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ROADS AND TRANSPORT
Vehicle access is closed on Daly Street between High Street and Andrews Ave. One side of the footpath is also closed with work to be completed to a building in the coming days.
Udy Street is closed between Kensington Ave and Britannia Street, repairs are underway to a burst … View moreROADS AND TRANSPORT
Vehicle access is closed on Daly Street between High Street and Andrews Ave. One side of the footpath is also closed with work to be completed to a building in the coming days.
Udy Street is closed between Kensington Ave and Britannia Street, repairs are underway to a burst water main.
All other Lower Hutt roads are open.
All public transport is operating.
COUNCIL SERVICES
Silverstream Landfill is closed. It is set to open on Saturday. Fallen trees are blocking the road and up to 40 more trees require removal to ensure no further risk. Kerbside rubbish and recycling collection is going ahead as usual.
All other Council facilities are open.
OTHER SERVICES THROUGHOUT LOWER HUTT
QUEENSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE
Is currently closed until Sunday 20 November. Visit queensgateshopping.co.nz for more info.
WAINUIOMATA MALL / COUNTDOWN WAINUIOMATA
The Wainuiomata Mall is currently closed From today, Countdown will be running a free bus services from Countdown Wainuiomata carpark twice daily to Countdown Petone for local customers. The bus will leave from outside the WINZ office in the Wainuiomata Mall main carpark at 10am and 5pm. It will return approximately an hour later from Petone to Countdown Wainuiomata. Visit Countdown Supermarkets for more info
COUNCIL BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Council officers have completed assessment of the 59 earthquake-prone buildings registered in the city, and one of these buildings requires further inspection by an engineer.
Council officers are now investigating any other buildings that they’ve been notified about.
Concerned a building has structural damage?
If you’re the tenant of a building that you suspect has suffered structural damage please notify the owner in the first instance and then inform Council of the address.
If a building does have structural damage the owner will need to get an engineer’s report, we can advise them on the steps they need to take. We really want to encourage tenants and owners to let us know of any concerns. Contact Council on 04 570 6666 or report it online huttcity.govt.nz/rap
The Wainuiomata Countdown store is currently being assessed and repaired. A decision about when this store will re-open on Friday. Customers can shop online and receive free delivery in the Wainuiomata area until Sunday, use WAINUI16 in the coupon code to enable free delivery. It will only work for… View moreThe Wainuiomata Countdown store is currently being assessed and repaired. A decision about when this store will re-open on Friday. Customers can shop online and receive free delivery in the Wainuiomata area until Sunday, use WAINUI16 in the coupon code to enable free delivery. It will only work for customers in Wainuiomata.
From today (Thursday 17 November), Countdown will be running a free bus services from Countdown Wainuiomata carpark twice daily to Countdown Petone for local customers. The bus will leave from outside the WINZ office in the Wainuiomata Mall main carpark at 10am and 5pm. It will return approximately an hour later from Petone to Countdown Wainuiomata.
Visit www.countdown.co.nz... or www.facebook.com... for further info and updates.
Water supplied to Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt is safe to drink.
Monday's earthquake stirred up sediment in reservoirs and pipes that caused discolouration of the water - but it is still safe to drink.
We received reports of dirty water from all over the four cities … View moreWater supplied to Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt is safe to drink.
Monday's earthquake stirred up sediment in reservoirs and pipes that caused discolouration of the water - but it is still safe to drink.
We received reports of dirty water from all over the four cities shortly after the earthquake. It should now have settled. However, there may be some places where it hasn't, or where dirty water still needs to be cleared.
If you do have dirty water please call your city council so that we can come out and flush the mains. Once it has been flushed, we'll let you know so that you can flush your inside pipes. The best way to do this is to run an outside tap until it clears. If it hasn't cleared after 15 minutes please contact your city council again. We'll then get in touch to work with you on isolating the problem.
Construction is well and truly underway on your new home…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t perfectly positioned for the sun. OH NO!
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From 3:30pm all services on the Hutt Valley, Kapiti and Johnsonville lines are running to an hourly timetable.
From Wellington:
•Hutt Valley services will depart Wellington 5 mins past the hour - not stopping at Pomare station due to subway flooding
To Wellington:
•Hutt Valley services will … View moreFrom 3:30pm all services on the Hutt Valley, Kapiti and Johnsonville lines are running to an hourly timetable.
From Wellington:
•Hutt Valley services will depart Wellington 5 mins past the hour - not stopping at Pomare station due to subway flooding
To Wellington:
•Hutt Valley services will depart Upper Hutt on the hour
Pomare Station is also closed due to flooding - If you wish to go to Pomare Station there are buses shuttling back and forward between Wingate, Taita and Pomare as the train won't stop at Pomare.
