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New bollards will be positioned on the narrow section of Marine Parade, south Eastbourne between Hinau and Kauri Streets to make the area free of through traffic.
Residents and car users should see the new bollards later this week, and the existing bollard further down the Parade will be upgraded … View moreNew bollards will be positioned on the narrow section of Marine Parade, south Eastbourne between Hinau and Kauri Streets to make the area free of through traffic.
Residents and car users should see the new bollards later this week, and the existing bollard further down the Parade will be upgraded to be visible at night.
Hutt City Council traffic engineer Zackary Moodie says, “Local residents have asked to prohibit through traffic between these two streets due to a narrow 3m wide section making it difficult for shared use between pedestrians and traffic.
“The bollards should be installed this week if weather permits. Cyclists and walkers will still be able to access Marine Parade south, residents in the area will still have access to their properties, but there will be no through traffic making it a safer place for pedestrians and cyclists.”
Update 19 April 2017: Last week one of the water wells in the Waterloo well field had a positive E.coli result and Wellington Water began chlorinating Lower Hutt’s unchlorinated water supply as a precaution.
Further testing of this well came back negative but as a further precaution Wellington… View moreUpdate 19 April 2017: Last week one of the water wells in the Waterloo well field had a positive E.coli result and Wellington Water began chlorinating Lower Hutt’s unchlorinated water supply as a precaution.
Further testing of this well came back negative but as a further precaution Wellington Water is testing further across the water network and chlorination will continue while this happens.
Because the public bores at Buick Street and Dowse Square can’t be chlorinated, on advice from Regional Public Health they have been closed, again as a precaution during further testing. Read the background on our website www.huttcity.govt.nz...
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Anzac Day is next Tuesday, 25 April. We'll be honouring our servicemen and women, both past and present with services across the city. Check out the times and locations online www.huttcity.govt.nz...
In the meantime, see how Armistice was celebrated in Petone in 1919. The photo attached, … View moreAnzac Day is next Tuesday, 25 April. We'll be honouring our servicemen and women, both past and present with services across the city. Check out the times and locations online www.huttcity.govt.nz...
In the meantime, see how Armistice was celebrated in Petone in 1919. The photo attached, thanks to Petone Library, shows a 'Peace Tower' built to straddle Jackson Street as part of the celebrations.
Do you have a neighbour who is just awesome, is the glue of your community, or makes a significant difference in the lives of you, your family and your neighbours. Nominate them for the neighbourhood champion and they get the chance of winning this framed photo from internationally renowned … View moreDo you have a neighbour who is just awesome, is the glue of your community, or makes a significant difference in the lives of you, your family and your neighbours. Nominate them for the neighbourhood champion and they get the chance of winning this framed photo from internationally renowned photographer Doug Pearson.
Email your nomination to kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz
There are a number of events you can attend in Wellington to mark Anzac Day. These are:
6.00 am - Dawn Service, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
9.00 am - Wellington Citizens Wreath-Laying Service, Cenotaph Precinct, corner of Lambton Quay and Bowen Street
11.00 am - Anzac Day 2017 National … View moreThere are a number of events you can attend in Wellington to mark Anzac Day. These are:
6.00 am - Dawn Service, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
9.00 am - Wellington Citizens Wreath-Laying Service, Cenotaph Precinct, corner of Lambton Quay and Bowen Street
11.00 am - Anzac Day 2017 National Commemoration Service, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
2.30pm - Atatürk Memorial Service, Atatürk Memorial, Tarakena Bay, Strathmore
The Last Post service at Pukeahu will conclude the day’s activities at 5.30pm.
For information on road closures, parking restrictions, mobility parking and access, please visit the Ministry for Culture & Heritage website.
Low-carb, high-fat advocates are calling for the food pyramid to be flipped on its head in regards to school lunches, making sandwiches an occasional food rather than the norm. What do you think kids should be eating at school? Comments may be used in print unless you state otherwise with NFP (Not … View moreLow-carb, high-fat advocates are calling for the food pyramid to be flipped on its head in regards to school lunches, making sandwiches an occasional food rather than the norm. What do you think kids should be eating at school? Comments may be used in print unless you state otherwise with NFP (Not for Print).
Brace yourselves for a ridiculously clever play these school holidays. For one hour at Soundings Theatre you’ll be transported to Flanders Fields and will follow a story of two young men; one a keen enlister, the other a conscientious objector.
