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Lower Hutt ratepayers will need to look deep into their hearts and pockets to decide what they really need following the addition of some big ticket items to Hutt City's Long-Term Plan.
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Come along to our Open Day at Te Marua Water Treatment Plant!
We're excited to provide Wellingtonians the opportunity to see first-hand how water is treated and how the supply system works by offering guided tours at Te Marua Water Treatment Plant on Sunday 1 March. Tours will be running … View moreCome along to our Open Day at Te Marua Water Treatment Plant!
We're excited to provide Wellingtonians the opportunity to see first-hand how water is treated and how the supply system works by offering guided tours at Te Marua Water Treatment Plant on Sunday 1 March. Tours will be running throughout the day from 10am.
Bookings are essential, with a maximum of 20 people per tour.
For further information and to book your spot – visit wellingtonwater.co.nz/temaruaopenday
Chanelle Cornish knows she is going to lose her home. The Lower Hutt home her family has rented on …
Small businesses are the 'glue' in our communities – they keep us all together. When they thrive we all thrive.
Do you know a local business that needs recognition? Nominate them for Prospa Local Business Hero – and you could both win some great prizes.
Every nomination … View moreSmall businesses are the 'glue' in our communities – they keep us all together. When they thrive we all thrive.
Do you know a local business that needs recognition? Nominate them for Prospa Local Business Hero – and you could both win some great prizes.
Every nomination receives a free 3-month premium listing on Neighbourly. The 11 Regional finalists get a $100 Prezzy® card for the business (and one for the nominator too). The National winner receives $2,500 Prezzy® card from Prospa, a $5,000 Stuff advertising package and a $2,500 Neighbourly package.
Nominate a business today and spread the word about your Prospa Local Business Hero.
Lower Hutt ratepayers will need to look deep into their hearts and pockets to decide what they reall…
"A bottle will generally last a family of four about a week, maybe a little less. Over the 12 weeks of summer that tots up to a total cost of $240. "
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It's been a mixed summer so far for New Zealand. Much of the country has seen record breaking temperatures, drought-conditions and scrub fires. But in recent days the West Coast and Southland have experienced heavy rains, flooding, evacuations and closed roads. Our thoughts are with affected.
… View moreIt's been a mixed summer so far for New Zealand. Much of the country has seen record breaking temperatures, drought-conditions and scrub fires. But in recent days the West Coast and Southland have experienced heavy rains, flooding, evacuations and closed roads. Our thoughts are with affected.
Our skies have been coloured by smoke blown over from the Australian bushfires, meanwhile Wellingtonians are just stoked if they get to see the sun.
How has your summer been?
To work with the ongoing bus resource and driver shortage, four of the current suspended services will be serviced by ‘additional’ services. There’ll also be 15 more Route 2 services on the road from 10 February.
These services will have the letter ‘a’ at the end of the route number and … View moreTo work with the ongoing bus resource and driver shortage, four of the current suspended services will be serviced by ‘additional’ services. There’ll also be 15 more Route 2 services on the road from 10 February.
These services will have the letter ‘a’ at the end of the route number and will be provided by Mana Coach Services so the buses will look different to the usual Metlink buses which operate this route.
These trips won’t be visible on the RTI or our Metlink website timetable until 8 March, so please see the Service Update for the full list of services. www.metlink.org.nz...
Know before you go and keep up with changes as they happen. Visit Metlink.or.nz or call the Metlink team on 0800 801 700.
A motorcyclist is in a serious condition in intensive care after a crash in Upper Hutt on Monday aft…
Lower Hutt residents are staring down the barrel of substantial rates increases in order for the council to reduce a $17.9 million budget deficit. Ratepayers will face a weekly increase as high as $6.46.
* If you don't want your comments used in an article, just add NFP at the end of your … View moreLower Hutt residents are staring down the barrel of substantial rates increases in order for the council to reduce a $17.9 million budget deficit. Ratepayers will face a weekly increase as high as $6.46.
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Wellington Water is calling on the residents of Wellington, Porirua and the Hutt Valley to cut back on their water use, and make sure they observe garden watering restrictions.
A prolonged dry spell, with more to come according to forecasters, has seen water use soar. Over the past four days, … View moreWellington Water is calling on the residents of Wellington, Porirua and the Hutt Valley to cut back on their water use, and make sure they observe garden watering restrictions.
A prolonged dry spell, with more to come according to forecasters, has seen water use soar. Over the past four days, consumption in the four cities has peaked at 183 million litres per day (MLD), with average consumption between 172 and 180 MLD – the target maximum demand is 160 MLD.
Chief Advisor, Potable Water, Laurence Edwards says that as we enter the peak of Summer we are seeing warm, dry weather with no significant forecast for rain, and demand is increasing to unsustainable levels. “We are in a situation where demand is close to exceeding supply capacity. If we continue at this rate, we will need to implement a sprinkler ban within the next few days.”
As river supplies dry up, the aquifer and storage lakes are what keep the Wellington metropolitan water supply going.
“There will be enough water to go round if everyone does their bit,” said Laurence.
“This includes following garden watering restrictions, and water saving tips like using buckets to wash the car, or a broom to sweep the path, rather than the hose.”
Restrictions are based on the odds and evens system, which allows residents to use one unattended watering system (sprinkler, irrigation system, soaker hose), from 6-8am and 7-9pm, according to their street address and the date:
- Residents of odd numbered houses (e.g. 1, 13, 57) can water on odd numbered dates (e.g. 1st, 15th, 23rd) of the month, between 6-8am and 7-9pm only.
- Residents of even numbered houses (e.g. 2, 4, 12) can water on even numbered dates (e.g. 2nd, 6th and 24th) of the month, between 6-8am and 7-9pm only.
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