Earlier this evening a shop fire occurred in Hillary Court Naenae. At this stage no further details are available. Cheers to Steve http://twitter.com/stevebiddle who was on the scene.
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Naenae: A lick of fresh paint
The Naenae shopping centre is looking great following the Big Splash Naenae Paintathon held today when locals picked up their brushes to add more shine to the Cambridge Terrace side of the Naenae shopping centre.
Local personality Billy Graham was to the for again, the atmosphere was fantastic, and in the video below you can see Billy in his whites contributing on the scaffold.
Thanks must go Hutt City Council’s retail coordinator Joanna van Walraven, Resene local paint manufacturer who generously supplied paint and Brian Ross who supply painting equipment.
Don’t forget to visit Billys event at the Naenae Community Hall tomorrow night starting at 5pm “How to punch above your weight”.
A great community effort everyone, and it looks great as the video shows.
Naenae: An artists work, and the chance to contribute yourself
Dan Mills has literally painted Naenae. Naenae has an interesting history and Dan includes elements of this history and character in his work. Dans murals have graced the Naenae Boxing Academy, the subway tunnel, the Naenae Dentist, Naenae Primary School, Rata Street School, Naenae Basketball Court, the Olympic sized Swimming Pool and the Pacific Health Centre all in Naenae.
His work was further seen at the live art installation at the Petone Winter Carnival. Here he is explaining the depiction illustrated in his 48 metre wall mural The Legend of Te Whanganui a Tara on the Petone foreshore.
Following on from this, different type of painting but contributing is that the Naenae shopping centre is preparing for the second Big Splash Naenae Paintathon on Saturday 7 November when locals will pick up their brushes to add more shine to the Cambridge Terrace side of the Naenae shopping centre.
Local personality Billy Graham says last year’s Big Splash was an incredible success and the atmosphere was fantastic. “Everyone was buzzing for days afterwards and the shopping centre looks great.”
Hutt City Council’s retail coordinator Joanna van Walraven has coordinated this year’s effort and is encouraged by the amount of support shown already.
“Everyone is really keen to pitch in and see the shopping centre come alive for everyone to enjoy.”
Painting will begin at 8am and volunteers are asked to wear old clothes and bring a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle.
Resene local paint manufacturer has generously supplied paint and Brian Ross will supply painting equipment. Food and drink aplenty will keep volunteers humming.
“We’re asking anyone who’s keen to register by Wednesday 4 November so we can make sure we’ve got enough gear for everyone.”
If you want to be involved on the day and for further information contact
Joanna van Walraven on 577 8095 or joanna.vanwalraven@huttcity.govt.nz
Lower Hutt: Flare causes house fire – Can you help Police.
Police are investigating after a Lower Hutt house was set on fire when an emergency flare landed on its roof last night.
The flare, thought to have come from Naenae, landed on the house’s conservatory roof and burned its way through, igniting the interior. The house sustained moderate damage.
Witnesses were asked to contact Lower Hutt Police on (04) 560 2600.
Naenae: Police need help finding attackers
I’m a bit over these random attacks that are occurring by our youth against other youth. Recent Queensgate attacks, and the incident at Hutt Valley High School last year show violence against one another is accepted. These guys need to be found and brought to account quickly. I hope they are really over 16 so they can be made accountable.
Police seek shoe-stealing thugs
NZPAPolice are hunting “cowardly thugs” who bashed up a 15-year-old boy and stole his shoes.
Lower Hutt police believe the victim was followed by two members of a larger group from the Naenae Shopping Centre on Tuesday afternoon.
He was then set upon and robbed of his shoes and was lucky to escape with only minor injuries.
“This is a random and violent attack, carried out in broad daylight at a busy time of the day,” Detective Constable Mike Smith said.
“The victim was targeted solely because of the type of shoe being worn. It was a cowardly attack committed by thugs who need to be prosecuted.”
The offenders are described as Maori, aged about 16-17. One had short brown hair with a bleached blond ‘mullet’ and wore a white top and short.
Mr Smith appealed for any witnesses in the Chapman Crescent/Sladden Street area to come forward.
Via Stuff
Hutt Radio: Update on developments
Following on from the earlier post on the inaugural public meeting of Hutt Radio, further details have emerged as to the current concept development for Hutt Radio. The latest from Eddie O’Strange one of the Trustees of Hutt Radio:
Our pathway to becoming a fully-fledged community station is now a bit different to how we planned and represented it.
In a nutshell, the new plan is this:
– we initially transmit from Naenae.
– we start off in a temporary studio.
– we broadcast BBC World interspersed with local live slots.
– we move into our complete studio site in two stages.
– the ultimate transmitter site is, as yet, unknown.The reasons for the changes?
– we’ve gone past the on-air deadline imposed on us.
– the Kaukau transmission site is too costly at this time.
– the various Public Funding Agencies can’t help us yet.
Funding continues to be a real and pressing problem for Hutt Radio, and while sourcing initial funding from the inaugural public meeting, given the current economic climate prudence in development seems an appropriate step at this time.
If you are interested in being part of the project please contact Hutt Radio through
http://www.huttcity.com/huttradio/
or become a friend through
http://www.myspace.com/huttradio
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hutt-Radio-1061-fm/123613418758
Wingate: Firearm charges result from Wednesday night Checkpoint
Two people are due to appear in the Lower Hutt District court next Friday following an assault on Wednesday night at an alcohol checkpoint at Wingate Crescent Taita.
Police say the car was stopped for a routine breath test at Wingate overpass about 7pm. They say the driver 22 was arrested on a fines warrant and his passenger 17 was detained after punching one of the arresting officers several times. Firearms & ammunation were also found in the vehicle. Both men were remanded and will appear on a variety of charges relating to assault, drugs and offensive weapons.
Several other related incidents occurred as the result of the strong Police present, including drink driving evasion resulting in cars being pulled over at NaeNae Shopping Centre. (see below)
Naenae: Liquor Prosecution for selling to minor
Treadwell St NaeNae Liquor Store (here) will face a 2 day suspension of its licence to sell alcohol following a breach of the Sale of Liquor Act.
Police say alcohol was sold to a minor. The General Managers certificate, issued to Chhagan Patel, will also be suspended for a longer period of 4 weeks for failing to conduct the premises in a proper manner.
Lower Hutt police ran a controlled operation where a minor was asked to enter the store and purchase liquor. Its alleged the sales person made no inquiry as to the customers age nor requested any form of ID.
Naenae’s Billy Graham Boxing and Life Coach
If you don’t know the story of Billy Graham, and you live in the Hutt Valley, then you need too. This gentleman is an inspiration to me, and an asset to our community, his work with youth and his devotion to this cause.
This story from last night on TVNZ Sunday programme. In two parts below or in sidebar
huttnz.co.nz 