Pinehaven, Upper Hutt

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2260 days ago

Introducing Funeral Director Brenden Jacobsen

Ninness Funeral Home

Brenden Jacobsen is the Managing Director of Ninness Funeral Home and feels proud and privileged to be the longest-serving practicing funeral director in Porirua City.

Having grown up in Pauatahanui, Brenden was educated locally before attending St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Brenden … View more
Brenden Jacobsen is the Managing Director of Ninness Funeral Home and feels proud and privileged to be the longest-serving practicing funeral director in Porirua City.

Having grown up in Pauatahanui, Brenden was educated locally before attending St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. Brenden commenced his career in funeral services in 2001 and has completed studies and qualifications in Embalming and Funeral Directing.

Brenden is a member of the NZ Embalmers Association and is a registered funeral director with the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand.

Brenden has a wide range of interests including travelling, spending time with friends, collecting antiques and reading.
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2260 days ago

Poll: Which city is the most beautiful city? Vote below!

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours! The judges from the Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, are keen to find out who you would pick as the most beautiful NZ city out of the two finalists below.

The two cities have been picked as they demonstrate sustainable and environmentally conscious behaviours… View more
Hi neighbours! The judges from the Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, are keen to find out who you would pick as the most beautiful NZ city out of the two finalists below.

The two cities have been picked as they demonstrate sustainable and environmentally conscious behaviours across key areas, such as litter prevention & waste minimisation, community beautification, recycling projects and sustainable tourism.

Have you heard of the Beautiful Awards? they celebrate environmental excellence and recognise positive actions taken by communities, businesses, schools, individuals and councils, in local and urban areas to protect and enhance their local environments

Note: this poll runs externally from the Beautiful Awards and responses will not be included in the judging process.

Which city is the most beautiful city? Vote below!
  • 66% Dunedin
    66% Complete
  • 34% Hutt City
    34% Complete
344 votes
2260 days ago

Testimonials

Kris Whiting from

We thought we would share some testimonials we have received recently.
Thank you for your support Upper Hutt

2261 days ago

Say goodbye to cold showers and baths!

The Gas Hub

Teenagers using all the hot water? If your electric cylinder hasn’t been going the distance over these colder months, consider the move to better hot water with natural gas continuous.

Protect your ‘me time’ and enjoy endless hot water that is instantly heated on-demand, so there’s … View more
Teenagers using all the hot water? If your electric cylinder hasn’t been going the distance over these colder months, consider the move to better hot water with natural gas continuous.

Protect your ‘me time’ and enjoy endless hot water that is instantly heated on-demand, so there’s always enough for that luxuriously, long soak in the bath.

Connect to natural gas FREE with The Gas Hub. Check your address here.

For a special Wellington Neighbourly hot water offer email us at hotwater@thegashub.co.nz now.
Get better hot water

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2261 days ago

Wellington Zoo Conservation Weekend 22-23 Sept

Wellington Zoo

Conservation is at the heart of everything we do at Wellington Zoo, so this month we’re celebrating Conservation Weekend, Sat 22 and Sun 23 Sept. Child entry will be half price!

Plus, we have heaps of fun conservation-themed activities planned:
- making beeswax candles
- two fun and … View more
Conservation is at the heart of everything we do at Wellington Zoo, so this month we’re celebrating Conservation Weekend, Sat 22 and Sun 23 Sept. Child entry will be half price!

Plus, we have heaps of fun conservation-themed activities planned:
- making beeswax candles
- two fun and interactive bubble shows each day
- making fun enrichment for our Kea
- learning how to make a Gecko-friendly garden
- discovering the work of our wildlife Vets

We look forward to celebrating New Zealand’s beautiful wildlife with you.

Explore the Zoo before your visit!
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2262 days ago

Do you know a Budding Young Gardener?

Yates

We’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and… View moreWe’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and turn lemons into lemonade. Or even just starting out!

Yates Budding Young Gardener will become a Yates brand ambassador for one year AND win an amazing family trip for four, to the Gold Coast, Australia.

The five day trip will include flights, accommodation, a rental car and tickets to the Queensland Gardening Expo (if travelling in July) and a three day pass to Gold Coast theme parks - Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild.

The competition is open to all keen gardeners aged 5-15 years. Entries close 17th September - so enter your Budding Young Gardener now!
Enter now

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2262 days ago

Classical Hits

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will travel the length of the country this September to perform some of the most popular and beloved works of classical music.

From Schubert to Tchaikovsky, this tour will be a great opportunity to experience some of the best classical music ever written and to… View more
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will travel the length of the country this September to perform some of the most popular and beloved works of classical music.

From Schubert to Tchaikovsky, this tour will be a great opportunity to experience some of the best classical music ever written and to see your National Orchestra in your hometown.

NZSO’s Associate Conductor, Hamish McKeich at the helm and our very own Principal Cellist, Andrew Joyce; we’re keeping things in the NZSO family.

Wellington | Sat 15 Sept | 7.30pm
Michael Fowler Centre
Buy tickets here!

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2262 days ago

Lawn Barber

Marc & Lee from Walker & Co Real Estate

New Lawn Mowing Service - comes highly recommended
give them a call today

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2263 days ago

What the hell is that weird humming?

Cadi from Heretaunga

Is anyone else in the general vicinity of the Fig Tree Cafe being driven mad by this random humming noise last 2 nights?

Does anyone know what it is?

Also, is the culprit is reading this PLEASE for everyone's sake can you just not?

2263 days ago

New adventure frame at Four Small Paws

Jeremy from Four Small Paws Ltd

Our happy elves have been busy building new adventure frames. Letting our pups climb in over and around. Great for growing confidence and social skills.

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