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SuperGold helps 750,000 older New Zealanders stretch their money further.
There’s more than 10,000 places across the country giving SuperGold discounts and special offers on everyday essentials like fuel, food, travel and healthcare.
But how do you find them? SuperGold has that sorted with… View moreSuperGold helps 750,000 older New Zealanders stretch their money further.
There’s more than 10,000 places across the country giving SuperGold discounts and special offers on everyday essentials like fuel, food, travel and healthcare.
But how do you find them? SuperGold has that sorted with a brand new website and app - great for the many tech-savvy over 65s.
The app is the fastest and easiest way to find discounts and offers when you’re out and about. So why not take advantage?
Visit www.supergold.govt.nz to find out more, or download the free SuperGoldNZ app for your smartphone or tablet, from the App Store or Google Play.
An assortment of necklaces no longer used. None priced over $5.00. ( each) ....as pictured. There's about 19 different ones.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Thanks for looking.
Compact light camp stretcher bed. Stores in it's own bag. Like new.
After reading the 2-page spread in the Midweek from David Borman promoting development of the Town Hall space (which he would potentially benefit from) I am concerned no one presents actual evidence proving there is a need for new facilities.
I object to paying more in my rates for such … View moreAfter reading the 2-page spread in the Midweek from David Borman promoting development of the Town Hall space (which he would potentially benefit from) I am concerned no one presents actual evidence proving there is a need for new facilities.
I object to paying more in my rates for such development:
our rates need to be conserved for dealing with the issues the galloping rate of subdivision and new housing are bringing. They put pressure on our basic infrastructure (water, waste disposal and so on). These are the areas where our spending will need to be directed, rather than on luxuries such as "ballrooms".
Shiny black panton Chair a really amazing designer iconic style is great for both indoor and outdoor dining and occasional seating.
Broadway Panton Chair has a nice flex to the seat, making it comfortable and easily maintainable.
The partridge rooster is a "flat silkie". One parent had the usual fluffy Silkie feathers, the other had flat feathers. He has the Silkie comb. Gorgeous colour! $10.
Beautiful little Silkie pullet. Just a couple of months old. Super cute, would make a great pet or would be lovely … View moreThe partridge rooster is a "flat silkie". One parent had the usual fluffy Silkie feathers, the other had flat feathers. He has the Silkie comb. Gorgeous colour! $10.
Beautiful little Silkie pullet. Just a couple of months old. Super cute, would make a great pet or would be lovely in your breeding program. $10.
White Polish rooster. He's lovely but we have a few Polish roosters so he is excess to requirements. Photo to come. $10.
5 Indian Runner ducklings. This year's hatch. $10 each. Prefer they not go for the pot because these are super little ducks to have around. $10 each. Won't be sold as singles unless you have other ducks.
One grey chook , flighty by nature , gone AWOL in Waltons Ave area. Three babies anxiously waiting for Mum to return to her chookerly duties. If you are clever enough to catch this young mother please ring Lynda on 0274108292. Sorry no image to attach as she didn't inform is of her … View moreOne grey chook , flighty by nature , gone AWOL in Waltons Ave area. Three babies anxiously waiting for Mum to return to her chookerly duties. If you are clever enough to catch this young mother please ring Lynda on 0274108292. Sorry no image to attach as she didn't inform is of her intentions.
A long-serving Wairarapa lawyer known as the "Rumpole" of Masterton court has been ushered into reti…
Toxic algae is quickly intensifying throughout the region, with all monitored rivers reaching health alert levels and Wairarapa’s Waipoua River remaining hazardous for swimmers.
Greater Wellington’s Otaki, Waikanae, Hutt, Ruamahanga and Waingawa river monitoring sites have exceeded the 20 per … View moreToxic algae is quickly intensifying throughout the region, with all monitored rivers reaching health alert levels and Wairarapa’s Waipoua River remaining hazardous for swimmers.
Greater Wellington’s Otaki, Waikanae, Hutt, Ruamahanga and Waingawa river monitoring sites have exceeded the 20 per cent alert threshold, and the Waipoua River is above the 50 per cent “no swimming” line. Detached mats, which are particularly hazardous for dogs, have been seen in all rivers.
It is highly likely the same conditions apply to many non-monitored rivers in other parts of the region, so it would be useful for people visiting rivers to know what toxic algae looks like so that it can be avoided.
“Our message is clear. People should stay out of the Waipoua River and remain vigilant in other rivers,” says Greater Wellington Senior Environmental Scientist Dr Mark Heath.
“Levels are expected to increase, with hot dry conditions forecast for much of the region throughout next week.
Specific site warnings are:
• Waingawa River, warning for south road site
• Ruamahanga River, warning for Morrisons bush site
• Waipoua River, warning extends from Paierau Road to confluence with the Ruamahanga
Toxic algae grows on submerged river stones, presenting with a shiny brown/dark green to violet coating. It can also become unstable and detach, floating to the surface forming small brown/black mats at the water’s edge.
Given conditions quickly change, people should be remain vigilant around rivers and streams throughout the region. This is the prime season for toxic algae, so look out for algae covering rocks and for detached mats in the water and lining riverbanks. If in doubt, stay out of the water and keep a close eye on children and dogs,
Before you swim, stay safe by finding out about toxic algae at www.gw.govt.nz....
For more information on where it is safe to swim, go to: www.lawa.org.nz...
An ongoing issue at the Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant has again resulted in a discharge of partially treated wastewater into the Ruamahanga River. This occurred on Monday 27 January between 9.20am and 11.30am.
Wellington Water is sorry that this has happened again and for the delay in … View moreAn ongoing issue at the Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant has again resulted in a discharge of partially treated wastewater into the Ruamahanga River. This occurred on Monday 27 January between 9.20am and 11.30am.
Wellington Water is sorry that this has happened again and for the delay in reporting the issue to the Council. Action is now under way to get in front of this issue and to improve protocols in communicating to both Council and customers.
Although discharging treated wastewater to the river is a consented activity under the right conditions, when the river is low these types of discharges are invariably a breach of resource consent.
The Martinborough Wastewater Treatment Plant will have a review in order for potential points of operational failure to be identified ahead of time; this work has been prioritised for the next few days.
This discharge event and the previous one involved issues with the irrigator, which meant that discharge to adjacent land didn’t happen. With the storage ponds being full and no discharge to land possible, the designed contingency is discharge to the river, which we know is unacceptable.
Authorities at Regional Public Health and Greater Wellington Regional Council as well as iwi and community liaison group representatives have been notified.
The first incident occurred between 9.45pm on Tuesday 14 January and 10am Wednesday 15 January 2020, this resulted in 90,000 litres of partially treated wastewater discharged to the Ruamahanga River.
This latest incident resulted in 100,000 litres of partially treated wastewater discharged to the river, as well as 300,000 litres of fully treated wastewater.
Due to the dilution factor in the river, it’s understood that public health and recreational water user risk from all discharges was negligible.
However, Wellington Water is committed to doing better with how wastewater discharges enter the environment and are working on options for this. A full incident response and investigation of the outcomes of this work will be released when completed.
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