Free Home Fire Safety Visits
Annually Fire and Emergency NZ attend an average of 5226 residential property fires, resulting in 262 injuries and 19 fatalities. The average house can become totally involved in fire within 5 minutes, un-survivable in as little as 3 min and reach temperatures in excess of 1200 degrees Celsius (4 times hotter than the average oven).
Fire and Emergency NZ offer FREE Home Fire Safety Visits, which includes advice on speed of fire, escape plans and working smoke alarms. We can clean, test and ensure they are installed in the correct location. You may also qualify for a free smoke alarm.
To arrange your personal visit, email FENZWellington@fireandemergency.nz with your address and contact details. Regards, your local Fire Safety Team
Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?
Cast a vote and share your thoughts below.
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27.5% I love it!
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32.4% Only in designated areas
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40.1% No, it should be outdoors only.
Happy Tuesday, neighbours, can you figure out today's riddle rush 🏃♂️
A bus driver goes the wrong way down a one-way street. He passes the cops, but they don’t stop him. Why?
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Karori Jigsaw Puzzle Library
The Karori Jigsaw Puzzle Library operates out of the Community Centre. Free to borrow, Thursdays is open day 11:30-1pm. Donations are also welcome. Browse through the attached catalogues if you can't make it and pickup can be arranged at other times.
...and a thanks to Tings, a local manufacturing retail wet-bags business for the shelving to put them all on.