Soaring water use may lead to restrictions
Water consumption peaked last week amid high temperatures and the community is asked to be conscious with their water use to avoid future restrictions.
The biggest consumption day this summer was Tuesday 29 January, with consumption at 25.732 million litres. This exceeded what the Waingake Water Treatment Plant can deliver in a day. With more hot weather expected this week, if the high demand for water continues we may need to start water restrictions.
Households can make a difference by reducing the use of sprinklers and hoses. We recommend fixing any leaking taps and using water efficiently.
Filling a basin for rinsing, having a full load before using the washing machine or dishwasher, and using ‘smart’ water habits can save hundreds of litres a day. Read more here.
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Stand-Out Festive Decor: Build a Big DIY Nutcracker
Whip up a larger-than-life nutcracker and have it standing guard to greet guests this Christmas. This is an ideal opportunity to repurpose last year’s baubles, leftover Resene paint testpots and leftover materials from previous projects. You could use an old cardboard box for the body and cover it in fabric scraps. Find out how to make your own nutcracker with these easy step by step instructions.
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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