Brown Owl, Upper Hutt

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1584 days ago

How eco-friendly is your grocery shopping?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Most of us like to think we're doing what we can to lessen our impact on the environment, but how green is your weekly shop?

Beyond the eco-swaps you’ve probably already made, here are some of … View more
Most of us like to think we're doing what we can to lessen our impact on the environment, but how green is your weekly shop?

Beyond the eco-swaps you’ve probably already made, here are some of the least eco-friendly grocery store items to steer clear of next time you're loading up your trolley, with minimal disruption to your routine.

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1584 days ago

Want to help New Zealand recover?

Student Job Search

Keen to support your community and whānau?

Enjoy diverse and challenging work?

Are you a recent graduate or about to graduate?

It’s a time of unprecedented change with Covid-19 so we are looking for graduates from all degree backgrounds who truly want to make a difference to New … View more
Keen to support your community and whānau?

Enjoy diverse and challenging work?

Are you a recent graduate or about to graduate?

It’s a time of unprecedented change with Covid-19 so we are looking for graduates from all degree backgrounds who truly want to make a difference to New Zealand and New Zealanders.

The GovTechTalent graduate programme in Wellington gives you the opportunity to change things for the better, while also shaping your own career path so don’t get left behind - apply for GovTechTalent today!
Learn more

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1585 days ago
1585 days ago

Kaitiaki Wai is out now!

The Team from Wellington Water

The Winter edition of Te Kaitiaki Wai, Wellington Water's magazine, is now available! 📖
This edition features articles on a virtual diving gateway into Wellington’s marine reserve, intermediate students from Cannon’s Creek saving a local waterway, water sniffer dogs, and other good work… View more
The Winter edition of Te Kaitiaki Wai, Wellington Water's magazine, is now available! 📖
This edition features articles on a virtual diving gateway into Wellington’s marine reserve, intermediate students from Cannon’s Creek saving a local waterway, water sniffer dogs, and other good work people are doing around the water industry and in the community.


Happy reading!

1585 days ago

$5 Week on now!

PAK’nSAVE Upper Hutt

Hi community!
PAK n SAVE Upper Hutt is having a $5 Week this week! Plenty of amazing $5 deals plus more!
See you soon!

1585 days ago

Garden Landscaping Transformation

Patrick from Express Lawn Mowing Upper Hutt

Check out our latest landscaping transformation. This garden has been tidied up and the soil area is being turned back to lawn.

If you would like to turn any of your gardens back to a lawn or create more gardens please call us for a free quote on 0800 525000. We look forward to talking to you.

1613 days ago

What's On - it's back in your Community Newspaper !

Sharron Pardoe Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

We are delighted to announce the return of the What's On section to the Upper Hutt Leader following the lifting of coronavirus restrictions on the size of gatherings.
We are now accepting submissions to this popular community events section. Listings are free and provide great coverage … View more
We are delighted to announce the return of the What's On section to the Upper Hutt Leader following the lifting of coronavirus restrictions on the size of gatherings.
We are now accepting submissions to this popular community events section. Listings are free and provide great coverage around the region for events.
To get your event listed simply go to the Submit an Event button on this page and fill in the online form with your event details - we find entries that are short and sweet are best! Be sure to do this by at least one week before your event is scheduled. Submissions cut off on Wednesday nights for the following week.
Please note we receive dozens of submissions each week and cannot guarantee every entry will be included.

1586 days ago

Free topsoil

Sarah from Brown Owl

Topsoil, nice crumbly texture, free draining, has had compost and other organic material added over the years. I'm not that good at estimating soil volume but it looks around a trailer load.

You will need to bring your own spade/shovel to dig it up and you'll also need your own bags or … View more
Topsoil, nice crumbly texture, free draining, has had compost and other organic material added over the years. I'm not that good at estimating soil volume but it looks around a trailer load.

You will need to bring your own spade/shovel to dig it up and you'll also need your own bags or trailer.

If you are interested in some or all please ring or text 027 6100 141 for more details.

Free

1586 days ago

Help your club look smart and fresh all year round.

Resene

If your sports, music, hobby or community club facilities look a little worse for wear, Resene have fresh colour and paint to bring them back to their very best!

Resene have 3 prizes of $1500 of Resene quality paints, primers/sealers, wood stains and accessories to give away.

In addition, … View more
If your sports, music, hobby or community club facilities look a little worse for wear, Resene have fresh colour and paint to bring them back to their very best!

Resene have 3 prizes of $1500 of Resene quality paints, primers/sealers, wood stains and accessories to give away.

In addition, each winning club will receive a $500 Prezzy card, that you can use to keep your volunteer painters nourished and happy while they are doing the painting! PLUS we have some extra spot prize vouchers too! Simply nominate your club and tell us why they deserve to win! Entries close 31 August 2020!

You are welcome to nominate more than one club.
Enter online

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1587 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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1588 days ago

Next issue of Get Growing ezine - coming next week!

Reporter NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi neighbours, the next issue of Get Growing will now be released early next week, so keep your eyes peeled! In the meantime you can read all previous editions here, so dig in and enjoy!

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1588 days ago

Is it safe to swim?

The Team from Wellington Water

What wonderful weather we are having today ☀️

As a reminder, it's standard public health advice around New Zealand not to swim for 48 following the kind of heavy rainfall we had this week. www.wellingtonwater.co.nz...

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1588 days ago

Stay warmer this winter with retrofit double glazing

RetroFit Double Glazing - Wellington

Winter's here and are you noticing a lot more dew on your single glazed windows? Check out our video on how we can help you make your home warmer, drier and healthier all year round. Talk to our local team about how we can tailor a double glazing solution for your home. Get your no obligation … View moreWinter's here and are you noticing a lot more dew on your single glazed windows? Check out our video on how we can help you make your home warmer, drier and healthier all year round. Talk to our local team about how we can tailor a double glazing solution for your home. Get your no obligation free measure and quote here or call 0800 658 658.

1588 days ago

Community Grants open now

The team from Upper Hutt City Council

Local and regional not-for-profit groups that service Upper Hutt residents are invited to apply for funding support through Council’s Community Grants fund.

Priority funding areas are:

• Indirect programme costs or running costs for organisations invloved in support work.

• Projects … View more
Local and regional not-for-profit groups that service Upper Hutt residents are invited to apply for funding support through Council’s Community Grants fund.

Priority funding areas are:

• Indirect programme costs or running costs for organisations invloved in support work.

• Projects which enhance existing community support programmes where additional resources are required.

• Community driven intiatives for events or programmes which promote a sense of community or contribute to community well being.

Application forms will be available at Council’s Civic building,
H2O Xtream, Upper Hutt City Library, Expressions and online.

For more information, go to the website.

Alternatively, contact Council’s Community Development Advisor:
Michelle.Bartlett@uhcc.govt.nz | (04) 527 2793
Find out more

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