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Hi All,
Lets take care of each other. This is a very different time. Let's make it as good as we can for each other.
Our Council has a Help Desk. To call it, the number is: 04 4994444
There is also a great Fix it App for your phone. It can be downloaded.
The Covid 19 website is the most … View moreHi All,
Lets take care of each other. This is a very different time. Let's make it as good as we can for each other.
Our Council has a Help Desk. To call it, the number is: 04 4994444
There is also a great Fix it App for your phone. It can be downloaded.
The Covid 19 website is the most important place to get information.
covid19.govt.nz...
They have a helpline on 0800 779 997 (8am–1am, 7 days a week).
There are people who are there to help, if need be. We also have our wonderful Student Army out and about, if required.
I'll be posting items of interest and information on my Facebook too.
www.facebook.com...
I'm up for hearing and sharing innovative caring ideas to help us get through this.
my email is simon.woolf@wcc.govt.nz
Please eat healthily, and keep fit during this time.
So lets take care of each other, be sensible, and we will get through this together.
Regards
Simon
Simon Woolf
Wellington City Councillor
Hi All,
Lets take care of each other. This is a very different time. Let's make it as good as we can for each other.
Our Council has a Help Desk. To call it, the number is: 04 4994444
There is also a great Fix it App for your phone. It can be downloaded.
The Covid 19 website is the most … View moreHi All,
Lets take care of each other. This is a very different time. Let's make it as good as we can for each other.
Our Council has a Help Desk. To call it, the number is: 04 4994444
There is also a great Fix it App for your phone. It can be downloaded.
The Covid 19 website is the most important place to get information.
covid19.govt.nz...
They have a helpline on 0800 779 997 (8am–1am, 7 days a week).
There are people who are there to help, if need be. We also have our wonderful Student Army out and about, if required.
I'll be posting items of interest and information on my Facebook too.
www.facebook.com...
I'm up for hearing and sharing innovative caring ideas to help us get through this.
my email is simon.woolf@wcc.govt.nz
Please eat healthily, and keep fit during this time.
So lets take care of each other, be sensible, and we will get through this together.
Regards
Simon
Simon Woolf
Wellington City Councillor
Following a burst main late last night, water remains out from 619-639 Evans Bay Parade, Kilbirnie.
Crews are working to repair this and get water back on as soon as possible. Water is expected to be back on at 11am. In the meantime, we have arranged temporary water supply – bottled water is … View moreFollowing a burst main late last night, water remains out from 619-639 Evans Bay Parade, Kilbirnie.
Crews are working to repair this and get water back on as soon as possible. Water is expected to be back on at 11am. In the meantime, we have arranged temporary water supply – bottled water is available onsite.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this outage.
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Wellington City Council is turning off its metered parking system in the central city for the immediate future due to the impact of Covid-19. This means motorists do not have to pay for on-street parking.
Time restrictions and Coupon parking charges will not apply, but you'll still need a … View moreWellington City Council is turning off its metered parking system in the central city for the immediate future due to the impact of Covid-19. This means motorists do not have to pay for on-street parking.
Time restrictions and Coupon parking charges will not apply, but you'll still need a permit to park in Residents Parking Zones. For more information visit:wgtn.cc...
It was disappointing to read in the 17/3/20 KPMN issue that the council is calling for public feedback on the future of the lagoon and have not made any 'pre-determined plans' - yet they have already determined that the duck pond has become 'unsustainable' and are seeking to … View moreIt was disappointing to read in the 17/3/20 KPMN issue that the council is calling for public feedback on the future of the lagoon and have not made any 'pre-determined plans' - yet they have already determined that the duck pond has become 'unsustainable' and are seeking to remove that amenity-which they have done without consulting the public beforehand.
'Unsustainable' is council speak for 'We don't want to spend money on fixing it' even though considerable money was spent on developments around the duck pond since 2017/18 ie splash pad, footpath around the lagoon itself, retaining wall at south end of lagoon(adjacent to rose garden) including the soil,the railway tracks, and the pier and 2 deck areas were removed but not replaced.
Was replacing the footpath around the lagoon really necessary - it wasn't damaged nor had it presented itself as a safety hazard?
As for the retaining wall, only a part of it was rebuilt,again,for what reason and why only a small portion or it leaving 3 different designs - old and new with varying levels of height and width?
