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Our dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.
Volunteering can be rewarding. If you … View moreOur dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.
Volunteering can be rewarding. If you want to know what it takes to become a Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteer, find out more at fireandemergency.nz/volunteering
Since 1998 AMP has dedicated more than $2.4 million towards helping over 300 everyday Kiwis realise their dreams. If you’ve got a passion you want to turn into a reality, an AMP Scholarship could help you get there. Apply today!
Going to the Matariki sky show or Hurricanes vs. Blues this Saturday 7 July? We’ve got extra trains to get you there and home, plus Event Tickets will be available for purchase!
For more information check out the full service update
From Saturday 7 July, the Riverbank Car Park will introduce a $2 hourly charge with a $4 all day maximum charge on Saturdays. This charge is an extension of the weekly charges to use the Riverbank Car Park and is inclusive of the monthly pass.
For more information please go to … View moreFrom Saturday 7 July, the Riverbank Car Park will introduce a $2 hourly charge with a $4 all day maximum charge on Saturdays. This charge is an extension of the weekly charges to use the Riverbank Car Park and is inclusive of the monthly pass.
For more information please go to huttcity.govt.nz/Saturday-parking
Calling all dog owners. It’s annual dog registration time and all dog tags are changing from RED TO GREEN. You’ve got until the 31st July to register your four-legged friend or friends at a discounted price to go into the draw to win an iPad!
Pay online at huttcity.govt.nz/renewals
Hi Wellington,
Check out this great campaign that's urging expectant mums to sleep on their side to help reduce the risk of stillbirth. Local Wellington mum Catherine Maetzig has got involved and is using her experience to help educate others. Nice work Catherine!
Have you heard this … View moreHi Wellington,
Check out this great campaign that's urging expectant mums to sleep on their side to help reduce the risk of stillbirth. Local Wellington mum Catherine Maetzig has got involved and is using her experience to help educate others. Nice work Catherine!
Have you heard this advice before? What are you thoughts on the campaign? Can you share any advice? Let us know in the replies! To read more about the Auckland Stillbirth Study, click here.
Domestic violence is a pervasive, life-threatening crime that impacts 1 out of 3 women and families in the Hutt Valley. Please help us help the victims.
Our collectors will be in the streets receiving your generous donations for Hutt City Women’s Refuge (6-8 July) and Kōkiri Marae Māori … View moreDomestic violence is a pervasive, life-threatening crime that impacts 1 out of 3 women and families in the Hutt Valley. Please help us help the victims.
Our collectors will be in the streets receiving your generous donations for Hutt City Women’s Refuge (6-8 July) and Kōkiri Marae Māori Women's Refuge (19-20 July). Donate online, or text 4327 to give $3 to Hutt City Women's Refuge.
Hutt City Women’s Refuge needs your help to be able to continue our wraparound services for women and families experiencing family violence.
Services include:
- 24 / 7 Crisis Line – 0800 REFUGE (0800 733 843)
- Advice, advocacy and support for those experiencing domestic violence
- Safe House accommodation
Hutt City Women's Refuge would like to thank Cummings, Kilgariff & Co Realty for their support.
Visit Hutt City Women's Refuge on Facebook.
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.
Fancy a unique day out? Get along to Sustainability Trust’s Make a Difference Market, showcasing local businesses, all with a Fairtrade, ethical, natural, recycled, reusable or community twist!
Food, homeware, books, skincare, clothing, reusable bags, fabric, warm, energy-efficient homes, and … View moreFancy a unique day out? Get along to Sustainability Trust’s Make a Difference Market, showcasing local businesses, all with a Fairtrade, ethical, natural, recycled, reusable or community twist!
Food, homeware, books, skincare, clothing, reusable bags, fabric, warm, energy-efficient homes, and much more.
Come and get set for winter, plastic-free July and Fairtrade fortnight. This event is plastic bag free so come prepared!
Where: Sustainability Trust’s EcoCentre, 2 Forresters Lane, Wellington
When: 10 am – 2pm, Saturday June 30
Full details: www.facebook.com/events/2077426902523899/
Remember our parks network plan is currently open for your ideas. If you want to make a difference, help us improve the parks for future generations. www.surveymonkey.com... or Email us your thoughts parksplanning@gw.govt.nz
There's lots of events happening in the Hutt Valley this week.
In some emergencies you may be stranded in your vehicle for some time. A flood, snow storm or major traffic accident could make it impossible to proceed.
What emergency supplies do you have in your vehicle?
www.happens.nz...
Hi neighbours. Our Jackson Street building is being closed for earthquake strengthening. That means that after 18 years of selling books to our local community, we're closing down. :-(
Visit us before 5th September to grab a bargain on books: Science Fiction, Crime, Horror, Westerns, … View moreHi neighbours. Our Jackson Street building is being closed for earthquake strengthening. That means that after 18 years of selling books to our local community, we're closing down. :-(
Visit us before 5th September to grab a bargain on books: Science Fiction, Crime, Horror, Westerns, Romance, Fantasy, Cooking, Military, Maori, Gardening, Religion, Biography, Art, Mills and Boon, Childrens, Comics, all types of sport!!
We're open Monday - Friday, 10am to 4.30pm. Saturday 10.30am to 4pm.
Bargain Books, 195 Jackson Street, Petone
Phone: 04 568 4605
Graeme would like to thank the Hutt City community for their wonderful support over so many years.
Today we hosted a special event at Truscott park in Johnsonville to open the first of 22 community water stations, which form the foundation of our above ground emergency water supply network.
The Minister of Civil Defence, Hon Kris Faafoi, mayors and representatives from the four councils, … View moreToday we hosted a special event at Truscott park in Johnsonville to open the first of 22 community water stations, which form the foundation of our above ground emergency water supply network.
The Minister of Civil Defence, Hon Kris Faafoi, mayors and representatives from the four councils, (Wellington City Council, Hutt City Council, Upper Hutt City Council, Porirua City Council) were in attendance to help open the first of the community water stations, and learn more about how they'll operate.
Wellington's drinking water supply network is vulnerable. Underground pipes and reservoirs could be badly damaged in a significant earthquake and as a result some suburbs could be without drinking water for more than 100 days.
Over the past 12 months we have been working with central and local government to develop an above ground emergency water network that will supply the more than 400,000 people across Wellington from day eight following a disaster.
It’s important to remember that following a major earthquake, the first thing people rely on is themselves and their families, so storing water is a must for every household.
You should have 20 litres of stored water for every person, every day, for at least seven days. That’s 560 litres for a four-person household. You may need to store more if you have unwell people, or small children in your home.
200 litre tanks (which are easy to install) can be purchased from your local council for $105.
For more information check out wellingtonwater.co.nz...
At Wellington Electricity, we take your safety around our electricity network and continuity of power supply very seriously. The Electricity (Hazards from Tree) Regulations 2003 were introduced by Government to help us achieve this. These regulations state that there are responsibilities that you … View moreAt Wellington Electricity, we take your safety around our electricity network and continuity of power supply very seriously. The Electricity (Hazards from Tree) Regulations 2003 were introduced by Government to help us achieve this. These regulations state that there are responsibilities that you are required to undertake with the trees on your property. Trees need to be kept a minimum distance from power lines and Wellington Electricity will work with you to ensure this requirement is achieved.
Treescape will advise through “Cut and Trim” notices your requirements to maintain trees clear of power lines. On receipt of this advice, you will need to complete this work if safe to do so or engage a suitably qualified and competent tree trimming contractor.
For further information please contact Wellington Electricity on 0800 248 148 or Treescape on 0800 873 396 (0800–TREEWORK), or visit our website, www.welectricity.co.nz
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