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We have managed to stop wastewater overflow into the harbour. We managed to successfully configure the network pump stations with the pumps on site, to pump down the storage tanks and are now able to cope with current flow. The system remains limited, and fragile.
Clean-up crews report low levels … View moreWe have managed to stop wastewater overflow into the harbour. We managed to successfully configure the network pump stations with the pumps on site, to pump down the storage tanks and are now able to cope with current flow. The system remains limited, and fragile.
Clean-up crews report low levels of visible material at the waterfront; water quality results show high levels of bacteria from Frank Kitts to the Overseas Passenger terminal; low levels at Oriental Bay. The rāhui will remain in place for at least four more days.
Crews are working again worked around the clock, preparing for the overground pipe that will run along Willis St.
We continue to advise people in the district to minimise their water use.
Road closures remain in place – Dixon from Victoria to MacDonald; Willis from Dixon to Vivian; Ghuznee from Victoria to the Terrace, and Vivian overnight (8pm – 8am).
Public response so far has been accepting, but some disgruntlement out there over disruption, the discharge, and impact on daily life. We’re working on ways to step up our engagement, and also looking ahead to the shape of things for the two months or so that the overground solution is in place, while we’re working on the permanent fix.
Why not take them on a self guided tours of Stonehenge Aotearoa. Tours include a map, an 8-minute AV which takes you on a tour of the henge and explains everything.
Return to there Vistiors' Centre as many times as you wish to ask any questions ...
Or you may like to book into one of the … View moreWhy not take them on a self guided tours of Stonehenge Aotearoa. Tours include a map, an 8-minute AV which takes you on a tour of the henge and explains everything.
Return to there Vistiors' Centre as many times as you wish to ask any questions ...
Or you may like to book into one of the storytelling guided tours.
Check out the website for more information and available dates.
Free old carpet suitable for sheds, stables or kennels.
Removed from older house - 3 decent sized rooms worth.
Pick up Greytown.
Will be taken to dump otherwise.
I am available in the Wairarapa throughout the holiday period to shear pets and small mobs of sheep, I have portable shearing equipment. Phone 02041478220
Also all manner of fencing and repairs at short notice
Thankyou
Enjoy a family picnic under the trees at the Tauherenikau Races 2 January 2020
Dragstalgia - Drag Racing Strip at the Masterton Motorplex. 4-5 January 2020
NZ Cycle Classic from 14-19 January 2020, See some of the world's best road cyclists in action.
Fernside Garden open day! Visit one of… View moreEnjoy a family picnic under the trees at the Tauherenikau Races 2 January 2020
Dragstalgia - Drag Racing Strip at the Masterton Motorplex. 4-5 January 2020
NZ Cycle Classic from 14-19 January 2020, See some of the world's best road cyclists in action.
Fernside Garden open day! Visit one of New Zealand’s most beautiful and historic gardens. 15/16 Feb 2020
There's something for everyone - Check it all out and more on the link below.
Road closure clarification: Dixon St will be closed from 9am Monday. Willis St is closed from just north of Dixon St; there will be access to Willis from Boulcott St to just before Dixon St - but no through traffic.
We’re sorry for the inconvenience.
We’ve had great work from the team on the ground today.
Through the day we had successful tests of pumping stations, and will be running them overnight to keep wastewater levels under the normal alarm levels, reducing the potential for overflows into the harbour.
Throughout the works road … View moreWe’ve had great work from the team on the ground today.
Through the day we had successful tests of pumping stations, and will be running them overnight to keep wastewater levels under the normal alarm levels, reducing the potential for overflows into the harbour.
Throughout the works road closures will remain in place, with Vivian Street closing tonight from 8pm-8am.
• Willis St remains CLOSED between Vivian St and Manners St
• Ghuznee St remains CLOSED between The Terrace and Victoria St
• The Terrace between Salamanca Rd and Ghuznee St is CLOSED
We will provide further update tomorrow.
