Silverstream, Upper Hutt

Let's get familiar!

Let's get familiar!

Introduce yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page.

Got something to swap or sell?

Got something to swap or sell?

Head to Market if you need to buy or list uniforms, books or bikes.

772 days ago
772 days ago

Civic Centre Council’s Civic Centre will be closed

Upper Hutt City Council

From 15 August, the Civic Centre Council’s Civic Centre will be closed for essential seismic strengthening and all customer services will be based at the newly-refurbished HAPAI building located at 879-881 Fergusson Drive.

Services at the HAPAI building include:

- Payment for things like … View more
From 15 August, the Civic Centre Council’s Civic Centre will be closed for essential seismic strengthening and all customer services will be based at the newly-refurbished HAPAI building located at 879-881 Fergusson Drive.

Services at the HAPAI building include:

- Payment for things like rates and dog registration
- Parking fines
- Regulatory things like health licenses and building consents
- Self-service kiosks to view property records and rates information

Council and committee meetings will be held in the Rotary Lounge at the Upper Hutt Library. You can view the meeting schedule at upperhuttcity.com/Your-Council/Council-Meetings.

All other Council staff will be working remotely until the strengthening work is complete. We expect the work to take about eight months.
Find out more

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773 days ago

Support our Yuri Bear Project

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

Knitting needles are clicking across our villages and the wider community for the Yuri Bear project🐻❤️.

We’re aiming to knit 20,000 teddy bears for children displaced as a result of turmoil in their country.

We’ve been overwhelmed by the response so far, but 20,000 bears is no … View more
Knitting needles are clicking across our villages and the wider community for the Yuri Bear project🐻❤️.

We’re aiming to knit 20,000 teddy bears for children displaced as a result of turmoil in their country.

We’ve been overwhelmed by the response so far, but 20,000 bears is no small ask!

If you can knit, know someone who can or would like to find out how you can help, please click on the link below.

773 days ago

Did you start gardening in school?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

How many of you remember gardening in school? Hopefully, more students and teachers will be inspired by the great work being done at this amazing school.

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775 days ago

Vibrofit 3D (like a powerfit but better)

Alena from Trentham

About 2 years old but only used around 6 times.
99 speeds and comes with arm workout bands.
Make an offer

Negotiable

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775 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week is a brand new, spacious three bedroom home, close to the beach - with two living areas, an office and a double garage, there's plenty of room for everyone. For sale through Della Randall, check it out on page 3 of today's issue of Homed!

Looking for an … View more
Our House of the Week this week is a brand new, spacious three bedroom home, close to the beach - with two living areas, an office and a double garage, there's plenty of room for everyone. For sale through Della Randall, check it out on page 3 of today's issue of Homed!

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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775 days ago

Do you have a great asparagus 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 asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable … 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 asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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775 days ago

Subscribe to Stuff's First Time Buyer's Club

Stuff

Making it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.

Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first… View more
Making it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.

Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first ever home. When you join our six-week LearnStuff course, you’ll get an email every week giving you all the basics on what you need to know, who you need on your side, and what you need to do at each stage of the journey.

We can’t make the houses any cheaper, but we can guide you through the process, share some tips from the experts, and help you avoid some of the trips and traps.

Sign up (it's free) and get started on your house-buying journey.
Sign up now

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776 days ago

Drone

Rachel from Wallaceville - Whitemans Valley

Anyone noticed the drone in the sky now above Wilford st ?

778 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

A lovely close-up of a tūī by Kelson resident Andrew Gorrie.

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776 days ago

Nominations are now open!

Greater Wellington Regional Council

Our region is changing; we’re facing challenges and opportunities like never before.

Nominations for Greater Wellington regional council close at 12 noon on Friday 12 August 2022. Now is your time to help shape the region’s future and have a say on the issues that matter to you and your … View more
Our region is changing; we’re facing challenges and opportunities like never before.

Nominations for Greater Wellington regional council close at 12 noon on Friday 12 August 2022. Now is your time to help shape the region’s future and have a say on the issues that matter to you and your community.

Find out how you can give your voice on issues that matter to your community
Find out more

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777 days ago

Pet of the Day: Meet Ollie and Harry

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Andrew Robson from Epuni submitted Ollie and Harry, who belong to his son.
"They both love to run around the back lawn, are great mates and love my son with lots of kisses and hugs. Both boys love to chase each other.They have their own mohair rugs for sleeping on."
Remember if you want … View more
Andrew Robson from Epuni submitted Ollie and Harry, who belong to his son.
"They both love to run around the back lawn, are great mates and love my son with lots of kisses and hugs. Both boys love to chase each other.They have their own mohair rugs for sleeping on."
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.

778 days ago

Looking for Flat/Unit that is Dog Friendly to Rent

Tania from Taita

Hi Everyone my Landlord has sold the property i have lived in for 13 years. I have lost out on may properties because i have a dog. I never realized how many dog haters there are. If i do not find something soon i will become homeless. I have applied for Social Housing but there is a 3 year … View moreHi Everyone my Landlord has sold the property i have lived in for 13 years. I have lost out on may properties because i have a dog. I never realized how many dog haters there are. If i do not find something soon i will become homeless. I have applied for Social Housing but there is a 3 year waiting list. If anyone knows of any places could you let me know please. I am looking for a 1 Bedroom . I am 54 years old, my Dog is a Support Dog he is fully Trained, Desexed, Chipped and Registered. My Tenancy runs out on the 31st August. Please if anyone can help i would be so Grateful. My contact number is 0226998142 or msg me Thanks

777 days ago

Flocking To Pet Expo

Michael from Trentham

Today(Saturday) and tomorrow is the Wellington Pet & Animal Expo.
The event use to be staged annually at Trentham Racecourse but shifted to Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua where when last held attracted over 12,000 people.
Sessions are 10am to 4pm.

See you there.

Look out for Stand 85

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Today(Saturday) and tomorrow is the Wellington Pet & Animal Expo.
The event use to be staged annually at Trentham Racecourse but shifted to Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua where when last held attracted over 12,000 people.
Sessions are 10am to 4pm.

See you there.

Look out for Stand 85

When held in Trentham it was an outdoor-indoor event and therefore there was a good representation of farm and other animals but in Porirua it is all under one roof and so the emphasis is house pets esp dogs and cats.

778 days ago

Aged terracotta pot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Upper Hutt

It’s easy to age a brand new terracotta pot using Karen Walker Chalk Colour and Vintage Wax from Resene.
Find out how to create your own.

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