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This page provides information on community forums, events and activites in Upper Hutt City.
- Tawai Street Park Neighbourhood BBQ - Sunday 25 March, 12-2pm
- The Big Walk 2012 - Help keep kiwi kids on track - Saturday 31 March
- Motorcycle Training - April 2012
- Orongomai Marae Open Day - Monday 6 February 2012
- The Adolescent Brain - Thursday 8 December - 7-9pm
- Neighbours Night in Timberlea - Thursday 12 November 2011
- Healthy Homes Happy Pockets
- Consumer Rights Day - 30 November 2011
- Seniors Week 2011
- Activities For The Over 60's booklet
- Carer Expo 2011
- The DRIVE Project
- Parent Expo 2011
- 2011 INSPIRE: Young Achiever Awards
- Hutt Valley Disability Advisory Group
- Public Forums 2010 - Older Adults | People with Disabilities | Settlement Support
- 2008 Youth Survey
- 2008 Upper Hutt Older People Survey
- A Guide for Carers (Ministry of Social Development)
- Legal Information About Estate - Financial Planning
- Information for Family Carers
Last Modified: 16 March 2012
Tawai Street Park Neighbourhood BBQ - Sunday 25 March, 12-2pm
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Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2012 - come celebrate community with us.
All welcome! Free activities for the kids and NZ Police will be providing a free sausage sizzle. We'll also be unveiling the new climbing tree and footpath in Tawai Street park (a community fundraised project) which Trentham Kindergarten have contributed to by placing two mosaic designs in the path. Download a poster. |
Last Modified: 16 March 2012
The Big Walk 2012 - Help keep kiwi kids on track - Saturday 31 March
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The Big Walk is a fun family event that ALL New Zealanders are invited to take part in. Heretaunga College’s Project K students are lacing up their walking shoes and grabbing their water bottles in support of the Foundation for Youth Development’s (FYD) annual fundraiser - The Big Walk! And you can help too! |
Last Modified: 9 March 2012
Motorcycle Training - April 2012
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Want to become a better rider? Upper Hutt motorcyclists are being
encouraged to sign up to an advanced skills safety workshop being held
in Lower Hutt on Saturday 14 April and 22 April. The courses run from 9am until 4.30pm and cost $20 per person. A Learners and Restricted course is being held on 18 March. Places are still available. Click here for more information or download a poster. Email jan.simmons@huttcity.govt.nz or contact Jan Simmons on 04 570 6730 to register your interest. |
Last Modified: 13 March 2012
Orongomai Marae Open Day - Monday 6 February 2012
| Orongomai Marae invites the community to help them celebrate Waitangi Day on Monday 6th February, 9am - 2pm. The day boasts continual entertainment from traditional, contemporary and multi-cultural performers. A wide range of craft and food stalls adds to the many experiences on offer. Click here for more information or download a poster. |
Last Modified: 9 March 2012
The Adolescent Brain - Thursday 8 December - 7-9pm
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They can be difficult to understand some times. This presentation summarises the incredible changes that occur in the brain during the adolescent years and aims to inform parents of youth and those working with youth more about it using science and research. Click here for more event information or here to download a poster. |
Last Modified: 13 March 2012
Neighbours Night in Timberlea - Thursday 12 November 2011
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On Thursday 24 November from 6-8pm, we will be getting the community
together in Timberlea for an opportunity to get to know one another,
meet their local emergency services and learn how they can come together
as a thriving community in the case of an emergency.
Click here to download a poster (PDF, 362K) Click on image to view larger |
Last Modified: 22 November 2011
Healthy Homes Happy Pockets
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Healthy Homes Happy Pockets - Saturday 26 November, 10am-12noon
Grow your own groceries with Bob Munro. A free public information morning with Bob Munro from Moss Green Garden hosting an open discussion form on how to grow your own food at home. Click here for more details. |
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Last Modified: 22 November 2011
Consumer Rights Day - 30 November 2011
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The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is
hosting a FREE forum on your rights as a consumer. A variety of speakers and information will be available. Register now! Get more information at: www.upperhuttcity.com/consumerrightsday |
Last Modified: 22 November 2011
Seniors Week 2011
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Monday 3rd - Sunday 9th October
A week of events and activities for seniors to celebrate the golden years.
Click here to download our poster in pdf format (482K) |
Last Modified: 22 November 2011
Activities For The Over 60's booklet
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Information about things to do in Upper Hutt and how to get involved. Activities include:
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Last Modified: 22 November 2011
Carer Expo 2011
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Carer Expo 2011
A totally free event - open to the public, this expo offers information, services and products to carers, their families and the people they care for.
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Last Modified: 22 November 2011
The DRIVE Project
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Last Modified: 13 March 2012
Parent Expo 2011
Come along to this FREE event to speak to the people in your community that can offer the support and services you need to successfully raise your teen.
Bookings are essential. Click here for more information (including poster and registration form) |
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Last Modified: 22 November 2011
2011 INSPIRE: Young Achiever Awards
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Last Modified: 22 November 2011
Hutt Valley Disability Advisory Group
| Interested in being part of the Hutt Valley Disability Advisory Group? We want to hear from you. The group provides advice from disability perspectives to the Hutt Valley District Health Board, Hutt City Council, and Community Services (Upper Hutt City Council). Advice is sought on projects as required by the three agencies and there are up to 6 meetings per year. If you have experience of living with a disability and advisory skills, we would love to hear from you!
If you have any questions, please contact: Cheryll Graham Community Liaison Hutt Valley DHB Ph: 570 9565 Fax: 570 9228 cheryll.graham@huttvalleydhb.org.nz Applications close on 29 October. |
Last Modified: 2 April 2012
Public Forums 2010 - Older Adults | People with Disabilities | Settlement Support
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Last Modified: 22 November 2011
A Guide for Carers (Ministry of Social Development)
| This document, published by Ministry of Social
Development, is an comprehensive guide specifically designed for carers. It provides clear and simple information on respite care, equipment and modifications as well as support services for older people, people with mental illness or drug or alcohol issues. It also has useful sections on financial assistance, Special Education assistance and ACC.
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Last Modified: 22 November 2011
Legal Information About Estate - Financial Planning
| The following attachment is a presentation that was given by John
Gwilliam at the 2009 public forum on the needs of Upper Hutt older
people. You may also find the following resources helpful: |
Last Modified: 22 November 2011
Information for Family Carers
The following links provide information about financial assistance available to people providing care to someone at home that is not your spouse or partner.
The following booklet from Carers NZ also provides information on financial support for family carers.
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