Silverstream, Upper Hutt

1376 days ago

How to avoid the worst holiday traffic

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

You can avoid the worst holiday traffic with Waka Kotahi’s online prediction tool
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Kiwis will be hitting the road in droves over the next few weeks and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has updated their on-line Holiday Journeys traffic prediction tool to help people plan ahead and minimise … View more
You can avoid the worst holiday traffic with Waka Kotahi’s online prediction tool
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Kiwis will be hitting the road in droves over the next few weeks and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has updated their on-line Holiday Journeys traffic prediction tool to help people plan ahead and minimise delays.
The tool shows predicted traffic flow across popular journeys over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday based on previous year’s travel patterns.

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1374 days ago

Hungry?

Gloria Jean's Upper Hutt

Gloria Jean’s Coffees is now at The Mall Upper Hutt with mouth-watering ALL-DAY MENU….. Smashed Avo on Sourdough, Light Breakfasts, Waffles and more!

What are you waiting for? Head to Gloria Jean's for coffee classics, specialty hot drinks, refreshing espresso and fruit chillers, food … View more
Gloria Jean’s Coffees is now at The Mall Upper Hutt with mouth-watering ALL-DAY MENU….. Smashed Avo on Sourdough, Light Breakfasts, Waffles and more!

What are you waiting for? Head to Gloria Jean's for coffee classics, specialty hot drinks, refreshing espresso and fruit chillers, food on the go, breakfasts, brunches, and lunches!

Delicious food and great coffee are waiting for you - at Gloria Jean's Coffees, The Mall Upper Hutt!
Check our menu

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1375 days ago

Bespoke Christmas wrap

The Team from Resene ColorShop Upper Hutt

Give your gifts a personal touch with handmade wrapping paper decorated with Resene testpots.

A fun project for the whole family and each can choose their favourite colours for the decorating.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Woman's Day magazine and Resene. … View more
Give your gifts a personal touch with handmade wrapping paper decorated with Resene testpots.

A fun project for the whole family and each can choose their favourite colours for the decorating.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Woman's Day magazine and Resene. Find out how to create your own

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1379 days ago

Destination Christmases

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
With Christmas fast approaching, we'd be keen to hear from those who spend the festive season (or part of it) away each year. Where do you go and why? What makes it such a great place to be at this time of year? What are you most looking forward to about the trip? Any words of … View more
Hi everyone,
With Christmas fast approaching, we'd be keen to hear from those who spend the festive season (or part of it) away each year. Where do you go and why? What makes it such a great place to be at this time of year? What are you most looking forward to about the trip? Any words of advice you may have on things to do or places to eat or drink in the area would also be much appreciated. As usual, please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article. Cheers.

1375 days ago

Events around the Wellington region this weekend - Dec 18-20

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Click on the Read More to find out what is on across the region. If you can remember the seventies you might like to check out the Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Show on Saturday night.
* Upper Hutt Cossie Club, 7:30pm, $25
* Two hours of wall-to-wall music, and toe-tapping fun featuring all the … View more
Click on the Read More to find out what is on across the region. If you can remember the seventies you might like to check out the Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Show on Saturday night.
* Upper Hutt Cossie Club, 7:30pm, $25
* Two hours of wall-to-wall music, and toe-tapping fun featuring all the band’s No. 1 hits from the seventies. Hear such nostalgic gems as Aunty Alice Bought Us This and Pretty Girl. Tickets from Eventfinda or from the Cossie Club.

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1377 days ago

Way Back Wednesday

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A really easy one this week. What are your memories of this famous rugby icon?

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1375 days ago

Have your say on brothels by-law

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Today is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers and is observed by sex workers, their advocates, friends, families and allies. The Upper Hutt Citry Council is also reminding locals it a timely reminder to have your say on their Brothels Bylaw Review. It is proposing to revoke the… View moreToday is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers and is observed by sex workers, their advocates, friends, families and allies. The Upper Hutt Citry Council is also reminding locals it a timely reminder to have your say on their Brothels Bylaw Review. It is proposing to revoke the current bylaw, and instead manage brothels through our District Plan. We’re keen to hear your views on the proposal.