Petone subway is closed due to flooding but you can access via the bridge Ava station - the pedestrian bridge with ramp access is closed and the remaining bridge has stairs and no wheelchair or pram access.
Visit Metlink for more info - www.metlink.org.nz...
The NZ Transport Agency is advising that one lane northbound on State Highway 2 between Ngauranga and Petone will be opening with speed restrictions at around 3pm. This will be a staged opening, allowing northbound traffic on to State Highway 1 first, and then a small diversion will be put in for … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency is advising that one lane northbound on State Highway 2 between Ngauranga and Petone will be opening with speed restrictions at around 3pm. This will be a staged opening, allowing northbound traffic on to State Highway 1 first, and then a small diversion will be put in for traffic coming from the Ngauranga Gorge. One lane is open southbound. Motorists should expect that their journey may take longer than usual, and should be patient, continue to exercise extra care, drive to the conditions and watch speed and following distances.
SH58 from Paremata to Haywards Interchange remains closed.
· For advice on what to do during a flood and storm visit www.getprepared.org.nz...
• River levels on the Waiwhetu Stream have dropped considerably since their peak late this morning
· Sightseers have been observed at Riverbank Car Park. People must stay away from waterways and … View more· For advice on what to do during a flood and storm visit www.getprepared.org.nz...
• River levels on the Waiwhetu Stream have dropped considerably since their peak late this morning
· Sightseers have been observed at Riverbank Car Park. People must stay away from waterways and avoid sightseeing.
· State Highway 2 from Ngauranga north to Petone remains closed
· State Highway 2 south remains open
· The latest aftershocks between 2pm and 3pm have led to train services being suspended. Buses are still operating but there is still flooding and slips causing disruption.
· Taita and Pomare railway stations are closed. Buses can take passengers between stations. Commuters should check Metlink website
· Silverstream Landfill is closed
TSUNAMI WARNING CANCELLED
The Tsunami warning has been cancelled.
Aftershocks are likely to continue for the next few weeks or months, GNS has some information about what we might expect from the way aftershocks occur. They say it is normal after a quake this size to have aftershocks from the… View moreTSUNAMI WARNING CANCELLED
The Tsunami warning has been cancelled.
Aftershocks are likely to continue for the next few weeks or months, GNS has some information about what we might expect from the way aftershocks occur. They say it is normal after a quake this size to have aftershocks from the epicentre along the Kaikoura coastline to Cape Campbell.
Remember: If a siren sounds continuously (unlike the fire brigade siren), that is a signal there are instructions for people and they should seek credible sources for information such as the civil defence website, www.getprepared.org.nz... or Council's www.huttcity.govt.nz...
For people living in a tsunami zone any long earthquake (longer than one minute or strong enough that you cannot stand up) may be your only warning - don't wait for sirens or another signal to make the decision to evacuate to higher ground, preferably by foot.
WEATHER WARNING
Heavy rain and strong winds (north west) are forecast for this afternoon through to Tuesday morning. Some things may have been shaken loose so please check and secure anything you can and stay aware - keep an eye on MetService www.metservice.co.nz...
ROADS, TRAINS, BUSES
All our major roads and bridges and State Highways immediately around Lower Hutt are open.
Rail service will resume on Kapiti and Johnsonville lines from Tuesday 15 November. There will be bus replacements on Hutt Valley and Wairarapa lines, due to a damaged pedestrian overbridge at Ava.
Daly Street from Andrews Avenue to High Street is closed, due to risk of falling glass from a building.
The Riverbank Car Park and Block Road are closed from 7pm today Monday 14 November.
The East by West ferries are not running today. There is no replacement shuttle service.
Buses are now operating to timetable, though some delays may still occur.
See metlink.org.nz for the public transport status.
BUSINESS & BUILDINGS
If you are a tenant of a building that has suffered structural damage please notify the owner in the first instance and then inform Council of the address. We are working as quickly as possible to carry out rapid assessments of high risk buildings and those that have sustained structural damage.
Queensgate is still being assessed by engineers and will be closed Tuesday 15 November.
Some buildings in Lower Hutt CBD are closed due to damage. Central Lower Hutt is otherwise open.
Jackson Street is open for business.
Reconnaissance crews are out checking our main business areas for damage. Glass from buildings has fallen into a number of central-city streets which has been cleaned up.
WATER & POWER
Water is safe to drink including artesian water.
There are a couple of water main bursts. Please report any water problems to Hutt City Council on 04 570 6666 and we will log a job with Wellington Water.
Wellington Water says water treatment plants are functioning properly. There no reports of reservoir damage or bulk supply issues.
Discoloured water issues reported shortly after the quake should be clearing now.
