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Kia ora koutou, I’m Louise from Makara, and a co-chair of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee. We are a community committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council and our city councils on the future of water quality and its use in Wellington, Upper Hutt … View moreKia ora koutou, I’m Louise from Makara, and a co-chair of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee. We are a community committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council and our city councils on the future of water quality and its use in Wellington, Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt (our Whaitua). Our waterways are precious and our water networks (freshwater, wastewater and stormwater) are vital for our community’s wellbeing. Recently, we have been learning about the state of water in our area and gathering community input on how water is valued and what should be done to look after it.
I live with my family beside the Makara Stream and we follow its path each day, winding from the beach up toward the headwaters above Makara Village or Ohariu. Our rural communities value their waterways and we want their input on how to best achieve reductions of sediment and pathogens in our rural areas. In town, there is a huge job ahead in upgrading the piped water networks and lessening our three cities’ impact on water quality - while also planning for population growth. Our region must meet national water quality requirements within a few years so we want to find solutions that reflect our communities’ views and are informed by good evidence and information.
Get in touch with us to give us your thoughts. You can reach us at whaitua@gw.govt.nz. To see what we have been doing visit our Facebook page. To share what you value about our water and your solutions, have your say here.
Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene cardholder, get an extra 5% off!
If you don’t have your Resene card yet, … View moreBuy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene cardholder, get an extra 5% off!
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We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.
By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could … View moreWe’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.
By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could end up in a different electorate to the one you’re in now – so we show you what we’re proposing before we make any changes and give you the opportunity to share your thoughts.
Have your say now at vote.nz
The frame, footer and headboard are iron. The three pieces can be dismantled easily.
Must be collected before this week end please.
We have 3 of these pillows available for $40 each. Retails at $99 see link below:
bedshoponline.co.nz...
Ours were part of our bed purchase and used once or twice. They come with covers so pillow is protected. The kids found them to high for them so time to make room.
Txt me 0272326071 or PM… View moreWe have 3 of these pillows available for $40 each. Retails at $99 see link below:
bedshoponline.co.nz...
Ours were part of our bed purchase and used once or twice. They come with covers so pillow is protected. The kids found them to high for them so time to make room.
Txt me 0272326071 or PM if you are interested.
Get organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.
Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project… View moreGet organised with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner.
Create a colourful geometric-inspired space with your favourite Resene colours.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself
Hi Neighbours, we are looking into teenagers' internet habits and keen to hear your experiences of your children's use of the interweb. We'd like to know, has your teenager skipped meals in order to spend time on the internet?
Titahi Bay Rd got crowded yesterday after a mini-pod of dolphins were spotted in the harbour. Is this a rarity?
Our printer has recently died so have spare ink cartridges that are brand new for anyone who has a computer printer that takes Epson 73n cartridges.
I have the following colours available: 1xblack, 1xMagenta(pink), 1xCyan(blue) & 2 x Yellow
Ive taken a picture which shows what Epson printers … View moreOur printer has recently died so have spare ink cartridges that are brand new for anyone who has a computer printer that takes Epson 73n cartridges.
I have the following colours available: 1xblack, 1xMagenta(pink), 1xCyan(blue) & 2 x Yellow
Ive taken a picture which shows what Epson printers these can be used in.
Set of 4 colours sell for $99.99 and individual $26.99 at Stationary Warehouse.
Looking to sell for $20 each.
Please pm me if you are interested.
As you probably realize by now, I am passionate about bees.
Here are some interesting bee facts.
Every worker bee (females) have a particular job to do depending on her age.
When they hatch their first job is to keep the hive clean.
Next they progress to feeding the larvae and attending the … View moreAs you probably realize by now, I am passionate about bees.
Here are some interesting bee facts.
Every worker bee (females) have a particular job to do depending on her age.
When they hatch their first job is to keep the hive clean.
Next they progress to feeding the larvae and attending the queen.
Then they are responsible for taking the nectar and pollen that has been gathered and put it into the honeycomb.
Next they move on to producing beeswax for making the comb.
Then they have the important job of guarding the hive from intruders
Finally they get to be foragers, collecting nectar and pollen, also water. They will do this until they are worn out and their wing are in tatters (about 6 weeks in summer)
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