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Need a nature break? Refresh the mind and calm the body?
It’s easy to get away to a regional park and have a mental health break from your busy urban life. They’re all close to by, yet you can feel far away and remote when you’re in them.
If you enjoy getting some peace and quiet to … View moreNeed a nature break? Refresh the mind and calm the body?
It’s easy to get away to a regional park and have a mental health break from your busy urban life. They’re all close to by, yet you can feel far away and remote when you’re in them.
If you enjoy getting some peace and quiet to refresh your mind, let us know how we can make it even better for you at www.surveymonkey.com...
Vote for your favourite Disney/Pixar movie from Stuff Pix and enter to win 1 of 5 Incredibles 2 family packs, including merchandise and cinema tickets.
Check out all the great Disney/Pixar movies on stuffpix.co.nz/disney-pix
Celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day and International Yarn Bombing Day with local artist Wonky Stitches (aka Fluffy Robot), in association with Lower Hutt Knit World. Bringing you a day of bird counting... race around, map and camera in hand, to see how many woolly birds you can spot hidden on … View moreCelebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day and International Yarn Bombing Day with local artist Wonky Stitches (aka Fluffy Robot), in association with Lower Hutt Knit World. Bringing you a day of bird counting... race around, map and camera in hand, to see how many woolly birds you can spot hidden on Lower Hutt Main Street.
Where: various locations around Central Hutt (City Centre)
When: 10am to 4pm, 9th June 2018
Make your own Winter Woolly
Koha Workshop - 9th June starting at 10am
War Memorial Library
Come along to a workshop, for a koha donation to Forest & Bird, and learn how to make your own knitted or crocheted chicken. Bring your own needles or hooks (4mm), we supply the yarn, stuffing and instructions.
When there's heavy rainfall, like there has been over the past couple of days, lots of water can end up in the wastewater network (instead of travelling through the stormwater network).
Our wastewater pump stations and treatment plants are not able to cope with the extra volume of … View moreWhen there's heavy rainfall, like there has been over the past couple of days, lots of water can end up in the wastewater network (instead of travelling through the stormwater network).
Our wastewater pump stations and treatment plants are not able to cope with the extra volume of wastewater, and this can result in a wastewater overflow.
We always recommend you do not swim in harbours and rivers following heavy rainfalls, for at least 48 hours.
Recent rain has overloaded our wastewater system in parts of Hutt Valley and Wainuiomata, which lead to some overflows today into streams and the harbour, in the following consented locations:
- Waiwhetu Stream, Seaview
- Wellington Rd, Wainuiomata
- Bluff Point, Pencarrow
Please note the following:
- Regional Public Health recommends no swimming in the affected area.
- Health Warning signs will be posted around the immediate areas
If you would like to receive text or email notifications of these events please email info@wellingtonwater.co.nz.
If you have a Community Services Card, you can get free curtains through Pomare Taita Community Trust from Monday 11-Friday 22 June. Get info and an order form from the Centre early next week, take it home to measure your windows and fill it in, and bring it back before Friday, June 22.
… View moreIf you have a Community Services Card, you can get free curtains through Pomare Taita Community Trust from Monday 11-Friday 22 June. Get info and an order form from the Centre early next week, take it home to measure your windows and fill it in, and bring it back before Friday, June 22.
Wellington Curtain Bank then makes the curtains to fit your windows, lining for extra warmth, and drops them back to the Pomare Taita Community Trust for you to take home and hang. Curtains can keep heat in, cold out and power bills down – a great way to get ready for winter. For more info head to the Pomare Taita Community Trust at 55 Farmer Crescent, Pomare, Lower Hutt, or call Wellington Curtain Bank on freephone 0508 78 78 24.
Want to promote National Volunteer Week? 🎉
We have loads of amazing resources on the NVW website, to help you run your own campaign! Check out the link for more details.
National Volunteer Week celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who volunteer in our communities every year. The theme for … View moreWant to promote National Volunteer Week? 🎉
We have loads of amazing resources on the NVW website, to help you run your own campaign! Check out the link for more details.
National Volunteer Week celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who volunteer in our communities every year. The theme for 2018: Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai, captures the essence of the volunteering spirit and the essential link between volunteers and the communities who benefit from their generosity. The event will run from June 17-23, 2018.
#NVW2018
Have you explored the Wainuiomata recreation area? This park is a hidden gem. It’s an inviting spot for picnics and walks in a lush sheltered valley.
Let us know what you think about it at www.surveymonkey.com...
