Kaitoke, Upper Hutt

Fair play

Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

1282 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Felix

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from 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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1283 days ago

Feathered Friday Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from 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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1285 days ago

Teenager bringing high-speed internet to Upper Hutt

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from 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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1283 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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1283 days ago

“Things I Know to be True” at Circa Theatre.

Circa Theatre

From August: Osage County to Joyful and Triumphant, Circa Theatre has a rich history of celebrating family. With rich insight, brilliant humour and a whole lot of heart, Andrew Bovell - the writer of When the Rain Stops Falling and Lantana - paints a vivid portrait of home: the expectations that … View moreFrom August: Osage County to Joyful and Triumphant, Circa Theatre has a rich history of celebrating family. With rich insight, brilliant humour and a whole lot of heart, Andrew Bovell - the writer of When the Rain Stops Falling and Lantana - paints a vivid portrait of home: the expectations that trap us and the love that keeps us coming back.

Co-produced with The Court Theatre, Things I Know to be True has just finished a record-breaking sold-out season in Christchurch receiving standing ovations and Circa Theatre is proud to present this “intricate, inventive study of family life” as part of its 45th anniversary celebrations. Tickets selling fast!

‘A thing of beauty, exquisitely observed. An absolute gem.’★★★★★ — The Daily Telegraph
Book now

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1284 days ago

Temporary road closure of Karapoti Road

Upper Hutt City Council

Sunday 2 May 2021, 8.30 AM – 4.00 PM

Karapoti Road will be closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday 2 May 2021 from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm for the Karapoti Classic mountain bike event.
Find out more

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1284 days ago

Looking for help to increase Youth Voice

Tania Neighbourly Lead from Te Marua

Hey...anyone know any awesome rangatahi interested in participating in a working group about increasing youth voice in governance? Can be based anywhere in NZ!

Please share with your networks!

seekvolunteer.co.nz...

1284 days ago

PInk moon shines bright

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Rosia Marie posted this beautiful picture of the moon over Stokes Valley.

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1285 days ago

Maidstone Max set to reopen in May

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

The city council is hoping to open Maidstone Max. Bad weather has delayed progress.
It will feature a new double accessible toilet block near the young children’s play area, seating and picnic tables, shade elements, waste/recycling bins, lighting and security cameras.
Enlarged state-of-the-art … View more
The city council is hoping to open Maidstone Max. Bad weather has delayed progress.
It will feature a new double accessible toilet block near the young children’s play area, seating and picnic tables, shade elements, waste/recycling bins, lighting and security cameras.
Enlarged state-of-the-art skate park, new half basketball court, refurbished flying fox, and a pump track for younger/learner scooter and bike riders are also part of the design.
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1285 days ago

Giant Charity Bookfest 2021

Heretaunga Bookfest Charitable Trust

Browse the biggest pre-loved book sale you ever saw!

Saturday 1 May - 9am to 5pm & Sunday 2 May - 9am to 3pm 2021.

Since its inception in 1995 in early May each year several thousand people gather to browse over some 100,000 books, magazines, games, puzzles, CDs and DVDs.

VENUE for … View more
Browse the biggest pre-loved book sale you ever saw!

Saturday 1 May - 9am to 5pm & Sunday 2 May - 9am to 3pm 2021.

Since its inception in 1995 in early May each year several thousand people gather to browse over some 100,000 books, magazines, games, puzzles, CDs and DVDs.

VENUE for BookFest 2021: EXPRESSIONS Arts and Entertainment Centre

The Civic Centre, 836 Fergusson Drive, near Upper Hutt Railway Station.

Sausage sizzle and our famous homemade ginger beer available.

There is plenty of car parking available.

BookFest is the Heretaunga Bookfest Charitable Trust's major annual fundraising event. Since its beginning, this event has raised over $500,000 for charitable works, concentrating mainly on youth in the Upper Hutt area.

Many local businesses lend their support towards the organisation of BookFest resulting in a range of local Community groups directly benefiting from this combining of Community resources.

Thanks for supporting BookFest and our community!
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1289 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Marinela and Dragos

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Florica Vasiliu, from Miramar, is the proud owner of brother and sister Marinela and Dragos.

"Here is a picture of Marinela and Dragos chilling out. Behind them is a picture of their distant relative that died in 2019."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on … View more
Florica Vasiliu, from Miramar, is the proud owner of brother and sister Marinela and Dragos.

"Here is a picture of Marinela and Dragos chilling out. Behind them is a picture of their distant relative that died in 2019."
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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1288 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Ruthie

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

This week we have a lovely adoption update on Ruthie, who was recently adopted from Wellington SPCA.

"To say that adopting Ruthie has been an adjustment would be an understatement, to say the least.
We adopted her not long after our previous cat T passed away. So we went from having a big, … View more
This week we have a lovely adoption update on Ruthie, who was recently adopted from Wellington SPCA.

"To say that adopting Ruthie has been an adjustment would be an understatement, to say the least.
We adopted her not long after our previous cat T passed away. So we went from having a big, old man cat who didn't really do much to having Ruthie, who is much younger and much livelier to contend with.
When I adopted her, I was told that she was quite shy and timid, that was true for the first week or so she was at home with us, but now she is loud and 'in your face' and takes great joy in running up and down the hallway and playing with toys.
She also loves to yell for attention in the middle of the night, but we are hoping that now she is spending more time outside, she will sleep a bit more at night and stop waking us up so early in the morning. She is very talkative, makes lovely prrp noises when she doesn't feel like meowing at us.
While she is very different from our last cat, she is very loved and has settled in well to her new home. She's come out of her shell a lot in the last few weeks and is making us all very happy to have her around. Thank you so much for helping me find her. Grace (Ruthie's forever person)."

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1287 days ago

Chicken coop/ Rabbit hutch

Yvonne from Birchville

Chicken coop in good condition just needs a new home. $50 pick up.

Price: $50

1288 days ago

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Follow the link, select the 6-month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the … View more
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1288 days ago

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The Team from Chorus

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