Pinehaven, 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.

890 days ago

Do you have a great yam recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for yam recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before June 3, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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890 days ago

Hutt Valley Sports Awards

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A cricketer from Yorkshire and a boxing legend from Lower Hutt were the star turns at the Hutt Valley Sporting Awards on Thursday night. But it was Olympic rower Phillip Wilson who won the supreme award..

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890 days ago

Make your own sculptural side table

The Team from Resene ColorShop Upper Hutt

Ombre tones help create a gallery-worthy table. Choose tone on tone hues from the Resene Multifinish collection for a quick ombre look.

Find out how to create your own.

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893 days ago

Butter Back On Menu

Michael from Trentham

At least in Upper Hutt, lovers of pure butter can resist resisting buying butter because it has expanded in price beyond their budget.

PaknSave, Upper Hutt this week and for the last two weeks has been selling one brand of 500g pure butter for $4.99 and another brand at $5.02.

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At least in Upper Hutt, lovers of pure butter can resist resisting buying butter because it has expanded in price beyond their budget.

PaknSave, Upper Hutt this week and for the last two weeks has been selling one brand of 500g pure butter for $4.99 and another brand at $5.02.

With butter unlike some other dairy products, the brand seems to make little or no difference to me with taste and longevity than the more expensive brands.

I am temporarily at least, out of the market for semi-soft 500g pure butter because PaknSave, UH is selling them for over $10 and no doubt at other supermarkets even dearer.

Whilst on the subject of dairy - yesterday bought a 1kg block of cheese for under $10 from the same PaknSave.

892 days ago

Newsletter

Lorna Harvey from Age Concern Wellington Region

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893 days ago

Dog Registration fees 2022 – 2023

Upper Hutt City Council

We’ve reviewed our dog registration fees for the 2022 – 2023 year. These fees include GST and are effective from 1 July 2022.

We’re sending letters and emails to all registered dog owners this week, but you can also register your dogs online. Go to … View more
We’ve reviewed our dog registration fees for the 2022 – 2023 year. These fees include GST and are effective from 1 July 2022.

We’re sending letters and emails to all registered dog owners this week, but you can also register your dogs online. Go to https://www.upperhuttcity.com/Services/Pets-and-animals/Registering-your-dog.
Know more

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893 days ago

Are you obsessed with your houseplants? Enter our Houseplant Hero competition!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

The hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what … View more
The hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what you love about them. Send us up to five photos of your indoor plant displays. Email mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Meanwhile, here's last year's winner Alyce Read, from Nelson.

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897 days ago

Pet of the Day: Ana and Mia

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Karen Jones from Avalon, loves her two pets Ana and Mia.
"Although you can't tell they are sisters and they are now 13 years old and will be 14 this coming January. I brought them back from Australia with me when I came home to New Zealand. They are by my side every day. They love people,… View more
Karen Jones from Avalon, loves her two pets Ana and Mia.
"Although you can't tell they are sisters and they are now 13 years old and will be 14 this coming January. I brought them back from Australia with me when I came home to New Zealand. They are by my side every day. They love people, walks and treats. They were used to walking every day on the beach in Adelaide but here in Avalon the beach is too far away for us to walk to."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.

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895 days ago

Furniture Needed

The Team from Red Cross Shop Upper Hutt

Hi Neighbours,
we are in desperate need of furniture. If you have good quality sellable furniture you no longer need please give us a call. 04-528-5323

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894 days ago

Fran Scholey, working hard for sport

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

It is the Hutt Valley Sports Awards this Thursday. Upper Hutt legend Fran Scholey does not feature this year but her story of surviving cancer and fighting for women's sport is still a good one.
Click on Read More to read her story.

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897 days ago

Salted Peanuts Worth Peanuts

Michael from Trentham

Bought from the bulk bins section of PaknSave, Upper Hutt yesterday a supply of unsalted peanuts for my Sun Conure parrot.

So when I came to distributing a quantity into one of his food trays, took the liberty to sample one myself. It was salty. So tried a few more and also salted.

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Bought from the bulk bins section of PaknSave, Upper Hutt yesterday a supply of unsalted peanuts for my Sun Conure parrot.

So when I came to distributing a quantity into one of his food trays, took the liberty to sample one myself. It was salty. So tried a few more and also salted.

Don't know the full consequences of giving a small parrot salt to eat daily but it aint good - just as salt is no go for dogs..

So PnS ahould be much more careful as some humans let alone parrots can die or be a stepping stone to organs breakdown from eating salt/sodium or too much salt/sodium.

Did phone the supermarket who were not particularly concerned.

Should they be?

And yes, it was the unsalted roasted peanuts bin the peanuts came from.

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896 days ago

Baby essentials

Ven from Heretaunga

Baby stroller, baby milk bottles, reuasable nappies, nappy liners, swim nappies, new clothes, baby carrier, baby toys, baby safety locks, reusable food pouches(2), bibs, sippy cups, squeaky shoes etc.

Price: $150

897 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Ragnar

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT ME?
"Hello! I am a handsome devil named Ragnar. When I first came to SPCA, I was very very confused on what my role in life was, it took me a while to realise I wasn't being abandoned, through the help of the volunteers and staff. I previously spent a lot of time… View more
WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT ME?
"Hello! I am a handsome devil named Ragnar. When I first came to SPCA, I was very very confused on what my role in life was, it took me a while to realise I wasn't being abandoned, through the help of the volunteers and staff. I previously spent a lot of time on a chain, so you can imagine it's been an adjustment for me. I still have a journey to complete, though have made great progress so far. I've enjoyed going for frequent walks, continuing basic training and of course giving all the cuddles and kisses I can! I am needing a home with some dog experience, to help coach me in life. I am also needing high, secure fencing of at least 1.8m. I will be a great companion for a lucky human, and won't hesitate to be your best pal in life. I am a big boy who may get overexcited around younger kids, but confident older kids in my new home would be fine. I have mixed with some dogs at the SPCA and have generally acted either very aloof or excited to see them, however I would get overwhelmed in an off lead area with other dogs such as dog parks. A social, patient existing dog could work well in my new home, or just human company is fine with me!"

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897 days ago

Eavestaff Mini Piano - TAKEN!!!!!

Alena from Trentham

I have an Eavestaff Mini Piano free to a good home. Perfect for small spaces.
It's a little bit scratched up but if your into restoring things this would come up a treat.
Also may tend a small tune.
Other than a bit of cosmetic damage it's in pretty good working order.
139cm long
85cm … View more
I have an Eavestaff Mini Piano free to a good home. Perfect for small spaces.
It's a little bit scratched up but if your into restoring things this would come up a treat.
Also may tend a small tune.
Other than a bit of cosmetic damage it's in pretty good working order.
139cm long
85cm high
39cm deep
Contact me on 021 904 484 if interested.

Free

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