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FINAL UPDATE FOR TONIGHT: WATER SERVICES RESTORED – CONSERVATION STILL NEEDED
Great work by our City Delivery and City Waters teams – and a concerted water-saving effort by residents - have seen water pressure levels recover across Hamilton after this morning’s major pipe breach. We will … View moreFINAL UPDATE FOR TONIGHT: WATER SERVICES RESTORED – CONSERVATION STILL NEEDED
Great work by our City Delivery and City Waters teams – and a concerted water-saving effort by residents - have seen water pressure levels recover across Hamilton after this morning’s major pipe breach. We will be reassessing our water alert levels, but at the moment we are asking residents to avoid outdoor water usage over the long weekend. Normal indoor usage should be fine.
Only one of the two bulk main pipes supplying the Eastern part of the city has been made operational, and it may be some time before we can get service fully restored.
As water supply comes back tonight and particularly in the morning you may see discoloured or cloudy water for a short time. This is normal after pipe flushing, is not a health concern, and normally goes away after running the tap for a few minutes.
Thanks again for your support, we will update again tomorrow morning.
UPDATE: 8.15PM THURSDAY: REPAIR PROGRESSING BUT WATER SAVINGS STILL NEEDED IN HAMILTON
Hamilton City Council staff are continuing repair work on a major issue with the city’s Eastern Bulk Water Main.
The Eastern Bulk Main supplies around 27,000 homes and runs under the Waikato River from the city’s water treatment plant opposite Hamilton Gardens. A substantial section of the riverbank collapsed around the Bulk Main and there was a significant water leak at the site earlier today.
City Waters Unit Manager Maire Porter says staff are now in the next phase of the repair and pressure is slowly coming back but there are still likely water pressure-loss issues around the city as air is cleared from the network.
“It’s important for residents to be aware there are no water quality issues, it is simply that the city needs to make the available water go further. The repair work has created another short-term issue for the city as air which has entered the pipes has to be cleared. This ‘bubble’ of air is being pushed out around the city, which will mean short periods of lower pressure as it travels around Hamilton.
“We need to flush sections of the network to release this trapped air. You may see some of our crews flushing water from fire hydrants. You may also experience cloudy or discoloured water for a short time and ‘sputtering’ water supply as trapped air comes through your taps. Please continue to try to conserve water as we fix this issue,” Maire Porter says.
“We really appreciate how people have made an effort to reduce water usage today. Our teams are doing a great job in really difficult conditions tonight – bear with us as we get it sorted,” she says.
Until both pipes can be repaired fully, water will be largely supplied to the Eastern side of the city via the Western Bulk Main and from water stored in reservoirs. This means the concerted water conservation effort will need to be continued for now.
UPDATE: 7PM THURSDAY: We are now in the next stage of our repair, but still need people to try to conserve water this evening as our hard-working crews continue their efforts. We are endeavouring to get one of the two pipes operating, but this will still mean a reduced water supply to the city. Part of this phase of the repair means we need to flush sections of the network to release trapped air, which means you may see some of our crews flushing water from fire hydrants. You may also experience cloudy or discoloured water for a short time and ‘sputtering’ water supply as trapped air comes through your taps. This work will continue for the next couple of hours. We will update by 9pm with progress, or earlier if we can confirm the first pipe is fully operational. If you have low pressure please bear with us – if you are out of water please let our call centre know on 838 6699.
Please share with friends and neighbours! Hamilton City Council is calling for all residents to urgently conserve water after damage to one of the city’s most important water mains. The conservation measures effectively mean temporarily implementing the city’s highest water alert level. A further update will be posted before 5pm today.
There are no issues with water quality but supply levels could be reduced significantly due to the damage. Alert Level 4 means no outdoor water usage is permitted, but residents are being asked to look at all water usage in their homes and businesses as staff work to repair the Eastern Bulk Main.
City Waters Unit Manager Maire Porter says it’s important for residents to be aware there are no water quality issues, it is simply that the city needs to make the available water go further.
“Until we complete this repair we need everyone to play their part. This is a time when our city can come together to help each other out and we can get through this situation as smoothly as possible.”
Full statement here: myhcc.nz...
We had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.
Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora
Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be … View moreWe had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.
Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora
Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be damaged or blocked, so include walking.
- Don't wait for an official warning, there may not be time in a local source tsunami.
- Remember long OR strong, get gone.
Visit www.happens.nz... to work out what you will do.
hi im looking for a small tv or somesort of " device or thing" (im terrible with computer langage ha ha ha) it fror a realy poor and lonely elderly lady, who would like something small like i described , so she can watch a movie, and if it has a usb conection included, i could help her, … View morehi im looking for a small tv or somesort of " device or thing" (im terrible with computer langage ha ha ha) it fror a realy poor and lonely elderly lady, who would like something small like i described , so she can watch a movie, and if it has a usb conection included, i could help her, by putting some nice documentries from her time 1940s on it so she can watch those as well. it would open up her world a little i feel, so i told her that i was going to hunt for something like i described, but the items i looked at, are all so expencive and far to complicated for her, so if there is anyone who has a SIMPLE item that can play a dvd and has a usb conection, please let me know, it would have to be cheap, as she is poor but i told her that i would help her financially, out of my own pocket or do a trade with some one for it, and she was so unbelieveble gratefull for that. and would pay me back (which ofcourse i refused lol ) she does not mind if its old, as long as she can watch something that interests her. she hardly leaves the house as she is frail and scared of falling somewhere on the street and than she would have a enourmous ambulance bill to pay ( which would leave her pennyless even more ) so please.......ask around or if you spot something LET ME KNOW A.S.A.P. thank you kindly my phone number is 02108375656 leave a message TEXT OR VOICE if im unable to anwer my mobile, and i will get back to any calls regarding this subject, as i feel she needs and certainly deserves it.
