Lower Hutt at Alert Level 2
Lower Hutt will be staying at Alert Level 2 until Wednesday 26 August.
Most of our facilities and services are operating as normal, with health and safety measures in place.
Key things to remember at Alert Level 2:
·If you haven't already, download the NZ COVID tracer app.
·Continue or get back to stringent hand hygiene, sneeze and cough into your elbow.
·If you or a family member are unwell please stay at home and contact Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or your GP about getting a test.
·Practise physical distancing wherever possible.
·Consider wearing a mask in public spaces or places where it is hard to physically distance. You can obtain masks at these locations in Lower Hutt.
·If you are feeling unwell, please come back to see us another day. People at severe risk, the elderly or those with underlying illnesses should take extra precaution when leaving home. You’re also welcome to message our Facebook page, email us, or ring our contact centre on 04 570 6666.
For more info on COVID-19 visit covid19.govt.nz
For more info on Hutt City Council’s response visit huttcity.govt.nz/covid19
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.8% Yes
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13.8% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Railing planters
To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.