Brown Owl, Upper Hutt

DIY right first time #resenetip

DIY right first time #resenetip

Need to brush up your DIY skills? Check out the free MasterStroke by Resene DIY Decorating Manual for everything you need to get started.

2693 days ago

Help! Lost wallet & phone!!

Arja from Trentham

We have lost a large tan wallet and a green Sony Xperia phone somewhere around The Hub cafe on Fergusson drive. If you have seen it, please let me know!! 😓

2693 days ago

First home

Bayley from Riverstone Terraces

Hey team!

Moving into our new flat on the 15th of July and after a coffee table,a table and chair set and microwave! :) or if anyone has any recommendations on places to go!

Cheers

2693 days ago

Feeling the cold

Wayne Chapman from The Gunshop

Come on into The Gunshop, in Geange St, we have thermals, gloves, beanies, fleece tops and pants, and Jackets for the whole family.
We sell lots of thermals to those working in warehouses and industrial sites, as well as to keep your fam,ily warm while you go about your normal day.

Negotiable

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2693 days ago

Take part in our FreshChoice Health & Beauty survey and WIN!

FreshChoice New Zealand

How often do you workout? What are you concerned about when buying food? How often do you take health supplements? How much sleep do you need each night?

Take the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey today and you could win one of five $50 FreshChoice vouchers!
Take the survey now

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2694 days ago

Top Renovation Tips to Improve the Value of Your Home - Number 5!

Garry Tranter from Price My House for Free Limited

Hi Neighbours

Here it is our very last top renovation tip to improve the value of your home ...

Create curb appeal!

The greatest house in the world is still going to be hard to sell if you can’t get people in the door. As the saying goes first impressions last; creating curb appeal, or a… View more
Hi Neighbours

Here it is our very last top renovation tip to improve the value of your home ...

Create curb appeal!

The greatest house in the world is still going to be hard to sell if you can’t get people in the door. As the saying goes first impressions last; creating curb appeal, or a desirable entryway is one of the best ways to add value or help sell your home. A prospective buyers first memory of the house is often the one that sticks and a little can go a long way in this area of the property. The first thing to do is make sure any garden or lawn areas are looking great; make sure they’re tidy, adding plants to the front of the home can really liven it up. Painting the entrance way is one of the best ways to blow the cobwebs off the front of the house. Painting the entrance door a bold colour can really make your house stand out, just be careful not to go for something too ‘interesting’.

So Neighbours if you are looking to sell we hope these tips help you!

Don't forget to check us out at www.pricemyhouseforfree.co.nz...

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2694 days ago

Poll: Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stuff has launched a series exploring the prospect of legalised cannabis in New Zealand. We'd love to know your thoughts on the prospect - vote in our poll below.

Read more from the series: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?
  • 33.5% Yes - I support this movement
    33.5% Complete
  • 37.7% I support marijuana only for medicinal use
    37.7% Complete
  • 12.2% I support marijuana only for those over 21
    12.2% Complete
  • 15.8% No - I don't support this movement
    15.8% Complete
  • 0.8% I don't have an opinion
    0.8% Complete
4806 votes
2694 days ago

Sacred Heart College presents a new comedy/drama production

Teresa from Riverstone Terraces

“We all have this one life to live. A fleeting shadow among all that exists in this vast universe. We have the ability to accomplish anything, truly anything. If we use our time wisely”

What is time and reality? What is a perfect world? Sacred Heart College Presents – Missing Time. A … View more
“We all have this one life to live. A fleeting shadow among all that exists in this vast universe. We have the ability to accomplish anything, truly anything. If we use our time wisely”

What is time and reality? What is a perfect world? Sacred Heart College Presents – Missing Time. A comedy/drama set during World War 2 in 1943 written by Anna Secker and Georgia Kellett. The production showcases the journey of; ex war nurse ‘Margo’ taking into becoming a nun in Norfork convent, England. The religious based play is contrasted by the characters queries of their faith and their interest in time and reality. How does one truly find themselves in time?

Sacred Heart debuts their production of ‘Missing Time’ on the 27th – 29th of July in their college Performing Arts Centre in Lower Hutt. Directed by Anna Secker and Produced by Georgia Kellett.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased via SHC school office, door sales, and cast members. Or online at: missingtime2017.wixsite.com...

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2694 days ago

Grab early bird savings for the NZ Craft & Design Show!

NZ Craft & Design Show

Back in Wellington after a three-year hiatus and with a whole new look and feel, the NZ Craft & Design Show brings the best of craft and design from all over New Zealand. Includes Kalsbeek creative crafts, gifts, wellbeing, fashion, jewellery, papercrafts and cottage industry including a large … View moreBack in Wellington after a three-year hiatus and with a whole new look and feel, the NZ Craft & Design Show brings the best of craft and design from all over New Zealand. Includes Kalsbeek creative crafts, gifts, wellbeing, fashion, jewellery, papercrafts and cottage industry including a large offering of Toi Maori and many places to stop for inspiration and entertainment.

Early bird ticket offer - use the code EARLYBIRD for 40% off entry prices.

