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Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for kūmara recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before February 27, 2022.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View moreDear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for kūmara recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before February 27, 2022.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.
Kia Ora koutou! Saskia from Vagabond Vege here. We have a few spots left in our CSA - weekly vege box subscription. Sign up for a one-off box or long term options available. $30 or $50 boxes and delivery available. Our vege is fresh, local, organic and grown here at our farm in Woodside. Have a … View moreKia Ora koutou! Saskia from Vagabond Vege here. We have a few spots left in our CSA - weekly vege box subscription. Sign up for a one-off box or long term options available. $30 or $50 boxes and delivery available. Our vege is fresh, local, organic and grown here at our farm in Woodside. Have a look online or visit us at the market cart by the bookshop in Greytown, every Sunday from 9-12 (except when we are at the Greytown Market). We do organic cut flowers too! www.vagabondvege.nz...
Business leaders from across the Wellington region are calling for an independent inquiry into Transmission Gully.
Five deadlines have been missed and it is still not known when it will open.
Tell us what you think and if you do not want your comments used by Stuff, please put NFP.
The Government has appointed Carolyn Cooper as the inaugural Aged Care Commissioner, to lead much needed systematic change in the sector, Minister for Seniors and Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today.
It's not too late to grab these sensational plants for your green-fingered, houseplant-loving Valentine. Here's a quick guide to the hottest indoor plants for that special person in your life.
Happy Valentines Day from the team at NZ Compare!
Take the time today to enjoy the love that surrounds you. Pass it onto your friends, family, pets, maybe even a neighbour! Brighten someone's day.
Don't forget to show yourself some love too!
We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. And especially over the last year, it’s been the small businesses in our communities that have almost made things seem ‘normal’.
… View moreWe all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. And especially over the last year, it’s been the small businesses in our communities that have almost made things seem ‘normal’.
Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Another lovely pic from Andrew Gorrie. For a change please suggest some captions of what the feasting kereru is thinking?
WEATHER UPDATE:
Wellington Water advise their Incident Management Team are working across the region to ensure things are operating as effectively as possible to meet the challenges presented by the significant amount of rainfall experienced across all areas.
Status report is as follows:
•… View moreWEATHER UPDATE:
Wellington Water advise their Incident Management Team are working across the region to ensure things are operating as effectively as possible to meet the challenges presented by the significant amount of rainfall experienced across all areas.
Status report is as follows:
• Widespread rain across the region resulting in surface flooding and stormwater overflows plus wastewater systems being overwhelmed
• The network has been overwhelmed and our crews are working to manage the pump stations and clear all intakes
• Major Waste Water overflow in Featherston: the team are utilising sucker trucks to over-pump in order to reduce pressure on the network.
They advise everyone to avoid beaches and rivers for at least 48 hours following this significant rain event.
Our thoughts are with all our residents who have been impacted and are facing a rough time at the moment. We all are trying our best to ensure things are sorted soon.
Some pics of Martinborough, and Ponatahi and Waihenga bridges to show the extent of the flooding. Send us your pics, if you've been affected by this weather, comms@swdc.govt.nz
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SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE:
- Emergency crews are very busy across the region responding to the most severe incidents. Roading inspectors have been out since daybreak covering the roading network as well as focusing on known trouble areas.
- Wastewater and stormwater overflows and surface … View moreSEVERE WEATHER UPDATE:
- Emergency crews are very busy across the region responding to the most severe incidents. Roading inspectors have been out since daybreak covering the roading network as well as focusing on known trouble areas.
- Wastewater and stormwater overflows and surface flooding has been widespread. We are marking some of the worst areas for traffic management but won’t be able to get to everything. Members of the public should drive to conditions and exercise due care.
Some of the work already done:
- We have cleared culverts at Hinekura Road that were causing damage to the new road. Council crew will be back at the site today and are monitoring the area – which has received around 92mm of rain so far. Thanks to local resident Pip Wilkinson for her early warning which meant a quick response was possible.