Power has been restored to a number of areas in Lower Hutt. For the latest on outage status to -www.welectricity.co.nz/outages/
COUNCIL SERVICES
All Hutt City Council pools, libraries, Walter Nash Centre, Community Centres, The Dowse Art Museum and Petone Settlers Museum are closed all day Monday. We expect them to be open tomorrow 15th November, please check Council's website www.huttcity.govt.nz...
for updates.
WORK OR SCHOOLS
Check directly with your employer, school and/or day care to see if they will be open.
Check for updates on
www.getprepared.govt.nz...
www.metservice.co.nz...
Due to the extreme rainfall on Tuesday 15 November 2016, sewage from the Hinemoa Street and Malone Road sewage pumping station overflowed into the Waiwhetu Stream at Hinemoa Street and Malone Road (a consented discharge).
Warning signs have been erected advising against swimming or fishing from … View moreDue to the extreme rainfall on Tuesday 15 November 2016, sewage from the Hinemoa Street and Malone Road sewage pumping station overflowed into the Waiwhetu Stream at Hinemoa Street and Malone Road (a consented discharge).
Warning signs have been erected advising against swimming or fishing from the stream. For further information, contact Dean Bentley on 04 570 6946
Dear neighbours - we hope you are keeping safe and are thinking of you all at this time. Our store is closed today due to the earthquakes. Please visit www.resene.co.nz... for alternative store locations. The Resene team
The Lower Hutt Riverbank Car Park is closed due to flooding.
Good morning, we hope you had a more restful evening last night.
8:00am UPDATE
WORK OR SCHOOLS:
Central Wellington and Lower Hutt are open for business today but do check in with your employers or landlords on the status of your workplace.
Check directly with your employer, school … View moreGood morning, we hope you had a more restful evening last night.
8:00am UPDATE
WORK OR SCHOOLS:
Central Wellington and Lower Hutt are open for business today but do check in with your employers or landlords on the status of your workplace.
Check directly with your employer, school and/or day care to see if they will be open.
Keep yourselves safe: do not go sightseeing, and watch for uneven surfaces or debris and glass underfoot. Avoid areas that have been cordoned off. It is also advised to stay out of the water today.
TRANSPORT
ROADS: Are all open, but please drive to the conditions, we have a high wind and heavy rain warning across the region today
TRAINS: All services on the Wellington network have been given clearance to return to normal, except the Wairarapa line which will run at a reduced capacity.
The Capital Connection will be replaced by buses.
BUSES: Bus diversions will be in place through central Wellington today as inspections continue on CBD buildings following the recent earthquakes and high winds overnight. All stops in Manners Street, Lower Willis Street and Lambton Quay are closed. Check the Metlink site for further details.
PARKING: Some parking buildings are still being assessed and it is likely that some will be closed today. Queensgate is closed today.
The Lower Hutt Riverbank Car Park is closing at 8:10am.
FERRIES: East By West ferry is not running. Interislander is running with vehicle passengers only. Bluebridge is running but with disruptions.
Wellington airport is fully operational.
COUNCIL FACILITIES
All community halls are open for those that have made bookings. The Hutt CIty i-SITE will also open today.
A call on The Dowse Art Musuem, the six pools, the Walter Nash Centre, and eight libraries around the city will be made later this morning.
BUSINESS & BUILDINGS
If you are a tenant of a building that has suffered structural damage please notify the owner in the first instance and then inform Council of the address. We are working as quickly as possible to carry out rapid assessments of high risk buildings and those that have sustained structural damage.
Queensgate is being assessed by engineers and will be closed Tuesday 15 November.
WATER & POWER
Water is safe to drink including artesian water.
Please report any water problems to Hutt City Council on 04 570 6666 and we will log a job with Wellington Water.
With heavy rain forecast for our region. If safe to do so please clear the sumps and drains around your house and if you see any flooding contact Council on 04 570 6666.
Wellington Water says water treatment plants are functioning properly. There are no reports of reservoir damage or bulk supply issues.
ELECTRICITY
There are currently no known outages, visit the Wellington Electricity website to check any outages.
Our thoughts are with everybody affected by last night's earthquakes. Please look after yourselves and your neighbours. Just to let you know we are open as per normal hours. Until we see you next, take care.
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Metlink is changing bus services in the Hutt Valley to improve reliability, to add more buses to some routes, and removing low used services in others. Changes are being made to timetables and some minor route adjustments are happening as well. The bus routes affected are 110, 120, 130, 145, 154, … View moreMetlink is changing bus services in the Hutt Valley to improve reliability, to add more buses to some routes, and removing low used services in others. Changes are being made to timetables and some minor route adjustments are happening as well. The bus routes affected are 110, 120, 130, 145, 154, 160 and 170.
Changes are live from Sunday 20 November 2016. Please let us know if you have any questions, or if you would like more information visit metlink.org.nz or contact Metlink on 0800 801 700.
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