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We had a blast at Te Wā Heke Festival last week!
There were so many children coming along to our Aquarius model, where they were learning about where their water comes from and how they can help reduce their water consumption at home.
We had a 200L tank up for grabs throughout the festival also, … View moreWe had a blast at Te Wā Heke Festival last week!
There were so many children coming along to our Aquarius model, where they were learning about where their water comes from and how they can help reduce their water consumption at home.
We had a 200L tank up for grabs throughout the festival also, and will notify the winner shortly!
A collaboration between Masterton’s community groups and the Masterton District Council is helping keep families warm while also increasing funding for charitable projects.
The Council regularly calls in contractors to fell or prune dead or unhealthy trees at the Henley Lake Reserve. Previously, … View moreA collaboration between Masterton’s community groups and the Masterton District Council is helping keep families warm while also increasing funding for charitable projects.
The Council regularly calls in contractors to fell or prune dead or unhealthy trees at the Henley Lake Reserve. Previously, who ended up with the wood was often a case of first-in, first-served.
That was until the Council teamed up with the Henley Lake Trust to manage a fairer and more community-minded approach.
Now the Henley Lake Trust manages the distribution of wood to either the Masterton Rotary Club or the Lions Club.
Henley Lake Trust Chair Tom Ward says both groups sell the wood at a “fair market price” to a growing list of buyers, many of whom are elderly and need help getting wood for winter.
“The best part about it is that all of the proceeds from the sale of firewood go back into the charitable trusts held by Rotary and Lions.
“It means that trees planted for the community are continuing to provide benefits even after they are dead and hauled away.”
Previous projects funded through the charitable trusts include putting in BBQs at Henley Lake and the Neill Inkster Memorial Courtyard at the Wairarapa Hospital.
Mr Ward, a retired forester, says much of the wood makes for good burning, which is proven by repeat customers through the Rotary Club, of which he is also a member.
Recent work to remove trees at Henley Lake has been underway for the last few weeks with the resulting wood earmarked for delivery for the 2020 winter to avoid people burning wet wood.
Masterton District Council Community Facilities and Activities Manager Andrea Jackson said it was pleasing to see people band together for the benefit of the community.
“This is a classic case of small things making a big difference in our community. I’d like to personally thank all of those that have been involved.”
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In early May, work began on ground improvement at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant, where new resin injection technology is being used to strengthen the ground underneath key buildings, improving the resilience of the plant.
Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace and Hutt City Deputy Mayor and … View moreIn early May, work began on ground improvement at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant, where new resin injection technology is being used to strengthen the ground underneath key buildings, improving the resilience of the plant.
Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace and Hutt City Deputy Mayor and Wellington Water Committee Chairman David Bassett recently visited the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant to check in on the progress of the ground improvement works currently under way.
“It’s incredibly important that key infrastructure such as the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant has the capability to operate as normal following a large quake,” said Mayor Wallace. “It’s brilliant to see that innovative techniques like this being used to make our communities more resilient, without interrupting day-to-day operations at the plant.”
Ground Engineering experts, Mainmark Ground Engineering, have developed this non-invasive ground improvement and liquefaction mitigation technique, Terefirm™ Resin Injection, which can be applied under existing structures. Wellington Water’s Seaview project team has likened the technique to “botox for the ground”.
Improving resilience isn’t just about being prepared for a large earthquake or disaster, it’s about repairing and recovering quickly. With the goal of having the plant continue to operate following a large earthquake, it’s important that we create strong foundations underneath existing structures, which will allow for reduced re-build efforts and a quicker return to full operation
About 50,000 primary and secondary teachers will swap their pens for placards after their two unions rejected a series of pay offers. It will affect hundreds of thousands of students in more than 2000 schools.
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Plus one 5.5kg Simpson … View moreFisher and Paykel Fridge-freezer (freezer at bottom) - tidy condition and works fine. I'd say less than 10 years old. Dimensions: 1600mm (H), 540 (D&W). 217 L total storage. Some small cracks in crisper and in one door draw tray but they don't affect function.
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