Prepare to embark on a journey to explore the … View moreBrace yourselves for a ridiculously clever play these school holidays. For one hour at Soundings Theatre you’ll be transported to Flanders Fields and will follow a story of two young men; one a keen enlister, the other a conscientious objector.
Prepare to embark on a journey to explore the truth behind a different time and place at Te Papa during ANZAC weekend.
Book online now at capitale.org.nz.
Yesterday, one of the wells in the Waterloo well field had a positive e-coli result. The good news is that tests today (Thursday 13 April) have come back negative, however Wellington Water will continue to chlorinate the water and test this bore and bores throughout the city, so your water supply … View moreYesterday, one of the wells in the Waterloo well field had a positive e-coli result. The good news is that tests today (Thursday 13 April) have come back negative, however Wellington Water will continue to chlorinate the water and test this bore and bores throughout the city, so your water supply will remain chlorinated over the long weekend.
Pending further investigation, and advice from Regional Public Health, Hutt City Council have closed the unchlorinated public water supply bores at Buick Street, and Dowse Square. Until we get approval, both public bores will be closed as a precautionary measure.
The usual Friday rubbish and recycling collections will not happen on Good Friday (14 April). Instead, our contractors will be out the next day on Saturday 15 April. Please remember to have your bags and bin kerbside by 7.30am. All other collection days over the Easter holidays remain the same.
… View moreThe usual Friday rubbish and recycling collections will not happen on Good Friday (14 April). Instead, our contractors will be out the next day on Saturday 15 April. Please remember to have your bags and bin kerbside by 7.30am. All other collection days over the Easter holidays remain the same.
Silverstream Landfill will also be closed on Good Friday but open normal hours over the rest of the Easter break.
Visit huttcity.govt.nz for opening hours of other council facilities over the long weekend. Happy (almost) Easter everyone.
On Saturday 15th April, we’ll be switching traffic onto the new Haywards Interchange. If you’re travelling along State Highway 2 or State Highway 58, this will change how you move through the area.
For State Highway 2 traffic, the main change you’ll notice is there will be no more traffic… View moreOn Saturday 15th April, we’ll be switching traffic onto the new Haywards Interchange. If you’re travelling along State Highway 2 or State Highway 58, this will change how you move through the area.
For State Highway 2 traffic, the main change you’ll notice is there will be no more traffic signals. If you’re wanting to get onto or off State Highway 58, you’ll use the new elevated roundabout. There will be plenty of signage to guide you, and a lower speed limit in place to allow everyone to get used to the new layout.
For more information, plus a diagram and quick animation guide, please click here or call the project team on 0800 007 425.
People in Lower Hutt who normally receive unchlorinated drinking water may notice a slight smell and taste of chlorine in their water from this afternoon.
As part of routine water testing carried out on water from the Waterloo wellfield (Lower Hutt), a sample from a bore in the wellfield has … View morePeople in Lower Hutt who normally receive unchlorinated drinking water may notice a slight smell and taste of chlorine in their water from this afternoon.
As part of routine water testing carried out on water from the Waterloo wellfield (Lower Hutt), a sample from a bore in the wellfield has returned a positive e-coli result.
It is important to note that this test is an indicator test and further testing is required to confirm any contamination. While this further testing is being carried out, chlorine will be added to the water supply for Lower Hutt as a precautionary measure. We’ll continue to chlorinate the water until we have clearance from Regional Public Health.
Other water quality tests taken at the same time have returned negative results.
The water already in pipes is safe to drink and there is no need to boil water.
The public artesian wells at Buick Street in Petone, and Dowse Square in central Lower Hutt remain open as a source of unchlorinated drinking water.
We’ll be carrying out tests on multiple samples at other reservoirs and points in the water network, and provide updates here as soon as those results come in (late tomorrow).
We've also got information on our website about this: huttcity.govt.nz
New Zealand is once again preparing for it's second cyclone in as many weeks. Please ensure you and your neighbours are prepared by becoming familiar with the following resources:
• Get live weather updates from the team at Stuff.co.nz
• Take a look at at what your region can expect … View moreNew Zealand is once again preparing for it's second cyclone in as many weeks. Please ensure you and your neighbours are prepared by becoming familiar with the following resources:
• Get live weather updates from the team at Stuff.co.nz
• Take a look at at what your region can expect from Cyclone Cook here: www.stuff.co.nz...
• Sign up to send and receive text and email updates for emergency situations. Find out more about Neighbourly Urgent Alerts.
• To spread the word and notify others of what's happening around your neighbourhood contact your local reporter to share details and/or photos
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