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Wellington Water is urging people to get prepared ahead of Cyclone Gita’s arrival in New Zealand. Potential pathways for the cyclone could see heavy rain and wind pummelling the Wellington region from Monday, and Wellington Water plans to activate its emergency operations centre from 6am Monday … View moreWellington Water is urging people to get prepared ahead of Cyclone Gita’s arrival in New Zealand. Potential pathways for the cyclone could see heavy rain and wind pummelling the Wellington region from Monday, and Wellington Water plans to activate its emergency operations centre from 6am Monday morning to monitor the situation.
“Right now we’re checking known trouble spots such as culvert and drain intakes that can get blocked, and organising standby crews in place for Monday,” said Gary O’Meara, general manager of Network and Customer Operations for Wellington Water.
“It’s also important for people to do what they can as well.
“Check and clear your gutters and drains, and have a look at the street drain nearest your house. Clear any litter or leaf debris. A blockage here can end up creating a major problem.
“Surface water will take the lowest pathway on its way to the sea. If you have a low point on your property, is it vulnerable to flooding or overloaded house guttering? Take some time on the weekend to prepare for a deluge; that could mean investing in a few sandbags or perhaps lifting boxes off the garage floor.”
Mr O’Meara also suggests people think about a contingency plan, including possible working from home in case of school closures.
“Back in November 2016, just after the Kaikoura earthquake, heavy rain closed both State highways, highway 58 and the rail network. At the same time, we had schools closing and parents trying to pick up children, along with service crews trying to help out. It was mayhem.
“It may not happen, and that would be great, but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared. Keep an eye on forecasts on Sunday and through the week and plan ahead.”
“Mr O’Meara had one final message. “Please, stay out of flood water. There’s a risk of manhole lids coming loose and we’d hate for anyone to be injured.”
Updates on Gita’s progress are at www.metservice.com...
Image: Cyclone Gita outlook (Source: MetService)
Afternoon neighbours!
I have a full-time job but am not awfully fulfilled by it. Like many young men, I have never known (and still don't know) what it is I'd like to do with myself. I studied Social Work for two years but dropped out in the last year of my study to find employment in … View moreAfternoon neighbours!
I have a full-time job but am not awfully fulfilled by it. Like many young men, I have never known (and still don't know) what it is I'd like to do with myself. I studied Social Work for two years but dropped out in the last year of my study to find employment in order to support my upcoming wife and child.
I'm interested in something more physical such as yard work, carpentry, or furniture restoring. As the sole provider for my family I don't have the freedom to go and study (plus I already have 10's of thousands of student debt!), so am looking for ways to gain some experience while I take the time to consider my future.
If anyone has any odd jobs they'd like doing in the evenings and spare Saturdays, please flick me a text on 027 486 9269. I'm after experience and a bit of fitness more than $, so remuneration is nice but not expected or asked for.
I can walk your dogs, do odd jobs, whatever. I am not fit, I'm neither weak nor strong but I'm strong enough, I'm responsible and willing to learn.
I also possess some intelligence so if your children need some after-school tutoring or if you'd like to know a bit more about your computer...
Anything you'd like done, flick me a text and we'll see if we can work something out.
God Bless.
New Zealand roads are some of the best in the world for motorcycling - open roads, the hilly terrain, spectacularly scenic highways. We want to know how many Neighbourly members ride a motorcycle or scooter or have someone close to them who does. Vote below and we'll share more about why … View moreNew Zealand roads are some of the best in the world for motorcycling - open roads, the hilly terrain, spectacularly scenic highways. We want to know how many Neighbourly members ride a motorcycle or scooter or have someone close to them who does. Vote below and we'll share more about why we're asking next week.
Pop into Capital E and celebrate Chinese New Year, the year of the dog with all day activities and crafts, including dog life-drawing! Visit capitale.org.nz for activity times and more information.
Free! - Suits all ages
When: Saturday 17 February, 9.30am - 3.30pm
Where: Capital E, Queens … View morePop into Capital E and celebrate Chinese New Year, the year of the dog with all day activities and crafts, including dog life-drawing! Visit capitale.org.nz for activity times and more information.
Free! - Suits all ages
When: Saturday 17 February, 9.30am - 3.30pm
Where: Capital E, Queens Wharf
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“Do you enjoy making sure things come together with a plan? Do you enjoy having all the ducks in a row?
Are you a bit of a to-do list diva. And do you enjoy giving back to your community?
Bellyful Hutt Valley is on the lookout for a volunteer to be our EVENT COORDINATOR.
Here’s what … View more“Do you enjoy making sure things come together with a plan? Do you enjoy having all the ducks in a row?
