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Christmas is just around the corner and that means Upper Hutt’s iconic Santa Parade is less than two months away (6 December) and this year, the theme is ‘Kiwi Christmas’.
If you haven’t registered your float yet, there’s still time. Don’t forget, you could win a $1,000 prize for … View moreChristmas is just around the corner and that means Upper Hutt’s iconic Santa Parade is less than two months away (6 December) and this year, the theme is ‘Kiwi Christmas’.
If you haven’t registered your float yet, there’s still time. Don’t forget, you could win a $1,000 prize for the float that best reflects the ‘Kiwi Christmas’ theme or a $250 prize for the People’s Choice Award.
Click here for all the details and to register.
Whether it's you or a partner, snoring isn't just an annoying noise. It impacts the health of the snorer, as well as the sleep quality of those around them.
Caused by the tissues of the throat relaxing and narrowing during sleep - snoring is a sign that a reduced amount of air is … View moreWhether it's you or a partner, snoring isn't just an annoying noise. It impacts the health of the snorer, as well as the sleep quality of those around them.
Caused by the tissues of the throat relaxing and narrowing during sleep - snoring is a sign that a reduced amount of air is breathed in during sleep.
Snorex is a custom made device that holds the jaw forward, opening up the airway and stopping snoring. Made in Stokes Valley for 25 years, each Snorex is custom fitted for comfort and efficacy.
For more information, or to book an appointment, check out our website or call 0800 766 739.
Trish Hina could be the greatest sportswoman you have never heard of.
A product of Naenae College, she later settled in Gisborne, where she was a social worker.
Her sporting CV includes representing New Zealand in touch, softball, rugby and rugby league.
Initially, her sporting success came in … View moreTrish Hina could be the greatest sportswoman you have never heard of.
A product of Naenae College, she later settled in Gisborne, where she was a social worker.
Her sporting CV includes representing New Zealand in touch, softball, rugby and rugby league.
Initially, her sporting success came in softball, playing for New Zealand and helping her club and Hutt Valley win numerous titles.
League was however her first love and in 2000 Hina was named MVP at the first women’s World Cup, where New Zealand beat Great Britain 26-4.
She was prominent in the Kiwi Ferns retaining the World Cup in 2005 and 2008.
In the 2008 defence, Hina was named MVP for a second time. In the final, New Zealand thrashed Australia 34-0, with Hina scoring two tries and kicking three conversions.
In 2010, she achieved arguably her greatest achievement by being selected to play for the Black Ferns at the World Cup.
She became the first female to win rugby and league World Cups.
Towards the end of her career, Hina was diagnosed with kidney disease and she was unable to fulfill her dream of playing Sevens at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
In 2015, she was inducted as a Hutt Valley Sports Awards legend.
This week we feature a kererū couple, photographed by Louise Thomas in Lower Hutt.
This is what she wrote about her picture.
"It was both beautiful and sobering coming across a nesting kereru (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), aka wood pigeon, couple yesterday - I was following a grey warbler at … View moreThis week we feature a kererū couple, photographed by Louise Thomas in Lower Hutt.
This is what she wrote about her picture.
"It was both beautiful and sobering coming across a nesting kereru (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), aka wood pigeon, couple yesterday - I was following a grey warbler at the time. They had set up their twiggy nest in the crown of a punga tree.
The couple were so intensely private I felt like an atheist that had accidentally stumbled into a church or a mosque - big and bumbling and out of place, but in awe and still having a grotesque fascination for the stain-glass windows. I took my photos and quietly left."
Now that we are back at Alert level 1 the Entree Group (hosted by ClearThinking Coaching Ltd) can go back to meeting together at the Upper Hutt Library. (I'll set up and online meeting as well though if you are keen, so let me know!)
Tonight 5 - 6pm
A business(ish) incubator and … View moreNow that we are back at Alert level 1 the Entree Group (hosted by ClearThinking Coaching Ltd) can go back to meeting together at the Upper Hutt Library. (I'll set up and online meeting as well though if you are keen, so let me know!)
Tonight 5 - 6pm
A business(ish) incubator and idea-sharing group for entrepreneurs or anyone starting a new idea or venture such as a small business, new project, product or organisation. A place to make connections, find resources, discuss issues and bounce ideas. Please come along!
