Art and Hutt Valley

150th anniversary of the opening of the railway to Silverstream

Silver Stream Railway — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Silver Stream Railway is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railway to Silverstream with a special event on the 14th of December. To help us celebrate this…

Exhibition tour brings Upper Hutt history to life for local students

Upper Hutt City Council — Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The success of our exhibition "Upper Hutt: City of Industry" continues as it visits local schools, allowing students to explore this iconic period in Upper Hutt's history.

UHCC Trees cleared: track damage needs repair

Silver Stream Railway — Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A massive weekend by our team has seen the hillside cleared of our neighbours plantation pines and most of the clear up work completed. All of this work was completed…

UHCC Pine Tree blocks track

Silver Stream Railway — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We were hoping this week to make a couple of posts, one informing you about the Environment Court Case about the Silvestream Spur Reserve, the other of course advertising our…

Art makes me happy!

Thistle Hall Community Venue — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Phillips is a 51-year-old artist based in Lower Hutt, Wellington.

Upper Hutt: City of Industry exhibition extended

Upper Hutt City Council — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Our mini exhibition has now been extended to 1 December 2024. Come along and relive the history of Upper Hutt being an industrial powerhouse.

Vera Ellen

Newtown Festival — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Aotearoa Music Award winning and Taite Award nominated artist Vera Ellen was born and raised in Naenae in Te Whanganui-A-Tara/Wellington. Vera relocated to Los Angeles, where she started the band Girl Friday, whose music debuted on indie giant Sub Pop’s sub-label, Hardly Art. In early 2020, Vera moved back to Aotearoa during the pandemic, leading […]

Learn to Fence Holiday Program

Hutt Valley Fencing Club — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Discover the art of fencing in the upcoming year through our introductory fencing class. Join us on Friday, January 19th, from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm at the YMCA in Upper Hutt for an engaging session. This class is tailored for individuals aged 7 and above. Secure your spot for $50 by making payment before … Continue reading Learn to Fence Holiday Program →

New Forces of Nature sculpture ‘sews together’ surroundings

Upper Hutt City Council — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

A new sculpture which ‘sews together’ the fault scarp at Harcourt Park was unveiled by Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy on Friday morning.

Rail Safety Week 2023

Silver Stream Railway — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

This week is Rail Safety Week in New Zealand and Australia, so we thought this would be a good opportunity to remind the community that we are part of about…

Swindale Shield to be decided next week, Avalon win Women’s Division 2

Wellington Club Weekly — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 07:24:54 GMT

The Upper Hutt Rams backs were prominent again today, in their 45-19 win over Paremata-Plimmerton on Old Timers’ Day at Ngati Toa Domain. Both teams are Hardham Cup-bound in the second round starting in a fortnight. PHOTO: Andy McArthur. By Steven White, Scott MacLean, Adam Julian and Martyn Bridge Either Petone or Hutt Old Boys...

Silverstream Spur Upper Hutt, saving a public amenity for future generations

Silver Stream Railway — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Update September 2021.On the 22nd of September 2021 Upper Hutt City Council voted to scrap the controversial Memorandom Of Understanding that was signed back in 2016 between UHCC and a developer seeking to build 100 houses on he Slverstream Spur. Silver Stream Railway is obviously delighted with this step as we understand talk of constructing any houses on the Spur is now scuppered, a major step change from only a few months ago when we saw concept drawings of the 100 houses overlooking our site.

Central Secondary School Individual Champs

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 04:09:32 GMT

For details, click here Wellington Swords Club and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2020 Fencing Central Individual Secondary School Championship Key Information Date:13 June 2020 – 14 June 2020Venue:Wellington Swords Club, 8 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn, WellingtonEntries Due:Thursday 11 June 2020 – Late entries are at discretion of the competition organizerEntry Form:Click hereContact:tournaments@fencingcentral.org.nz Equipment Requirements Jacket:Jacket & Plastron 1150N totalPlastron:Jacket & Plastron 1150N totalBreeches:350NMasks:350NWeapons: FIE / S2000Notes:All masks need to conform to current fie rules as at 1 January 2018(without new requirements adopted from and including worldchamps) regarding secondary straps.Hireage :If you are interested in fencing in this event and do not have the appropriate gear, please do not hesitate to get in contact with:huttvalleyfencing@gmail.com Competition Timetable Saturday 13th of June Event Registration Start Time Mixed Individual Epee 1.00pm 1.30pm Mixed Individual Sabre 2.30pm 3.00pm* Sunday 14th June Event Registration Start Time Mixed Individual Foil 9.00am 9.30am

New Sponsorship Packages for 2020

Upper Hutt City Football — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 09:22:48 GMT

New Sponsorship Packages for 2020 To compliment our success, we’re excited to announce that we’ve revamped our sponsor packages to include wide community coverage to our members, in partnership with Western Design Social Gold Media Package.

Naenae Leap Day Doubles

Pétanque Wellington — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 08:35:00 GMT

Twenty-four teams took part in the Naenae Leap Day Doubles.

Stu Jacobs joins Upper Hutt City Football

Upper Hutt City Football — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:29:52 GMT

Upper Hutt City Football is pleased to welcome former New Zealand international player, U23 and junior All Whites coach Stuart Jacobs to our club in the newly created position of Technical Director Talent Development Programme.

