Water restictions in place
It does seem ridiculous with all the rain we've had lately but it's true. Sprinkler restrictions now in place
. This applies to those on town supply water.
Hamilton, Waikato and Waipa are now all on Water Alert Level 1.
Water Alert Level 1 means using a sprinkler only between 6am – 8am and 6pm – 8pm. Hand-held hosing can be done at any time.
This is the lowest of water restriction levels. The highest being level 4 where no outside water systems are permitted.
The move to Water Alert Level 1 was triggered by a significant increase in water consumption across the region.
Over the last two weeks Hamilton’s water consumption has increased by 20 per cent. Waikato saw an increase of 6 million litres of water and Waipa’s water use increased from 173 to 190 million litres.
In the summer we see outdoor water use increase from 7 per cent to 20 per cent.
How much water we have relies on it raining in the right place.
A lot of people comment on how full the river is and they can see a lot of water. The river may look very full but if there’s no rain it doesn’t stay full for long. We also can’t take all of the water from the river - we’re consented to how much water we’re allowed to take.
I'll keep you posted if and when the water alert level changes.
Until then, good luck with your Christmas shopping!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
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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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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
Derelict Tokanui Hospital site in line for a clean-up
Derelict Tokanui Hospital buildings will be demolished and contaminated land cleaned up so the site can be offered back to iwi.
The former psychiatric hospital, southeast of Te Awamutu, sits on land taken from Ngāti Maniapoto under the Public Works Act in 1910.
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