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A temporary speed hump installed in Adelaide Road today signals the start of major repair works on the Mt Albert high-pressure sludge pipelines, following the arrival in Wellington of a team of specialist international technicians and essential materials and equipment.
Wellington Water’s Manager… View moreA temporary speed hump installed in Adelaide Road today signals the start of major repair works on the Mt Albert high-pressure sludge pipelines, following the arrival in Wellington of a team of specialist international technicians and essential materials and equipment.
Wellington Water’s Manager Major Projects, Stephen Wright, says the temporary change is a final part of preparations for repairing the pipes and ending the sludge trucking operations, between Moa Point and the Southern Landfill, that were put in place to avoid any discharge of sludge into the sea after the pipelines failed.
“Bringing the specialist team and materials here from Germany during the global pandemic and our own lockdown has been a real challenge. We’re extremely grateful to the Government for granting the special permission necessary to bring them here so quickly.”
On arrival in the country, the technicians spent 14 days in quarantine in Auckland before travelling on to Wellington, where they arrived last night.
What a start to level three! ☀
Our crews are still out providing essential services to our communities, including working on key projects. Here’s Carpenter Harry getting a measure on things as he builds support infrastructure for one of our major projects.
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Take one plain wooden dining chair and make it a stand-alone statement piece with two Resene colours. You don’t always need a full set of dining chairs; they can be statement pieces all on their own!
You could use a chair like this in a home office, as a plant stand, or as a bedside table for … View moreTake one plain wooden dining chair and make it a stand-alone statement piece with two Resene colours. You don’t always need a full set of dining chairs; they can be statement pieces all on their own!
You could use a chair like this in a home office, as a plant stand, or as a bedside table for your books and lamp. Painting one chair is an easy way to inject a bit of colour into a room too.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create your own.
Save up to 25% selected eBikes.
Electric bikes on sale include Black, Gepida, Haibike, Magnum, Merida, Rev and Smartmotion.
Sales runs until Sunday May 10th or while stock lasts.Our shop hours are 9am to 5 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am to 4 pm Saturday to Sunday.
All sales, workshop … View moreSave up to 25% selected eBikes.
Electric bikes on sale include Black, Gepida, Haibike, Magnum, Merida, Rev and Smartmotion.
Sales runs until Sunday May 10th or while stock lasts.Our shop hours are 9am to 5 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am to 4 pm Saturday to Sunday.
All sales, workshop service and test rides under Covid19 Level 3 are by contactless appointment.
Appointments can be made by calling 04 213 9435 or emailing wellingtonelectricbikes@electrify.nz
During level 3 and have any questions, call me, I'd love to talk!
021 0227 9143 or kylie@tommysmana.co.nz
Our guest speaker this week, joined us by Zoom from Melbourne. Dr Kate Gregorevic is a clinician and researcher at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and highly qualified in her field of geriatric medicine and the science of longevity.
Kate began by noting the extra burden of the pandemic falling on … View moreOur guest speaker this week, joined us by Zoom from Melbourne. Dr Kate Gregorevic is a clinician and researcher at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and highly qualified in her field of geriatric medicine and the science of longevity.
Kate began by noting the extra burden of the pandemic falling on the older age groups, because of their vulnerability. Even without contracting Covid-19 flu, older people saw the virus as a threat and thus were more stressed, which could have both psychological and physiological effects.
These could be mitigated in several ways, the most important being to establish good sleep patterns. As we age we get less deep sleep and tend to wake more often at night. Our circadian rhythms are disrupted. The best remedy is a 24-hour routine including daylight exposure, exercise, and limiting worrying news and social media inputs. Alcohol and caffeine are not helpful.
Dr Kate then turned to more general guidelines for healthy aging.
Exercise builds muscle at any age and improves one’s heart function, blood pressure, and mood. It can help lift depression.
Nutrition is more important than ever because the food industry acts to subvert a proper diet in many ways. We should eat unprocessed foods low in salt and sugar, and plenty of fibre. Whole foods and fish are good. A good diet improves mood and memory.
Cognitive Challenge is important. This means keeping the brain active. Learning is continuous and there is no reason an older person cannot learn a new language, or how to use a computer, for example.
Lastly, Dr Kate stressed Social Connection. Humans are not programmed to live alone, and if they do they may well decline. We should find ways to connect, and ideally help and support others. This creates meaning in our lives.
In answer to questions, Kate explained why older people are more vulnerable to Covid-19. They have fewer T-cells and therefore fewer antibodies to fight a virus, and immune regulation is weaker. Paradoxically, this virus may overstimulate our immune response which is bad for the lungs.
Dementia is not well understood but we do know that sleep, exercise, and nutrition are important mitigating factors.
More and more people are living to an extreme age, which is a quite recent phenomenon. This is 25% due to one’s genes, the other factors being lifestyle, and improved public health.
Dead sharks rolling around in the surf was an unexpected sight that greeted locals walking along a K…
Wet wipes are handy for cleaning the house but they don’t belong down the loo! 🚽 Listen to Benny, and pop them in the bin instead 😃
Now’s a great time to get decorating... and enjoy savings on your favourite Resene products.
The 25% off sale has been extended until 4 May 2020 for all Resene cardholders!
Get 25% off the normal price of Resene premium paints, stains, primers/sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and … View moreNow’s a great time to get decorating... and enjoy savings on your favourite Resene products.
The 25% off sale has been extended until 4 May 2020 for all Resene cardholders!
Get 25% off the normal price of Resene premium paints, stains, primers/sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and Resene cleaning products at Resene owned ColorShops. If you’re not a cardholder already you can sign up at www.resene.co.nz/diycard or when you order online.
You can order:
Order now via the online shop, shop.resene.co.nz, for click and collect or contactless delivery, staff will confirm when orders are ready to collect.
Email your order to your local Resene ColorShop or reseller. Resene staff will arrange it for collection or contactless delivery.
Phone your local Resene ColorShop or reseller during normal shop hours to place your order. See www.resene.co.nz/colorshops for email and phone details for your local Resene ColorShop.
If COVID-19 means you’ve been using more power, or if it’s affected your income, talk to your power company to check you’re on the best plan.
Find more advice and support at the Electricity Authority’s website.
Talk, Check, see if you can save.
DIY Platter boxes delivering now and throughout level 3. Perfect as a gift or simply as a treat for the bubble
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… View moreDIY Platter boxes delivering now and throughout level 3. Perfect as a gift or simply as a treat for the bubble
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#stayhome #platterboxes #mothersday #giftideas #newzealand #supportlocal #smallbusiness #boxedplatters #love
As well as our crews carrying out network maintenance in the community, did you know Wellington Water’s essential front line team also includes everyone working in our treatment plants, making sure your water supply is clean and healthy?
Here’s Tony, an operations technician at Te Marua Water… View moreAs well as our crews carrying out network maintenance in the community, did you know Wellington Water’s essential front line team also includes everyone working in our treatment plants, making sure your water supply is clean and healthy?
Here’s Tony, an operations technician at Te Marua Water Treatment Plant, calibrating process instruments. Operators monitor the plant and reservoirs, restock chemicals and communicate with essential contractors and operators on site.
Please join us in showing your appreciation for Tony and all his colleagues around the region!
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