Riverstone Terraces, Upper Hutt

882 days ago

THIRSTINESS’ (noun): A strong desire to quench … and quench we will!

KDJ Catering

Head to the sunniest place in New Zealand for the inaugural Taranaki Beer Festival, featuring the best craft breweries from Taranaki and around the country, as we take over the TSB Stadium for Taranaki’s happiest celebration of the craft beer industry.

Taranaki Beer Festival will showcase … View more
Head to the sunniest place in New Zealand for the inaugural Taranaki Beer Festival, featuring the best craft breweries from Taranaki and around the country, as we take over the TSB Stadium for Taranaki’s happiest celebration of the craft beer industry.

Taranaki Beer Festival will showcase craft beers, cider and seltzer from over 30 breweries from all around New Zealand on the 1st & 2nd July 2022, TSB Stadium, New Plymouth.

Session times:
Friday 1 July 2022: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday 2 July 2022: 3:00pm – 10:00pm

Indoor stands, food village, mingle areas, entertainment and more!

Bring a mate, bring your bestie, hey even bring the Wife (or Hubby) – there is something here for everyone – Cheers.

Last chance to secure your tickets here

#DrinkResponsibly
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886 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Words and picture by Louise Thomas.

"I used to avoid posting photos where I had accidentally captured a nictitating membrane - I thought they looked like weird sausage-skin sideways eyelids. Then I read that they are amazing built-in bird goggles, so the bird can blink and still see, or even … View more
Words and picture by Louise Thomas.

"I used to avoid posting photos where I had accidentally captured a nictitating membrane - I thought they looked like weird sausage-skin sideways eyelids. Then I read that they are amazing built-in bird goggles, so the bird can blink and still see, or even shutter their eyes in extreme conditions to protect their eyes while flying or diving. Apparently we used to have them too - the pink blob in the inner corner of our eyes is a vestigial membrane. I suppose we evolved out of needing them - still they might have been handy the other day when I was trying to take photos on the beach during a gale. Pūkeko/purple swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) at Waimanu Lagoon."

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882 days ago

looking for old computers, if youre about to dispose i would collect.

Shane from Trentham

Old or Broken Computers.
will collect.

Free

885 days ago

Fried Chicken or War Goddesses?

Stuff

As partners of the Elemental festival, Stuff Travel is giving away 2 amazing packages! For each you'll win 2 nights of luxury stay at Fable Auckland with a welcome dinner and daily breakfasts. You'll also get tickets to either the Takurua - Nafanua, The War Goddess or the Auckland Fried … View moreAs partners of the Elemental festival, Stuff Travel is giving away 2 amazing packages! For each you'll win 2 nights of luxury stay at Fable Auckland with a welcome dinner and daily breakfasts. You'll also get tickets to either the Takurua - Nafanua, The War Goddess or the Auckland Fried Chicken Festival.

Flights included for those out of Auckland.
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888 days ago

Flu Flying High

Michael from Trentham

Influenza is all around us and affecting our lives more than some may realise.
It has been said that the flu is more dangerous/damaging/ easier to transmit than the Omicron variant of Covid 19.

The flu jab is available in NZ and is usually highly effective in preventing people from getting the… View more
Influenza is all around us and affecting our lives more than some may realise.
It has been said that the flu is more dangerous/damaging/ easier to transmit than the Omicron variant of Covid 19.

The flu jab is available in NZ and is usually highly effective in preventing people from getting the flu or passing it on. But it is currently not compulsory though is free to people over a certain age or people with certain health conditions and involved in certain professions.

One of the current issues is that many people connected with DHBs in NZ ( nurses, doctors etc) are not getting the flu jab. In the Wellington region overall the number of such people not vaccinated against the flu is over 40%. The main reason given for not getting a simple, safe (to a very high degree) and lightening quick jab that has been around for over 20 years, is TIME.

