1179 days ago

Wellington's earthquake prone pop-up library deemed safe

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

One of Wellington's new pop-up libraries is safe but “earthquake-prone”, after the council said it was fine, moved in with a Mayoral speech, then slapped stickers on the front doors two days later.
A sign at Te Awe library, on Brandon St, shows the building is at 16 per cent of new building standard, not because it is quake-prone but because it is yet to get the final council tick-off for strengthening work. The Code of Compliance Certificate (CCC) has been described by the council as being in the final stages since at-least July.
There are roughly 560 buildings, including 283 seen as high priority, around the city, which must be strengthened or demolished to meet new earthquake regulations brought in after the destruction caused by the Kaikōura earthquake.

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Get painting with Resene plant-based paints!

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Plant-based paints are made just like normal paint but everything in the tin comes from plants and minerals.

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City Nature Challenge - Karori Skyline Nature Discovery & Play Day

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Foxtail Events in conjunction with Wellington City Council are bringing you a fabulous day out this month!

As part of the City Nature Challenge 2024, we are hosting a Nature Discovery & Play Day at Montgomery Ave Reserve and Karori Skyline filled with an afternoon of fun events!

DATE: Sunday, 28 April 2-24
TIME: 11am - 2pm
LOCATION: Montgomery Ave Reserve and Playground, Montgomery Avenue, Karori, Wellington
LINK TO EVENT - fb.me...

· Paint a wall with natural paint
· Make clay sculptures for the garden
· Enjoy a sausage on the BBQ
· Learn and discover from about the new Kiwi in our neighborhood from Capital Kiwi
· Listen to a talk on biodiversity form our local expert
· Find our favourite NZ bird, the Kiwi, in a scavenger hunt
· Take a walk and explore the local area on a trail map.

Help to discover all the wild things on the skyline by joining in our family-friendly Bioblitz!

By getting involved, you can contribute to a greener, healthier region.

To download the iNaturalist Ap click here - inaturalist.nz...
To keep up to date with all things City Nature Challenge 2024, keep an eye on our Facebook event here - wellington.govt.nz......

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Potted colour

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Express yourself with this artistic dip-dye paint effect using Resene paints. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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