Watercare holds open days to discuss wastewater services for the Hibiscus Coast
If you'e got a question about planning for wastewater services for the Hibiscus Coast ... then Watercare is happy to answer it.
Watercare is holding two open days in mid February in Whangaparoa and Silverdale for local residents and businesses to come along, meet staff and talk about various future options for wastewater services. They include short, medium and long term solutions and Watercare is looking for an opportunity to not only provide information but also receive feedback.
The region is experiencing huge growth: according to Auckland Council’s growth projections, the existing population of approximately 46,000 is estimated to increase to an ultimate population of approximately 180,000 by 2053.
The first open day takes place from 3-6.00 pm on 14 February at Orewa Community Centre, 40–46 Orewa Square, Orewa. A second session will take place the next day (15 February) from 4.00-7.00 pm at Stoney Homestead Community Hub, 12 Galbraith Greens, Silverdale. There is no need to book.
For further information, email: ArmyBay@water.co.nz or visit the website: www.watercare.co.nz...
Animal Abuser
🚨 URGENT WARNING TO ALL LOST & FOUND / PET REHOMING PAGES 🚨 and people rehoming pets or reporting lost animals.
ZHENYA THORNTON SMITH, Pukekohe
It has come to our attention that a long-term, repeat animal abuser is still actively obtaining animals through Facebook groups.
The type of animal does not matter — birds, livestock, dogs, small pets — anything he can access.
He monitors rehoming pages. He approaches people offering “help.” He presents as reasonable. He will say the right things.
Do not give this person any animals under any circumstances.
If you are an admin of a lost & found page, a community group, or a pet rehoming group:
• Please stay vigilant
• Check profiles carefully
• Share this warning across your networks
Animals have already paid the price for people not knowing.
We cannot rely on authorities to protect them. That leaves us.
If you are unsure about someone requesting an animal, reach out privately before proceeding.
Let’s close the loopholes. Let’s protect the vulnerable.
Do not give this person any animals under any circumstances.
🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
Do you think you know the answer?
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