Houghton Bay, Wellington

1691 days ago

South Coast swell

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

A big swell on the South Coast is causing large waves to crash onto the road between Breaker Bay and Owhiro Bay.
The section of Breaker Bay Road and Moa Point Road between Mantell St (Seatoun) and Cochrane St (Lyall Bay) and the Esplanade between Owhiro Bay, Island Bay and Houghton Bay is now … View more
A big swell on the South Coast is causing large waves to crash onto the road between Breaker Bay and Owhiro Bay.
The section of Breaker Bay Road and Moa Point Road between Mantell St (Seatoun) and Cochrane St (Lyall Bay) and the Esplanade between Owhiro Bay, Island Bay and Houghton Bay is now closed.
Please avoid the entire South Coast and stay safe at home in your bubble.
Police and contractor are working to keep the area safe and a clean-up crew will remove the debris when the tide recedes.

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1691 days ago

Tune In To Your Neighbourhood

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi there Neighbours!

With numerous gigs, concerts and festivals postponed or cancelled as a result of the level 4 response, we want you to dance the lockdown away with the new Neighbourly Spotify Playlist! Make your suggestions in the comments below - recommend anything you like on there, as … View more
Hi there Neighbours!

With numerous gigs, concerts and festivals postponed or cancelled as a result of the level 4 response, we want you to dance the lockdown away with the new Neighbourly Spotify Playlist! Make your suggestions in the comments below - recommend anything you like on there, as well as tunes you think your Neighbours will enjoy. Chuck in some taste-breakers, one-hit wonders or some good old Kiwi classics - it really doesn’t matter. So if you’re running out of ideas on things to do, why not a dance party?

Just remember: keep it PG, refrain from putting any songs in the mix that may cause offence to your Neighbours. You can find the playlist here.

Happy raving NZ!
Reach out

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1690 days ago

Marsden Yr6-13 Scholarships open, entry 2021

Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Your daughter is invited to join the Marsden learning environment, where her wellbeing and happiness are considered foremost, so that she is in the best position for learning.

Apply now for a Marsden Scholarship for entry in 2021. Academic, sport, cultural and general scholarships are available.… View more
Your daughter is invited to join the Marsden learning environment, where her wellbeing and happiness are considered foremost, so that she is in the best position for learning.

Apply now for a Marsden Scholarship for entry in 2021. Academic, sport, cultural and general scholarships are available.

Applications for Year 6, 7 and 9 Scholarships close on 14 May. Our campus is currently closed, but our learning continues and enrolments are open.

Click here for a virtual tour and to learn more.
Find out more

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1691 days ago

We wanted to share a friendly reminder that if you see our crews in your neighbourhood, make sure you keep a clear distance from them, so they can carry-out their essential work safely.

The Team from Wellington Water

A wave or a thumbs up is always appreciated, but if you have any questions about what they’re doing, give us a call on 04 912 4470 or send us a message on Facebook 👍👋

Thanks everyone for your support – it means a lot to our crews 👏👏

1691 days ago

Strong seas are continuing to push waves across the road along Wellington’s South Coast.

The Team from Wellington Water

People are advised to stay away from the ocean and surrounding areas – it’s best to stay safe, and take care at home in your bubbles.

Roads have been closed, and our trucking operations from the Moa Point treatment plant and the Southern Landfill are taking an alternative route along State … View more
People are advised to stay away from the ocean and surrounding areas – it’s best to stay safe, and take care at home in your bubbles.

Roads have been closed, and our trucking operations from the Moa Point treatment plant and the Southern Landfill are taking an alternative route along State Highway 1 and up through Brooklyn (pictured below) until the coast road can be cleaned up and reopened. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Stay safe everyone, and thanks to local residents for their patience and understanding.

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1692 days ago

Thanks so much to all NZ Gardener readers!

