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The Wellington region has moved to level two water restrictions as of 12.01am on Wednesday. With it comes new rules for the public to follow. There are four levels of water restrictions. The strongest restriction bans all outdoor water use and encourages the reduction of indoor water use. This does… View moreThe Wellington region has moved to level two water restrictions as of 12.01am on Wednesday. With it comes new rules for the public to follow. There are four levels of water restrictions. The strongest restriction bans all outdoor water use and encourages the reduction of indoor water use. This does not affect the Kāpiti coast area.
What you need to know:
- A level two water restriction means a ban will now be placed on irrigation and sprinklers, and gardens only being hand-watered, according to Wellington Water.
- Wellington, Porirua, Hutt City, Upper Hutt City and South Wairarapa have all since moved to a level two restriction.
- The decision was made due to “a very high demand” for water, peaking at 95 million litres on Tuesday, Wellington Water said.
- The region’s water treatment plants can only treat and supply a certain amount of safe drinking water on any given day. The increase in demand and the ongoing high number of leaks is putting pressure on the network and the ability to supply enough safe drinking water. Increasing heat may put further pressure on the water system.
- The restrictions only applied to residential properties but Wellington Water asked businesses across the region to take steps to reduce water usage where possible.
- Level four restrictions currently had a 33% chance of being imposed.
Please note, these restrictions do not apply to Kāpiti residents as water meters were introduced there in 2014, and the Waikanae River recharge scheme has aided this region.
Christmas can generate more rubbish than usual and sometimes it means holding on to excess smelly bags until the next rubbish day. Are you happy with the frequency of your rubbish collection?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of… View moreChristmas can generate more rubbish than usual and sometimes it means holding on to excess smelly bags until the next rubbish day. Are you happy with the frequency of your rubbish collection?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
Time off work or just time with some sun! it's a great motivator to get crafty, in the house and beyond.
We'd love to see what you've been tinkering with over the holidays, whether it's beautifying your garden, making a pallet coffee table or getting your sew on. Share below… View moreTime off work or just time with some sun! it's a great motivator to get crafty, in the house and beyond.
We'd love to see what you've been tinkering with over the holidays, whether it's beautifying your garden, making a pallet coffee table or getting your sew on. Share below what you've been up to - we'd love to see photos too!
Dear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting… View moreDear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2024 winners will be announced in the April 2024 issue of NZ Gardener, and the winner receives more than $2500 worth of prizes.
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owners.
Make this … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owners.
Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it! Don’t forget, tickets also make great gifts.
Celebrate the Heart Foundation’s 30th Birthday Lottery and get your tickets today.
It won't be long until our tamariki are back at school so now is a good time to start getting prepared.
The great thing about Neighbourly is that you can connect and trade with people in your neighbourhood.
Click on Neighbourly's Market to buy, sell or swap school items such as … View moreIt won't be long until our tamariki are back at school so now is a good time to start getting prepared.
The great thing about Neighbourly is that you can connect and trade with people in your neighbourhood.
Click on Neighbourly's Market to buy, sell or swap school items such as uniforms, backpacks, bikes & scooters, and books.
Fire crews continue to fight a scrub fire in the Porirua seaside area of Titahi Bay this morning (Friday) which began late on Thursday night and northerly winds pushed a veil of smoke from the blaze over Wellington’s northern suburbs. Smoke was also reported in the Hutt Valley and the Wellington … View moreFire crews continue to fight a scrub fire in the Porirua seaside area of Titahi Bay this morning (Friday) which began late on Thursday night and northerly winds pushed a veil of smoke from the blaze over Wellington’s northern suburbs. Smoke was also reported in the Hutt Valley and the Wellington coastal suburb of Miramar.
What you need to know:
- Fenz was alerted to the blaze at 11.04pm on Thursday, and the first crews arrived by about 11.10pm.
- About 7.15am Friday, Fire and Emergency NZ said eight crews were still working to bring the vegetation fire under control. Helicopters with monsoon buckets would also be working on Friday morning.