Save the dates for the show: Friday 28 July – Sunday 30 July 2017.
Follow us on Facebook.
Buy tickets

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2694 days ago

Wanting to buy St Pat's SIlverstream Blazer

Win from Pinehaven

Hi wanting to buy a St Patrick's College SIlverstream school Blazer in ex condition

2701 days ago

Lost Jack Russell Terrier

Amber from Brown Owl

Please help us find our beloved Maizie!!! Black white and tan medium course hair Jack Russell

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2698 days ago

Can the retailing upturn in Upper Hutt be maintained?

Michael from Pinehaven

"Good news for retailing" the Upper Hutt Leader screamed on its front page. Up 9.4% on a year ago the Leader says.

But what the Colin Williams story failed to say was that this upsurge was inflated to some extent on the back of the effects of the earthquake on Lower Hutt and its … View more
"Good news for retailing" the Upper Hutt Leader screamed on its front page. Up 9.4% on a year ago the Leader says.

But what the Colin Williams story failed to say was that this upsurge was inflated to some extent on the back of the effects of the earthquake on Lower Hutt and its Westfield Mall . The Westfield Mall was more than "cut "in half and its movies complex decimated. This also had a marked affect on shoppers steering clear of the mall which totally dominates retailing in the Hutt Valley and beyond.

There was a time late last year when on occasions Upper Hutt's Main Street CBD was car-filled and almost seething with pedestrians.

So don't expect this to linger to the extent it reached pre-Xmas 2016 but some momentum could be maintained if the UHCC got serious in re-inventing the CBD

2697 days ago

"It's like saying goodbye to an old friend" - Fire Service gets new name

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

From today our Neighbourly page will be re-named to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Watch this ONE News clip to find out why...

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2697 days ago

Free family day at City Gallery on 8 July!

Hannah from City Gallery Wellington

Visit City Gallery for a day of free, fun art activities that the whole whānau can enjoy.

Participate in interactive storytelling and waiata performances with Timotimo in the Colin McCahon exhibition. Watch short animated films from Square Eyes Foundation. Create a brightly coloured abstract … View more
Visit City Gallery for a day of free, fun art activities that the whole whānau can enjoy.

Participate in interactive storytelling and waiata performances with Timotimo in the Colin McCahon exhibition. Watch short animated films from Square Eyes Foundation. Create a brightly coloured abstract painting inspired by Petra Cortright's exhibition. Play with our giant magnet boards to design some quirky chairs. Make a badge. Draw, colour and write on the LOOk! activity cards at the Art Cart.

Date: Saturday 8 July 2017
Time: 11am to 4pm
Where: City Gallery Wellington, Civic Square
Cost: Free
Learn more

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2697 days ago

City's 'joke' event funding called out. What would it mean to you if we lost the Summer Carnival and Fireworks Fantastic?

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

Traditional community events such as Fireworks Fantastic and the Summer Carnival will be lost to Upper Hutt unless the city council steps up to fund them, says event organiser Murray Lord. Take a look at the story and tell us what you think. What would it mean to lose the fireworks and carnival?… View moreTraditional community events such as Fireworks Fantastic and the Summer Carnival will be lost to Upper Hutt unless the city council steps up to fund them, says event organiser Murray Lord. Take a look at the story and tell us what you think. What would it mean to lose the fireworks and carnival? Is this where the council should be putting its money? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)

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2698 days ago

Upper Hutt Library Changes

Jan from Ebdentown

I have requested the quoted research data under the Official Information Act
“The changes were well researched and based on successful similar layouts implemented in libraries both in New Zealand and overseas.”

I have just received official written confirmation that above request under … View more
I have requested the quoted research data under the Official Information Act
“The changes were well researched and based on successful similar layouts implemented in libraries both in New Zealand and overseas.”

I have just received official written confirmation that above request under the Act has been received and I can expect an answer as to whether or not they are going to give it to me by July 17th 2017.
It turns out that if they do choose to give it to me, they can charge me for it. Here’s hoping I can afford it!
I await developments!
Some good news-
I have been contacted again by Councillor McLeod who is taking an interest and wants to meet, also by Councillor Connelly whose reply was informative, thoughtful and sympathetic and also Councillor Swales who had not been informed from Council anything about me or our concerns over the Library, which surprised me, she is also taking an interest. Councillor Swales also was informative and asked me to share more.
This was the 2nd email I had sent to Councillors.
Being ignored by the people you elected and pay to represent you is unacceptable. It is a City Councillors role to represent citizens/ratepayers to the City Council, to reflect and facilitate democracy, to not do that, is undemocratic and disenfranchising. I also believe that their role also includes explain Council to citizens.
However, experience tells me that my being ignored, by any organisation that is supposed to be accountable to me, but doesn’t want or intend to be, proves the importance of my questions. It lets me know that I am on the right track.
At the very least they literally have no answer to me and possibly something to hide!
• Please, please let your Council and Councillors know how YOU feel, ask for the proof that what they have done is best for Upper Hutt Library and it members.
I now feel I have a whole new issue on my hands! I am now going to do a little reading
Local Government Act 2002
Public Act 2002 No 84
Date of assent 24 December 2002
2014 (2014 No 55).
Part 2
Purpose of local government, and role and powers of local
Authorities.

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