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Kia ora koutou, I am Tui Lewis and I represent the Hutt City Council on the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee, set up by the Greater Wellington Regional Council to make recommendations for maintaining and improving our taonga – our fresh and coastal waters.
I am honoured to have the … View moreKia ora koutou, I am Tui Lewis and I represent the Hutt City Council on the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee, set up by the Greater Wellington Regional Council to make recommendations for maintaining and improving our taonga – our fresh and coastal waters.
I am honoured to have the privilege of serving Te Awakarangi and to support the kaitiakitanga of our special environment with the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara committee. We are looking forward to working with you to maintain and improve the quality of the water in our catchments. Growing population is placing an immense pressure on our waste and stormwater pipes. We need to fix our infrastructure to leave a healthier catchment to our children, and fixing infrastructure is costly. These are big changes, and needs to reflect our communities’ views informed by good evidence and information to find solutions that are fair and equitable.
Come and talk to me about what we can do 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 by following the link below.
Sounds Amazing!!
Dine in a beautiful vineyard setting at Stonecutter Vineyard Martinborough for a fabulous wine matched lunch.
Enjoy a delicious six course lunch and chat to Chef Adam Newell from Union Square while you dine. Wine matches
are presented by the legendary wine guy Richard Klien
… View moreSounds Amazing!!
Dine in a beautiful vineyard setting at Stonecutter Vineyard Martinborough for a fabulous wine matched lunch.
Enjoy a delicious six course lunch and chat to Chef Adam Newell from Union Square while you dine. Wine matches
are presented by the legendary wine guy Richard Klien
Live music throughout the afternoon.
1st March 1-6pm
Tickets available at the Martinborough and Masterton i-SITE's. Be in quick.
The Golden Shears will kick off on 4th March with a FREE day to celebrate their 60th anniversary championship!
Head along on Wednesday 4th March for FREE and check out what Golden Shears is all about.
Once you see the action you won’t want to miss out on the rest of the event, get your tickets … View moreThe Golden Shears will kick off on 4th March with a FREE day to celebrate their 60th anniversary championship!
Head along on Wednesday 4th March for FREE and check out what Golden Shears is all about.
Once you see the action you won’t want to miss out on the rest of the event, get your tickets here: www.goldenshears.co.nz...
Looking for crafters to have a regular monthly spot at a market on the first Saturday of each month and holiday weekends 10-3:30pm at the St John's Hall greytown $5 stall fee. Or if you would like to go on the list to fill in when someone is sick or away!
Contact Wendy 3049287
Will need to … View moreLooking for crafters to have a regular monthly spot at a market on the first Saturday of each month and holiday weekends 10-3:30pm at the St John's Hall greytown $5 stall fee. Or if you would like to go on the list to fill in when someone is sick or away!
Contact Wendy 3049287
Will need to know what you would be selling so it's different to craft already being sold there.
Hi neighbours!
Join our new Wellington Parenting Group - a safe place to connect with other parents, grandparents and guardians.
Use the Group to organise coffee catch-ups and playdates - and to share advice, tips and tricks for growing happy little neighbours. (There’ll even be chances … View moreHi neighbours!
Join our new Wellington Parenting Group - a safe place to connect with other parents, grandparents and guardians.
Use the Group to organise coffee catch-ups and playdates - and to share advice, tips and tricks for growing happy little neighbours. (There’ll even be chances to win great prizes).
Are you ready to discover the beauty of the South Island with a group of likeminded individuals and experienced tour guides?
Our next South Island Tour offers adventurous seniors the chance to explore the hidden gems that the South Island has to offer including the natural and mountainous … View moreAre you ready to discover the beauty of the South Island with a group of likeminded individuals and experienced tour guides?
Our next South Island Tour offers adventurous seniors the chance to explore the hidden gems that the South Island has to offer including the natural and mountainous landscapes. Travel via train, coach and ferry over this diverse 14-day itinerary.
8 - 21 OCTOBER 2020
Bookings are limited. Visit www.readerstours.co.nz... to find out more or call us on 0800 080 099.
The wrecking balls could soon be unleashed on Masterton's earthquake-prone town hall, but not withou…
Thanks Wairarapa and Tararua, for being part of New Zealand’s biosecurity team.
With your tremendous support, pea weevil has been successfully eradicated.
To our knowledge, this is the first time pea weevil has been eradicated anywhere in the world. We caught it early and acted fast to … View moreThanks Wairarapa and Tararua, for being part of New Zealand’s biosecurity team.
With your tremendous support, pea weevil has been successfully eradicated.
To our knowledge, this is the first time pea weevil has been eradicated anywhere in the world. We caught it early and acted fast to remove the insect’s only food source, which caused the population to die out.
This good news means the ban on pea plants and pea straw is now lifted. You can again grow peas and use pea straw as garden bedding material.
If they became established, pea weevils could have a serious effect on pea crops. So if you believe you have found pea weevils on pea plants or pea straw, please call our pests and diseases hotline 0800 80 99 66.
For extra surety of eradication, we will also monitor some commercial pea harvests for another season.
Bruised, sunburnt and dehydrated, Denise Rowden, 74, was determined to not spend another night lyin…
Due to the response for our Te Marua Open Day we’re excited to offer four more time slots for a tour of the treatment plant this Sunday.
As with the first lot of tours, these will go fast – so book in your tour now!
For further information and to book your spot, visit … View moreDue to the response for our Te Marua Open Day we’re excited to offer four more time slots for a tour of the treatment plant this Sunday.
As with the first lot of tours, these will go fast – so book in your tour now!
For further information and to book your spot, visit wellingtonwater.co.nz/temaruaopenday
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