Akatarawa, Upper Hutt

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1955 days ago

Te Wā Heke Festival

The Team from Wellington Water

We had a blast at Te Wā Heke Festival last week!
There were so many children coming along to our Aquarius model, where they were learning about where their water comes from and how they can help reduce their water consumption at home.

We had a 200L tank up for grabs throughout the festival also, … View more
We had a blast at Te Wā Heke Festival last week!
There were so many children coming along to our Aquarius model, where they were learning about where their water comes from and how they can help reduce their water consumption at home.

We had a 200L tank up for grabs throughout the festival also, and will notify the winner shortly!

1955 days ago

Is your car your pride and joy?

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1956 days ago

Dance Party HQ

Kim from Brown Owl

Wednesday nights dance night - get your dancing shoes on ladies! 6.30pm King Lion Hall, only $5

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1956 days ago

Small pond or seashell sandpit

Kathryn from Trentham

Hay I am looking for a seashell sandpit or a small pond?? Can anyone help please

Free

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1956 days ago

“Like botox for the ground” – new technique builds resilience

The Team from Wellington Water

In early May, work began on ground improvement at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant, where new resin injection technology is being used to strengthen the ground underneath key buildings, improving the resilience of the plant.

Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace and Hutt City Deputy Mayor and … View more
In early May, work began on ground improvement at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant, where new resin injection technology is being used to strengthen the ground underneath key buildings, improving the resilience of the plant.

Hutt City Mayor Ray Wallace and Hutt City Deputy Mayor and Wellington Water Committee Chairman David Bassett recently visited the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant to check in on the progress of the ground improvement works currently under way.

“It’s incredibly important that key infrastructure such as the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant has the capability to operate as normal following a large quake,” said Mayor Wallace. “It’s brilliant to see that innovative techniques like this being used to make our communities more resilient, without interrupting day-to-day operations at the plant.”

Ground Engineering experts, Mainmark Ground Engineering, have developed this non-invasive ground improvement and liquefaction mitigation technique, Terefirm™ Resin Injection, which can be applied under existing structures. Wellington Water’s Seaview project team has likened the technique to “botox for the ground”.

Improving resilience isn’t just about being prepared for a large earthquake or disaster, it’s about repairing and recovering quickly. With the goal of having the plant continue to operate following a large earthquake, it’s important that we create strong foundations underneath existing structures, which will allow for reduced re-build efforts and a quicker return to full operation

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1956 days ago

Home and Garden: Item for sale

Michael from Totara Park

Arborist green tree mulch $80 for 6m3.

Arborist green tree mulch $60 for 3m3.

Minimum delivery 3m3.

Free delivery Upper Hutt area only.

Price: $80

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1956 days ago

Poll: Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

About 50,000 primary and secondary teachers will swap their pens for placards after their two unions rejected a series of pay offers. It will affect hundreds of thousands of students in more than 2000 schools.
To read more, click here

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Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?
  • 56.7% Yes!
    56.7% Complete
  • 37.6% No.
    37.6% Complete
  • 5.7% Haven't really thought about it.
    5.7% Complete
1924 votes
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1958 days ago

Gut health information evening

Isaac from Elderslea

Everyone is talking about gut health... But why?

You're invited to my informal gut health evening to enjoy some gut friendly snacks while you find out why you might not be the healthy, glowing or slim person you want to be and what you can do about it!

When: Thursday 30th of March at 7:45pm
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Everyone is talking about gut health... But why?

You're invited to my informal gut health evening to enjoy some gut friendly snacks while you find out why you might not be the healthy, glowing or slim person you want to be and what you can do about it!

When: Thursday 30th of March at 7:45pm
Where: 80 Mcparland Street Elderslea
Contact: PM me
RSVP: Encouraged but not necessary.

Love to see you there.

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1958 days ago

Looking for kids who love singing!

Karen Boyce from Major Minors Children's Choir

We're starting new songs tomorrow and over the next few weeks and we're on the lookout for kids who love singing to join us.

We sing a large variety of music and regularly sing at community events and have our own concerts.

All welcome to come along to a rehearsal at 3pm at The Spot cnr… View more
We're starting new songs tomorrow and over the next few weeks and we're on the lookout for kids who love singing to join us.

We sing a large variety of music and regularly sing at community events and have our own concerts.

All welcome to come along to a rehearsal at 3pm at The Spot cnr Fergusson Drive and Milton Street at Arts a Go Go on a Sunday afternoon over the next few weeks.

There are no auditions and we work with singers as young as 4-17.

If you're keen on more information we have a website majorminors.instantencore.com and a facebook page ttps://www.facebook.com/ChoirMM and our email is hvkidschoir@gmail.com

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1958 days ago

Got yourself a small laundry?

Garry Tranter from Price My House for Free Limited

When space is tight, a compact laundry that utilises every nook and cranny is key. Here are the top tips to help make small laundries feel bigger

- Tips for small laundries

Open shelves make everything easily accessible and save on cupboard door clearance space.

Front-loading appliances allow … View more
When space is tight, a compact laundry that utilises every nook and cranny is key. Here are the top tips to help make small laundries feel bigger

- Tips for small laundries

Open shelves make everything easily accessible and save on cupboard door clearance space.

Front-loading appliances allow for more bench space and are more water-efficient.

If you can, build storage all the way to the ceiling to maximise your use of space.

“Fold-out ironing boards might seem clever but it’s nicer to be able to move the ironing board around, eg to a warmer part of the house in winter,” says Lucy Sargent from Pocketspace Interiors. Install a tall, skinny cupboard or recessed shelf for your ironing board, and don’t forget a designated shelf or cubby for the iron.

A mirrored splashback reflects light and makes small spaces feel larger. Glossy cupboard finishes have the same effect.

- A few space-saving extras

A rail for hanging damp or ironed clothes.

A suspended laundry rack to fully utilise spare ceiling space.

A pull-out shelf for resting the laundry basket on, or for folding clothes.

Pull-out hampers for easy dumping and sorting of clothes.

Under-shelf storage to make use of every centimetre of space.

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