Are you a bit of a to-do list diva. And do you enjoy giving back to your community?
Bellyful Hutt Valley is on the lookout for a volunteer to be our EVENT COORDINATOR.
Here’s what you need to know: At present BFHV have 5 major events planned for 2018 to help raise funds to continue providing our free meals which we provide for families with newborns or young families with serious illness.
**Together with the Branch Coordinator, you’ll create a do-able plan for each event to ensure that these are successful.
**While receiving support from the Branch Coordinator, you’ll take the lead on ensuring all the elements come together.
This is a team role.
For example, you’ll receive support from our Social Media team to promote the event and support from other volunteers to manage the event on the day/evening
How much time would it take? This role can be done from home in your own time. Peak demand of your time will be closer to the dates of the events but in between events only a couple of hours each week.
Who are you? You’ll have genuine interest in making events successful, a bit organised (you love a to-do list), excellent communicator; enjoy being part of a great team and receive satisfaction giving back to the community.
If this is you please get in contact through huttvalley@bellyful.org.nz. www.bellyful.org.nz...
Hutt City Council is more than half way through its extended four-month submission period on proposed District Plan Change 43 – Residential and Suburban Mixed Use.
The plan change would enable medium-density housing and a wider range of housing types to be built in the city with a focus on nine … View moreHutt City Council is more than half way through its extended four-month submission period on proposed District Plan Change 43 – Residential and Suburban Mixed Use.
The plan change would enable medium-density housing and a wider range of housing types to be built in the city with a focus on nine suburban centres.
Due to strong public interest, Council will hold an additional two information days where people can drop in and ask questions about the proposed changes and get advice on how to make a submission. Eight information days have already been held.
Information day dates and venues:
Friday 16 February 10am-2pm Council Administration Building, 30 Laings Road
Wednesday 21 February 10am-2pm The Dowse, 45 Laings Road
Wednesday 21 February 4pm-8pm The Dowse, 45 Laings Road
Thursday 22 February 3pm-8pm Wainuiomata Memorial Hall supper room, Queen St, Wainuiomata
Saturday 24 February 10am-2pm The Dowse, 45 Laings Road
Tuesday 27 February 4pm-8pm Naenae Community Hall, Cnr Everest and Treadwell Streets, Naenae
More information on Plan Change 43 via the link below:
For over two years I have been battling HNZC and tried to get my complete file. Jon Roberts was area manager at the time when emails were exchanged with Police report issues I was having with another HNZC tenant. Stephen Wilson took over from Jon and when I received my files all the Police … View moreFor over two years I have been battling HNZC and tried to get my complete file. Jon Roberts was area manager at the time when emails were exchanged with Police report issues I was having with another HNZC tenant. Stephen Wilson took over from Jon and when I received my files all the Police complaints were missing. I went through the privacy commission and a few more files turned up. Stephen Blamed Jon Roberts for deleting them. HNZC go out of their way to ignore you, don't listen and never get back to you. Another good friend in Petone is having the same issues. I believe their are many many more tenants getting a raw deal. I urge to email the Hutt News with your story of news with your story as this problem is wide spread. (Christchurch HNZC office just in the news) I would like to organize and mass protest meeting in Margaret Street to demand a much better service. A better attitude and a call for more honestly from HNZC staff as it's part of our tenancy agreement with them and it's their job is to look out for those whoes who are suffering at the hands of bloody horrible neighbors.
I am contacting the Hutt News and hopefully if therequired is enough of us willing to meet in Margaret Street we can get Phil Twyford back here after all he promised great at all the housing meetings he held pretty election. From experience Chris Bishop was useless and did more damage than good in my case. If we combine our frustration we can affect change and hopefully see of the dishonest staff moved on. Contact me if you need to and I will be happy to arrange a protest gathering. Cheers. STEVE. Just because we are fortunate to have a HNZC house dose not mean we have to put up with the crap that this office dishes up.
Hi Neighbours
I just got back from doing the bike ride for HFF, 850km from Melbourne to Adelaide over 6 days, and we raised nearly $100k to donate!!! Pretty excited about that.
We have a bit happening this weekend - on Saturday we have our Healthy Active Lifestyle Event from 10am to 12pm in … View moreHi Neighbours
I just got back from doing the bike ride for HFF, 850km from Melbourne to Adelaide over 6 days, and we raised nearly $100k to donate!!! Pretty excited about that.
We have a bit happening this weekend - on Saturday we have our Healthy Active Lifestyle Event from 10am to 12pm in Wellington. For more details get in touch or watch the video, there are samples available.