The new section being narrower/lower cannot be used for seating but you could with the original design being more practical- much needed as there are only 4 seating bays for a total of 8 people in that area. This particular 'improvement' was incomplete, inconsistent and lacked foresight.
The council 'determined the fate of the duck pond by knowingly neglecting it for over 2 years knowing that it would reach the 'not cost effective to restore it' point ie 'unsustainable'.
In the last 3 years there have been several safety hazards appear due to the neglect of upkeep; the wire mesh on the bridge over the duck pond has uplifted -hazardous, especially at night, the rope guide rail was broken for 2 months before it was repaired, the waste material sitting afloat the waters surface has increased to 70% coverage in the last 3 months leaving little visible water -surely, a hygiene issue(?), and the duck population has declined by 85% in the last 3 years.
I hardly, see any ducks in the duck pond now as they prefer the cleaner waters of the lagoon.
Strange how the council failed to notice these hazards- an indication of the level of care and maintenance it has provided since 2017 and if the duck pond has become 'unfixable' it is soley due to the council's neglect of it.
The feeding of the ducks has been a popular and traditional Kiwi past time for generations of children throughout NZ.
Lastly, in 2017 my letter to the council advising 3 points; stop the ducks being fed bread(to improve health),clean out the pond/increase water levels(to prevent overheating by sunlight) and introduce circulation and aeration (to prevent algae growth) remained unresponded to.
I praise the council for then putting up signs advising against feeding the ducks bread, albeit, the cheapest option amidst other concurrent expensive developments outside of the duck pond, and so now I call on the councils expertise (and competence) and ask them what other actions have they taken since my 2017 letter and when did they decide to rid themselves of the duck pond?
Sometimes it's not always about making things new but, rather, making them better.
- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:
www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...… View more- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:
www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...
There are plenty of ways to keep in touch and support one another over the next several weeks. Just don't forget about those with limited internet or mobile phone access!
In response to the Prime Minister’s address yesterday on raised COVID-19 levels, Metlink will be moving to weekend services across all public transport modes.
From Tuesday 24 March rail services will move to a special weekend timetable www.metlink.org.nz...
From Wednesday 25 March bus services … View moreIn response to the Prime Minister’s address yesterday on raised COVID-19 levels, Metlink will be moving to weekend services across all public transport modes.
From Tuesday 24 March rail services will move to a special weekend timetable www.metlink.org.nz...
From Wednesday 25 March bus services will move to Sunday timetables. www.metlink.org.nz...
Further updates will be posted when available. Metlink thanks passengers for their patience at this time.
It’s a great time to cook for family, and whether you’re dining in or grilling on the BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home?
Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill. We all want to keep … View moreIt’s a great time to cook for family, and whether you’re dining in or grilling on the BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home?
Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, and the 3Cs can help you avoid common foodborne illnesses.
Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for handy food safety tips.
Now is your chance to get organised and come up with a plan for supporting your neighbours and keeping in touch over the next several weeks. We've come up with this 'Our Neighbourhood Plan' template to help.
For additional advice and resources, visit our website at the below link:
In response to the Prime Minister’s address today on raised COVID-19 levels, Metlink will be moving to Sunday services across all public transport modes from Wednesday 25 March.
Metlink GM Scott Gallacher says, that while there are still a number of issues to work out, all trains and buses will … View moreIn response to the Prime Minister’s address today on raised COVID-19 levels, Metlink will be moving to Sunday services across all public transport modes from Wednesday 25 March.
Metlink GM Scott Gallacher says, that while there are still a number of issues to work out, all trains and buses will move to Sunday services after Tuesday.
“We’ll work to deliver to the current timetables across the network tomorrow but from first thing Wednesday morning, Sunday timetables will be implemented,” says Mr Gallacher.
Buses will no longer board from the front door. Metlink apologises to customers who rely on the accessibility options provided at the front door and encourages customers to find out more about Total Mobility services during this time by calling 0800 801 700.
Customers will be encouraged to continue their own physical distancing practices on all trains and buses, leaving a space next to them where they can.
“We’re still working out what this might mean for Wairarapa rail services and will provide more updates when they become available,” says Mr Gallacher.
UPDATE: As part of the move to Sunday timetables, Metlink school bus services will not run from Wednesday.
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