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Greater Wellington Regional Council is warning swimmers to stay out of the Hutt River from Kaitoke Regional Park to where the river meets Wellington Harbour. This is due to the risk of swallowing pieces of toxic algae. Toxic algae is naturally occurring, but poses a significant risk to human and … View moreGreater Wellington Regional Council is warning swimmers to stay out of the Hutt River from Kaitoke Regional Park to where the river meets Wellington Harbour. This is due to the risk of swallowing pieces of toxic algae. Toxic algae is naturally occurring, but poses a significant risk to human and animal health if ingested.
Because of the warm, dry weather the toxic algae bloom in the Hutt River has increased significantly, and pieces are detaching from the riverbed which poses a risk to swimmers. Even small pieces of toxic algae can be fatal to people and dogs if swallowed. Young children are particularly at risk due to their size.
We advise against swimming anywhere along the Hutt River until further notice. We are working with Regional Public Health and local authorities to inform people of the risks, but we encourage you to know what toxic algae looks like so you can avoid it and stay safe.
The black "shadow" in the photo is the algae.
He's going to be back this weekend! Make sure you head in store to tell Santa your Christmas wishlist - plus pick up your FREE 6”x4” photo with him too.
Stop by anytime between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday to meet the man in red. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and … View moreHe's going to be back this weekend! Make sure you head in store to tell Santa your Christmas wishlist - plus pick up your FREE 6”x4” photo with him too.
Stop by anytime between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday to meet the man in red. Looking for the perfect gift for friends and family? How about a Santa Photo pack! Find out more about Santa's visit now.
There is currently a residential sprinkler and irrigation system water ban. If we are going to enjoy our water all summer long, we need to look after it, now. See how at loveeverydrop.nz
UPDATE: NO TRAIN STRIKE TOMORROW
We are pleased and relieved on behalf of Metlink customers that the strike tomorrow has been called off. All rail services will run as normal.
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Due to exceptionally high demand and limits on supply, there is now a ban on household use of garden sprinklers and other unattended irrigation systems in Lower Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington, until further notice.
Cyber Smart Week is all about doing just one thing to keep your data safe. Doing more than one will help even more! So, what’s your one thing? Vote below..
Pack your goggles and flippers and float into Capital E’s under-the-sea Christmas experience. Hang out with the mer-elves in Santa Claw’s sparkly underwater grotto, swim under glowing jellyfish or hold a shell up to your ear and relax to the sound of the sea. There’s lots of … View morePack your goggles and flippers and float into Capital E’s under-the-sea Christmas experience. Hang out with the mer-elves in Santa Claw’s sparkly underwater grotto, swim under glowing jellyfish or hold a shell up to your ear and relax to the sound of the sea. There’s lots of creative and imaginative fun to be had during Christmas Tidings at Capital E. Don’t forget to find the Christmas Corals!
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A local male barbershop chorus that regularly competes in America is busy honing a repertoire for a pre-Christmas charity performance in Lower Hutt.
Vocal FX President Jared Lee says the December 2 concert for Te Omanga Hospice and the community work of Rotary Hutt Valley will feature songs … View moreA local male barbershop chorus that regularly competes in America is busy honing a repertoire for a pre-Christmas charity performance in Lower Hutt.
Vocal FX President Jared Lee says the December 2 concert for Te Omanga Hospice and the community work of Rotary Hutt Valley will feature songs they performed to recently win a Pan-Pacific title in Sydney against barbershop choruses from Japan, Australia and around the Pacific.
Lee says Vocal FX draws its 18-35 year-old members from all over the Hutt Valley and Wellington. True to barbershop's 1870s (and 1930s revival) roots, it's mainly about getting together with others who love to sing a cappella, where the voice is the only instrument.
They perform songs of those original black southern quartets, with flexing of melody to produce wonderful harmonies in 'swipes' and 'snakes'.
"But we also do a New Zealand take on things, and we make quite a splash when we compete in America. We bring in songs from Samoa and other Pacific Islands, R & B, fun show songs and so on.
"Our diversity and local flavour is something close to our heart," Lee says.
And this is not a choir that stands still. "There can be a lot of dancing and movement," Lee says. "It's all about the total performance, not the voices alone."
Launched in 2003 with less than a dozen members, Vocal FX now has up to 50 regulars and up to 40 have made four trips to the USA in the last decade to compete against the cream of barbershop choruses from around the world. The Hutt concert is the last before Vocal FX begins preparations for competing in Orlando, Florida in 2018.