We will also have a stand at Kilbirnie Park for Round the Bays so stop in and say hi if you're doing the walk or run and we will have samples available for you to check out. These products are amazing for sports performance, there's no way I would've recovered after the ride as quickly as I did without them.
Ask for me and come say hi.
Helen
Are you a mother planning to return to work this year or ready for a new challenge in 2018? Perhaps you’ve been overseas and looking for work now you’re back home.
Whether you are looking to return to similar work you were doing before taking a career break or have other transferable skills… View moreAre you a mother planning to return to work this year or ready for a new challenge in 2018? Perhaps you’ve been overseas and looking for work now you’re back home.
Whether you are looking to return to similar work you were doing before taking a career break or have other transferable skills and experience, we want more women to be a part of New Zealand’s digital future. Return to IT is looking to employ women to work in a variety of available technology or technology-related roles within some of NZ's top employers.
There are lots of awesome events happening in neighbourhoods around Aotearoa for Children’s Day, Sunday 4 March. Check out what’s on near you. If you don’t head along to an event, remember the most important thing you can give tamariki is your time and aroha!
Can you spare two hours a week strengthening our Upper Hutt community? You will have a good/fun time too. The Red Cross Upper Hutt Branch (18 Princes St. - Upper Hutt downtown) is in need of volunteers administration assistants for two hours a week, from 11 am to 1:00 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and … View moreCan you spare two hours a week strengthening our Upper Hutt community? You will have a good/fun time too. The Red Cross Upper Hutt Branch (18 Princes St. - Upper Hutt downtown) is in need of volunteers administration assistants for two hours a week, from 11 am to 1:00 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. You will need to welcome people, answer phones, provide basic admin support to the MOW coordinator and the Branch. If interested, please call our office at 528-9162 (Monday to Friday from10:00 am to 1:00 pm.) Join the largest humanitarian organization in the world that has been working for the past 90 years in our Upper Hutt Community and have a most rewarding enjoyable experience with this group of fantastic volunteers.
Isn’t it time you put some fun and romance back into Valentine’s Day?
At some point, for most couples, date night goes from fun and exciting to “Um, what do you want to do?”
If you have busy jobs and families it’s even hard to make time for a date, and just planning it out may feel … View moreIsn’t it time you put some fun and romance back into Valentine’s Day?
At some point, for most couples, date night goes from fun and exciting to “Um, what do you want to do?”
If you have busy jobs and families it’s even hard to make time for a date, and just planning it out may feel overwhelming. Valentine’s Day is upon us though, and it’s the only day in the year that actually celebrates coupling—embracing it is much more joyful than denying it.
Here are 20 ideas for a romantic (and fun) Valentine’s Day date.
1.Karaoke night…with wigs and sunglasses.
2.Get your favourite takeaway and have an evening picnic in a park.
3.Backyard dinner, beers optional.
4.See a matinee movie (bonus points if you smuggle in your own chocolate).
5.A walk on the beach is a fine date—find your sweetie a seashell for Valentine’s gift.
6.Look in the entertainment book at restaurants, pick one and go out for dinner (there are usually plenty around Valentine’s Day.)
7.Meet another couple you haven’t seen in a while for coffee.
8.Take a yoga class together, then while you’re extra flexible…
9.Visit a vineyard for a wine tasting. Bring home a bottle for your next date night.
10.Take a long walk–it’s simple but romantic and it’s a low-pressure activity where you both get to decompress.
11. Bowling is not considered romantic: make it so. Bring joy to a bowling alley.
12.Build a sweat lodge in your yard and fire it up (this can be accomplished cheaply and in less than 3 hours).
13.Visit an athletic club just to use the sauna and the hot tub.
14. If you can find someone to watch the children, take advantage of Valentine’s coupons to spend a night in a hotel.
15. Tour a brewery; drink free beer (just decide on a driver ahead of time).
16.Check the Kama Sutra out of your local library and put it to the test.
17. Rent a tandem bicycle and go for a ride—this takes some teamwork but you can go twice as fast or twice as far as riding alone.
18.Spend an afternoon in the video arcade. Ignore teenage hecklers.
19.Go to a second-hand shop: you each have twenty minutes and $20 to buy a gift for the other.
20.If you know a good spot on the beach, midnight skinny-dipping is possibly the best cheap date ever invent
More Kiwis are cutting back on meat; more farmers are noticing the downturn. So what part does meat play in your diet?
Gardening expert and author Lynda Hallinan joined us us live on Homed on Valentine's Day to share her love of gardening and answer your plant-based dilemmas.
If you missed it, you can see what Lynda had to say and maybe get some new ideas to try in your own garden, by clicking here.
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