Crofton Downs, Wellington

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1757 days ago

Short Term Rental or House Sitting

Ian from Ngaio

Hi,

We’ve found ourselves in a bit of a spot as our landlord is not willing to extend our current lease for an additional couple of months until our new home is built.

We’re two professionals (a principal and public servant) and need to find either a short term rental or a house sitting … View more
Hi,

We’ve found ourselves in a bit of a spot as our landlord is not willing to extend our current lease for an additional couple of months until our new home is built.

We’re two professionals (a principal and public servant) and need to find either a short term rental or a house sitting opportunity from 28 Feb until 31 May.

If there are any opportunities out there please let us know.

Many thanks

1756 days ago

MOA POINT SLUDGE UPDATE

The Team from Wellington Water

The trucking operations that have been operating this week, continue to prevent sludge from being discharged into the Cook Strait. The alternative operation means trucks on 24 hour rotation collect the wastewater treatment byproduct at the Moa Point Treatment Plant, taking it to the landfill at … View moreThe trucking operations that have been operating this week, continue to prevent sludge from being discharged into the Cook Strait. The alternative operation means trucks on 24 hour rotation collect the wastewater treatment byproduct at the Moa Point Treatment Plant, taking it to the landfill at Carey’s Gully.

The operation was today refined by reducing the amount of trucks on the road and splitting them into two shifts of 6-7 trucks each. These trucks are continuing to keep up with demand, and are operating efficiently.

The fault in the pipeline was located yesterday, and we are continuing to plan a repair with a temporary bypass, as well as a long term fix. The location appears to be about 200m inside the tunnel under Mt Albert.

We are working with the local community at Moa Point, and are holding a community meeting on Sunday to update them on the project and address any concerns residents may have.

We will provide further update on Monday 27 January.

1756 days ago

Help build a stronger, safer Aotearoa

Fire & Emergency NZ

Do you have strong links into your community? Can you represent a wide range of people? We want to hear from you.

We’re looking for people for our new Local Advisory Committees, who can offer insight into what matters to your community.

Nominate yourself or someone you know today.
Learn more

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1756 days ago

A young life changed

Graeme Dingle Foundation

An 11-year-old Bay of Plenty boy may look like an ordinary child, but the challenges he has faced and the struggles he’s overcomes set him apart from the crowd.

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1756 days ago

Bus stop closures on Route 23 due to resurfacing work at Manchester Street

Community Engagement Advisor from

Due to resurfacing work on a section of Manchester Street, Melrose from Caprera Street to Rodrigo Road, Bus Route 23 will be diverted. This resurfacing work will affect the following bus stops resulting in their closure from Tuesday 28 January to Thursday 30 January during 9am to 3pm each day.

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Due to resurfacing work on a section of Manchester Street, Melrose from Caprera Street to Rodrigo Road, Bus Route 23 will be diverted. This resurfacing work will affect the following bus stops resulting in their closure from Tuesday 28 January to Thursday 30 January during 9am to 3pm each day.

Affected bus stops are:
Stop #6925 Manchester Street at Caprera Street
Stop #7925 Manchester Street opposite Caprera Street
Stop #6924 Wellington Zoo Stop B, Stop #7924 Wellington Zoo Stop A
Stop #6922 Mansfield Street at Roy Street (near 311)
Stop #7922 Mansfield Street (near 320)
Stop #6921 Mansfield Street at Horner Street

Due to the closure Metlink will have a shuttle bus operating from Hornsey Road through to Rodrigo Road and back, performing a loop service for customers living in Melrose.

The shuttle will mirror the Route 23 frequency and will drop off / pick up customers from Stop #7931 on Houghton Bay Road at Hornsey Road and Stop #6931 on Houghton Bay Road at Hornsey Road (near 57) enabling you to then board the Route 23 bus.

Know before you go. Plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey during work hours during these dates.

For more information visit: www.metlink.org.nz...

Keep up-to-date with what is happening on your network by subscribing to MyMetlink, downloading the Metlink Commuter App or calling 0800 801 700.

#Knowbeforeyougo #metlink

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1756 days ago

Make your own outdoor ottoman

The Team from Resene ColorShop Thorndon

Need somewhere to put your feet up when relaxing outside out can’t find anything to suit your place?

Why not create your own ottoman like this one made out of an old car tyre and paint it in a Resene colour to match your colour scheme.

Make the most of this weekend with this … View more
Need somewhere to put your feet up when relaxing outside out can’t find anything to suit your place?

Why not create your own ottoman like this one made out of an old car tyre and paint it in a Resene colour to match your colour scheme.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Follow these easy step by step instructions to create your own.

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1756 days ago

Ottawa Road - Road repairs and maintenance

The Team from Wellington City Council

Crews are doing road repairs and maintenance on Ottawa Road this week between the Waikowhai Street roundabout and Awarua Street in Ngaio.
The road will be down to one lane under stop go traffic management between 9am and 4pm.
Please allow extra time for your journey.
We expect the work to be … View more
Crews are doing road repairs and maintenance on Ottawa Road this week between the Waikowhai Street roundabout and Awarua Street in Ngaio.
The road will be down to one lane under stop go traffic management between 9am and 4pm.
Please allow extra time for your journey.
We expect the work to be finished by the first week of February.
Thanks to the community and road users for your patience while we do this important work in your community.
For the latest information on roadworks go to: wellington.govt.nz...

1756 days ago

Peter Matcham - - Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Kia ora koutou, I’m Pete, a member of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and how our water is used. Our waterways and all the fish and species that live in them … View moreKia ora koutou, I’m Pete, a member of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and how our water is used. Our waterways and all the fish and species that live in them are precious taonga, so we have set out to understand how they are valued and what should be done to provide the future we want for our water.

