Brown Owl, Upper Hutt

Want to get to know your neighbours?

Want to get to know your neighbours?

Check out our Know Thy Neighbour page here.

634 days ago

Check you have your census pack

Stats NZ

If you need more forms or accessibility formats, visit www.census.govt.nz, or call 0800 236 787 for help. Find out more

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635 days ago

Restore Cork Flooring

Chris from Birchville

Does any one know, or recommend any outfit that can restore a cork tiled floor. Thanks

636 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery … View more
New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. These are the business owners who remind us we're home.

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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637 days ago

St Mark’s School & Preschool Open Day

St Marks School & Preschool

Explore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential … View moreExplore St Mark’s School at our open day on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of March 2023. Our Open Days are an opportunity for you to learn more about how St Mark’s School can give your child the best education possible. Our teachers are committed to helping your children achieve their potential in a safe and caring environment.

Small class sizes mean that students are encouraged to ask questions and explore different points of view. Come and explore St Mark’s.
Find out more

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650 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

638 days ago

SELL: QUALITY STANLEY STRING TRIMMER

Michael from Trentham

Fatmax 18v 33cm brushless, cordless "weed eater" grass and lawn trimmer.

New - used for just 10 minutes.
Still under warranty.

Comes with superb rechargeable battery.

Bump-feed "quickwind" spool system.
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Fatmax 18v 33cm brushless, cordless "weed eater" grass and lawn trimmer.

New - used for just 10 minutes.
Still under warranty.

Comes with superb rechargeable battery.

Bump-feed "quickwind" spool system.

Easy to handle.

$180

Can be delivered within Wellington region for extra cost.

Negotiable

638 days ago

An Invite to Our Past

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View more
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
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639 days ago

Lion's Mini Market

Brian from Maoribank

Market at The King Lion Hall, 12 King Street, Upper Hutt is on from 8am tomorrow.
Great looking plants, lots of Quality adult and children's Clothing, heaps of Books, Toys, Jigsaws and Household things for sale at affordable prices.
Lots of parking for the early birds.

639 days ago

First Aid kits

The Team from Red Cross Shop Upper Hutt

Great range of first aid kits available, from car, office, worksite, catering now in store.

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639 days ago

Turning the tables

The Team from Resene ColorShop Upper Hutt

Give a dull brown table a fresh light look using a modern chalk paint style effect.

Find out how to refresh your table with this handy advice.

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640 days ago

Cyclone Gabrielle

The Team from Red Cross Shop Upper Hutt

If you are wanting to help the people that have been devastated by cyclone Gabrielle please go to the New Zealand Red Cross website and look up New Zealand Disaster Fund.

Thanks for your support

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643 days ago

Poll: Is our government making the right decisions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View more
We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!

Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is our government making the right decisions?
  • 2.4% Yes, I back the decision to build over wetlands
    2.4% Complete
  • 88.3% No, we need to focus on preventing future flooding
    88.3% Complete
  • 7.2% Sort of - we can't always cater to the 'what-ifs'
    7.2% Complete
  • 2.1% I don't know
    2.1% Complete
4257 votes
640 days ago

Our Grants Round is now live!

Nikau Foundation

Nikau Foundation’s 2023 Grants Round is now live!

Nikau Foundation understands that every community organisation needs different kinds of support to grow and give back to our communities. Funding can help you pay the bills, expand key services, support more people in our communities or … View more
Nikau Foundation’s 2023 Grants Round is now live!

Nikau Foundation understands that every community organisation needs different kinds of support to grow and give back to our communities. Funding can help you pay the bills, expand key services, support more people in our communities or transform blue sky ideas into reality.

Whatever help your organisation needs to grow, Nikau Foundation may be able to help. Applications close at midnight on Monday March the 20th 2023.

See our eligibility requirements.
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641 days ago

Age Concern Wellington Region CEO interviewed on Hutt City FM

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

In February, Age Concern Wellington Region CEO, Stephen Opie, was interviewed on Hutt City FM. You can listen to the full interview here:

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642 days ago

Seniornet Upper Hutt is moving into the library!

Stu from Elderslea

We used to be in City Arcade, but from March 2023 we will be doing regular weekly Tuesdays from 1:30pm, learn how to operate your tech, age limit open, phones, tablets, desktop and laptop Windows computers, we have helped people install their TV and even helped someone sell their house on Trade Me … View moreWe used to be in City Arcade, but from March 2023 we will be doing regular weekly Tuesdays from 1:30pm, learn how to operate your tech, age limit open, phones, tablets, desktop and laptop Windows computers, we have helped people install their TV and even helped someone sell their house on Trade Me (how to resize your photos for a listing)! Come join us in the library on a Tuesday.

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