BLOCK ROAD IN LOWER HUTT CLOSED (3.20pm 13 July 2017)
After heavy rain in the city throughout the day, surface flooding on Block Road is at a level that means we need to close the road. Block Road is now closed and it will remain closed overnight.
All other roads in Lower Hutt remain open. If that changes we will update this post with new information. You can also follow www.facebook.com... for roading updates.
There is surface flooding at other spots across the city and our contractors are out monitoring them. If you notice any issues please help us by reporting them 24/7 via our contact centre: 04 570 6666.
It's bitterly cold out and the Hutt River is running high so please stay inside if you don't need to be out and stay away from waterways.
We've also closed three Council facilities early today at 4pm: council's building on Laings Road, War Memorial Library and the Lower Hutt I-SITE.
For the latest on public transport checkout www.metlink.org.nz... you'll also find them on Twitter.
If you've got power outages where you are, check out the Wellington Electricity website for updates on when they expect it to be back on www.welectricity.co.nz...
Travel safe everyone and try to keep warm…it’s a double jersey kind of day!
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Wild weather in Wellington
Wellington’s wild weather is really making itself known — trains and flights are being cancelled, and drivers are being reminded to take it slow and stay safe out there.
Want to stay in the loop and see what’s happening next? The Post has all the latest updates to keep you covered.
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Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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