1087 days ago

We Say/You Say: Water Conservation

The Team from Community News

Hi Auckland,

What are your water-saving hacks?

Water restrictions for the city are to remain in place until August, and similar bans on water use may return next summer.

Watercare is set to ask council to remove restrictions on outdoor water use, if rain forecasts, the state of the region’s storage lakes, and a new supply boost all eventuate as hoped.

Watercare said Aucklanders had significantly cut water use, and the biggest supply boost – another 50 million litres a day from the Waikato River – should be available from August.

Presently, Auckland's dams are 51.4 per cent full compared with an average of 76.6, and Auckland's water usage is more than 10 per cent lower than Watercare had estimated.

Share your saving tips below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used in your local community paper.
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Get painting with Resene plant-based paints!

Resene

Plant-based paints are made just like normal paint but everything in the tin comes from plants and minerals.

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Available from Resene ColorShops.
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9 days ago

Private swimming lessons, affordable prices

Olga from Blockhouse Bay

My name is Katya Narkulova. I am a swimming instructor with 2 years experience and I have my level 3 teaching in Aquatics qualification. I have been involved in competitive swimming, water polo and synchronised swimming from age of 8. I am passionate about teaching people to have confidence in the water and to improve their swimming ability, either socially or praperation for competition. I offer private lessons in West Auckland (preferably Mt Eden Dean Greenwood swimming pool) , for all ages and abilities.
References are available upon the request.
My contact details are, 0226513467 and katanarkulova10@gmail.com

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Tips for better sleep from Beds4U!

Beds 4 U Avondale

Hi Neighbours,

Tired of counting sheep? We've got a better way! Check out our latest tips for a sleep experience that'll have you waking up refreshed and ready to conquer the day. #sleeptip #sleep

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