Flooding and transport update - 3.00pm
· 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
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️💥❔
What has a head but no brain?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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Poll: Would you participate in local initiatives aimed at stopping plastic from reaching our oceans?
Volunteers will be scouring the foreshore, riverbanks, and islands for rubbish on Saturday the 13th as part of the Clean Up the Hutt event.
This initiative helps stop plastic from reaching our oceans and makes our waterways cleaner and safer for everyone.
We want to know: Should this be rolled out across all coastal cities in Aotearoa? And more importantly… would you get involved? 💚
Want the details? The Post has you covered.
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68.3% Yes!
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18.3% Maybe ...
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13.5% No.
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