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66 days ago

TRENTHAM SOUTH EMERGES NOT

Michael from Trentham

The Post this morning carried a front page story on the Wallaceville Estate and its writer, Brittany Keogh says that the Estate is sometimes called Trentham South.

Nah.

I have lived in the Estate for over 4 years and never heard from any source it being referenced as Trentham South.

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The Post this morning carried a front page story on the Wallaceville Estate and its writer, Brittany Keogh says that the Estate is sometimes called Trentham South.

Nah.

I have lived in the Estate for over 4 years and never heard from any source it being referenced as Trentham South.

Anyway I doubt that the Estate is south of Trentham proper in any case.

The Gillies developers of the Estate, Land Information NZ, NZ Post, Upper Hutt City Council all recognise Wallaceville Estate as being in the suburb of Wallaceville.

Just like Blue Mountains Campus, the Estate's "front" entrance is Ward Street which is part of Wallaceville.

If one is entering address details online, many of the organisations systems will not accept Trentham as legitimate for people with an address in the Estate.

The cut-off, cut-on points for some suburbs are often obscure.

Wallaceville Estate was once billed as eventually containing around 700 properties. This will now increase to around 800 and if three persons per household is the medium, around 2500 people will occupy the Estate.

The Estate is billed as being a safe haven from earthquakes, floods and liquefaction. The magnitude 5.7 earthquake on October 6 centred a little west of the Wellington region was felt by many, but me in the Estate within my "bullet proof" home, felt not a thing nor did the Corgi find it necessary to alert anyone.

66 days ago

Upper Hutt Tai Chi classes resume this week

Andrew from Birchville

Hi everyone. This is a quick reminder that my Tai Chi classes resume this week at Te Kupenga o Rongomai - Maidstone Sports Hub,
11 Station Road, Upper Hutt
Running throughout School Term 4, classes will be:
Wednesday evenings from 7pm - 8pm
Thursday mornings from 10am - 11am
You are welcome … View more
Hi everyone. This is a quick reminder that my Tai Chi classes resume this week at Te Kupenga o Rongomai - Maidstone Sports Hub,
11 Station Road, Upper Hutt
Running throughout School Term 4, classes will be:
Wednesday evenings from 7pm - 8pm
Thursday mornings from 10am - 11am
You are welcome to attend either or both
Beginners through to experienced, all welcome
$10 per person, per class
Your Tai Chi Instructor is Andrew Hardwick, a member of the
NZ National Tai Chi Chu'an Association Inc.
Need more details? Contact Andrew on 0211532508 now

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66 days ago

Maintaining independence as we age

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

As we age, mobility and health issues can affect daily routines and independence. It’s natural to want to step in when a loved one faces challenges with tasks they once managed easily. However, instead of taking over completely, finding a balance that offers support while still encouraging … View moreAs we age, mobility and health issues can affect daily routines and independence. It’s natural to want to step in when a loved one faces challenges with tasks they once managed easily. However, instead of taking over completely, finding a balance that offers support while still encouraging independence is key.

Chris Sinclair, Ryman's Community Liaison Leader, shares helpful tips for families and caregivers on how to promote independence and support overall wellbeing.

Click read more for the full article.

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67 days ago

Donations for Fundraising for local roopu Te Huatai Katorika

Stasi from Ebdentown

Kia ora neighbours.
My daughter is part of a local roopu Te Huatai Katorika which is made up of three kapahaka groups from Sacred Heart College, St Bernards College and St Patrick's College.
They are in serious need of new piupiu and also need money for covering weekend stays at local Marae … View more
Kia ora neighbours.
My daughter is part of a local roopu Te Huatai Katorika which is made up of three kapahaka groups from Sacred Heart College, St Bernards College and St Patrick's College.
They are in serious need of new piupiu and also need money for covering weekend stays at local Marae for the roopu to practice for kapahaka regionals and hopefully nationals next year. If any local businesses would be willing to donate items or services, it would be truly appreciated and we would display your businesses name as one of our supporters. This is also quite time sensitive as the raffle is going to be sold at our po whakanui on Thursday 17th October. Please message me if you are willing to donate towards our cause. Thanking you all so much for your consideration and helping our children realize their goals for 2024/2025 Kapahaka Regionals Journey. Letter from the school is attached for your consideration.

Kapa Haka letter to businesses for hampers.docx Download View

70 days ago

Toadstool table

Resene

It’s a lot of fun (and easy) to turn a terracotta plant pot and saucer into your very own toadstool table with Resene Poppy and Resene Alabaster paint.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Find out more

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70 days ago

Marigolds

Maria from Totara Park

Beautiful orange or yellow spring colours for the garden. Each Petite Marigold flower grows to golf ball size. Two flowers and some buds on each plant in 10 to 12 cm pots. Pick up in Upper Hutt. Cash please. Plant in a lovely sunny spot where they are attracting pollinators and deter pests as … View moreBeautiful orange or yellow spring colours for the garden. Each Petite Marigold flower grows to golf ball size. Two flowers and some buds on each plant in 10 to 12 cm pots. Pick up in Upper Hutt. Cash please. Plant in a lovely sunny spot where they are attracting pollinators and deter pests as companion plants in the garden. Two examples of the marigolds in the 4 photos. Saucers for illustration only. 12 pots only. advertised elsewhere.