Now that we are back at Alert level 1 the Entree Group can go back to meeting together at the Upper Hutt Library. (I'll set up and online meeting as well though if you are keen, so let me know!)
Tonight 5 - 6pm
A business(ish) incubator and idea-sharing group for entrepreneurs or anyone … View moreNow that we are back at Alert level 1 the Entree Group can go back to meeting together at the Upper Hutt Library. (I'll set up and online meeting as well though if you are keen, so let me know!)
Tonight 5 - 6pm
A business(ish) incubator and idea-sharing group for entrepreneurs or anyone starting a new idea or venture such as a small business, new project, product or organisation. A place to make connections, find resources, discuss issues and bounce ideas. Please come along
Have you always wanted to be able to say you are a 'Patron of the Arts'?
Or that you significantly support youth development?
Well... this is the opportunity for you!!
Youth Arts New Zealand (YANZ) has launched its Patron's Programme laser focussed on supporting … View moreHave you always wanted to be able to say you are a 'Patron of the Arts'?
Or that you significantly support youth development?
Well... this is the opportunity for you!!
Youth Arts New Zealand (YANZ) has launched its Patron's Programme laser focussed on supporting Aotearoa's creative future. This is your invitation to back our young creatives by becoming a Founding Patron of a very ambitious young organisation.
Run by an awesome team of young creatives, with an experienced governing Board, and a track record of amazing events this is an organisation with huge impact potential, and will be the one to watch in this space!
So be part of something extraordinary and become a YANZ Parton now!
For more information contact Matthew Goldsworthy via the YANZ website or drop me a message, I'm always happy to talk about amazing young people!
Have you always wanted to be able to say you are a 'Patron of the Arts'? Or that you significantly support youth development?
Well... this is the opportunity for you!!
Youth Arts New Zealand (YANZ) has launched its Patron's Programme laser focussed on supporting Aotearoa's… View moreHave you always wanted to be able to say you are a 'Patron of the Arts'? Or that you significantly support youth development?
Well... this is the opportunity for you!!
Youth Arts New Zealand (YANZ) has launched its Patron's Programme laser focussed on supporting Aotearoa's creative future. This is your invitation to back our young creatives by becoming a Founding Patron of a very ambitious young organisation.
Run by an awesome team of young creatives, with an experienced governing Board, and a track record of amazing events this is an organisation with huge impact potential, and will be the one to watch in this space!
So be part of something extraordinary and become a YANZ Parton now!
For more information contact Matthew Goldsworthy via www.yanz.co.nz... or drop me a message, I'm always happy to talk about amazing young people!
Check out this awesome video and hear more about what YANZ is doing for young creatives - bit.ly...
#volunteer #community #youngpeople #youthempowerment #creativeskills #youtharts #youth #artsandculture #arts #thefutureiscreative
It’s time to get decorating! From now until 2 November 2020 get up to 30% off quality paint and wallpaper at your Resene ColorShop.
Get 30% off Resene premium paint 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paint 10L, 25% off the retail price of accessories, and 25% off Resene … View moreIt’s time to get decorating! From now until 2 November 2020 get up to 30% off quality paint and wallpaper at your Resene ColorShop.
Get 30% off Resene premium paint 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paint 10L, 25% off the retail price of accessories, and 25% off Resene cleaning products.
Discounts off the normal retail price, excludes trade, Crown, wall decals, WallPrint and PaintWise levy.
Why not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!
Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The… View moreWhy not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!
Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The day began at the barbershop where Bevis and his barber Kohl shared plenty of laughs. Next up, a personal stylist helped Bevis select clothes he looked and felt great in. Being pampered isn’t the norm for Bevis but based on his smile, we’re confident he loved every minute.
In this week’s issue we invite you to Hawke's Bay’s Wildflower Sculpture Festival. It’s also time to harvest broad beans, sow carrots, protect your strawberries from birds, water seedlings gently, and get lawns ready for summer.
Check out our courgette variety guide and growing tips … View moreIn this week’s issue we invite you to Hawke's Bay’s Wildflower Sculpture Festival. It’s also time to harvest broad beans, sow carrots, protect your strawberries from birds, water seedlings gently, and get lawns ready for summer.
