Do you live in Pukerua Bay or Whitby?
We need your knowledge of flooding in your area so that we can work to make our communities safer and reduce flood-risk. π
We're holding two drop-in sessions this weekend for you to come and chat to us:
π£ Saturday 11 June, 2.30PM-4.30PM
St Mary's Church, Whitby
π£ Sunday 12 June, 12.30PM-3PM
St Mark's Church, Pukerua Bay
We've created draft flood maps to manage the risk of flooding and improve the resilience of our communities. We need your memories and experiences of flooding in Pukerua Bay and Whitby to ensure our maps are as accurate as possible.
You can learn more about our flood maps here π
Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750βa 400% increase!
The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.
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89.4% Yes, it's fair
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10% No, it's unreasonable
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
Just dough it
With three basic ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can give old containers new life with Resene testpots.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Do you recognise any of these bikes? π²
Wellington Police have recently recovered eight bikes and would like to reunite them with their owners.
If you believe one is yours, head to the Wellington Police Station to retrieve your property. Make sure to bring either a proof of purchase or serial number to prove ownership.
To have a proper look, click on any image to enlarge it.