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Almost suddenly there will be six cafes east of the railway tracks in Upper Hutt. So no need for discerning UH residents to cross the lines in search of a great coffee and a bite to eat.
Here they are:
Silverspoon Cafe, Silverstream
Cafe Tuki,, Sports Institute, Heretaunga (8am-2.30pm … View moreAlmost suddenly there will be six cafes east of the railway tracks in Upper Hutt. So no need for discerning UH residents to cross the lines in search of a great coffee and a bite to eat.
Here they are:
Silverspoon Cafe, Silverstream
Cafe Tuki,, Sports Institute, Heretaunga (8am-2.30pm Mon-Fri)
Racecourse Road Cafe & Bar, Trentham (8.30am-4pm daily)
Classic Cars Cafe, George Daniels Drive, Trentham (opening December 16 or thereabouts)
Grounds Cafe & Eatery, Blue Mountains Campus, Wallaceville 7.30am-3pm Mon-Fri (opening Nov 6)
Get Fixed Cafe, Brewtown
It's a media beat-up - publicity given to someone in Aussie who went to a supermarket to get a ham sandwich and $A22.80 later came out with a loaf of bread, a packet of ham and a small block of cheese.
So in Australia if you believe in a good Aussie yarn through the media, it cost $A22.80… View moreIt's a media beat-up - publicity given to someone in Aussie who went to a supermarket to get a ham sandwich and $A22.80 later came out with a loaf of bread, a packet of ham and a small block of cheese.
So in Australia if you believe in a good Aussie yarn through the media, it cost $A22.80 for a fairly plain old hammie sammy. Such is the rise in the cost of food and living world-wide.
Ok, so I live in Upper Hutt - three hours to the Wellington Airport and three hours from there to Sydney. But for $NZ1.85 per sandwich I can buy a unmade-up ham and cheese sandwich from a local supermarket if I spend $NZ7.40. A loaf of white bread cost $2, 100g of ham from the deli dept cost $2 and a packet of pre-sliced cheese cost $3.40. So four sandwiches later and most of a loaf of white sandwich bread still intact: just $1.85 each which I might add is considerably cheaper than buying a sandwich from a cafe or eatery.
Think I'll stay here a bit longer yet.
On tomorrow (Saturday) at The King Lion Hall 12 King Street, from 8am our Christmas market. Lots of good ideas for Christmas presents, decorations, and paraphanalia as well as the usual favourites like homemade Jams and Sauces and Plants. Get there early for bargains and good parking before town … View moreOn tomorrow (Saturday) at The King Lion Hall 12 King Street, from 8am our Christmas market. Lots of good ideas for Christmas presents, decorations, and paraphanalia as well as the usual favourites like homemade Jams and Sauces and Plants. Get there early for bargains and good parking before town gets busy.
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Transform a bland attic or rumpty garage space into a rustic studio or spare room with Resene paints. Find out how to make the more of your spaces with these easy instructions.
As the sunny days get longer and more frequent, it’s the perfect time to get stuck into the garden. Grab a subscription to NZ Gardener and get a Free Vege Patch from Scratch book written by NZ Gardener’s editor Jo McCarroll worth $44.99.
Make your garden one of the best in the neighbourhood … View moreAs the sunny days get longer and more frequent, it’s the perfect time to get stuck into the garden. Grab a subscription to NZ Gardener and get a Free Vege Patch from Scratch book written by NZ Gardener’s editor Jo McCarroll worth $44.99.
Make your garden one of the best in the neighbourhood this summer with the help of a monthly NZ Gardener subscription and Vege Patch from Scratch. Purchase a subscription today at Mags4Gifts.co.nz to receive your free book. T&Cs apply.
Together the Corrections Department and the Department of Defence in Upper Hutt directly engage over 4500 people. Big number for a city of less than 50,000.
Corrections has the ever-growing Rimutaka Prison tucked away in Heretaunga whilst just nearby is the Defence's Trentham Military Camp… View moreTogether the Corrections Department and the Department of Defence in Upper Hutt directly engage over 4500 people. Big number for a city of less than 50,000.
Corrections has the ever-growing Rimutaka Prison tucked away in Heretaunga whilst just nearby is the Defence's Trentham Military Camp and a short walk to the main Defence's occupied multi-storied building where pre-Covid, the huge car park use to be full every working day.
Many of the "engaged" are prisoners in NZ's biggest prison and pleased to say not all are from Upper Hutt. But with these large numbers, whether prisoners or uniformed military men and women or staff associated with either, comes the servicing of their needs - associated services, goods and food - and this is where Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt companies and organisations reap the rewards in catering for Corrections and Defence.
With the prison, families of prisoners have moved to Upper Hutt to be close by for visiting and this has help create housing demands in the area.
These two entities and the employees they draw above all else in Upper Hutt are keeping retailing and hospitality outlets in Upper Hutt afloat. Not so many empty shops in Main Street and other CBD streets anymore. And there is also the growth of commercial buildings and operations east of Alexander Road and no doubt some are exceedingly handy for Upper Hutt's leading establishments.
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Being heart-healthy isn't just for grown-ups. Kiwis of all ages will benefit from eating a diet rich in fruit and veggies. However, getting veggies into children can sometimes be a small challenge, but who says you need to tell them? Our kid-friendly recipes helpfully hide the good stuff with … View moreBeing heart-healthy isn't just for grown-ups. Kiwis of all ages will benefit from eating a diet rich in fruit and veggies. However, getting veggies into children can sometimes be a small challenge, but who says you need to tell them? Our kid-friendly recipes helpfully hide the good stuff with a healthy spin on a classic dish. Click the link to check out our version of Mac n' Cheese!
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This hardy dessert has stood the test of time but is it time for a new dessert to step into the (Christmas) light? Share your vote, and tell us what kiwi classic you'd put in its place.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of … View moreThis hardy dessert has stood the test of time but is it time for a new dessert to step into the (Christmas) light? Share your vote, and tell us what kiwi classic you'd put in its place.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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Police are investigating the fatal hit and run of a woman in Naenae between Riverside Dr North and Waddington Dr on the 16th of November.
At this stage Police have not yet identified the driver of the vehicle but are confident with ongoing enquiries and the public’s continual assistance the … View morePolice are investigating the fatal hit and run of a woman in Naenae between Riverside Dr North and Waddington Dr on the 16th of November.
At this stage Police have not yet identified the driver of the vehicle but are confident with ongoing enquiries and the public’s continual assistance the person responsible will be identified. Police will release the victim’s name proactively when able to do so.
Police are requesting CCTV footage or sightings of a dark-grey Mazda 6 sedan in relation to these locations and times:
- In Belmont, where the vehicle was stolen between 1am and 3am
- In Wainuiomata, where the vehicle was from 3am leading up to the incident at 5:46am.
If you have something that may be of assistance, please contact Police on 105, quoting file number 231116/3474.
16/12 Shadow is still missing, please keep your eyes open for her.
Hey, Shadow has gone missing from Totara Park after being rehomed. Can you please keep an eye out and let me know of any possible sightings. She may be trying to find her way back to Lane street
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