Price: $5

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70 days ago

Garage Sale- Halloween Themed

Maureen from Totara Park

If you are looking to decorate your desk, your car etc for Halloween then we are having a Garage Sale for you this Saturday 12th. There will be other items like books and clothes, DVD's etc but you can't go past the hand made decorations. So be at 100 Pasadena Crescent, Totara Park. … View moreIf you are looking to decorate your desk, your car etc for Halloween then we are having a Garage Sale for you this Saturday 12th. There will be other items like books and clothes, DVD's etc but you can't go past the hand made decorations. So be at 100 Pasadena Crescent, Totara Park. Starting at 9am and finishing at 12.

71 days ago

Bush clearing Gardening tree work

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Upper Hutt

Want a fresh look in yard? Need a make over ?
Selling up! We can help
We can help - below is a section of bush being
Cleared for new fence text or call for a free quote
0272430951

72 days ago

Free Garden section quotes

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Upper Hutt

Would you like a free Garden section clean up quote ? Would you like them tidied up ?
Message me on 0272430951
Natures choice Gardening

73 days ago

WELLINGTON UNACKNOWLEDGED

Michael from Trentham

The 2024 Bunnings NPC regular season ended yesterday (Sunday) with Wellington at the head of the table. But neither TV One news last night nor Mike Hoskings breakfast show this morning on Newstalk ZB made mention of it. Interestingly, the same Auckland sports presenter was on both shows.

The … View more
The 2024 Bunnings NPC regular season ended yesterday (Sunday) with Wellington at the head of the table. But neither TV One news last night nor Mike Hoskings breakfast show this morning on Newstalk ZB made mention of it. Interestingly, the same Auckland sports presenter was on both shows.

The 2024 NPC has produced a lot of good rugby with every team in with a winning chance game by game. A high number of players signalled that they were potentially up to All Blacks/international standard including Wellington second five-centre-wing, Riley Higgins and half back Kyle Preston.

Wellington also finished top of the table in 2023 and was runner-up the year previous.

Interestingly in the Wellington-Hawkes Bay match last Saturday there were at least 8 players formerly from St Pat's Silverstream among the teams.

I hope that this year Wellington will progress to win the championship title in releasing all the skill, ability and consistency they have possessed for three years..

73 days ago

Changing the conversation around dementia

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.

Caroline Bartle, … View more
Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.

Caroline Bartle, Ryman’s Dementia Care and Innovations Lead, says that using appropriate language when referring to people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can foster a more inclusive society. This not only benefits those experiencing cognitive decline but also their families and the wider community.

Click read more for the full article.

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76 days ago

Same Again Dan

Michael from Trentham

Who else besides me has gotten annoyed well before now with TVOne weather presenter, Daniel Corbett constant use of the term: SAME THING AGAIN.

Dan uses this term at least two-three times on any evening he is doing the weather presentation. A year ago and it wasn't in his vocabulary.

Ok,… View more
Who else besides me has gotten annoyed well before now with TVOne weather presenter, Daniel Corbett constant use of the term: SAME THING AGAIN.

Dan uses this term at least two-three times on any evening he is doing the weather presentation. A year ago and it wasn't in his vocabulary.

Ok, NZ is not a huge country and therefore the weather region by region, city by city can be pretty similar. But to use the same terminology when there is either no need to or many alternatives, rankles me anyway.

His weather colleagues have never used this Corbett habitual three worded expression.

Another thing Dan does with so much more repetitiveness of late is the frimmp, woosh, voomb sounds of noise he makes to describe rain, wind, impending climatic conditions or whatever.

Come on Dan. You weren't doing or saying these things in the UK.

76 days ago

Poll: Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

I'm sure you've seen it while doing your weekly shop... In fact, it may have even been you.

What do you think about people heading to the supermarket in their pyjamas?

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Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?
  • 15.2% It's fine!
    15.2% Complete
  • 74.7% It's questionable
    74.7% Complete
  • 10.1% Other - I'll share below
    10.1% Complete
2197 votes
77 days ago

UPPER HUTT SETBACKS

Michael from Trentham

Upper Hutt has been on an upward spiral over the last several years not seen to the same extent in Wellington, Lower Hutt, Porirua, Kapiti, Horowhenu and Wairarapa.
But further progress and stretching out the bump in population has come to a stop - albeit temporary.

The bold planning of multi… View more
Upper Hutt has been on an upward spiral over the last several years not seen to the same extent in Wellington, Lower Hutt, Porirua, Kapiti, Horowhenu and Wairarapa.
But further progress and stretching out the bump in population has come to a stop - albeit temporary.

The bold planning of multi storied apartments on a part of the Trentham Racecourse site accommodating a few thousand people and ensuring the conrinuation of top level racing has been placed on hold. This comes after a glitch of the Silverstream Spur housing development which could draw in several thousand residents. The SS is also likely to evenrually go ahead but not right now.

The one thing publicly announced in the last day is the increase of prison accommodation due to start in the ever growing mini city that is Rimutaka Prison.
This Upper Hutt facility is the largest prison in NZ and harbours thousands of prisoners and over a thousand staff.

Not the kind of progress Upper Hutt really wants though there are good benefits from employment opportunities, ancillary services needed for the prison and demand for local rental properties.

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