Heretaunga, Upper Hutt

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

162 days ago

Tai Chi returns next week

Andrew from Birchville

Tai Chi for strength, balance, mindfulness and well being

We are returning for another school term to Te Kupenga o Rongomai - Maidstone Sports Hub, 11 Railway Avenue Upper Hutt

Wednesday 24th July, 7pm - 8pm for 10 weeks
$10 per class or prepay $90 for entire term

Thursday 25th July, 10am… View more
Tai Chi for strength, balance, mindfulness and well being

We are returning for another school term to Te Kupenga o Rongomai - Maidstone Sports Hub, 11 Railway Avenue Upper Hutt

Wednesday 24th July, 7pm - 8pm for 10 weeks
$10 per class or prepay $90 for entire term

Thursday 25th July, 10am - 11am for 10 weeks
$10 per class or prepay $90 for entire term

Newcomers, experienced and in-between all welcome
Contact Tai Chi Coach Andrew Hardwick on 0211532508 for details

163 days ago

Caring For You Like Family

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experienceView more
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
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171 days ago

For a bit of fun...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

What old products do you miss? Some products do become part of your life, whether it's just a treat you have at the cinema or your favourite breakfast spread.

Do you have a childhood memory to share? Let us know below what products you still think of fondly!

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164 days ago

2 weeks left to enter the Sunday Star-Times Winter Puzzle Comp!

Winter Puzzle

Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find … View more
Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers, click here.

The Team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times
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165 days ago

Enjoy fragrant lilies thanks to NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription … View more
This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription to NZ Gardener, you’ll enjoy professional and inspirational garden advice, convenient monthly delivery to your home, exclusive subscriber-only discounts, big savings off the retail price, PLUS subscribe before 28 July to enjoy free lily bulbs! *T&Cs apply.
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166 days ago

IS GRIFFIN'S OUR BEST CHOICE?

Michael from Trentham

Griffin's, producers of a wide range of biscuits, celebrated its 160 years of production with a special birthday line of biscuit. It was wafer thin very much like a wine biscuit base, topped with a thin layer of chocolate inbedded with hundreds & thousands candy pebbles. Selling for … View moreGriffin's, producers of a wide range of biscuits, celebrated its 160 years of production with a special birthday line of biscuit. It was wafer thin very much like a wine biscuit base, topped with a thin layer of chocolate inbedded with hundreds & thousands candy pebbles. Selling for $2.50 a 170g packet from a local supermarket, the special biscuits were more expensive than their standard array. This to me is par for the course of what constitutes Griffin's. They are on the 'mean' side and are outgunned by the Australian produced Arnott's whose range, price, packaging size and content are superior to Griffin's overall.

Griffin's started in Nelson and had a major presence in Lower Hutt.

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166 days ago

Work / Study desk

Graeme from Trentham

This L-shaped desk is ideal for working-from-home or for studying.
Measurements: 1500 x 1600 on long dimensions, depth 730 / 560.
For ease of transport it can be taken as 2 pieces (easily taken apart and re-attached).
Two-drawer unit underneath an optional extra for $20. Bottom drawer is for … View more
This L-shaped desk is ideal for working-from-home or for studying.
Measurements: 1500 x 1600 on long dimensions, depth 730 / 560.
For ease of transport it can be taken as 2 pieces (easily taken apart and re-attached).
Two-drawer unit underneath an optional extra for $20. Bottom drawer is for files.
Desk $50, Drawers $20.

Pick-up only, from Trentham.

