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Wellington Water is calling on the residents of Wellington, Porirua and the Hutt Valley to cut back on their water use, and make sure they observe garden watering restrictions.
A prolonged dry spell, with more to come according to forecasters, has seen water use soar. Over the past four days, … View moreWellington Water is calling on the residents of Wellington, Porirua and the Hutt Valley to cut back on their water use, and make sure they observe garden watering restrictions.
A prolonged dry spell, with more to come according to forecasters, has seen water use soar. Over the past four days, consumption in the four cities has peaked at 183 million litres per day (MLD), with average consumption between 172 and 180 MLD – the target maximum demand is 160 MLD.
Chief Advisor, Potable Water, Laurence Edwards says that as we enter the peak of Summer we are seeing warm, dry weather with no significant forecast for rain, and demand is increasing to unsustainable levels. “We are in a situation where demand is close to exceeding supply capacity. If we continue at this rate, we will need to implement a sprinkler ban within the next few days.”
As river supplies dry up, the aquifer and storage lakes are what keep the Wellington metropolitan water supply going.
“There will be enough water to go round if everyone does their bit,” said Laurence.
“This includes following garden watering restrictions, and water saving tips like using buckets to wash the car, or a broom to sweep the path, rather than the hose.”
Restrictions are based on the odds and evens system, which allows residents to use one unattended watering system (sprinkler, irrigation system, soaker hose), from 6-8am and 7-9pm, according to their street address and the date:
- Residents of odd numbered houses (e.g. 1, 13, 57) can water on odd numbered dates (e.g. 1st, 15th, 23rd) of the month, between 6-8am and 7-9pm only.
- Residents of even numbered houses (e.g. 2, 4, 12) can water on even numbered dates (e.g. 2nd, 6th and 24th) of the month, between 6-8am and 7-9pm only.
For new or budding entrepreneurs to discuss common issues and learn and grow together! If you are starting a new venture, or project, or are working in your new business right now, come along for support and tips from others in the same boat.
We are meeting monthly to talk through our projects and… View moreFor new or budding entrepreneurs to discuss common issues and learn and grow together! If you are starting a new venture, or project, or are working in your new business right now, come along for support and tips from others in the same boat.
We are meeting monthly to talk through our projects and keep each other on track!
Next meeting Monday 17th February 5pm!
Upper Hutt Central Library
Any questions about Entree please email tania@clearthinkingcoaching.co.nz
What's the value of my property?
Sometimes you just want to know what your property is worth without having a real estate professional visit your house. The appraisal may be for insurance, a bank appraisal, or just because you are curious about the value of your home. This is a free property … View moreWhat's the value of my property?
Sometimes you just want to know what your property is worth without having a real estate professional visit your house. The appraisal may be for insurance, a bank appraisal, or just because you are curious about the value of your home. This is a free property appraisal carried out online by handpicked area experts using a comparative market analysis (CMA) system. The more information you provide the more accurate our area specialists can be.
Find out what your home is worth online for free!
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Ladies - Dance Party HQ - note change of times. Now both sessions Wednesday nights 6.45pm and 7.45pm. Come and dance your little heart out in the dark. King Lion Hall, King St Upper Hutt. $5. Playlist below.
First day of the show went down a treat. Continues Sunday from 10am to 3:30pm at the Walter Nash Centre, Taita. Enter via Tocker Street entrance. Entry is $3 for adults with accompanying children free. Make your own posy bowl to bring home, activities for the kids and plants available for sale.
Don’t miss out!
Help spread the load. Take the bus to work and Snapper* on before 7am to receive a 25% discount on your journey with Metlink! Valid for a trial period only from 10 February to 12 June 2020.
Please note: The early bird special is valid for *adult Snapper Card users. This offer is… View moreDon’t miss out!
Help spread the load. Take the bus to work and Snapper* on before 7am to receive a 25% discount on your journey with Metlink! Valid for a trial period only from 10 February to 12 June 2020.
Please note: The early bird special is valid for *adult Snapper Card users. This offer is not valid for cash, SuperGold card users or any other discounted fares. The early bird special will run for a trial period of 4 months only as indicated above but does not include after midnight services.
Hi neighbours,
Are your knees giving you a hard time?
See how Peter Williams found help from using a NZ made relief cream.
After retiring from our TV screens after 40 years, veteran broadcaster Peter Williams, still gets up at 5am each weekday morning to prepare for his morning radio show.… View moreHi neighbours,
Are your knees giving you a hard time?
See how Peter Williams found help from using a NZ made relief cream.
After retiring from our TV screens after 40 years, veteran broadcaster Peter Williams, still gets up at 5am each weekday morning to prepare for his morning radio show.
Peter Williams explained, “Look, I’m 65. When I get up the body’s often a bit on the stiff side. “
Peter Williams claims, “Within 10 minutes, the pain was gone. I felt so much better. My body was nice and relaxed, and I was ready to go off and do my day’s work.”
“I’ve been using Relief Fx by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural and best of all it works .”
Causing drunken chaos in Australia could see you banned from your favourite New Zealand pubs, thanks to ID scanning technology.
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A $30 million sports science and training hub at the New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport is being touted as a game-changing resource for New Zealand's top athletes.
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Clouston Park, 9 Kashmir Ave, 8am, Sat 8 Feb. Furniture, gym equip, bedding, tools, toys, lights, plus lots more.
Kia ora koutou, I’m Zoe, a member of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and importantly, on how our water is used. Our waterways and the life they support are … View moreKia ora koutou, I’m Zoe, a member of the Whaitua Te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee tasked with making recommendations to Greater Wellington Regional Council on the future of our coastal and freshwater quality, and importantly, on how our water is used. Our waterways and the life they support are important to lots of people, and I want to understand what you think should be done to make sure future generations are able to enjoy and protect our freshwater.
We need your help in protecting the health and mauri of our waterways, which are under pressure from increasing population. We need solutions that require real change in the way we interact with water if we want it to be safe for our kids. And we need to think long-term about how and who pays for these solutions.
Want to join me on this journey? Connect with us to talk about what we can do together. You can reach me at whaitua@gw.govt.nz or connect with me through Linkedin www.linkedin.com....
Check out our Facebook page, or share what you value about water and your solutions by following the link below.
Upcycle a skateboard into a funky clock with geometric designs and Resene testpots.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself
Waitangi Day 2020 - Thursday Feb 6th. We are closed. We hope you all have an enjoy a memorable day.
Have you ever been sitting in the bathroom, minding your own business (or perhaps doing your business) only to be interrupted by bugs? If it's not one of those slow, dopey blowflies, it's a mosquito waiting to make its move on your bare skin.
In summer flies, bugs, spiders and insects … View moreHave you ever been sitting in the bathroom, minding your own business (or perhaps doing your business) only to be interrupted by bugs? If it's not one of those slow, dopey blowflies, it's a mosquito waiting to make its move on your bare skin.
In summer flies, bugs, spiders and insects can be a real pain… sometimes literally.
Exceed insect & fly screens are the perfect solution to get rid of these troublesome insects...
A retractable insect screen for the bathroom is a great idea. You can pull the screen across when you open the window to keep bugs away. And use the loo and shower in peace. That way you can ventilate your bathroom without letting bugs getting into the rest of the house and keep the breeze flowing through the house, even at night, without worrying about moths, mozzies and blowflies stalking you at night.
We can also help you find the perfect mosquito screen for your bedroom windows, so you can enjoy a good night's sleep without having to fight that irritating mosquito buzzing in your ear.
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