Local History: Island Bay Sea Wall
Constructed from mass concrete poured in-situ, this approximately 340-metre-wall has significant townscape value as the defining feature of the Island Bay Esplanade. Following the construction of a similar wall in Lyall Bay in 1932-3, and Oriental Bay sea wall in 1922-30, these early protection works encouraged sand build-up on the beachside and offered places to socialise for Wellington’s growing suburban population. They also protected the road and electric tram lines from sand drift.
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Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
FREE 10-liter emergency water bottles
Merry Christmas -
I have around twenty, empty 10-liter distilled water bottles to serve as emergency water storage. I saved them for my friends, but they already have their own water supplies. Take as many as you like. Please respond to this notice if you are interested.
Best wishes - Michael
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