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From 17 June we’re making changes to bus services, plus you’ll be able to transfer between any Metlink bus (within 30min) at no extra cost when you use Snapper to pay.
To learn more, go to metlink.org.nz/huttvalley
Did you know the Ministry of Health Drinking Water Standards recommend that you flush a mugful of water from your drinking-water tap each morning before use?
This is because all waters are plumbosolvent, which means they can dissolve very small amounts of metals if they come into contact with … View moreDid you know the Ministry of Health Drinking Water Standards recommend that you flush a mugful of water from your drinking-water tap each morning before use?
This is because all waters are plumbosolvent, which means they can dissolve very small amounts of metals if they come into contact with them.
Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Porirua and Wellington drinking water is described as ‘soft’ water, because there is less calcium and magnesium content. Soft water is slightly more acidic than hard water, and as a result it dissolves metals more easily/quickly.
In New Zealand, the plumbing materials/fittings (i.e. your taps) which come in to contact with water are usually the source of heavy metals, such as lead, nickel, cadmium, copper and antimony.
When you turn a fitting off there may be a small amount of water left sitting in it. Whilst our treatment processes adjust the pH to reduce the water’s aggressiveness on pipework, there is the potential that water sitting in a plumbing fitting, if unused for several hours, may accumulate minute traces of metals.
Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health drinking water standards recommend that you flush a mugful of water from your drinking-water tap each morning before use. This should remove any water that was left in your fittings, and metals that may have dissolved from the plumbing fittings.
All households are advised to take this precaution, whether they are on public or private water supply.
For further information you can contact the Drinking Water Assessment Unit of the Wellington Regional Public Health Service, phone 04 570 9002.
Snip’n’chip your pet for a happier and healthier animal and learn how your pet and our native wildlife can share their surroundings harmoniously. Subsidised by the SPCA, Upper Hutt City and Hutt City Councils and supported by New Zealand Companion Animal Register. 3 month limited offer. Don’t… View moreSnip’n’chip your pet for a happier and healthier animal and learn how your pet and our native wildlife can share their surroundings harmoniously. Subsidised by the SPCA, Upper Hutt City and Hutt City Councils and supported by New Zealand Companion Animal Register. 3 month limited offer. Don’t miss out! At participating Veterinary clinics in the Hutt Valley only.
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.
Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.
Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.
Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the humble choko ("Don't knock 'em till you try them," says our Waikato queen of sustainability Sheryn Clothier) and we have a special feature on moving trees. Plus try recipes from new vegan cookbook PLANTLAB and be in to WIN some great prizes!
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.
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Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?
Council has successfully prosecuted a Lower Hutt company for failing to strengthen a residential building it owns in Petone.
Council has attempted to have the owner strengthen the building for a number of years. The 2016 Kaikoura quake and the growing scientific work around quake-prone buildings, … View moreCouncil has successfully prosecuted a Lower Hutt company for failing to strengthen a residential building it owns in Petone.
Council has attempted to have the owner strengthen the building for a number of years. The 2016 Kaikoura quake and the growing scientific work around quake-prone buildings, and a lack of action on the owners part, prompted Council to take court action as a last resort.
More on this issue via the link below.
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An internal email from BP's head office has revealed a novel tactical plan around petrol pricing. Rather than just reducing petrol price in Ōtaki BP looked to increase prices at Paraparaumu & Kāpiti and also Levin. What are your thoughts on this? (Please add … View moreHey Neighbours,
An internal email from BP's head office has revealed a novel tactical plan around petrol pricing. Rather than just reducing petrol price in Ōtaki BP looked to increase prices at Paraparaumu & Kāpiti and also Levin. What are your thoughts on this? (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff). To read more, click here.
Hutt City Libraries is celebrating NZ Music Month throughout May with musical performances and workshops across Lower Hutt.
Storytimes with Gallery Music, performances by Arohanui Strings or explore your voice at our workshop with singing teacher Charles Humphreys - there’s plenty to enjoy, … View moreHutt City Libraries is celebrating NZ Music Month throughout May with musical performances and workshops across Lower Hutt.
Storytimes with Gallery Music, performances by Arohanui Strings or explore your voice at our workshop with singing teacher Charles Humphreys - there’s plenty to enjoy, even for the out-of-tune!
For more information see library.huttcity.govt.nz....
An internal email from BP's head office has exposed the petrol industry's pricing behaviour. It revealed a novel tactical plan: raise prices in the Levin, Kāpiti and Paraparaumu areas, and hope that its major rivals responded by doing the same. To find out more, click here.
Working on a renovation project? Or in the middle of building? One of our reporters is working on a story about a shortage of tradies around the Hutt Valley and the country. What have your experiences been like looking for a tradie? What sort of time frames have you been given for projects. If you … View moreWorking on a renovation project? Or in the middle of building? One of our reporters is working on a story about a shortage of tradies around the Hutt Valley and the country. What have your experiences been like looking for a tradie? What sort of time frames have you been given for projects. If you don't want your comments used in an article, just add NFP at the end.
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.
Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.
To find out more about each item, you … View moreWe need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.
Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.
To find out more about each item, you can find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There are still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
The wooden decking structure abutting the Cheviot Road bus stop in Eastbourne has been closed temporarily. Engineers inspecting the structure have discovered damage likely caused by wave action during recent storm events. The structure has been closed until further investigations can be carried out… View moreThe wooden decking structure abutting the Cheviot Road bus stop in Eastbourne has been closed temporarily. Engineers inspecting the structure have discovered damage likely caused by wave action during recent storm events. The structure has been closed until further investigations can be carried out and assessments made on remedial work. The bus stop remains open and will operate as usual.
The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite … View moreThe competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!
(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)
We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene… View moreWe've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated masterpiece!
(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)
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