Abseilers called in to remove rubbish on Paekākāriki Hill Rd
A special crane and a team of abseilers was used to remove a large amount of rubbish from a a steep gully in Porirua.
The clean-up cost $10,000 and involved a long-reach crane was to hold up skip bins, which abseilers worked to fill as they climbed up the steep gully, on the side of the windy rural road, where traffic management was required at the site on Paekākāriki Hill Rd.
Porirua City Council manager Darrell Statham said the rubbish also included toxic and dangerous materials, as well as nappies.
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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