Clear leaves away from stormwater drains before heavy rain
Heavy rain and blocked stormwater drains = surface flooding ๐ง๐
So moving into autumn which typically brings heavy rain, alongside leaves falling and blocking drains, means our crews will be busy responding to flooding events - much like they were at the end of March.
You can help to reduce the amount of flooding by giving the drains in your street or on your property a sweep every now and then.
Easter weekend is looking a bit wet, so while youโre at home during this lockdown, why not get out and clear leaves and rubbish from on and around stormwater sumps?
Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?
Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.
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84.2% Yes
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13.9% No
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1.9% Other - I'll share below!
Wellington Jane's Walk Saturday 4 May
Join us for a citizen led conversation walking through familiar streets. Starting at Dixon St steps in central Wellington, see the streets with fresh eyes as we look at current issues, old and new buildings, artworks, public spaces and how we use them, and proposals for change.
This is Wellington Living Streets Aotearoa fourth Jane's Walk, in the steps of urbanist Jane Jacob's who argued against motorway destruction of a neighbourhood in New York in the 1960s and won. She believed in the power of the people to help develop and grow public spaces in an organic way.
Several speakers will talk to points of interest along the way and we encourage everyone to take part.
Please RSVP on to our email or at Wellington Living Streets Aotearoa facebook page.
What's On: WAIKANAE BEACH MOTHERS DAY MARKET
WAIKANAE BEACH MOTHERS DAY MARKET
- Waikanae Beach Community Hall