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Petone man Tony Cook’s love for heritage architecture motivated him to restore a quake-prone and decaying colonial-era church.
It wasn’t all plain sailing but the stunning results will be part of the Petone townscape for many decades to come.
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Plants make a lovely gift for young and old. Personalise your gift by creating a potato print wrap for it using a favourite Resene testpot colour and a potato cut to your chosen shape. It’s easy to do – you can even get the kids to help. It’s also a handy way to disguise any old or stained … View morePlants make a lovely gift for young and old. Personalise your gift by creating a potato print wrap for it using a favourite Resene testpot colour and a potato cut to your chosen shape. It’s easy to do – you can even get the kids to help. It’s also a handy way to disguise any old or stained plant pots you may have in your home. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself
Rubbish and recycling will not be collected on Good Friday (19 April).
To make sure your rubbish and recycling still gets collected, we are doing a run on Saturday 20 April.
If you’d like to take advantage of this opportunity, please make sure your rubbish and recycling is on the kerb by … View moreRubbish and recycling will not be collected on Good Friday (19 April).
To make sure your rubbish and recycling still gets collected, we are doing a run on Saturday 20 April.
If you’d like to take advantage of this opportunity, please make sure your rubbish and recycling is on the kerb by 7.30am. All other collection days over Easter will remain the same.
A person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition following an assault in Lower Hutt. A po…
A popular swimming spot in Lower Hutt is closing to the public for safety.
Naenae Pool clocks up to 450,000 visits every year but has joined a growing list of venues in the Wellington region which are now closed because of earthquake concerns. Hutt City Council made the decision on Tuesday.
… View moreA popular swimming spot in Lower Hutt is closing to the public for safety.
Naenae Pool clocks up to 450,000 visits every year but has joined a growing list of venues in the Wellington region which are now closed because of earthquake concerns. Hutt City Council made the decision on Tuesday.
What do you think? Will you miss having the pool around?
The Wainuiomata Ward councillor will try to break Ray Wallace's three term stand as Mayor at this year's local elections.
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We’re upgrading the busy northern Waterloo Quay level crossing to make it better able to withstand earthquakes and flooding, safer, and easier for vehicles to cross. If you’re travelling in the area (including to the ferries and Westpac Stadium) please allow extra time and follow the detours. … View moreWe’re upgrading the busy northern Waterloo Quay level crossing to make it better able to withstand earthquakes and flooding, safer, and easier for vehicles to cross. If you’re travelling in the area (including to the ferries and Westpac Stadium) please allow extra time and follow the detours. If you live or work locally, we apologise for the inconvenience and will work as quietly as we can. Thanks for your patience while we carry out this essential work.
More information (including a map of lane/road closures) at the link on our website
Yesterday morning, Wellington Water and Wellington City Council hosted a dawn blessing of the Omāroro reservoir site, marking the first phase of construction for the project that will more than double the city’s water storage. The ceremony included a traditional blessing by local iwi Taranaki … View moreYesterday morning, Wellington Water and Wellington City Council hosted a dawn blessing of the Omāroro reservoir site, marking the first phase of construction for the project that will more than double the city’s water storage. The ceremony included a traditional blessing by local iwi Taranaki Whānui and formal gifting of the name Omāroro to the project.
Wellington Mayor Justin Lester and Councillor Iona Pannett also attended. Mayor Lester shared a few words on the importance of this project for the future growth and demand as well as the resilience of Wellington City.
It was great to see members of the local community as well as representatives of Wellington City Council, Wellington Water, and contractors involved in the project make their way to the ceremony.
Yippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice… View moreYippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice from our archive, complete with vintage wisdom from long-time subscribers, garden clubs and knowledgeable experts. You have until April 14 to get the pre-sale price of $11.90 (25% off retail price). Order online or phone 0800 624 744.
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