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Whau Valley Treatment Plant urgent repair work: Please REDUCE WATER USE if possible for the next 24 hours effective NOW.
Please avoid all non-essential use for the next 24 hours: save your washing till Wednesday evening, or put off doing the dishes. We appreciate the work … View more💧💧ALERT 💧💧
Whau Valley Treatment Plant urgent repair work: Please REDUCE WATER USE if possible for the next 24 hours effective NOW.
Please avoid all non-essential use for the next 24 hours: save your washing till Wednesday evening, or put off doing the dishes. We appreciate the work being done to conserve water in the drought but for today and tomorrow we need to step that up even higher.
Background:
There has been a problem with a pipe which requires us to drain one of the tanks at the Whau Valley treatment plant and the repair is expected to take until 8pm Wednesday. ⌚
For weeks now you've been catching waste-water you can re-use on the garden, now Council is able to do the same thing on a grand scale. If you've got a bucket in the shower and you're chucking your dish-water on the vege patch - we're with you!
Parks and Recreation manager Sue … View moreFor weeks now you've been catching waste-water you can re-use on the garden, now Council is able to do the same thing on a grand scale. If you've got a bucket in the shower and you're chucking your dish-water on the vege patch - we're with you!
Parks and Recreation manager Sue Hodge says “It seemed logical to use some of the water which goes through multiple treatment processes at the treatment plant and goes into the wetlands every day. Using a bit of it to water our fields, trees and gardens will make no difference to the ecology of the wetlands, but will make a big difference to the District’s fields, trees and gardens."
“We make a big investment in fields every year. They are very important to the community, especially with the winter sports season coming up and we want to look after them as well as we can."
Offering a peek behind the curtain, Ryman have released behind the scenes footage from their recent film. Showcasing their passion for life, Ryman residents from New Zealand and Australia feature in the film. Let’s meet the stars.
“If I hear music, I just want to dance – body seems to just… View moreOffering a peek behind the curtain, Ryman have released behind the scenes footage from their recent film. Showcasing their passion for life, Ryman residents from New Zealand and Australia feature in the film. Let’s meet the stars.
“If I hear music, I just want to dance – body seems to just move!” says dancer Audrey, 84. Poet Brian, 86, says “Poetry helps me to question and understand the meaning of life”, followed by a witty “– haven’t worked out what it means yet”.
As their residents blaze their own trails, Ryman matches that pioneering spirit. “Ryman villages offer living choices to suit everyone so that you can live the way you want.”
Gone are the days of getting one qualification out of school to see you through your working life. Now, upskilling, online courses and on-the-job training are all part of making your way up the career ladder.
We want to talk to people who have completed micro-credentials, bitesize qualifications… View moreGone are the days of getting one qualification out of school to see you through your working life. Now, upskilling, online courses and on-the-job training are all part of making your way up the career ladder.
We want to talk to people who have completed micro-credentials, bitesize qualifications for specific skills.
Perhaps you've pieced together a full qualification by doing online courses, or maybe you've taken a workshop rather than investing in a six-month course. We'd love to hear from you - email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz
Four pygmy killer whales were stranded onshore at Waipu beach on Monday night, while a whale stranded at Moureeses Bay died on Monday. Did you see any of the whales? Share your photos here.
NZTA is urging motorists to watch for 'summer ice' on the roads, as we have rain after a long period of dry. The warning comes after Northland smashed weather records and coastal communities have their water restricted due to the drought. How is the sudden rain impacting you?
Hi neighbours, the family and friends of missing Northland woman Bridget Simmonds say they need closure after not seeing or hearing from her in a year. Simmonds was last seen wearing a dark coloured singlet and has a large distinctive tattoo of a fairy on her upper left arm.
Anyone with information… View moreHi neighbours, the family and friends of missing Northland woman Bridget Simmonds say they need closure after not seeing or hearing from her in a year. Simmonds was last seen wearing a dark coloured singlet and has a large distinctive tattoo of a fairy on her upper left arm.
Anyone with information as to Simmond's whereabouts can contact Clayton on 105 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Council is sending contracting teams this week to begin work improving the tidal drains around the Ngunguru Sports Complex and through a section of the Ngunguru Golf Course.
You might see arborists on site removing vegetation (including some mangrove trees) to clear the channels. This will allow … View moreCouncil is sending contracting teams this week to begin work improving the tidal drains around the Ngunguru Sports Complex and through a section of the Ngunguru Golf Course.
You might see arborists on site removing vegetation (including some mangrove trees) to clear the channels. This will allow water to flow more easily to sea, meaning the grounds will be drier and less prone to flooding.
Why is this work required?
Self-propagating vegetation such as mangroves establish root and branch systems within the drain passage. As these roots grow bigger they affect the flow dynamics within the drain and allow silt and sediment to settle more readily instead of being discharged to sea as would naturally occur. These deposits built up over time and in effect create more area for root growth. Eventually the capacity of the drain is reduced, posing flooding risks to neighbouring property.
The unwanted material will be removed by arborists in the first stage, then diggers will be sent in to clear out the silt and sludge.
The Ngunguru Sports Complex and Golf Course have been notified separately.
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One way to take part is by joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group on your street.
Our Coordinator at Hastings District Council recently sent us this snap from a get together with residents from a new suburb who are keen to get Neighbourhood Support up and running.
To gauge interest, … View moreOne way to take part is by joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group on your street.
Our Coordinator at Hastings District Council recently sent us this snap from a get together with residents from a new suburb who are keen to get Neighbourhood Support up and running.
To gauge interest, he hosted a free barbecue at a park with the support of their local New Zealand Police to bring neighbours together to discuss setting it up. Every group is different in how it chooses to operate. Our policy is whatever works best for your area!
Were you one of the lucky ones to go to Tutus on Tour? What did you think? Here is my review - how does it compare to what you thought?
The NZ Defence Force has moved into Northland to help with the water crisis and the Government will pay $2m to secure water in the Far North. Meanwhile, Whangārei residents are now on water restrictions and bores could run dry. Do you think it is right for Central Government to step in and help? … View moreThe NZ Defence Force has moved into Northland to help with the water crisis and the Government will pay $2m to secure water in the Far North. Meanwhile, Whangārei residents are now on water restrictions and bores could run dry. Do you think it is right for Central Government to step in and help? Or should councils, and ratepayers, be left to fend on their own?
There is an overwhelming about of information about coronavirus available to us, but which source is the most credible? The Sunday Star-Times is keen to hear about the information you're seeing on social media and how much you trust it. Vote in the poll below, and feel free to email us with … View moreThere is an overwhelming about of information about coronavirus available to us, but which source is the most credible? The Sunday Star-Times is keen to hear about the information you're seeing on social media and how much you trust it. Vote in the poll below, and feel free to email us with any examples of misinformation: kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz. Our question for you: Do you trust what your friends and family are sharing/saying about coronavirus on social media?
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