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I am a mother of 3 grown children I have a vehicle and a full license.
References can be provided.
I will collect your children from school
Take to extra mural activities
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E mail me and I'll … View moreHi
I am a mother of 3 grown children I have a vehicle and a full license.
References can be provided.
I will collect your children from school
Take to extra mural activities
Supervise homework
Get the dinner prepared
Get the children bathed and ready for bed
E mail me and I'll get back to you wendy.kimble62@gmail.com
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Morning all,
Here's the latest on the project to replace Founders Theatre.
Any thoughts on the ideal location and/or form for the building?
Hi neighbours, we're looking at writing a story proving Hamilton has the best destination playgrounds in NZ. Can you help by voting for your favourite playground in the city? Or make a comment below.
*If you do not want your comment published, please indicae with NFP.
Thank you for your … View moreHi neighbours, we're looking at writing a story proving Hamilton has the best destination playgrounds in NZ. Can you help by voting for your favourite playground in the city? Or make a comment below.
*If you do not want your comment published, please indicae with NFP.
Thank you for your feedback, the poll is now closed.
Morning all,
Waikato's beleaguered SPCA branch is no longer under local control.
After closing in December, head office has stepped in and limited services are set to resume on Tuesday, January 31.
Let's hope they're up and running at full capacity again soon.
Do you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare … View moreDo you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare package as a lovely 'Thank you!'
This one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.
Here's a few things you can do to … View moreThis one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.
Here's a few things you can do to get you started:
- use the Neighbours Directory to find neighbours on your street.
- introduce yourself on Neighbourly to those living in your neighbourhood. Just a few words about yourself and what brought you here.
- Give something away or sell something! A Neighbourly exchange gives you a chance to meet someone new.
- just head out the door and knock on someone else's!
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Remember 86% of Kiwis want to get to know their neighbours better, but just don't see them around much (71%). Take the first step!
Conventional bales, baling now (Sunday 29 Jan). $10/bale off the paddock. 100 bales available. Birchwood Lane. Call or text Helen on 0273412465.
Hi all, I have various Hillcrest High uniform items for sale:
2 x Shorts (size 77) A little faded by in good nick. $5
1 x Soft Shell Jacket $25
1 x Raincoat $10
Cheers Mareese
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… View moreAll pieces are there expect the Wasgij
1,000 pieces
Legend of the Nile,
Wild Side - Cowch Potato (NZ),
Wild Side - Beach Party (NZ),
Wasgij 5 - 2 pieces missing
500 piece White Cat portrait - I'm Over Here
These are $6 each or the lot for $25
Please text about purchase. 0276590547
Have you spotted a post on Neighbourly you want to refer back to later? It's easy to save posts such as a recommendation for a good plumber or restaurant, something you're thinking of buying or a poll you'd like to track.
Here's how to save and find posts:
1) Simply click on… View moreHave you spotted a post on Neighbourly you want to refer back to later? It's easy to save posts such as a recommendation for a good plumber or restaurant, something you're thinking of buying or a poll you'd like to track.
Here's how to save and find posts:
1) Simply click on the SAVE button at the bottom right of a post you want to locate later. The button will change to 'Saved!'
2) To find the post, click on My Posts in the top green navigation bar (on desktop) and click on the All Posts dropdown menu. You'll see the option 'Saved Posts'
3) When you no longer need a record of the post, just click on the Saved button and it will disappear from your Saved list.
LIVING CONFIDENTLY IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
Methodist City Action and Epilepsy Waikato Charitable Trust invite you to join them for a 10 week programme of fun & friendly information sessions
Do you wish to be better informed about what is out there and to learn more … View moreLIVING CONFIDENTLY IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
Methodist City Action and Epilepsy Waikato Charitable Trust invite you to join them for a 10 week programme of fun & friendly information sessions
Do you wish to be better informed about what is out there and to learn more about the community you live in? Ever wondered how to access a particular service or organisation but didn’t know who to ask? Come and join us for part or all of a ten-week programme of friendly information sessions that will answer many of your questions about managing diabetes, tenancy & housing options, fire safety & smoke alarms, how to make a worm farm and even what to wear for a job interview. Our fabulous speakers will tell you what they and their organisations do and can answer your questions. It’s informative and fun for just a gold coin donation.
• facilitated by Maria Lowe from Epilepsy Waikato Charitable Trust, with a specialist speaker each week.
• Sessions are held at Methodist City Action, 62 London Street in Hamilton.
Tuesday 31st January: Diabetes NZ
Tuesday 7th February:Dress for Success
Tuesday 14th February:Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service
Tuesday 21st February: Tenancy Matters
Tuesday 28th February:Environment Centre
Tuesday 7th March: Life Unlimited
Tuesday 14th March: NZ Fire Service
Tuesday 21st March: Beneficiary Advocacy
Tuesday 28th March: Warm up your home
Tuesday 4th April:Work and Income
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