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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?
With busy work schedules, family and friends to see, and maybe even kids to raise, it can be hard to find time to connect with your partner.
Well, there's gotta be away. But how?
One of our most important pieces of advice for couples is to create Rituals of Connection, which are … View moreWith busy work schedules, family and friends to see, and maybe even kids to raise, it can be hard to find time to connect with your partner.
Well, there's gotta be away. But how?
One of our most important pieces of advice for couples is to create Rituals of Connection, which are predetermined activities that you and your partner choose to do together:
Go for a short walk every morning, or have breakfast together.
Have a stress-reducing conversation in the evening.
Make a monthly date night at your favourite restaurant.
Or even spend five minutes before bed saying thanks for things you've done to support each other.
It doesn't really matter what you choose to do, as long as both you and your partner enjoy it, agree to it, do it regularly and consistently, and find that it brings you closer together.
Create as many rituals as you'd like, both big and small. Once those rituals are built into your lives, then you'll have created reliable ways for you and your partner to connect.
You're invited to a fundraising event featuring a screening of
THE LEISURE SEEKER
Complementary nibbles are provided and you go into the draw to win 2 free tickets to any future movie of your choice at Miro Cinema.
All proceeds go towards the Upper Hutt Animal Rescue Society.
Monday 25th … View moreYou're invited to a fundraising event featuring a screening of
THE LEISURE SEEKER
Complementary nibbles are provided and you go into the draw to win 2 free tickets to any future movie of your choice at Miro Cinema.
All proceeds go towards the Upper Hutt Animal Rescue Society.
Monday 25th June 630PM at Miro Cinema, 8a Miro Street, Upper Hutt.
Please call Trisha on (021) 550 013 to purchase tickets.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
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....
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