Check out our courgette variety guide and growing tips plus go in the draw for spring vege packs from Tui and ‘Blue Star’ ferns from Gellert’s.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
Shiftworkers and travellers heading across the Remutaka Range at night could be caught out by overnight closures planned for the busy road in the coming months.
NZ Transport Agency is planning a round of night closures on the busy road to prevent daytime disruption.
Twenty-two nights of maintenance… View moreShiftworkers and travellers heading across the Remutaka Range at night could be caught out by overnight closures planned for the busy road in the coming months.
NZ Transport Agency is planning a round of night closures on the busy road to prevent daytime disruption.
Twenty-two nights of maintenance from 9pm-4am over the next several months are scheduled to start on November 8, some of which are planned in five-day blocks.
Carterton nurse Michelle Wilson who works at Hutt Hospital was disappointed commuters weren’t given more notice, as her roster for next month was already set.
Stepping into QMC Junior School marks the start of a learning adventure that equips students for their future. QMC is an IB World School, and proud to offer unparalleled excellence in research-based teaching, learning and wellbeing programmes.
Our Junior students learn new skills, develop … View moreStepping into QMC Junior School marks the start of a learning adventure that equips students for their future. QMC is an IB World School, and proud to offer unparalleled excellence in research-based teaching, learning and wellbeing programmes.
Our Junior students learn new skills, develop confidence, aim for excellence, take risks, challenge and explore the world around them.
Every child enjoys access to a wide range of exhilarating cultural and sporting opportunities in a progressive, cosmopolitan, safe environment. We value diversity, and inclusivity – and are the school of choice for families from 54 countries worldwide.
Join us for Open Day, Years 4-6 to find out more and discover the difference a QM education will make to your child’s future.
Discover Years 4,5 and 6
Junior School Open Day
Wednesday 28 October
• 9am - 10.20am
• 5pm - 6.20pm
Places are limited. Book to avoid disappointment.
Maidstone Park has been at the heart of the Upper Hutt community since 1908 and it is about to get a much needed upgrade.
Upper Hutt residents love their park and now they have the opportunity to have a say on an $18 million re-development.
The council received $12 million from the government as … View moreMaidstone Park has been at the heart of the Upper Hutt community since 1908 and it is about to get a much needed upgrade.
Upper Hutt residents love their park and now they have the opportunity to have a say on an $18 million re-development.
The council received $12 million from the government as part of its "Shovel Ready " scheme to boost the economy and it also has an extra
$6 million allocated to the project.
During October and November, the council will be asking the community what it would like to see included in the Maidstone Community Sports Hub.
The aim is create a master plan by February 2021 and the council hopes to begin construction in March 2021.
The redevelopment will create a multi-purpose sports park, providing a focal point for recreation in the city. The vision is to create a mix of new and upgraded clubrooms, facilities and associated infrastructure, addressing the issue of ageing sporting infrastructure in Upper Hutt.
We have a SAYGO class starting 21st October in Lower Hutt.
When: Wednesdays at 11am
Where: Knox Church, 574 High St, Boulcott, Lower Hutt
These classes are designed to improve strength and balance and help prevent a fall. Steady as You Go classes improve; Balance and leg strength, Flexibility, … View moreWe have a SAYGO class starting 21st October in Lower Hutt.
When: Wednesdays at 11am
Where: Knox Church, 574 High St, Boulcott, Lower Hutt
These classes are designed to improve strength and balance and help prevent a fall. Steady as You Go classes improve; Balance and leg strength, Flexibility, General fitness and wellbeing. The classes are also a great way to meet new people.
Classes consist of a combination of sitting, standing and walking exercises, and take around an hour. They are ideal for complete beginners, are ongoing and you can find out how you’ve improved over your first 10 weeks.
Classes are established by one of our staff members with the aim of becoming peer-led at the end of 10 weeks.
Gold coin donation/koha is appreciated. If you’d like to join a class, come by ten minutes before the class starts. For more information please contact us on 04 499 6646 or email info@ageconcernwellington.org.nz
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