Due to the urgent works at Dixon Street, the following road closures are in place:
- Willis St remains CLOSED between Vivian St and Manners St
- Ghuznee St remains CLOSED between The Terrace and Victoria St
- Salamanca Rd to The Terrace (toward Ghuznee St) is CLOSED
SH1 Vivian St will be also … View moreDue to the urgent works at Dixon Street, the following road closures are in place:
- Willis St remains CLOSED between Vivian St and Manners St
- Ghuznee St remains CLOSED between The Terrace and Victoria St
- Salamanca Rd to The Terrace (toward Ghuznee St) is CLOSED
SH1 Vivian St will be also closing between Victoria Street and Marion Street. This will take effect until Friday 27 December, 8pm-8am each night to allow further investigation works to take place.
Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey. Southbound traffic should use Aotea Quay, Waterloo Quay, Jervois Quay, Cable Street, right onto and Kent Terrace as alternative routes during this time.
Crews working overnight have managed to divert wastewater flows through an old pipeline.
This means we are able to significantly reduce overflow into the harbour. However, we can’t say for sure the overflow has stopped.
We continue to ask people to stay out of the water in the rāhui area (from… View moreCrews working overnight have managed to divert wastewater flows through an old pipeline.
This means we are able to significantly reduce overflow into the harbour. However, we can’t say for sure the overflow has stopped.
We continue to ask people to stay out of the water in the rāhui area (from Kaiwharawhara to Point Halswell). Harbour water quality testing will continue in the interim.
We are continuing to work through options to ensure we can completely stop the overflow as soon as possible.
We’re really sorry about the inconvenience this is causing to people and traffic.
Accommodating refugees in provincial towns may be easier said than done as social housing providers…
Can you turn heads at the Races at Tauherenikau on Jan 2nd?
Fashion and a day at the races go hand and hand. Showcase your style at the glamorous Rose and Smith Fashion in the Field competition to be held on the 2nd of January 2020 - there's a range of categories and great prizes to be won - … View moreCan you turn heads at the Races at Tauherenikau on Jan 2nd?
Fashion and a day at the races go hand and hand. Showcase your style at the glamorous Rose and Smith Fashion in the Field competition to be held on the 2nd of January 2020 - there's a range of categories and great prizes to be won - check out the website and work out your outfit! ENTER NOW!
Please if anyone in the Kuripuni st area Colombo road end has seen a white cat wondering around could you please contact me on 0272248861. He has short hair & is deaf. He went missing on Friday & we desperately miss him.
...and get back to summer.
This summer you can report anything or find advice online and it’s quick and easy to do.
Simply go to 105.police.govt.nz and get back to the barbeque.
For your last minute Christmas shopping or that special birthday over the holiday period, No.23 is open Sunday 22nd December & Tuesday 24th December (closed Monday 23rd). After the break for the holidays it is back to normal hours after the 3rd January 2020.
Wishing you a safe and happy … View moreFor your last minute Christmas shopping or that special birthday over the holiday period, No.23 is open Sunday 22nd December & Tuesday 24th December (closed Monday 23rd). After the break for the holidays it is back to normal hours after the 3rd January 2020.
Wishing you a safe and happy holidays!
We’re selling our shed to make way for a larger one.
It’s 10m2 which is the largest you can have without council permission and we put it up a year ago. We’re hoping that this will be sold and removed by mid January.... it’s probably strong enough to be moved whole on the back of a truck … View moreWe’re selling our shed to make way for a larger one.
It’s 10m2 which is the largest you can have without council permission and we put it up a year ago. We’re hoping that this will be sold and removed by mid January.... it’s probably strong enough to be moved whole on the back of a truck or taken apart and then moved.
It was a kit set shed which cost us approx $4000 and we’ve then added the following;
- placed it on a stronger base (made from 100x100 wood)
- Lined it with plywood.
- Added roofing paper.
- added cross bracing in the roof
- painted the outside in black and white paint
Most of the electrics will be removed as will the hose and guttering as I’ll use them on the new shed.
Thanks!
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