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Did you know the Ministry of Health Drinking Water Standards recommend that you flush a mugful of water from your drinking-water tap each morning before use?
This is because all waters are plumbosolvent, which means they can dissolve very small amounts of metals if they come into contact with … View moreDid you know the Ministry of Health Drinking Water Standards recommend that you flush a mugful of water from your drinking-water tap each morning before use?
This is because all waters are plumbosolvent, which means they can dissolve very small amounts of metals if they come into contact with them.
Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Porirua and Wellington drinking water is described as ‘soft’ water, because there is less calcium and magnesium content. Soft water is slightly more acidic than hard water, and as a result it dissolves metals more easily/quickly.
In New Zealand, the plumbing materials/fittings (i.e. your taps) which come in to contact with water are usually the source of heavy metals, such as lead, nickel, cadmium, copper and antimony.
When you turn a fitting off there may be a small amount of water left sitting in it. Whilst our treatment processes adjust the pH to reduce the water’s aggressiveness on pipework, there is the potential that water sitting in a plumbing fitting, if unused for several hours, may accumulate minute traces of metals.
Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health drinking water standards recommend that you flush a mugful of water from your drinking-water tap each morning before use. This should remove any water that was left in your fittings, and metals that may have dissolved from the plumbing fittings.
All households are advised to take this precaution, whether they are on public or private water supply.
For further information you can contact the Drinking Water Assessment Unit of the Wellington Regional Public Health Service, phone 04 570 9002.
Recognise this Wellington landmark? The distinctive turrets and portholes of architect Roger Walker's Park Mews project in Hataitai proved pretty controversial in 1973. Now it's won an NZIA Enduring Architecture Award.
The judges said: "Park Mews is a high point of a building … View moreRecognise this Wellington landmark? The distinctive turrets and portholes of architect Roger Walker's Park Mews project in Hataitai proved pretty controversial in 1973. Now it's won an NZIA Enduring Architecture Award.
The judges said: "Park Mews is a high point of a building style that has become as synonymous with Wellington as the gabled modernism of Miles Warren and his cohort was with Christchurch." Do you agree? Find out what else the judges had to say, here.
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Work Connect supports you with personalised coaching and mentoring … View moreAre you a skilled migrant, partner of a skilled migrant, or an international student graduate (level 7 and above) looking for work?
Work Connect is a free 10-hour programme to help you prepare for the New Zealand job market.
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In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.
Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.
Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.
Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the humble choko ("Don't knock 'em till you try them," says our Waikato queen of sustainability Sheryn Clothier) and we have a special feature on moving trees. Plus try recipes from new vegan cookbook PLANTLAB and be in to WIN some great prizes!
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.
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Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?
From Monday 7 May, the walkway between Michael Fowler Centre and the Town Hall will be closed while we secure some brickwork (unreinforced masonry). Works are expected to take a few months. During this time the Civic Square lift will be unavailable however, you can use the accessible ramp on Harris… View moreFrom Monday 7 May, the walkway between Michael Fowler Centre and the Town Hall will be closed while we secure some brickwork (unreinforced masonry). Works are expected to take a few months. During this time the Civic Square lift will be unavailable however, you can use the accessible ramp on Harris Street. For more info click here.
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Today, Mayor Justin Lester opened a new 400m track at Vogelmorn Reserve as part of our Bikes in Schools programme. This track, which can be used by anyone, was developed by Ridgway School with the help of some great people from the Brooklyn/Vogelmorn community. To find out more about the programme… View moreToday, Mayor Justin Lester opened a new 400m track at Vogelmorn Reserve as part of our Bikes in Schools programme. This track, which can be used by anyone, was developed by Ridgway School with the help of some great people from the Brooklyn/Vogelmorn community. To find out more about the programme click here.
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We're planning to strengthen Seatoun Tunnel to help ensure it's usable in the aftermath of an earthquake. Work on the tunnel is expected to start before the end of the year. For more info click here.
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An internal email from BP's head office has revealed a novel tactical plan around petrol pricing. Rather than just reducing petrol price in Ōtaki BP looked to increase prices at Paraparaumu & Kāpiti and also Levin. What are your thoughts on this? (Please add … View moreHey Neighbours,
An internal email from BP's head office has revealed a novel tactical plan around petrol pricing. Rather than just reducing petrol price in Ōtaki BP looked to increase prices at Paraparaumu & Kāpiti and also Levin. What are your thoughts on this? (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff). To read more, click here.
Learn CPR and save a life.
Wellington Free Ambulance are running 1 hour courses at the Seatoun Village Hall. First one is Wednesday May 9 from 7 - 8pm.
Brush up existing skills or learn a new one. Excellent for anyone, children as young as 9 years old can learn this valuable skill.
You … View moreLearn CPR and save a life.
Wellington Free Ambulance are running 1 hour courses at the Seatoun Village Hall. First one is Wednesday May 9 from 7 - 8pm.
Brush up existing skills or learn a new one. Excellent for anyone, children as young as 9 years old can learn this valuable skill.
You never know when you may need it.
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