Plimmerton, Porirua

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2162 days ago

HELP US MAKE WASPS BUZZ OFF FOR GOOD.

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

They ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year!

Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real … View more
They ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year!

Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility. Head online now to contribute

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2163 days ago

Where’s your next kiwi adventure?

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

With over forty inspiring events in our parks, forests and rivers this summer – the only thing holding you back is your imagination! Get outdoors

2163 days ago

Playing safely in urban streams

The Team from Wellington Water

As we approach the school holidays and children head outdoors exploring our beautiful parks and streams we’d like to remind you how to play safely in urban streams.

The water quality of our streams can be variable.

Stormwater run-off and other contaminants can affect the water quality of our … View more
As we approach the school holidays and children head outdoors exploring our beautiful parks and streams we’d like to remind you how to play safely in urban streams.

The water quality of our streams can be variable.

Stormwater run-off and other contaminants can affect the water quality of our urban streams.

While there are actions being taken by council and interest groups to improve the water quality in our streams, the water can contain ‘bugs’ that can make people sick. To keep people safe it’s important to follow the tips below.

Here are some tips on enjoying our streams safely:

- Children should always be supervised when playing in or around water.
- Always avoid contact with streams during heavy rain and for 48 hours after it stops raining.
- Never drink stream water.
- Always wash your hands after coming into contact with stream water and before eating.
- Keep stream water out of your eyes, ears, mouth, or any open sores. If your children are too young to understand these precautions please avoid contact with streams.
- Wading and exploring is ok, but the water in streams is not suitable for swimming. To check out the best places for swimming in our region see www.gw.govt.nz...

How you can help:

- Report cracked or leaking pipes (and if you spot a leak on your own property organise for a plumber to check the pipes as soon as possible).
- Make sure rubbish is not left near streams including picking up dog poo.
- Only rain should go down the drain - empty detergents and paintbrush residue onto the lawn, or tip down the sink, not into drains leading to stormwater.
- Wash cars on the lawn, or at an approved carwash.
- Use non-toxic pesticides and fertilisers on your gardens.
- Reduce run-off by using porous landscaping, such as bark chips or lawn.

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2163 days ago

Grace Millane will 'forever be a Kiwi', her father says

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.

Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and … View more
Hi neighbours,

David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.

Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and some evening singing Amazing Grace.

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2164 days ago

Getting around over the Christmas period

Metlink

In town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 24 December to Sunday 6 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 7 January.

Thanks for travelling with us throughout the … View more
In town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 24 December to Sunday 6 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 7 January.

Thanks for travelling with us throughout the year. For details visit metlink.org.nz or call 0800 801 700.
Learn more

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2164 days ago

🎄 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS LOCAL GIVE AWAY

Reporter Kapi-Mana News

🎄 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS LOCAL GIVE AWAY 🎄

On the twelfth day of Christmas…

We have come together with our amazing friends @The Mobility Company (give them a like) and together we are giving away our lucky last prize a: The Green Evinci Robin 13ah e-bike Valued at $1900

TO ENTER

1. 👍 … View more
🎄 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS LOCAL GIVE AWAY 🎄

On the twelfth day of Christmas…

We have come together with our amazing friends @The Mobility Company (give them a like) and together we are giving away our lucky last prize a: The Green Evinci Robin 13ah e-bike Valued at $1900

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2. 👍 LIke this post (tag and share if you wish)

3. 🎅 Comment below …Who is going to be on the #nice-list you know this year?



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Entry to the competition runs for 24 hours and prizes will be drawn on Thursday 6 December. Winners must collect prize within 3 working days, or Stuff may redraw the prize. Only open to New Zealand residents, and no current employees of Stuff may apply. Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable nor redeemable for cash. This competition is organised in its entirety by Stuff Ltd and is not associated with Facebook in any way. Winners are drawn at random and the judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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2164 days ago

What are your thoughts on the expressway?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you seen the plans for the expressway? The route for Ōtaki to the north of Levin expressway has been revealed to some residents who were sent letters. To read more, click here.

The preferred route runs closest to State Highway 1 and closest to SH57 further north. On the New … View more
Hi neighbours,

Have you seen the plans for the expressway? The route for Ōtaki to the north of Levin expressway has been revealed to some residents who were sent letters. To read more, click here.

The preferred route runs closest to State Highway 1 and closest to SH57 further north. On the New Zealand Transport Agency's maps, the route is a combination of section S6 and N4.

Manakau resident Peter Staples is one of the farm owners whose property will be affected by the current plans. He said he was glad a decision had finally been made.

So, what are your thoughts on the expressway plans? Do you think the NZTA has chosen the best route? Are you a landowner who will be affected by this? Share your thoughts with us in the replies below!
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