
Hot water and the ripple system
Sorry i'm not sure about this but would like some info if someone could help?
First question, do we still use the ripple system in NZ with our hot water cylinders?
Second question, if it is still active, is there any way to stop it, by either ringing power company or other methods would be welcome?
Having a toddler means we need hot water more than we used too but it's always barely warm even first thing in the morning and with little to no usage at all i'm confused why we have no hot water. No long showers either. Never have an issue in summer...when we use less hot water.

Share your favourite lime recipe and get a free copy of our June issue
Kia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're on the hunt for all things lime! Send your family's favourite way to use up this citrus, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by April 17, 2025. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the June issue.


Poll: If you could rewind time, would you choose a different career?
It might not be too late for you, but some people look back and wish they had taken a different career path.
If you could go back in time, would you choose something different? Let us know what you would have chosen in the comments below.

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58.4% Yes
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41.6% No
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Upper Hutt Anzac Dawn Parade
Join us for the 2025 Anzac Day Dawn Service on Friday, 25 April. Anzac Day is the official day of remembrance for the Australians and New Zealanders who fought and died in the First World War.
5.30 AM - Dawn Parade assembles at Queen Street
5:45 AM - March begins
6.00 AM - A Service of dedication at Upper Hutt Civic Centre
11.00 AM - Memorial Service at St John's Church
The Dawn Parade will assemble at Queen Street and march down Pine Avenue, along Main Street, down Wilson Street to line up outside of the Upper Hutt Civic Centre.
