Water restrictions
Currently Wellington, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt and Porirua are under level one water restrictions. Wellington residents are now being urged to store an emergency water supply over the holiday period as the capital could face the possibility of severe water restrictions.
What you need to know:
- Sprinklers can only be used every second day at this stage in level one restrictions.
- Wremo recommends households have an emergency supply of at least 20L of water per person, per day for seven days (140L per person). Wellington residents can buy 200L water tanks from their local councils for a discounted rate.
- Wellington Water is preparing with emergency agencies for level four restrictions, which would ban all outdoor water use and reduce indoor water use by up to 50%.
Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (Wremo) regional manager Jeremy Holmes said storing water should be a priority over the Christmas and New Year period.
"You can store water by cleaning and re-using plastic bottles, using larger water containers from hardware stores or installing a 200 litre household emergency water tank available through your local council."
He understood finding space in apartments could be a challenge, so he encouraged people to get creative and take measures such as storing containers behind the couch, under beds or in the back of cupboards.
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Volunteer role Sunday 23rd June!
Check this super fun and unique volunteer role supporting Heart Foundation NZ!
The Heart Foundation NZ is the official charity partner for the Wellington Marathon again in 2024, and they are looking for a friendly fun-loving energetic person to be "Hearty" the Heart Foundation Mascot on race day Sunday 23 June 2024 (9:30am - 12pm). Hearty also needs someone to help them get around and make sure they are in the right spot at the right time. Hearty will be at the start line to cheer everyone on, wave off the ‘kids magic mile’, be at the kids prizegiving, and be around the stand for photos. Hearty is popular so you will be in high demand! You need to be friendly, energetic, and proactive and have good physical fitness. Full costume provided!
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What's On: WAIKANAE BEACH MONTHLY INDOOR MARKET
WAIKANAE BEACH MONTHLY INDOOR MARKET
- Waikanae Beach Community Hall