Jo McCarroll - NZ Gardener editor Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

I just wanted to update everyone as to what is happening with the next copy of your favourite magazine. With the current restrictions we aren’t able to print or distribute at the moment, but we are working hard on a fantastic May issue for you and it will be on sale as soon as the restrictions … View moreI just wanted to update everyone as to what is happening with the next copy of your favourite magazine. With the current restrictions we aren’t able to print or distribute at the moment, but we are working hard on a fantastic May issue for you and it will be on sale as soon as the restrictions ease! I am hearing from so many readers right now about how their gardens have never been more important to them than they are now, so I want to ensure you get your NZ Gardener, packed with beautiful pictures, expert advice, inspiration and information as quickly as possible, so you can enjoy your own garden even more. Meanwhile, when you do your next shop, we’d love it if you could pick up a copy of the April issue which is on sale now (you can add a copy to your online shop too). As you’ve probably heard on the news it is a tough time for magazines right now, and we are incredibly grateful for the support of our regular readers and (especially!) our subscribers. If you are in a position to subscribe, or share your own love of plants and gardening by buying a subscription as a gift for someone else, then we’d be incredibly grateful: mags4gifts.co.nz.... Stay safe and enjoy the extra time in your garden everyone! Jo

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1692 days ago

Working for Wellington from home

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Staff here at the Council have had to adapt quickly to provide services from home. This includes our daytime Contact Centre Team Leader Enisha Kilkelly whose team is there to answer your questions 24/7.
Need to get in touch?
-Call us on 04 499 4444
-Free text us on 3400
-Email us at … View more
Staff here at the Council have had to adapt quickly to provide services from home. This includes our daytime Contact Centre Team Leader Enisha Kilkelly whose team is there to answer your questions 24/7.
Need to get in touch?
-Call us on 04 499 4444
-Free text us on 3400
-Email us at info@wcc.govt.nz
-Request repairs by downloading the FIXiT app
For more info on how we're working for Wellington under lockdown, visit: wgtn.cc...

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1692 days ago

It's a jungle out there

The Team from Wellington Water

Bingo! Drainage Serviceman Brent locates the head of a blocked wastewater main in Southgate with his metal detector.

The search started on CCTV when the team found tree roots blocking the main. After locating and uncovering the buried head, they got stuck in and cleared out the pipe with a … View more
Bingo! Drainage Serviceman Brent locates the head of a blocked wastewater main in Southgate with his metal detector.

The search started on CCTV when the team found tree roots blocking the main. After locating and uncovering the buried head, they got stuck in and cleared out the pipe with a hand-tool, as they were more than 50m ‘off road’ and their flushing truck was out of range.

Stay safe everyone. It’s a jungle out there!

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1692 days ago

Essential product delivery available for all customers

Mitre 10 Crofton Downs

All Mitre 10 and Mitre 10 MEGA stores are closed to the public under COVID-19 Alert Level 4 restrictions.

Shops are closed for public, but essential product delivery is available.
Covering the greater Wellington area.

All customers can purchase essential products online and by delivery onlyView more
All Mitre 10 and Mitre 10 MEGA stores are closed to the public under COVID-19 Alert Level 4 restrictions.

Shops are closed for public, but essential product delivery is available.
Covering the greater Wellington area.

All customers can purchase essential products online and by delivery only.
Find out more

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1703 days ago

Enjoying the outdoors during lockdown

Simone Borgstede from Wellington City Council

Kia ora Pōneke. We're over one week into the lockdown and we hope you’re adjusting to your new normal.
We know that walking and being outside is super important for us as Wellingtonians so we wanted to share some tips on how to do it safely:
-Stay close to home
-Stick with those you are … View more
Kia ora Pōneke. We're over one week into the lockdown and we hope you’re adjusting to your new normal.
We know that walking and being outside is super important for us as Wellingtonians so we wanted to share some tips on how to do it safely:
-Stay close to home
-Stick with those you are self-isolating with
-Stay 2 metres away from others
-Wash hands thoroughly when you return home
-Avoid unnecessary risks
-If you are feeling unwell, stay home
For a list of walks in your neighbourhood visit:
wellington.govt.nz...
For more info on looking after your wellbeing visit wellington.govt.nz/coronavirus

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