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New Zealand roads are some of the best in the world for motorcycling - open roads, the hilly terrain, spectacularly scenic highways. We want to know how many Neighbourly members ride a motorcycle or scooter or have someone close to them who does. Vote below and we'll share more about why … View moreNew Zealand roads are some of the best in the world for motorcycling - open roads, the hilly terrain, spectacularly scenic highways. We want to know how many Neighbourly members ride a motorcycle or scooter or have someone close to them who does. Vote below and we'll share more about why we're asking next week.
Wellington Water is urging people to get prepared ahead of Cyclone Gita’s arrival in New Zealand. Potential pathways for the cyclone could see heavy rain and wind pummelling the Wellington region from Monday, and Wellington Water plans to activate its emergency operations centre from 6am Monday … View moreWellington Water is urging people to get prepared ahead of Cyclone Gita’s arrival in New Zealand. Potential pathways for the cyclone could see heavy rain and wind pummelling the Wellington region from Monday, and Wellington Water plans to activate its emergency operations centre from 6am Monday morning to monitor the situation.
“Right now we’re checking known trouble spots such as culvert and drain intakes that can get blocked, and organising standby crews in place for Monday,” said Gary O’Meara, general manager of Network and Customer Operations for Wellington Water.
“It’s also important for people to do what they can as well.
“Check and clear your gutters and drains, and have a look at the street drain nearest your house. Clear any litter or leaf debris. A blockage here can end up creating a major problem.
“Surface water will take the lowest pathway on its way to the sea. If you have a low point on your property, is it vulnerable to flooding or overloaded house guttering? Take some time on the weekend to prepare for a deluge; that could mean investing in a few sandbags or perhaps lifting boxes off the garage floor.”
Mr O’Meara also suggests people think about a contingency plan, including possible working from home in case of school closures.
“Back in November 2016, just after the Kaikoura earthquake, heavy rain closed both State highways, highway 58 and the rail network. At the same time, we had schools closing and parents trying to pick up children, along with service crews trying to help out. It was mayhem.
“It may not happen, and that would be great, but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared. Keep an eye on forecasts on Sunday and through the week and plan ahead.”
“Mr O’Meara had one final message. “Please, stay out of flood water. There’s a risk of manhole lids coming loose and we’d hate for anyone to be injured.”
Updates on Gita’s progress are at www.metservice.com...
Image: Cyclone Gita outlook (Source: MetService)
Pop into Capital E and celebrate Chinese New Year, the year of the dog with all day activities and crafts, including dog life-drawing! Visit capitale.org.nz for activity times and more information.
Free! - Suits all ages
When: Saturday 17 February, 9.30am - 3.30pm
Where: Capital E, Queens … View morePop into Capital E and celebrate Chinese New Year, the year of the dog with all day activities and crafts, including dog life-drawing! Visit capitale.org.nz for activity times and more information.
Free! - Suits all ages
When: Saturday 17 February, 9.30am - 3.30pm
Where: Capital E, Queens Wharf
Whether you have dietary restrictions or you are just super active, health-conscious or hungry, we have the perfect healthy cookie for you. You can try them now with our 10% discount exclusively for Neighbourly members!
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I'd like to learn some basic Fijian Baat language. Instead of paying $, I'd like to skill swap (photography, writing, marketing, sailing skills) as I'm a student. Vinaka.
Are you a mother planning to return to work this year or ready for a new challenge in 2018? Perhaps you’ve been overseas and looking for work now you’re back home.
Whether you are looking to return to similar work you were doing before taking a career break or have other transferable skills… View moreAre you a mother planning to return to work this year or ready for a new challenge in 2018? Perhaps you’ve been overseas and looking for work now you’re back home.
Whether you are looking to return to similar work you were doing before taking a career break or have other transferable skills and experience, we want more women to be a part of New Zealand’s digital future. Return to IT is looking to employ women to work in a variety of available technology or technology-related roles within some of NZ's top employers.
