Abseilers called in to remove rubbish on Paekākāriki Hill Rd
A special crane and a team of abseilers was used to remove a large amount of rubbish from a a steep gully in Porirua.
The clean-up cost $10,000 and involved a long-reach crane was to hold up skip bins, which abseilers worked to fill as they climbed up the steep gully, on the side of the windy rural road, where traffic management was required at the site on Paekākāriki Hill Rd.
Porirua City Council manager Darrell Statham said the rubbish also included toxic and dangerous materials, as well as nappies.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Art Trail
We had a total 0f 508 visitors for the Kapiti Art Trail--such a pleasure meeting everyone and sharing our interest in the Arts and Crafts of the Kapiti Coast. Looking forward to some summer activity here at the gallery. We will let you know about upcoming events.
Food Recall: Mrs Rogers brand Spice Products
Rogers Distribution Ltd is recalling specific batches of its Mrs Rogers brand Naturals Butter Chicken, Curry Powder and Garam Masala due to presence of an undeclared allergen (gluten). People with a gluten allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. If you are not allergic or intolerant to gluten, this recall does not affect you.
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