- Waka Kotahi has closed the Waihenga Bridge and we are watching Ponatahi closely. Oporua spillway will close later today and may be closed for a couple of days. Rivers out of the Tararuas may have peaked, but a lot depends on how much further rain the region receives.
- Wellington Water Limited has received over 100 storm related incidents and is making a prioritised response.
- Wastewater overflows in Featherston are being cleared using sucker trucks.
Council staff and roading teams are active across the network addressing the most serious issues. If you have a weather related issue, please call 06 306 9611 to log it ASAP.
And stay off the roads as much as you can today please.
We understand many of you have need to travel for vaccinations and testing. Should you need to travel, then the road in and out of Martinborough is through Ponatahi to Longbush then to Masterton. Please drive to the conditions and exercise extreme care.
Latest update; the road is closed north of the Kokotau Bridge between Ponatahi and Carterton.
Weather update:
Stoney Creek and Te Awaiti have had over 130mm of rain in the last 24 hrs. The White Rock Road adjacent to the Tuturumuri school is underwater with water halfway up the fence.
… View moreLatest update; the road is closed north of the Kokotau Bridge between Ponatahi and Carterton.
Weather update:
Stoney Creek and Te Awaiti have had over 130mm of rain in the last 24 hrs. The White Rock Road adjacent to the Tuturumuri school is underwater with water halfway up the fence.
Hinakura has had 95mm in 24 hours and Council contractors have cleared culverts at the site on the Hinakura hill yesterday.
Water is flowing across the Kahutara Road south of Kahutara and its expected that the Oporua spillway will be flowing across the road this afternoon, therefore closing that route out of Martinborough.
The Western Lake Road, just north of the East West Access Road intersection is flooded with surface water and again north of the Cross Creek intersection where a stream has burst through flood banks.
Stay safe, dry and keep off the roads if possible!!!
Thanks More Fm Wairarapa for the following information. Will update when we can.
Stay safe out there.
Please stay home if you can.
What a night! Please note the following closures as at 8.30am
The following are closed until further notice. There is surface flooding in many parts of the … View moreThanks More Fm Wairarapa for the following information. Will update when we can.
Stay safe out there.
Please stay home if you can.
What a night! Please note the following closures as at 8.30am
The following are closed until further notice. There is surface flooding in many parts of the region please avoid travel where possible.
MASTERTON
Mataikona Road at Front Hill, slips and flooding at Sandy Bay. Closure located at Crump Subdivision Road.
Bluff Rangitumau Road at double bridges, slips
Paierau Road at Loopline Road and Kibblewhite Road closed due to water braking the banks of the Waipoua river, flooding issue
Matahiwi Road between Kibblewhite and Budd Road
Budd Road
Upper Plain Road (between Evans Road and Skeets Road) Flooding & Scouring issues
Masterton Stronvar Road between Mad Mile and Te Parae Road, tree down across the road
Colombo Road Bridge, request by police to close due to sever high water flow on the Waipoua River
Masterton Castlepoint Road, just after Adams Peak Road – big tree down across road
Single lane closures in place where contractors are working to clear slip material.
Opaki Kaiparoro Road at 1km past Bluff Rangitumau Intersection
MikiMiki Road at the 4 km mark culver blocked and flooding across road
There are localised Flooding within the township areas of Masterton, these are signed and monitored accordingly.
Kippenberger Street
Allenby Street
Colombo Road
Te OreOre Road at intersection to Gordon Street
Judds Road
Ions Street
Elton Grove
Third Street, Ngati Te Korou reserve pond has burst it’s banks and is flooding the road
CARTERTON
- Kokotau Rd Closed at Ruamahaunga River Bridge
- Dalefield Rd Closed at Lincoln Rd Intersection
-Lincoln Rd Closed At Dalefield Rd Intersection
-Brooklyn Rd Closed at Lincoln Rd
-Mannings Rd Closed at Brooklyn Rd
-Matarawa Rd Closed at SH 2
NO REPORT Received FROM SOUTH WAIRARAPA as yet
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