There are lots of awesome events happening in neighbourhoods around Aotearoa for Children’s Day, Sunday 4 March. Check out what’s on near you. If you don’t head along to an event, remember the most important thing you can give tamariki is your time and aroha!
More Kiwis are cutting back on meat; more farmers are noticing the downturn. So what part does meat play in your diet?
Come pick up old newspapers are avail at Kapi-Mana News office 14 Hartham Pl North, Porirua
I have a desk to give away. It's white and has had pictures glued to the surface and varnished. Should be easy to scrape off and paint.
Gardening expert and author Lynda Hallinan joined us us live on Homed on Valentine's Day to share her love of gardening and answer your plant-based dilemmas.
If you missed it, you can see what Lynda had to say and maybe get some new ideas to try in your own garden, by clicking here.
We’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk … View moreWe’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk past don’t forget to purchase a sausage sizzle as all funds go back to your local community.
Like the rest of the Wellington region, Porirua’s water supply is vulnerable to seismic activity and needs to improve its water supply resilience.
This is the message from Porirua City Council and Wellington Water who are encouraging residents to be prepared for an emergency and embarking on … View moreLike the rest of the Wellington region, Porirua’s water supply is vulnerable to seismic activity and needs to improve its water supply resilience.
This is the message from Porirua City Council and Wellington Water who are encouraging residents to be prepared for an emergency and embarking on plans to improve Porirua’s water supply infrastructure.
Porirua has no water sources of its own and is supplied with water from the Hutt Valley by a single pipeline. In addition, the Ohariu Fault runs through the middle of Porirua, separating residents on the west side from the rest of the city. This makes Porirua particularly vulnerable to extended water supply outages.
“Improving Porirua's water resilience starts at home” says Laurence Edwards, Wellington Water’s Acting Chief Advisor, Potable Water.
“We are encouraging everybody to make sure they have 20 litres of stored water, per person, per day for at least seven days.”
Residents can purchase 200 Litre tanks directly from Porirua City Council.
Planning is also underway to improve Porirua’s water supply infrastructure.
“We have identified that two new reservoirs are needed in Porirua - one on each side of the Ohariu fault line.”
The reservoirs will improve the city’s resilience to an earthquake, reduce disruption on a day-to-day basis and provide for future population growth.
On the east side of the Ohariu faultline, a new reservoir (11.3 million litre capacity) is proposed at Aotea next to the two existing water reservoirs. This reservoir would service the wider Kenepuru, CBD and Ranui Heights, Porirua East and Cannons Creek areas.
On the west side a smaller reservoir (approximately 3-5 million litre capacity) is proposed in the general Takapūwāhia area. This reservoir would service the wider Titahi Bay area.
“Originally, we were looking at one site for a single reservoir. However, it makes more sense to have two reservoirs – one on either side of the fault line - to lessen the risk that parts of the city are left without water supply for long periods after a disaster situation” says Laurence Edwards.
Wellington Water is currently talking with some of the directly affected stakeholders and will be engaging further with the community in early 2018.
The proposed Aotea site is likely to progress first and our engagement will be focused with the Aotea community in early 2018. This will include face to face meetings and open days where there will be opportunity to see details of the proposed Aotea reservoir and provide feedback.
Join our graphic artists Sarah Maxey and Benjamin James on a journey into the world of linocut. Learn about the history and different processes of printmaking and then venture into a workshop to cut and print your own linocut print. Proudly supported by Vincents Art Workshop. No experience … View moreJoin our graphic artists Sarah Maxey and Benjamin James on a journey into the world of linocut. Learn about the history and different processes of printmaking and then venture into a workshop to cut and print your own linocut print. Proudly supported by Vincents Art Workshop. No experience necessary.
When: Sunday 25th February, 10am
Where: Nairn Street Cottage
Costs $20 - bookings essential.
With Te Papa turning 20 this month, here we have a photo of some of the steel workers who helped put it together.
Can you name any of them for us?
Far left in the second row is Bernard "Bear" Whaanga.
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