My wife and I have been living at the edge of Belmont Park for over 30 years and I consider it my responsibility to pass on a sustainable healthy catchment to my grandchildren. We can’t do this alone and need your help in protecting the health and mauri of our water.
Increasing population and changing land use is putting pressure on our water, from our rivers and streams to the supply of drinking water, and management of storm and waste water. Fixing these problems is going to cost a lot, and we need to find solutions that are fair and equitable based on sound evidence and knowledge.

To do this we need to understand your views and to work with you and your community. Let’s shape the future of this place and our precious freshwater together.

Connect with us to talk about what we can do together. You can reach us at whaitua@gw.govt.nz. To see what we have been doing visit our Facebook page, and to share what you value about our water and your solutions have your say down below.

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1756 days ago

Anya Pollock - Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Kia ora koutou, I am Anya from Karori, a member of Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and how our water is used. Our waterways … View moreKia ora koutou, I am Anya from Karori, a member of Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and how our water is used. Our waterways and all the fish and species that live in them are precious taonga, so we have set out to understand how they are valued and what should be done to provide the future we want for our water.

The Karori Stream that flows through my backyard serves as a reminder to me every single day on the importance of making our waterways healthy. We need your help in protecting the health and mauri of our waterways, which are under pressure from increasing population. We need solutions that require real change in the way we interact with water if we want it to be safe for our kids. And we need to think long-term about how and who pays for these solutions.

Connect with us to talk about what we can do together. You can reach us at whaitua@gw.govt.nz. To see what we have been doing visit our Facebook page, and to share what you value about our water and your solutions have your say by following the link below.

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1757 days ago

MOA POINT SLUDGE UPDATE

The Team from Wellington Water

Trucking operations are continuing as an alternative to the sludge pipeline between Moa Point Treatment Plant and the landfill at Carey’s Gully.

Investigations have located the point of failure and work is under way to plan a repair with a temporary bypass, as well as a long term fix. It will be… View more
Trucking operations are continuing as an alternative to the sludge pipeline between Moa Point Treatment Plant and the landfill at Carey’s Gully.

Investigations have located the point of failure and work is under way to plan a repair with a temporary bypass, as well as a long term fix. It will be a complex job, because wastewater also flows within the tunnel towards Moa Point, making for dangerous working conditions.

With the pipeline out of action, there is a risk that if the trucking option is interrupted for 24 hours or more, some sludge may need to be discharged via the long outfall pipe that carries treated wastewater out to Cook Strait. Trucks are currently keeping up with daily demand, however as the landfill and treatment plant weren’t designed to manage sludge from trucks, there remains a risk that we may have to discharge sludge from the outfall.

When the plant was built, the intended alternative to pumping sludge to the landfill in the event of a significant failure was to discharge it via the long outfall. Public expectations have changed since then however, and Wellington Water and teams of contractors are making every effort for this not to happen.

1757 days ago

OWHIRO BAY WATER QUALITY UPDATE

The Team from Wellington Water

The water quality in Owhiro Bay is being affected by a cross-connection. A cross-connection is where a wastewater pipe is connected into a stormwater pipe. Most cross-connections are from private pipes into public (council) pipes, and this is the case here. Wastewater from private properties is … View moreThe water quality in Owhiro Bay is being affected by a cross-connection. A cross-connection is where a wastewater pipe is connected into a stormwater pipe. Most cross-connections are from private pipes into public (council) pipes, and this is the case here. Wastewater from private properties is entering the stormwater system, which leads to Owhiro Stream, which leads to the Bay.

We are working with the property owners concerned, who were not aware of the issue, to resolve it as quickly as possible. We expect to have these sorted by the end of the week. We're also continuing our investigation and testing; it can be a mistake to think the first fault you come across will fix the problem.

If you have concerns about what you think might be a cross-connection at your place, please let us know and we'll come and take a look. Our main concern is to eliminate as many of these as we can.

Warning signs that recommend against swimming and fishing in Owhiro Bay remain in place, and will stay there until we receive three consecutive days of clear results. We will update via social media and the website when this changes.

If you have been swimming in the area and feel sick, please visit your doctor.

We will be sharing regular updates every few days on the situation in Owhiro Bay through our website and social media platforms.

1757 days ago

Opportunities

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

What goals do you have for 2020?

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1757 days ago

Outdoor Garden Pot

Mela from Khandallah

Moving overseas so can’t take my outdoor garden pot with me. Porcelain pot with lovely sea shell design. Measurements: Height 12 inches (30cm) Circumference 15 inches (38cm).

Price: $15

1757 days ago

Are you a fan of fast fashion?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Many of us grew up flocking to Glassons, Hallenstein's, Cotton On and Just Jeans for our hardy perennials - jeans, t-shirts, summer dresses - and some of us still do.

But we're increasingly becoming aware that buying a $20 t-shirt that won't last the distance isn't that great … View more
Many of us grew up flocking to Glassons, Hallenstein's, Cotton On and Just Jeans for our hardy perennials - jeans, t-shirts, summer dresses - and some of us still do.

But we're increasingly becoming aware that buying a $20 t-shirt that won't last the distance isn't that great for the environment.

While some of us are pledging to only buy second hand or to invest in statement pieces - more expensive items that will last a long time- not all of us have that luxury.

We're wanting to speak to someone who isn't giving up their fast fashion any time soon, whether it's for economic or style reasons, personal choice or indifference to the environment. Maybe you're a student who likes the choice chain store fashion brings, or perhaps you're a parent whose children are growing too fast to risk splashing out on expensive clothing.

If this sounds like you, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

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