Akatarawa, Upper Hutt

'Wellington Winter Water Demand' Post

Sandra from Timberlea

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My first glance at the peaks and troughs over the 3 years rang alarm bells. And this is only over one month.
Now; I did not see or read "Auckland's recent news around their low water supply" and in all honesty ... I … View moreCunning ... No "Reply" option to ask questions!
My first glance at the peaks and troughs over the 3 years rang alarm bells. And this is only over one month.
Now; I did not see or read "Auckland's recent news around their low water supply" and in all honesty ... I don't care!
What I DO care about is that water is an essential commodity for all forms of life.
Here in our beloved Upper Hutt we have this latest issue relating to artesian water being 'given away'!
When is sense and sensibility going to return?

Petition calls for water take revocation

Matt Tso Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

Signatures stack up in opposition to consent allowing a yearly take of nearly 180 million litres of Upper Hutt groundwater.

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Poll: Should Upper Hutt declare a climate emergency?

Matt Tso Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

Lower Hutt has followed the lead of councils in Kapiti, Porirua and Wellington in declaring a climate change emergency. Should Upper Hutt follow suit?

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*If you don't want your comments used in an article, just add … View moreLower Hutt has followed the lead of councils in Kapiti, Porirua and Wellington in declaring a climate change emergency. Should Upper Hutt follow suit?

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Should Upper Hutt declare a climate emergency?

• Yes
• No
• Don't know

Vote View Results

• 33.8% Yes
  33.8% Complete
• 55.4% No
  55.4% Complete
• 10.8% Don't know
  10.8% Complete

74 votes

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Winter water demand

The Team from Wellington Water

Given Auckland’s recent news around their low water supply, we thought we’d share how we’re tracking.

This graph shows our water use from June 5 – July 4 over the past 3 years. With the green line showing the maximum target of what we can comfortably supply - we need to keep below this … View moreGiven Auckland’s recent news around their low water supply, we thought we’d share how we’re tracking.

This graph shows our water use from June 5 – July 4 over the past 3 years. With the green line showing the maximum target of what we can comfortably supply - we need to keep below this line!

As you can see our use is much higher than in the past couple of years, and if we have a really dry spring we could need some serious water restrictions in summer.

Here are some ways to #loveeverydrop💙
- Shorten your showers (even cutting back by 1 minute can save up to 18 litres!) 🚿
- Turn off the tap when shaving or brushing your teeth
- Only put full loads of washing on at a time 👕👖
- Share your water saving tips with friends and family!