- The fire was burning over about 10ha in Whitireia Park, and people were asked to stay away from the area. No homes were at risk, Fenz said.
- Residents in Wellington’s northern suburbs woke to the sight of a red glow in the sky and the smell of smoke in the air.
- Commuters travelling into Wellington city from the north were also driving through heavy smoke over the motorway in the central Porirua area.
- Fenz said smoke was affecting a large part of Porirua, and the National Public Health Service had advised that people in an area where there was smoke should go inside, close the windows and doors and turn off air conditioning units. Anyone who had been exposed to the smoke and was feeling unwell should contact Healthline (0800 611 116) or ring their doctor for advice.
Beware of inhaling smoke:
People should avoid exposure to smoke if possible.
Smoke may irritate the eyes, nose, throat, and airways. Symptoms could include watery or sore eyes, dry or sore throat, sore nose, cough, tightness of the chest or difficulty breathing. In healthy people, most symptoms disappeared soon after exposure to smoke ended and did not cause long-term health problems. Smokers, the elderly, children, and those with heart disease, asthma or other lung disease were at the greatest risk of harm from smoke inhalation.
From 12:01am, Wednesday 17th January, Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt will move to level 2 water restrictions. All unattended watering systems will be banned, this includes household sprinklers and irrigation systems.
You will be able to water your garden by hand anytime, on any… View moreFrom 12:01am, Wednesday 17th January, Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt will move to level 2 water restrictions. All unattended watering systems will be banned, this includes household sprinklers and irrigation systems.
You will be able to water your garden by hand anytime, on any day, so long as you don’t leave your garden hose or watering device unattended.
This helps to limit water waste and helps reduce the risk of tighter water restrictions and further shortages.
Rain is forecast, but the amount expected is not enough to help the situation.
For more information on the risk this summer and tips on water conservation, head to wellingtonwater.co.nz/our-wai-can-run-dry
Dive into the quintessential Kiwi summer with sparkling beaches, iconic Pohutukawa trees, and the aroma of a classic sausage sizzle!
Explore Aotearoa's hidden gems and popular spots that captivate both locals and tourists during the scorching summer season.
Metlink has shared that all train services are currently suspended in and out of Wellington.
What you need to know:
- The suspension of services is due to an ongoing overhead power issue
- Travellers are advised to seek alternative transport.
Stay informed through the Metlink Website or on … View moreMetlink has shared that all train services are currently suspended in and out of Wellington.
What you need to know:
- The suspension of services is due to an ongoing overhead power issue
- Travellers are advised to seek alternative transport.
Stay informed through the Metlink Website or on Stuff.
Welcome to the second of this series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with organising and decluttering expert Peter Walsh.
This time we are tackling one of the more challenging aspects of … View moreWelcome to the second of this series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with organising and decluttering expert Peter Walsh.
This time we are tackling one of the more challenging aspects of downsizing – what to do with gifts and heirlooms. Whether you need to free up space in your own home or are helping someone else to downsize, this is a task that can feel daunting and emotionally charged.
Although it might be tempting to box everything up and hide it away to deal with another day, that just passes the problem down the road to your future self or to your family.
Fortunately, there are ways to downsize gifts and heirlooms that honour and remember the past whilst enabling you to rightsize your life for the present day.
Click to read more.
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners. … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.
Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Don’t forget, tickets also make great gifts.
Celebrate the Heart Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Lottery and get your tickets today!
Looking to unwind and recharge these holidays?
We've compiled the top summer holiday movies on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Neon for the festive season. CLICK below to explore!
Also, we've got the scoop on broadband providers offering free subscriptions to these streaming … View moreLooking to unwind and recharge these holidays?
We've compiled the top summer holiday movies on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Neon for the festive season. CLICK below to explore!
Also, we've got the scoop on broadband providers offering free subscriptions to these streaming services just in time.
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