Price: $50

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166 days ago

Fun house

The Team from Resene ColorShop Upper Hutt

Enjoy the thrill of the Christmas countdown with a DIY advent calendar that’s choc-filled with festive activities and finished in your favourite Resene testpot colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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167 days ago

Gardens and section clearing

Ian Hamilton from Natures choice gardening services - Upper Hutt

We are 1/3 of the way through winter and the gardens are full if weeds and broken trees?
Don"t the time and capacity ? Then let me do it for you!
Call or text 0272430951 ian
Natures choice Gardening

169 days ago

SUN SHINES IN WIMBLEDON SUMMER

Michael from Trentham

Lulu Sun who also goes by the surname of her father, has done almost the impossible in reaching the quarter finals of the women's open at Wimbledon which is the most eminent tennis tournament in the world.

Sun was one point from bowing out of the tough qualifying tournament she had to … View more
Lulu Sun who also goes by the surname of her father, has done almost the impossible in reaching the quarter finals of the women's open at Wimbledon which is the most eminent tennis tournament in the world.

Sun was one point from bowing out of the tough qualifying tournament she had to participate in to gain a Wimbledon spot.

Ruia Morrison virtually gained her damehood by twice reaching the last 16 at Wimbledon(1957,59) But don't expect Lulu Sun to equal this yet even having gone one better and a real chance to reach the semis.

By all accounts Sun has not had to struggle in life the way Morrison had to. With a modest background, Morrison had no family financial backup and all that brings, just pure skills and determination to succeed.

When I interviewed Ruia for a story, she took timeout to smoke a cigarette in the staff room at the school she was teaching at in Rotorua. I guarantee Lulu doesn't smoke.

Lulu,23 has so much promise as a tennis player of the highest standard. Ruia's uncle was the legionary Sir Howard Morrison who had excelled in other pursuits.

169 days ago

Only you can decide...

Alcoholics Anonymous

If you seem to be having trouble with your drinking, or if your drinking has reached the point where it worries you a bit, you may be interested in knowing something about Alcoholics Anonymous and the AA programme of recovery from alcoholism.

AA New Zealand hosts in excess of 500 meeting groups … View more
If you seem to be having trouble with your drinking, or if your drinking has reached the point where it worries you a bit, you may be interested in knowing something about Alcoholics Anonymous and the AA programme of recovery from alcoholism.

AA New Zealand hosts in excess of 500 meeting groups 7 days a week, 365 days of the year across the country. Visit aa.org.nz or phone 0800 229 6757

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
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170 days ago

Win a brand-new home!

Heart Foundation Lottery

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in gorgeous Mangawhai, worth almost $1.4 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in gorgeous Mangawhai, worth almost $1.4 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this coastal property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or you can simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
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170 days ago

Hang it up

The Team from Resene ColorShop Upper Hutt

Magnetic frames make it easy to change what’s on display – whether it’s wallpaper or works of art. Paint yours in Resene testpots to contrast what's on display and complement your home's décor.

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

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171 days ago

Enrolment for 2025

Heretaunga College

The Heretaunga College Board invites applications from parents who wish to enrol their child at Heretaunga College for 2025. Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office or on the school website.

To request an Enrolment Pack, … View more
The Heretaunga College Board invites applications from parents who wish to enrol their child at Heretaunga College for 2025. Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office or on the school website.

To request an Enrolment Pack, email: info@heretaunga.school.nz.

Applications can be made by completing an Online Enrolment Application via the school website

The deadline for receipt of applications for out-of-zone places are:
Monday 29th July 2024, 4pm Year 9 out-of-zone applications
Monday 21st October 2024, 4pm Year 10 and Year 12 out-of-zone applications

There are no out-of-zone places for Year 11 and Year 13 in 2025. Parents of students who live within the home zone, should also apply by this date to assist the school to plan appropriately for 2025.

If a ballot is required, it will be held off-site on:
Monday 5th August 2024 Year 9 out-of-zone applications
Friday 25th October 2024 Year 10 and Year 12 out-of-zone applications

Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.
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178 days ago

Why are ghosts such bad liars?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

...You can see right through them.

No, we haven't lost the plot! July 1st is International Joke Day and because laughter is good for your body, we want to get involved.

So, go on, jokers! Share your best joke below...

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