2020 grading for youth players

Upper Hutt City Football — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:44:43 GMT

2020 Grading for Youth players All youth players are invited to participate in open trials for the U13, U15 and U17 youth grades.

Grant Received for Historic Cottage Roof

Silver Stream Railway — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

General A big thank you to the Rotary Club of Heretaunga Charitable Trust Inc for funds to reroof historic Waiora Cottage.

Grant Received for Historic Cottage Roof

Silver Stream Railway — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:17:57 GMT

A big thank you to the Rotary Club of Heretaunga Charitable Trust Inc for funds to reroof historic Waiora Cottage. The reroofing work was undertaken in December 2018 and replaces…

DCM - together we can end homelessness in Wellington

Downtown Community Ministry — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 01:34:01 GMT

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He’s clearly delighted to have his own whare after months of being without shelter, either sleeping rough on Wellington’s streets or at the Wellington Night Shelter. “I’ve become quite domesticated,” he says, offering his visitors a cup of coffee. Arthur came to Wellington from the Bay of Plenty in February this year. He knew no one in the city and ended up living on the street. After someone he met told him about DCM, he took himself off to Lukes Lane. DCM staff worked with him on a plan to get him into his own whare as soon as possible, but DCM’s support has gone far beyond that. Thanks to the DCM Dental Service, Arthur now has a new set of teeth. “I can now eat properly!” he says. “DCM helped me with pretty much everything. They gave me food parcels, supported me to get my licence back and got a copy of my birth certificate.” A significant barrier for many people in Arthur’s situation is they don’t have the identification required to do many day-to-day things. Arthur also had his hearing checked by DCM’s audiologist; he was very surprised by what the audiologist found. “The lady pulled big wads of wax - I was freaked out! I was just sitting in reception and they asked me if I’d like my ears tested. I found they were all blocked up. That’s the kind of thing DCM does – I can hear much better now.” Finding full time work is the next thing on Arthur’s agenda and he’s been labouring part-time at a job found via one of DCM’s staff. “I’d really like to go out on a fishing boat, so I’m working towards that. I would like to work full time. I’ve got too much time on my hands at the moment.” With DCM’s support and DCM staff regularly visiting him, Arthur has become used to living in the Hutt Valley. “At first I did feel I was too far away from my support networks in Wellington. But everyone was telling me to stick with it and give it a go. “I didn’t want to let anyone down, and there are a lot of people there helping me. If I’d given up this house I’d have gone back to the bottom of the list and ended up back in the night shelter.” And that’s something Arthur doesn’t want, because the best thing about having his own whare? “Being able to sleep in and not having to go back out on the street by 7:30am.” Together, we can make a positive difference in people’s lives. Read more inspiring real life stories about some incredible individuals who are now living stable and productive lives with support from the team at DCM. Read More Success Stories Copyright © 2018 DCM. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: DCMPO Box 6133Marion SqWellington, Wellington 6011 New ZealandAdd us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Grant received for track maintenance

Silver Stream Railway — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 20:14:38 GMT

Our thanks to the Wellington Community Trust for their contribution to our annual track maintenance costs. Every year we replace sleepers and upgrade the track formation to keep our trains…

Grant received for De505

Silver Stream Railway — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 09:12:59 GMT

Thanks to the Hutt Mana Charitable Trust for a grant which has allowed us to purchase 400lt of engine lubricating oil for De505. read more

Grant received for De505

Silver Stream Railway — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 21:13:21 GMT

Thanks to the Hutt Mana Charitable Trust for a grant which has allowed us to purchase 400lt of engine lubricating oil for De505. This will allow the oil to be…

Season dates reminder

Stokes Valley Soccer club — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 22:54:04 GMT

All Senior Men’s and Women’s, and Junior leagues (excluding Wairarapa junior local leagues) start on weekend of 1 / 2 April. Wairarapa junior local leagues start on Saturday 6 May.

Grant received for locomotive overhaul work.

Silver Stream Railway — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 01:34:37 GMT

We just received word of a very generous grant from The Lion Foundation towards the purchase of materials towards the return to service of PWD512 our C class saddle tank loco.

Grant received for locomotive overhaul work.

Silver Stream Railway — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 21:10:09 GMT

We just received word of a very generous grant from The Lion Foundation towards the purchase of materials towards the return to service of PWD512 our C class saddle tank…

Grant Recieved for Sleepers

Silver Stream Railway — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 23:39:05 GMT

We have just received word that the Trillian Trust has granted us sufficient money to purchase turnout sleepers to enable the first turnout to be assembled for the display shed yard track. A big thanks to them for their support.

Grant Received for Sleepers

Silver Stream Railway — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:05:23 GMT

We have just received word that the Trillian Trust has granted us sufficient money to purchase turnout sleepers to enable the first turnout to be assembled for the display shed…

Hutt Mana Charitable Trust Grant Received

Silver Stream Railway — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 20:06:59 GMT

A big thanks to the Hutt Mana Charitable Trust for a grant toward the purchase of 84 tons of ballast for use in maintenance work and also the track work associated…

Hutt Mana Charitable Trust Grant Recieved

Silver Stream Railway — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 19:01:18 GMT

A big thanks to the Hutt Mana Charitable Trust for a grant toward the purchase of 84 tons of ballast for use in maintenance work and also the track work associated with the new display shed.