Brown Owl, Upper Hutt

469 days ago

Poll: When's too early for DIY?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

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We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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When's too early for DIY?
  • 5.7% Afternoons are for DIY. Never mornings.
    5.7% Complete
  • 30.8% Anytime before 10am is too early.
    30.8% Complete
  • 25.7% 8am is early, but acceptable.
    25.7% Complete
  • 37.8% I'd let them away with 9am.
    37.8% Complete
1835 votes
468 days ago

CAFES NEW & COMING

Michael from Trentham

People living in Upper Hutt esp in Trentham/Wallaceville will have three new public-welcoming cafes to sip their fav coffee and eat a delightful cake while soaking in the atmosphere each one presents.

Open right now is Cafe Tuki which lies in the heart of the NZ Sports Institute complex in … View more
People living in Upper Hutt esp in Trentham/Wallaceville will have three new public-welcoming cafes to sip their fav coffee and eat a delightful cake while soaking in the atmosphere each one presents.

Open right now is Cafe Tuki which lies in the heart of the NZ Sports Institute complex in Heretaunga. Cafe Tuki is open Mon-Fri 8am-2pm.

Soon to be open - almost certainly within the next few weeks - are the cafe at the large Classic Cars display complex off Alexander Road, Trentham and the cafe on the ground floor of the Buddle Building in the Blue Mountains Campus, Wallaceville.

All three are within a radius of 1.5 km.

468 days ago

Gardening and section tidies

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Upper Hutt

Need your gardens sorted for spring ?
Trees fallen over with all this wind?
Calling all messy gardens don’t let your owners neglect you any longer ! Get them to message us today! 0272430951
Ian hamilton

468 days ago

Fancy $100 to spend?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:

Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood

Winners, you can … View more
We've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:

Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 26th of September. Enjoy!

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468 days ago

Spring Clean Your Bills!

The Team from NZ Compare

Tidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!

Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!

As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, … View more
Tidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!

Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!

As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, remember to set your clocks before bedtime.
Compare now

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496 days ago

Tickets on sale now!

The Team from NZ House & Garden Tours

We’re so excited to let you know that the NZ House & Garden Tours are back for another sell-out summer. ☀️

In 2024, we're visiting Queenstown (16 & 17 February), Christchurch (23 & 24 February), Whanganui (15 & 16 March) and Tauranga (22 & 23 March).

Whether … View more
We’re so excited to let you know that the NZ House & Garden Tours are back for another sell-out summer. ☀️

In 2024, we're visiting Queenstown (16 & 17 February), Christchurch (23 & 24 February), Whanganui (15 & 16 March) and Tauranga (22 & 23 March).

Whether you’re a design enthusiast or just want to take a peek inside some of New Zealand's most beautiful homes, join us for a day of inspiration and fun. It’s the perfect excuse for you to gather a group of friends and make a day ... or weekend of it. These tours proudly support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

🚨 Tickets are on sale now! Purchase your tickets here.

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477 days ago

UH Festival Not So Springy

Michael from Trentham

Upper Hutt's Spring Festival Street Fair today (Saturday Sept 9) seemed a little more on the down-market this year that it usually is. Apart from the stalls which lacked the Martinborough, Petone, Newtown, Thorndon grandeur, the singing from the two entertainment sites when I was around , … View moreUpper Hutt's Spring Festival Street Fair today (Saturday Sept 9) seemed a little more on the down-market this year that it usually is. Apart from the stalls which lacked the Martinborough, Petone, Newtown, Thorndon grandeur, the singing from the two entertainment sites when I was around , was pretty low key as to want to pass by rather quickly.

Maybe I was feeling to effects from an All Blacks team which underperformed on the world's greatest stage only a few hours earlier.

However the weather was great - tee-shirts and shorts. Yay

477 days ago

Show us what you've got, e hoa!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...

Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be … View more
We're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...

Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be celebrating by watching the Toku Reo videos and using Te Aka (Maōri Dictionary) to improve your knowledge, or maybe you've found a buddy for the week that will only kōrero in te reo with you. Ka pai!

