Heretaunga, Upper Hutt

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1303 days ago

Are you our next Houseplant Hero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you got New Zealand‘s best collection of houseplants?
We’re searching for indoor plant obsessives who have created impressive urban jungles… and there’s some great prizes to be won!

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1306 days ago

Wellington dairy owner torn between India and New Zealand

Reporter Community News

Hullo Neighbourly folk, the scenes we have seen on our TVs about Covid in India are heart-breaking but spare a thought for the Indian community in New Zealand. People like Dipa Patel must be worried sick.
Her heart is in the Indian city of Mumbai, where her family is quarantined and two of her … View more
Hullo Neighbourly folk, the scenes we have seen on our TVs about Covid in India are heart-breaking but spare a thought for the Indian community in New Zealand. People like Dipa Patel must be worried sick.
Her heart is in the Indian city of Mumbai, where her family is quarantined and two of her cousins have died from Covid-19.

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1304 days ago

Entertainment unit

Phillipa from Clouston Park - Kingsley Heights

Black wood and dark glass unit. Heaps of space for DVD player/playstation/Sky box etc. Great condition.

Selling on behalf of a friend. Please text me on 021655824 or message me here if you'd like to negotiate price.

Negotiable

1304 days ago

Retro glass light fitting - $70 ono

Phillipa from Clouston Park - Kingsley Heights

Perfect condition.

Selling on behalf of a friend. Please text me on 021655824 or message me here if you'd like to negotiate price.

Negotiable

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1304 days ago

Retro wall light and ceiling light - $150 ono

Phillipa from Clouston Park - Kingsley Heights

While these are retro, they are in absolutely perfect condition. Glass and bronze. The ceiling light holds 4 bulbs.

Selling on behalf of a friend. Please text me on 021655824 or message me here if you'd like to negotiate price.

Negotiable

1304 days ago

2- and 3-seater couches $1000 ono

Phillipa from Clouston Park - Kingsley Heights

Rimu trimmed, high quality, super comfy couches. Could be sold together or separately. Some minor wear.

Selling on behalf of a friend. Please text me on 021655824 or message me here if you'd like to negotiate price.

Negotiable

1304 days ago

Unique solid kauri table and chairs $1000 ono

Phillipa from Clouston Park - Kingsley Heights

Listed elsewhere. Solid, excellent used condition, Fijian kauri table and 6 chairs. The current chair coverings are in great condition, neutral coloured - but they have been recovered and could be again. The table is incredibly sturdy.

Selling on behalf of a friend. Please text me on 021655824 or … View more
Listed elsewhere. Solid, excellent used condition, Fijian kauri table and 6 chairs. The current chair coverings are in great condition, neutral coloured - but they have been recovered and could be again. The table is incredibly sturdy.

Selling on behalf of a friend. Please text me on 021655824 or message me here if you'd like to negotiate price.

Negotiable

1304 days ago

Walnut freestanding lamp - $100 ono

Phillipa from Clouston Park - Kingsley Heights

Lovely solid walnut lamp, great condition.

Selling on behalf of a friend. Please text me on 021655824 or message me here if you'd like to negotiate price.

Negotiable

1304 days ago

Messy Church

Glenis from Totara Park

Messy Church is NEXT Sunday - May 9 at 4pm😃 We're celebrating all the special women in our lives❤ Bring your Mum/Grandmother/Aunt or other important lady in your life❤ The tray is just one of the activities you can do!😉

1304 days ago

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View more
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.

What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
Find out more

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1305 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Felix

Reporter Community News

This week we feature a cat named Felix submitted by Keely McBride.
"Nap time for my daughter's cat Felix."

Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.

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1309 days ago

Grant's Bush Reserve Deserves To Be Upgraded

Michael from Trentham

This increasingly well utilised reserve has a large grassy area apart from the native bush in the centre north and while the bush has paid caretakers, the grassy section is quite weedy in places. The UHCC refuse to take care of the weeds and I think a small group of residents/users should make a … View moreThis increasingly well utilised reserve has a large grassy area apart from the native bush in the centre north and while the bush has paid caretakers, the grassy section is quite weedy in places. The UHCC refuse to take care of the weeds and I think a small group of residents/users should make a direct approach to council with a view to asking for an annual weed spraying programme.
Many dog owners/handlers and their dogs are using the park for recreation and the council will not install at least one litter dispenser and litter bin. I think this can also be broached to council for the placement of these items at the park. They exist in other parks and reserves in Upper Hutt including three litter dispensers at Trentham Memorial Park aside from multiple litter bins.

Last winter there were vehicles and motor bikes rampaging parts of the park when the park surface was wet and despoiling the ground. More barriers need to be constructed to stop this vandalism.

Grant's Bush Reserve is otherwise attractive and appreciated.

1306 days ago

Feathered Friday Friend

Reporter Community News

Words and picture from Louise Thomas.

"Australasian gannet/tākapu (Morus serrator) on the wing this afternoon. One of two to be seen at Lowry Bay, Lower Hutt, diving and feeding close to shore for the past few weeks."

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1308 days ago

Teenager bringing high-speed internet to Upper Hutt

Reporter Community News

A company run by a 16-year-old which has brought high-speed internet access to hundreds of households in the Hutt Valley that have been “forgotten" by the big telcos is expanding its services to other parts of the country in a bid to help more residents in isolated areas get connected.
Alex … View more
A company run by a 16-year-old which has brought high-speed internet access to hundreds of households in the Hutt Valley that have been “forgotten" by the big telcos is expanding its services to other parts of the country in a bid to help more residents in isolated areas get connected.
Alex Stewart came up with the idea for his business, WombatNET, when he was 13 and staying at the remote settlement of Turakina Beach, near Whanganui. Older people would often ask the tech-savvy teenager for help with their digital devices, and he soon realised how many people in the area were grappling with the same problem – unreliable and slow internet access.
After doing some research, he discovered that while it was relatively straightforward to connect properties to the fixed wireless broadband network using radio waves transmitted by towers, large internet providers often seemed reluctant to do so because it could be more expensive than using cables. So Stewart decided to meet the need himself.
In early 2020, WombatNET put up its first tower on private land just outside Upper Hutt. Since then, the company has built another 10 around Mangaroa and Whitemans Valley.
With demand for the service growing quickly through online and social media marketing and word of mouth, and as more people began to work from home amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Stewart was struggling to juggle running a start-up with his school work.

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1306 days ago

Newbolds 100% Upper Hutt

Newbolds

Hey Neighbours.

Just been asked by a few customers to put this on here as a few people might not be aware.

Mike and myself with our families own 100% Newbolds in Upper Hutt.

We are as local as you can get. We are not part of a chain, but a buying group. We sell Televisions, audio, … View more
Hey Neighbours.

Just been asked by a few customers to put this on here as a few people might not be aware.

Mike and myself with our families own 100% Newbolds in Upper Hutt.

We are as local as you can get. We are not part of a chain, but a buying group. We sell Televisions, audio, whiteware and kitchen appliances.

We employ 18 locals and do all our business locally, supporting local Electricians, plumbers, servicemen, heatpump installers and local business. We also support local charities. We take your old appliances away and either recycle them or recondition them.
This has created 8 local jobs and filled a store in the main street. No other appliance store does this.

We also just won the consumers people's choice award for the 6th year running.😁

We love matching prices and deliver and install all around Wellington. Our delivery team is amazing.

If you haven't been in to meet us, please come in and say hi. We would love to have your business and can guarantee you will be impressed with what we have right here in Upper Hutt.

Get the 100% kiwi experience.

Toa rohe, toa Orongomai
Darren and the Team 100%Newbolds
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