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1375 days ago

No one’s dreaming of a whiteware Christmas

Smiths City

Fortunately, we have lots of other great gift ideas. At Smiths City we have got gifts for kids aged 8 to 80, grab the perfect prezzies for the wee ones and the big kids.

With a great range of products across all categories, Smiths City is the best place to visit to grab those last-minute items.… View more
Fortunately, we have lots of other great gift ideas. At Smiths City we have got gifts for kids aged 8 to 80, grab the perfect prezzies for the wee ones and the big kids.

With a great range of products across all categories, Smiths City is the best place to visit to grab those last-minute items. We also have gift cards available just in case you can’t choose. Come in-store today and chat to our friendly team.
Visit us online

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1378 days ago

Houses next to the railway tracks... noisy or convenient?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.

What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason … View more
Hi neighbours, we're keen to talk to people who live near a busy railway line - commuter or freight - about the pros and cons of the location.

What's the noise disturbance like? Do you notice it?
Was your house cheaper than others in the area?
Is the easy access to transport the reason you bought there?

If you can answer any of those questions, we'd love to hear from you. Please leave a comment or email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name and details. Have a great day!

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1375 days ago

Free stuff

Alena from Trentham

Small oil heater
Mirror
6 x Cereal bowls (one has a chip in it)

Free

1377 days ago

Don't lock your children or pets in a car over summer

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Now that summer has arrived, it is worth remembering that it is not a good idea to leave children in cars. The Automobile Association has issued a plea for people not to lock children and pets in cars in a warning that gets more-urgent as summer months set in.
The AA gets called out for about 760 … View more
Now that summer has arrived, it is worth remembering that it is not a good idea to leave children in cars. The Automobile Association has issued a plea for people not to lock children and pets in cars in a warning that gets more-urgent as summer months set in.
The AA gets called out for about 760 call-outs for children locked in cars and 650 for pets every year.
On a 30C day, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach 39C in less than five minutes; in 30 minutes, it will be 49°C,”

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1376 days ago

Queen Street Medical Christmas Hours

Queen Street Medical Centre

DECEMBER
We will be Closed from 11.30am on Thursday 24 December and We will re-open on Tuesday the 29th of December, Wednesday 30th of December and Thursday 31st of December from 9am to 1pm for urgent appointments only.

JANUARY
We will be closed for the New Year break and will re-open on … View more
DECEMBER
We will be Closed from 11.30am on Thursday 24 December and We will re-open on Tuesday the 29th of December, Wednesday 30th of December and Thursday 31st of December from 9am to 1pm for urgent appointments only.

JANUARY
We will be closed for the New Year break and will re-open on Tuesday the 4th of January. We will be working reduced hours until Friday the 8th of January from 9am to 4pm. Returning to normal hours on Monday 11th of January.

Any unclaimed prescriptions can be collected from Queen Street Pharmacy.

Evening clinics start again February 2020

All the staff at Queen Street Medical wish all their patients and families a very Merry Christmas and we hope that you all stay healthy and safe over the festive period.
Find out more

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1377 days ago

Check, Clean, Dry.

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Did you know that human activity is the only way freshwater pests are spread to new waterbodies? Once they’re established, it’s almost impossible to remove them and the pests can squeeze the life out of our most precious rivers and lakes. We all need to do our bit to protect waterways by always… View moreDid you know that human activity is the only way freshwater pests are spread to new waterbodies? Once they’re established, it’s almost impossible to remove them and the pests can squeeze the life out of our most precious rivers and lakes. We all need to do our bit to protect waterways by always checking, cleaning, then drying any equipment that comes into contact with the water, between every waterway, every time.

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1377 days ago

Caley has been found

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington Police have advised that missing 17 year-old Caley has been found safe and well. Thank you to the community for all your help.

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1377 days ago

Congratulations to our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardeners of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

“We are really thrilled... It’s not just a win for us but for the whole community. We’ve just facilitated it.” Read about these amazing greenthumbs and find out how they turned a red zone into a thriving food forest for their entire neighbourhood.

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