If you're a fan of chocolate, we have five blocks of Whittakers Miraka Kirīmi tiakarete to give away. Whether long or short, simply share your show-off phrase below to be in to win. (Winners randomly drawn and notified on Mon, 18th Sept).

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469 days ago

Wanted messy gardens

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Upper Hutt

My name is Ian and iam your local garden maintenance provider.Garden clean ups, rental property maintenance and all your gardening needs, look no further than our independent, local, family owned and operated business. Natures Choice Maintenance and Lawn Pride ourselves on our ability to provide a … View moreMy name is Ian and iam your local garden maintenance provider.Garden clean ups, rental property maintenance and all your gardening needs, look no further than our independent, local, family owned and operated business. Natures Choice Maintenance and Lawn Pride ourselves on our ability to provide a full range of gardening services. Whether you are looking for commercial or residential service, one off or ongoing maintenance, our team will put in the hard work to assist you. Our clients are always satisfied with our service. Take a look at our many genuine Facebook reviews to find out about our customer’s experiences. We guarantee that you will have 100% satisfaction with our service and offer a guaranteed response to your FREE quote.
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The better the bank balance will look!
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469 days ago

Can you solve The Hard Word?

The Team from Stuff

Put down the coffee, feed your brain every weekday and hopefully have a bit of fun in the process.

There’s a new word puzzle that’s a little “anagram-istic”, a tad “Boggle-ing” and a bit harder than both. It’s aptly named, The Hard Word.

You get one scramble of letters, one … View more
Put down the coffee, feed your brain every weekday and hopefully have a bit of fun in the process.

There’s a new word puzzle that’s a little “anagram-istic”, a tad “Boggle-ing” and a bit harder than both. It’s aptly named, The Hard Word.

You get one scramble of letters, one cryptic clue and one tense minute to unscramble the letters and guess the answer.

Proudly brought to you by Neighbourly, The Hard Word can be found 9am weekdays on Stuff. Give it a go today - if you dare…
Play Now

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490 days ago

Poll: Should cellphones be banned at school?

Reporter Community News

National wants to ban cellphones at school. Labour says schools already have the power to ban cellphones. What do you think.
Remember if you do not want your comments used, please put NFP

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Should cellphones be banned at school?
  • 71.8% Yes, it is a good idea
    71.8% Complete
  • 28.2% No, there is no need for a ban
    28.2% Complete
1026 votes
471 days ago

Find out your heart age!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

Try our online heart-health tool 'My Heart Check' to find out your estimated heart age compared to your actual age. The result may surprise you!

Click the link to find out more.

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472 days ago

Take your work home

The Team from Resene ColorShop Upper Hutt

Five colour and styling tips with Resene for creating an at-home work space that works for you.

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472 days ago

WIN $350 FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD HERO!

The Team from NZ Compare

Costs are on the rise! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?

NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill! Nominate NOW! Entry ends 28 Sep 2023.

Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one … View more
Costs are on the rise! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?

NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill! Nominate NOW! Entry ends 28 Sep 2023.

Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one way to see if you can save more or simply switch to something that better suits your needs. If you’re paying for it, make sure it works for you.
Nominate now!

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474 days ago

Blue Mountains Campus Jittery Start

Michael from Trentham

For a couple of months now, the commercial/retail Blue Mountains Campus owners/developers have stated that stage one of the campus - The Buddle Buildings - has been completed whereas right now yet to be up and running in the two storey part of the Buddle Buildings are the cafe, and possible gym … View moreFor a couple of months now, the commercial/retail Blue Mountains Campus owners/developers have stated that stage one of the campus - The Buddle Buildings - has been completed whereas right now yet to be up and running in the two storey part of the Buddle Buildings are the cafe, and possible gym and showers.

The push-ahead with this promotion is because that over the past two years the only named tenants - KiwiRail and MBIE - are still the only two as we speak and the latter is not due to move in to the Wallaceville site until next month.

So attracting other tenants has been a huge issue. And the starting of the other three-four stages within the planning laid out in the campus is dependent on tenants coming forward. Already the owners have submitted to the Upper Hutt City Council permission to partially at least make the stage two refurbishment of the historic Hopkirk Building and Gilruth Building, residential apartments.

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