12th July 1pm to 4pm-come & join in for as long as you like. Suitable for people with some knowledge of the game of 500, partners not needed-just for fun and to meet other people.
Card group … View more
Hi Everybody
Just a reminder the casual 500 card group at Upper Hutt library is on again this Sunday, 12th July 1pm to 4pm-come & join in for as long as you like. Suitable for people with some knowledge of the game of 500, partners not needed-just for fun and to meet other people.
Card group operates every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.

hope to see you there

1580 days ago

This one’s for you, Aotearoa!

THANK YOU for coming together as one so we could all stay safe.

1581 days ago

Let your local businesses know they're appreciated!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi everyone, Neighbourly is heading into the final stretch of our Local Likes campaign with only a week to go! You can still be in with a chance to win our last vouchers for your favourite local business by heading to our Local Likes page. All you've got to do is outline how the business … View moreHi everyone, Neighbourly is heading into the final stretch of our Local Likes campaign with only a week to go! You can still be in with a chance to win our last vouchers for your favourite local business by heading to our Local Likes page. All you've got to do is outline how the business helped you or your community and you're in the draw! Ts & Cs apply. Nominate Now!

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