UPDATE: 7 June 2018
In light of the inclement weather forecast (which is likely to extend the duration of the works), we have decided to reschedule this work until the summer – ideally over the holiday period when the road is not as busy.
Affected businesses will be formally notified of … View moreUPDATE: 7 June 2018
In light of the inclement weather forecast (which is likely to extend the duration of the works), we have decided to reschedule this work until the summer – ideally over the holiday period when the road is not as busy.
Affected businesses will be formally notified of this tomorrow, and we will be in touch with local businesses and residents closer to the time when the weather has improved and there is a new date for work to begin.
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Contractors will be doing road resurfacing work on Waione Street, Petone, from Monday 11 June.
The work will affect the eastbound lane of Waione Street, from the Kirkaldy Street intersection eastwards to East Street. The work is expected to take four weeks, weather permitting.
Eastbound traffic will be diverted into East Street (represented by the yellow line on the accompanying map). Traffic delays are expected and motorists are asked to use alternative routes, where possible.
Motorists will still be able to access properties and businesses.
A temporary bus stop will be set up on East Street for those that would normally use Bus Stop 9151 on Waione Street at the Kirkcaldy Street intersection.
We ask you for your patience during this period and to please take direction from contractors’ traffic controllers.
If there’s a natural gas pipeline in your street and your home is within 40 metres of the pipe, not only are you able to get a free connection, but you could also win a natural gas central heating package worth up to $10,000!
Find out if you can connect to natural gas for FREE here. It could … View moreIf there’s a natural gas pipeline in your street and your home is within 40 metres of the pipe, not only are you able to get a free connection, but you could also win a natural gas central heating package worth up to $10,000!
Find out if you can connect to natural gas for FREE here. It could be the start of a whole new level of comfort for your home.
There are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.
Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets –… View moreThere are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.
Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets – you and your people.
Annual ACC invoices for businesses are sent out from 9 July and there’s a few things you need to know to make the process a whole lot easier.
If your details or circumstances have changed since last year, you can update these online. If you do this by 22 June, we can invoice you correctly.
Check out our guide to ACC levies and get it done online.
Got a cold home and a Community Services Card? Wellington Curtain Bank can help with free, lined curtains. Curtains help to create a warmer, healthier home for your family by keeping heat inside. They can help keep your power bills down and your family healthier.
Wellington Curtain Bank is … View moreGot a cold home and a Community Services Card? Wellington Curtain Bank can help with free, lined curtains. Curtains help to create a warmer, healthier home for your family by keeping heat inside. They can help keep your power bills down and your family healthier.
Wellington Curtain Bank is open for orders. To find out more and apply for curtains, go to the Sustainability Trust website or give us a call on 0508 78 78 24 extn 705. You’ll find an order form, and an instruction video on how to measure your windows so the curtains fit well.
Love the Hurricanes? Don’t miss your chance to WIN an exclusive Hurricanes game day experience for you and two mates.
Thanks to National Storage, you could be front and centre to watch the Hurricanes take on the Blues on 7th July, plus you’ll get the opportunity to run through the player … View moreLove the Hurricanes? Don’t miss your chance to WIN an exclusive Hurricanes game day experience for you and two mates.
Thanks to National Storage, you could be front and centre to watch the Hurricanes take on the Blues on 7th July, plus you’ll get the opportunity to run through the player tunnel, watch the players warm up and lots more! There’s two chances to win so don’t wait, enter now!
We’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. … View moreWe’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. Help us celebrate those influential women in your life who are championing real change, every day.
Visit womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
Which Regional Parks have you visited recently?
Let us know what you did and how we can make your next visit even better. Have your say at www.surveymonkey.com...
We are taking care of the things that matter – but we can’t do it without your help!
You’re invited to #LeafYourLegacy and help us plant over 20,000 native plants in Queen Elizabeth Park this winter.
We have three planting events:
- 10 June at 10am-12:30pm, The Esplanade Carpark
- 8 … View moreWe are taking care of the things that matter – but we can’t do it without your help!
You’re invited to #LeafYourLegacy and help us plant over 20,000 native plants in Queen Elizabeth Park this winter.
We have three planting events:
- 10 June at 10am-12:30pm, The Esplanade Carpark
- 8 July at 10am-12:30pm, MacKays crossing entrance
- 22 July at 10am-12:30pm, MacKays crossing entrance
Spades and gloves will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Remember to check the weather and dress appropriately so you don't freeze out there, to help you warm up afterwards enjoy a hot drink and biscuits on us.
For wet weather cancellations, please call 0800 496 734
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