Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt

1753 days ago

Is sun screen a luxury for too many Kiwis?

Matt Tso Reporter from The Hutt News

"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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1757 days ago

Which 'summer' are you having?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

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.
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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.

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?

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1757 days ago

‘A’ for additional bus services from 10 February.

Community Engagement Advisor from

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 more
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 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.

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1756 days ago

Rates likely to jump

Reporter The Hutt News

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.
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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.
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1757 days ago

Swan Plant availability

Julie from Stokes Valley

Does anyone have swan -plant they can share with some very hungry caterpillars, I have scoured the Hutt Valley and Welington/Kapiti garden centres and they are all out of supply. I have about 30 at the early childhood centre I work at, I am keeping my ones at home going okay, thanks 0297705179

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1753 days ago

Godfrey Regal Oak flooring (580 Winsor)

Al from Wainuiomata

For a project but now change plan
Installed in one of my room is different colour.

www.godfreyhirst.com...

www.trademe.co.nz...

Negotiable

1754 days ago

Dirty Mouldy Blinds

Noel from Venetian Blind Cleaners

Do you have dirty, mouldy, greasy blinds?
Do you have blinds that need repairing or replacing?
Give us a call we are your local

027 213 0215

1754 days ago

Media release: Unsustainable water use calls for warning

The Team from Wellington Water

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 more
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, 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.

1761 days ago

Funding for Melling Interchange cartoon

Alan from Petone

Excellent news that the government has finally given to go ahead to fund the Melling Interchange. This is much more promising than a deferred promise "way down the road". This cartoon shows notices that might be put up, ( or taken down) at Melling.

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1757 days ago

Swan plants wanted

Dave from Waiwhetu

Wondering if anyone has any swan plants for sale? All the shops seem to be sold out with maybe some new stock coming "some time next week" but this will be too late for our current collection of hungry caterpillars.

1756 days ago

Original NZ buzzybee pullalong

Wendy from Petone

Mint new condition, with pull along string.
Pikup by sunday from petone

Price: $30

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1756 days ago

Kids CLOWN Costume ages.5-7

Wendy from Petone

Mint condition clown costume ages approx.5-8. Has 2 attachments also.
Pikup anytime till sunday from petone

Price: $20

1756 days ago

NIKE Court Majestic Leather Sneaker For Men (White)

Ranjan Harsha from Waterloo

Product Description
SIZE: 10 UK
Material : synthetic leather.
Material of Shoes: Upper is synthetic leather and soles are standard sneaker soles.

Perfect for dancing. You can go for it without hesitating. #Justdoit

waterproof : No… View more
Product Description
SIZE: 10 UK
Material : synthetic leather.
Material of Shoes: Upper is synthetic leather and soles are standard sneaker soles.

Perfect for dancing. You can go for it without hesitating. #Justdoit

waterproof : No

soft foam like puma: yes

washable and water resistant: Yes

grip or tiles flooring: It has very good grip... Mildly soft rubber grips it well.

Price: $65

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