There's extra reason for sports fans to tune in for the Hutt concert. Two polo shirts signed by Olympic rowers Eric Murray and Hamish Bond will be raffled on the night.
* Vocal FX Charity Concert for Te Omanga Hospice, Saturday 2 December, Hutt City Church, Marsden St, 6.30pm. Tickets $25, ph or text 027 484 8892, email jonewlove8@gmail.comor go to Eventfinda.co.nz
Working from home can be a challenge so ensuring you have a functional work space goes a long way towards increasing productivity and avoiding distractions.
Whether you work from home full-time like me, split your time between the office and home, or simply need a space for personal admin, … View moreWorking from home can be a challenge so ensuring you have a functional work space goes a long way towards increasing productivity and avoiding distractions.
Whether you work from home full-time like me, split your time between the office and home, or simply need a space for personal admin, focus on creating a space that’s functional yet inviting.
DESIGN A HOME OFFICE THAT WORKS FOR YOU
Creating an effective home office starts with identifying the right room or space in your house.
While most of us dream of a large custom designed office to work from in, don’t be overly concerned with the size of your space. Instead focus more on working with what you have. That may be converting a spare room into an office, or utilising a nook in your living room.
One day we plan on building a studio office in our backyard to run my business from, but for now, it’s a case of working with what we have. In our small home that meant converting an oversized bedroom into a multi-purpose room.
Personally for me to be productive, I need a light, calming space, one free of distractions to maximise inspiration and creative thinking. I gave the once dark bedroom a mini makeover by painting the walls in a fresh, crisp white colour - Dulux Okarito.
Choosing the right desk is about identifying how much space you need to work from. I don’t need a large desktop, prefering one that is simple in design. I sourced this one from Freedom Furniture for $250.00, keeping only my essential items on display.
I find I get bored with interiors easily and like to keep the space fresh by changing art and décor around me. Surround yourself with things you love, place a rug under your feet for the cooler months and add life to your office with plants.
Don’t forget about creating a relaxing space in your home office too, which can be as simple as adding an arcmchair. I like to have somewhere comfy to sit when I’m reviewing documents. Relocating my hanging chair from ico traders to sit in the window near my desk gives me the chance to get away from the desk, while still completing work.
LIGHTING
Good natural lighting is important. A well lit space not only helps lift your mood but also assists productivity. When converting the bedroom I reorientated the layout to place my desk near a large window.
Additionally, look to add a desk lamp for late afternoon and evening work as overhead lights won’t suffice.
ORGANISATIONAL SOLUTIONS
There’s nothing like sitting down to an organised desk to jump start your day.
A clean and tidy desk allows you to focus on the task at hand and keep your mind clear.
Too often our home office becomes a dumping space with clutter piling up. Create effective organisation and storage solutions while maximising the desk area. I like a clear and tidy desktop so I utilise a locker cabinet underneath my desk to store and access files I regularly need.
For all remaining paper work or receipts, I file and archive these to well organised digital folders with back ups to the cloud.
To keep clutter at bay, get into the habit of once a week clean out - sorting through the clutter. I do this each Friday so when the new week rolls around on Monday I can get stuck into my work and not be distracted by mess.
If you have one password you use for everything and hit ‘remind me later’ when an update pops up on your phone, you’re not alone. For many, cyber safety is something we know is important, but feels too hard or a hassle to do something about.
Fortunately, keeping your data secure is much … View moreIf you have one password you use for everything and hit ‘remind me later’ when an update pops up on your phone, you’re not alone. For many, cyber safety is something we know is important, but feels too hard or a hassle to do something about.
Fortunately, keeping your data secure is much easier than you’d think. Cyber Smart Week is happening around New Zealand from 27 November to 1 December and it’s all about doing one thing to make a big difference. The Cyber Smart website has all the tips you need to get your family and workmates on board.
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White Ribbon Family Fun Day TODAY at Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt gates open at 12:30pm. Great FREE family fun, bouncy castles, face painting, round about, big bubble guy, FREE food and great music and entertainment on stage for all the family. The big bikes arrive at 1pm come along for a heap of … View moreWhite Ribbon Family Fun Day TODAY at Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt gates open at 12:30pm. Great FREE family fun, bouncy castles, face painting, round about, big bubble guy, FREE food and great music and entertainment on stage for all the family. The big bikes arrive at 1pm come along for a heap of family fun.
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