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As part of routine sampling of water quality, a test from the Naenae reservoir had come back positive for e-coli. As a precaution, chlorine is being added to the unchlorinated water supply in Lower Hutt. This does not necessarily mean the water is contaminated. As a precaution, we will always … View moreAs part of routine sampling of water quality, a test from the Naenae reservoir had come back positive for e-coli. As a precaution, chlorine is being added to the unchlorinated water supply in Lower Hutt. This does not necessarily mean the water is contaminated. As a precaution, we will always introduce chlorine to part or all of the water network after a positive result, until re-tests confirm there is no contamination.
This means people in Lower Hutt may notice the taste or odour of chlorine in their drinking water in the next few hours.
The chlorinated water is fine to drink without any other treatment. There is no need to boil your drinking water.
The water at the Naenae reservoir and throughout the water network will be re-tested and we will keep you posted here on the results of those tests.
Hutt City and My Life My Way are hosting an event at the Petone Workingmen's Club, 47 Udy St, from 5 - 7 pm on Tuesday 21 February.
You will hear from panel members Co-ed Cafe, CQ Hotel, Hell Pizza and CCS Disability Action. Hear about why you should hire people with disability and come … View moreHutt City and My Life My Way are hosting an event at the Petone Workingmen's Club, 47 Udy St, from 5 - 7 pm on Tuesday 21 February.
You will hear from panel members Co-ed Cafe, CQ Hotel, Hell Pizza and CCS Disability Action. Hear about why you should hire people with disability and come along and get all your questions answered.
This year’s Hutt City event is shaping up to be the best yet – and hopefully the biggest! We’ve got lots to celebrate, with big additions to our network of cycleways and shared paths in the pipeline, and work starting on the Wainuiomata Hill shared path in the next week or two.
Fast, slow,… View moreThis year’s Hutt City event is shaping up to be the best yet – and hopefully the biggest! We’ve got lots to celebrate, with big additions to our network of cycleways and shared paths in the pipeline, and work starting on the Wainuiomata Hill shared path in the next week or two.
Fast, slow, graceful, younger older or in the middle, one two or three wheels, mountainbike or road warrior – whatever your style, ride on down to The Dowse to mix and mingle with fellow cyclists, and celebrate all things cycling with great food, excellent coffee and awesome entertainment.
Yummy breakfast food,
Ripe Coffee,
Biketecnz will give your bike a check-up, adjust brakes and gears, all for free!
Live music from the Hutt Valley Ukulele Orchestra!
Plus plenty of spot prizes!
BLOCK ROAD, LOWER HUTT has reopened. All roads in Lower Hutt are now open.The sun is out, the river has dropped significantly from last night and weather warnings have lifted. There may still be debris in the area from last night's surface flooding so please be extra careful on the roads.
HARCOURT WERRY DRIVE and RIVERBANK CAR PARK, LOWER HUTT are open this morning. Please drive carefully when driving in these areas as the surface flooding from last night has left debris that is still to be cleared by our contractors.
BLOCK ROAD, LOWER HUTT is still closed this morning because of … View moreHARCOURT WERRY DRIVE and RIVERBANK CAR PARK, LOWER HUTT are open this morning. Please drive carefully when driving in these areas as the surface flooding from last night has left debris that is still to be cleared by our contractors.
BLOCK ROAD, LOWER HUTT is still closed this morning because of surface flooding. We will reassess whether it can be opened at 8am this morning.
Someone needs to remind Mother Nature it's summer! Our contractors are closing Block Road, Harcourt Werry Drive (Kennedy Good Bridge to Connolly streets) because heavy rain has caused surface flooding in the area. Please take care on the roads tonight and avoid the Hutt River as it is running… View moreSomeone needs to remind Mother Nature it's summer! Our contractors are closing Block Road, Harcourt Werry Drive (Kennedy Good Bridge to Connolly streets) because heavy rain has caused surface flooding in the area. Please take care on the roads tonight and avoid the Hutt River as it is running very swiftly.
Do you like your bluegrass? Australian band The Company is coming to Petone for a one-night show! Why not check them out?
We had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.
Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora
Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be … View moreWe had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.
Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora
Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be damaged or blocked, so include walking.
- Don't wait for an official warning, there may not be time in a local source tsunami.
- Remember long OR strong, get gone.
Visit www.happens.nz... to work out what you will do.
Check out the gardening work being done by Syrian refugee Khaled Al Jouja! He's built his own greenhouse and has planted more than 2000 roses that he plans to sell. Do you think more Lower Hutt residents should be getting out in the garden like this?
Register for the latest FREE emergency preparedness course in Lower Hutt run by the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO).
The course runs over four evenings, all starting at 6.30pm for 2-3 hours: 9, 16, 23 February and 2 March at the Lower Hutt Emergency Management Office, 25 … View moreRegister for the latest FREE emergency preparedness course in Lower Hutt run by the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO).
The course runs over four evenings, all starting at 6.30pm for 2-3 hours: 9, 16, 23 February and 2 March at the Lower Hutt Emergency Management Office, 25 Laings Road (above the i-SITE). Tea, coffee and snacks are provided to keep the energy up.
The evenings are interactive, informative, fun and open to Lower Hutt residents over the age of 14.
Sign up today online: www.getprepared.org.nz...
Do you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare … View moreDo you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare package as a lovely 'Thank you!'
Wow a massive thanks to all have made contact and donated lemons (and other deliciousness) it is very much appreciated! At the moment we have sufficient to pick up and squeeze but may well put another call out soon. Cheers Suse - 021 652 943
When: 11 February 2017 from 10am to 2pm
Where: Melling Station, 103 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt
Event Description:
Come join us at our Have a Go Day!
There will be a BBQ, coffee cart and giveaways!
We want to make travel comfortable and easy for everyone in our community. If you have mobility … View moreWhen: 11 February 2017 from 10am to 2pm
Where: Melling Station, 103 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt
Event Description:
Come join us at our Have a Go Day!
There will be a BBQ, coffee cart and giveaways!
We want to make travel comfortable and easy for everyone in our community. If you have mobility needs or want to learn more about a range of transport options then come along to our FREE Have a Go Day!
This event will support people with impairments and anyone else who feels unsure about our public transport the opportunity to Have A Go!
There will be a train, buses, and other transport options available for you to try. The service providers will also be there for you to ask questions and to help alleviate any worries you may have.
Providers attending:
• Valley Flyer / NZ Bus
• Metlink Wellington and Transdev
• Driving Miss Daisy Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt
• Freedom Companion Driving Services
• Wellington Free Ambulance
• Freedom Medical Alarms
• Air New Zealand
• and more!
Find out more about:
• Wheelchair access on trains and buses
• Wheelchair hoists
• Voice announcements on trains
• Travelling with guide dogs
• Accessibility features for people with vision impairments.
How do I get there?
Free Parking is available at Melling station.
Free Shuttles are available!
A bus will leave from Wainuiomata Library at 10am and 11am on Saturday 11 February. It will go via Queensgate at 10.22am and 11.22am to Melling. A bus will then leave Melling via Queensgate to the Wainuiomata Library at 11.35am and 12.35pm.
This one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.
Here's a few things you can do to … View moreThis one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.
Here's a few things you can do to get you started:
- use the Neighbours Directory to find neighbours on your street.
- introduce yourself on Neighbourly to those living in your neighbourhood. Just a few words about yourself and what brought you here.
- Give something away or sell something! A Neighbourly exchange gives you a chance to meet someone new.
- just head out the door and knock on someone else's!
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Remember 86% of Kiwis want to get to know their neighbours better, but just don't see them around much (71%). Take the first step!
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