Maungaraki, Lower Hutt

2406 days ago

“Like botox for the ground” – new technique builds resilience

The Team from Wellington Water

In early May, work began on ground improvement at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant, where new resin injection technology is being used to strengthen the ground underneath key buildings, improving the resilience of the plant.

Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace and Hutt City Deputy Mayor and … View more
In early May, work began on ground improvement at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant, where new resin injection technology is being used to strengthen the ground underneath key buildings, improving the resilience of the plant.

Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace and Hutt City Deputy Mayor and Wellington Water Committee Chairman David Bassett recently visited the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant to check in on the progress of the ground improvement works currently under way.

“It’s incredibly important that key infrastructure such as the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant has the capability to operate as normal following a large quake,” said Mayor Wallace. “It’s brilliant to see that innovative techniques like this being used to make our communities more resilient, without interrupting day-to-day operations at the plant.”

Ground Engineering experts, Mainmark Ground Engineering, have developed this non-invasive ground improvement and liquefaction mitigation technique, Terefirm™ Resin Injection, which can be applied under existing structures. Wellington Water’s Seaview project team has likened the technique to “botox for the ground”.

Improving resilience isn’t just about being prepared for a large earthquake or disaster, it’s about repairing and recovering quickly. With the goal of having the plant continue to operate following a large earthquake, it’s important that we create strong foundations underneath existing structures, which will allow for reduced re-build efforts and a quicker return to full operation

2410 days ago

I Sew Made it in May! Second class

The Team from Common Unity

I Sew Made it in May!

They had a lot of fun on Saturday making a shift dress. A few spaces left for this week's class

Saturday Classes for the beginner sewer - suitable for those who can sew a straight line and have used a sewing machine before but are keen to increase skill level.

A … View more
I Sew Made it in May!

They had a lot of fun on Saturday making a shift dress. A few spaces left for this week's class

Saturday Classes for the beginner sewer - suitable for those who can sew a straight line and have used a sewing machine before but are keen to increase skill level.

A series of 3 classes in May/June - take away a new piece of clothing each time.

$35 per person per class. Numbers are limited - please email admin@cupa.org.nz to secure place.
Common Unity Project Aotearoa @ the Remakery, 310 Waiwhetu road

Workshop 2
25 May 2019
Let’s Top it off with …….
A simple, stylish top. Elastic hemmed sleeves for a fashionable twist
Change the neck to suit and fabric of your choosing.
Further information on enrolment.


Workshop 3
1 June 2019
Let’s get to the bottom of this with some cosy pants!
Further information on enrolment.

2406 days ago

Poll: Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

About 50,000 primary and secondary teachers will swap their pens for placards after their two unions rejected a series of pay offers. It will affect hundreds of thousands of students in more than 2000 schools.
To read more, click here

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Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?
  • 56.7% Yes!
    56.7% Complete
  • 37.6% No.
    37.6% Complete
  • 5.7% Haven't really thought about it.
    5.7% Complete
1924 votes
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2408 days ago

Door Mat

Karen from Tirohanga

Just freshly cleaned by professional and in excellent condition ... 80x50cm door mat $30.00 OBO.
Selling as no longer matches interior.

Price: $30

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2408 days ago

Looking to spruce up your walls?

Resene

Dress up and your walls and save 30% with Resene!

We have thousands of wallpaper collections available with a huge range of designs - from modern and contemporary to retro to colourful and creative for the kids.

Pop into your local Resene ColorShop and our team can help you find the perfect … View more
Dress up and your walls and save 30% with Resene!

We have thousands of wallpaper collections available with a huge range of designs - from modern and contemporary to retro to colourful and creative for the kids.

Pop into your local Resene ColorShop and our team can help you find the perfect design to suit.

Hurry, sale ends 4th June 2019.
Colour your walls

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2408 days ago

Do you need Regular Gardening Maintenance or Landscaping?

Joshua from Kelburn Price Smart Landscaping and Gardeners

Is your garden getting overgrown? Does it need a tidy up? Then look no further. Our team of passionate gardeners and landscapers can help you with all your gardening needs. Or is your garden need redesigning, replanting, landscape or simply need everything removed? To find out more call us or visit… View moreIs your garden getting overgrown? Does it need a tidy up? Then look no further. Our team of passionate gardeners and landscapers can help you with all your gardening needs. Or is your garden need redesigning, replanting, landscape or simply need everything removed? To find out more call us or visit our website and check out our gallery of projects.

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2409 days ago

Party goers may have been exposed to measles

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

A man infected with measles attended a party and visited several Lower Hutt businesses while contagious. Regional Public Health have been in contact with the businesses and party goers.

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2409 days ago

“A miserable, lonely and frightening existence”

Jon from Hutt City Council

Only one Lower Hutt organisation is providing emergency accommodation and support for homeless Lower Hutt men forced to sleep in the open, under buildings or in their vehicles.

While the obstacles are great, the Oasis Network in Naenae has housed more than 130 of its clients in stable housing. … View more
Only one Lower Hutt organisation is providing emergency accommodation and support for homeless Lower Hutt men forced to sleep in the open, under buildings or in their vehicles.

While the obstacles are great, the Oasis Network in Naenae has housed more than 130 of its clients in stable housing. Click the link to find out more.

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