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Local Highlight

1958 days ago

Vision for central city takes shape

Jon from Hutt City Council

Council has completed a detailed resource for the community, businesses and Council that aims to stimulate and coordinate the thinking and discussions around the design and development of the central city.

The Central City Transformation Plan provides recommendations and a range of initiatives and… View moreCouncil has completed a detailed resource for the community, businesses and Council that aims to stimulate and coordinate the thinking and discussions around the design and development of the central city.

The Central City Transformation Plan provides recommendations and a range of initiatives and projects aimed at achieving the city’s vision of an evolving and dynamic riverside city.

To take a look at what’s possible, click the link below.

1958 days ago

Plenty of interest from social housing providers for former Lower Hutt hospice

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from The Hutt News

An 18-bedroom Petone house that would be ideal for social or student housing has created a lot of in…

1958 days ago

“Like botox for the ground” – new technique builds resilience

The Team from Wellington Water

In early May, work began on ground improvement at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant, where new resin injection technology is being used to strengthen the ground underneath key buildings, improving the resilience of the plant.

Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace and Hutt City Deputy Mayor and … View moreIn early May, work began on ground improvement at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant, where new resin injection technology is being used to strengthen the ground underneath key buildings, improving the resilience of the plant.

Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace and Hutt City Deputy Mayor and Wellington Water Committee Chairman David Bassett recently visited the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant to check in on the progress of the ground improvement works currently under way.

“It’s incredibly important that key infrastructure such as the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant has the capability to operate as normal following a large quake,” said Mayor Wallace. “It’s brilliant to see that innovative techniques like this being used to make our communities more resilient, without interrupting day-to-day operations at the plant.”

Ground Engineering experts, Mainmark Ground Engineering, have developed this non-invasive ground improvement and liquefaction mitigation technique, Terefirm™ Resin Injection, which can be applied under existing structures. Wellington Water’s Seaview project team has likened the technique to “botox for the ground”.

Improving resilience isn’t just about being prepared for a large earthquake or disaster, it’s about repairing and recovering quickly. With the goal of having the plant continue to operate following a large earthquake, it’s important that we create strong foundations underneath existing structures, which will allow for reduced re-build efforts and a quicker return to full operation

1962 days ago

I Sew Made it in May! Second class

The Team from Common Unity

I Sew Made it in May!

They had a lot of fun on Saturday making a shift dress. A few spaces left for this week's class

Saturday Classes for the beginner sewer - suitable for those who can sew a straight line and have used a sewing machine before but are keen to increase skill level.

A … View moreI Sew Made it in May!

They had a lot of fun on Saturday making a shift dress. A few spaces left for this week's class

Saturday Classes for the beginner sewer - suitable for those who can sew a straight line and have used a sewing machine before but are keen to increase skill level.

A series of 3 classes in May/June - take away a new piece of clothing each time.

$35 per person per class. Numbers are limited - please email admin@cupa.org.nz to secure place.
Common Unity Project Aotearoa @ the Remakery, 310 Waiwhetu road

Workshop 2
25 May 2019
Let’s Top it off with …….
A simple, stylish top. Elastic hemmed sleeves for a fashionable twist
Change the neck to suit and fabric of your choosing.
Further information on enrolment.

Workshop 3
1 June 2019
Let’s get to the bottom of this with some cosy pants!
Further information on enrolment.

1958 days ago

Poll: Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

About 50,000 primary and secondary teachers will swap their pens for placards after their two unions rejected a series of pay offers. It will affect hundreds of thousands of students in more than 2000 schools.
To read more, click here

Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?

56.7% Yes!

56.7% Complete
37.6% No.

37.6% Complete
5.7% Haven't really thought about it.

5.7% Complete

1924 votes

1959 days ago

Looking for clothes to suit your fuller figure? Come to my front porch in Waterloo!

Monica from Waterloo

Hi, I am selling some unwanted items of clothing to raise money for Greenstone Doors www.greenstonedoors.co.nz... They are primarily large and extra large sizes.

Greenstone Doors is a Charitable Trust which functions as a pregnancy focused centre where women and whanau are able to receive … View moreHi, I am selling some unwanted items of clothing to raise money for Greenstone Doors www.greenstonedoors.co.nz... They are primarily large and extra large sizes.

Greenstone Doors is a Charitable Trust which functions as a pregnancy focused centre where women and whanau are able to receive accurate and professional information and care.

We provide education, counselling, resources and support for women and their families during and after pregnancy through an independent network of counselling and support professionals. There is no other organisation like out that offers non-judgemental support to women before, during and after pregnancy whatever the outcome.

The clothes will be on our front porch at 23 Burnside Street, Waterloo each day 7am - 7pm. Suggested donation per item for the clothes on hangers is $5-$10 and for the items in the box below $2. There are envelopes to put your donation into which you can slip under the front door. There is no change obviously and nowhere to try clothes on. I would ask that all hangers are left behind please and the wardrobe is not for sale. We have a dog who may bark but she is secured in the back section so no worries there.

All monies raised will go towards advertising and promotion of our big 'Shoetember' shoe sale which will be held in September this year.

Thanks in anticipation of your generosity!

Monica