
What awesome things do your kids do to help others?
Meet Eddie Writes. He's 7, and won a Wellingtonian of the Year award for philanthropy. He spends his spare time tie-dying t-shirts and ironing patches on bags to sell online - raising $10,000 for Wellington Regional Hospital. We bet there's lots of Eddies out there. Tell us about your kids' kind deeds in the comments.

How do you dispose of paint?
DIY-ers are being urged to dispose of paint responsibly, after a video captured paint flowing from a storm water drain into Titahi Bay. Wellington Water said paint was found in waterways every summer. How do you you dispose of paint?


'Broken' recycling system up for discussion
Hutt City's green crates have long been a source of frustration with residents questioning why one of New Zealand's windiest cities does not use wheelie bins.
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Fb group for sharing extra building materials
I've linked a facebook group made for sharing surplus demo/reno/building materials-it'd be great if Hutt Valley people put their extra stuff there-lots of local repurposers would love to help you keep it out of landfill!
Please share the link with renovating/trade people
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