Unvaccinated medical personnel not only are subject to getting influenza but they can pass the flu onto patients whose health is already compromised. And the other aspect is that the medical profession is critically short of staff and a bout of influenza will compound the shortages with flu ridden absentees from the workforce.

So should time for a jab be made available for the health profession? Should time and a jab be mandated like Covid vaccinations were?

885 days ago

Insect house

The Team from Resene ColorShop Upper Hutt

Build a cosy bug hotel to hang in a quiet corner of your garden and paint it in your favourite Resene hues.

Find out how to create your own.

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886 days ago

Switch to Snapper for Johnsonville line

Metlink

From 1 July 2022, Monthly train passes, 10-Trips and off-board single trip tickets to Johnsonville will no longer be sold by Metlink ticket offices or retailers.

You can still buy single trip tickets on-board with cash.
Know more

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886 days ago

Do you have a great tamarillo 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 tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

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

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887 days ago

Time to escape your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View more
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
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887 days ago

ROPATA LODGE

ROPATA LODGE

One of the leading care communities in Lower Hutt we offer safe, homely apartments. Assisted living at its best. Located in the heart of Lower Hutt with public transport right on the doorstep.

Warm caring environment with great friendly staff.
Action packed activities programme including … View more
One of the leading care communities in Lower Hutt we offer safe, homely apartments. Assisted living at its best. Located in the heart of Lower Hutt with public transport right on the doorstep.

Warm caring environment with great friendly staff.
Action packed activities programme including gardening and knitting club.
24 hour rest home level of care with short stays also offered.
Great food menu with home-cooked meals.

Ropata Lodge, 57 Ropata Crescent, Lower Hutt.

Visit our website to find out more Ph: 04 920 0846 www.ropatalodge.co.nz
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892 days ago

Pet of the Day: Trixie from Ranui

Reporter Community News

Catherine Polson is the proud mum of the very striking Trixie.
"This is my four year-old girl Trixie. She loves stirring up next doors dogs either by walking along the top of the fence looking down at them or by waving her paw through the gaps to get their attention."
Remember if you want… View more
Catherine Polson is the proud mum of the very striking Trixie.
"This is my four year-old girl Trixie. She loves stirring up next doors dogs either by walking along the top of the fence looking down at them or by waving her paw through the gaps to get their attention."
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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887 days ago

Lions' Mini Market

Brian from Maoribank

Our next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt is on Saturday(25th) 8-11am.
Indoor and outdoor plants, jams, preserves, lemons, quality clothing, books, toys and household stuff and more. Come early for plenty of parking spaces before town gets busy.
Tables may be available - … View more
Our next market at The King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt is on Saturday(25th) 8-11am.
Indoor and outdoor plants, jams, preserves, lemons, quality clothing, books, toys and household stuff and more. Come early for plenty of parking spaces before town gets busy.
Tables may be available - enquiries 5264059

892 days ago

Kāpiti Island stunner

Reporter Community News

The recent volcanic eruption near Tonga has created some beautiful sunsets and sunrises lately. Kāpiti resident Ken Proudfoot took this photo, of clearing storm clouds, recently on his regular walk on the beach.
If you have take a photo recently of a sunrise to sunset, please post it on … View more
The recent volcanic eruption near Tonga has created some beautiful sunsets and sunrises lately. Kāpiti resident Ken Proudfoot took this photo, of clearing storm clouds, recently on his regular walk on the beach.
If you have take a photo recently of a sunrise to sunset, please post it on Neighbourly for everyone to enjoy.

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887 days ago

Have you told us about your amazing houseplant collection?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

You have just a few more days to send your entries for our Houseplant Hero competition. You could win some great prizes and of course, more houseplanst!

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888 days ago

Do you have a creative project that needs funding?

Upper Hutt City Council

We have a pool of over $29,000 to help community-led arts projects in Upper Hutt. For information on eligibility and how to apply, head to upperhuttcity.com/creative

Application close 3 July 2022.
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