Takapu Valley, Wellington

2405 days ago

“Like botox for the ground” – new technique builds resilience

The Team from Wellington Water

In early May, work began on ground improvement at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant, where new resin injection technology is being used to strengthen the ground underneath key buildings, improving the resilience of the plant.

Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace and Hutt City Deputy Mayor and … View more
In early May, work began on ground improvement at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant, where new resin injection technology is being used to strengthen the ground underneath key buildings, improving the resilience of the plant.

Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace and Hutt City Deputy Mayor and Wellington Water Committee Chairman David Bassett recently visited the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant to check in on the progress of the ground improvement works currently under way.

“It’s incredibly important that key infrastructure such as the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant has the capability to operate as normal following a large quake,” said Mayor Wallace. “It’s brilliant to see that innovative techniques like this being used to make our communities more resilient, without interrupting day-to-day operations at the plant.”

Ground Engineering experts, Mainmark Ground Engineering, have developed this non-invasive ground improvement and liquefaction mitigation technique, Terefirm™ Resin Injection, which can be applied under existing structures. Wellington Water’s Seaview project team has likened the technique to “botox for the ground”.

Improving resilience isn’t just about being prepared for a large earthquake or disaster, it’s about repairing and recovering quickly. With the goal of having the plant continue to operate following a large earthquake, it’s important that we create strong foundations underneath existing structures, which will allow for reduced re-build efforts and a quicker return to full operation

2405 days ago

Poll: Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

About 50,000 primary and secondary teachers will swap their pens for placards after their two unions rejected a series of pay offers. It will affect hundreds of thousands of students in more than 2000 schools.
To read more, click here

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Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?
  • 56.7% Yes!
    56.7% Complete
  • 37.6% No.
    37.6% Complete
  • 5.7% Haven't really thought about it.
    5.7% Complete
1924 votes
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2406 days ago

Artificial lucky fern and spruce plants for sale

Uma from Churton Park

These recycled plastic plants are great for mass planting in difficult or impractical areas in your garden.

Just push their stem into the ground or a pot and walk away to admire. No need for water or tidyups. UV treated.
Low cost lots of 20. Buy now price of just $30 for 20 plants.

Price: $30

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2407 days ago

Tommy Hilfiger blazer

Pravik from Grenada North

Like new, given as gift and have only tried on but never worn out cause doesn’t fit me.
A quality blazer made in Mexico 100% superfine merino wool. Black with a very fine pin stripe, Great for dressing up a pair of jeans, or team with a pair of work pants.
Measurements lying flat:
ua - ua = … View more
Like new, given as gift and have only tried on but never worn out cause doesn’t fit me.
A quality blazer made in Mexico 100% superfine merino wool. Black with a very fine pin stripe, Great for dressing up a pair of jeans, or team with a pair of work pants.
Measurements lying flat:
ua - ua = 59cm
shoulder to hem = 79cm
ua - cuff = 43cm

Can do shipping

Price: $150

2408 days ago

Looking to spruce up your walls?

Resene

Dress up and your walls and save 30% with Resene!

We have thousands of wallpaper collections available with a huge range of designs - from modern and contemporary to retro to colourful and creative for the kids.

Pop into your local Resene ColorShop and our team can help you find the perfect … View more
Dress up and your walls and save 30% with Resene!

We have thousands of wallpaper collections available with a huge range of designs - from modern and contemporary to retro to colourful and creative for the kids.

Pop into your local Resene ColorShop and our team can help you find the perfect design to suit.

Hurry, sale ends 4th June 2019.
Colour your walls

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2408 days ago

Happy Friday Neighbourhood Supporters! 🗣💛

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Here's some good food for thought as we head into the weekend.

#NSNZsupportingouryoungpeople

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2408 days ago

Dog items

Jean from Maungaraki

Dog cage & bed, carrier box for medium size dog and smaller one. $50 the lot no offers

Price: $50

2408 days ago

Dog kennels

Jean from Maungaraki

3 dog kennels free

Free

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