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From today, the Gibbons Street/SH2 roundabout will be partially closed. This means that traffic heading to SH2 will be diverted via Victoria Street and Pine Avenue, around the northeast side of the roundabout.
All traffic exiting off SH2 into Gibbons Street will be diverted at the roundabout to … View moreFrom today, the Gibbons Street/SH2 roundabout will be partially closed. This means that traffic heading to SH2 will be diverted via Victoria Street and Pine Avenue, around the northeast side of the roundabout.
All traffic exiting off SH2 into Gibbons Street will be diverted at the roundabout to left-turn only into Riverbank Street and back to Gibbons Street via Pine Avenue and either Victoria Street or McParland Street.
See image below.
All shops are operating as usual, and access to shops on Gibbons St is still available by following the below alternative route (turning down Victoria St or McParland St).
Sorry to say, but we drove down moonshine road by the motorway and we saw a black and white cat on the footpath that looks like it may have been hit by a car.
In our own backyard, our youngest kids are going without the basics. Unlike schools, early childhood centres don’t have a nationwide support programme. Children under 5 are at the most crucial age for brain development.
But KidsCan is helping. Since October they've been delivering five … View moreIn our own backyard, our youngest kids are going without the basics. Unlike schools, early childhood centres don’t have a nationwide support programme. Children under 5 are at the most crucial age for brain development.
But KidsCan is helping. Since October they've been delivering five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood centres, and kitting out kids with new raincoats and shoes. They want to extend the programme, so no one misses out on learning.
KidsCan, Neighbourly and Stuff have partnered up to raise enough money to feed and clothe 1000 more children under five. To support a child, sign up at KidsCan.org.nz.
Thank you New Zealand! We had hundreds of wonderful entries for the very first Resene Loveliest Letterbox competition...but we now need your help to decide our four winners.
Four wonderful neighbours who submitted these entries will win a $500 prize - a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene … View moreThank you New Zealand! We had hundreds of wonderful entries for the very first Resene Loveliest Letterbox competition...but we now need your help to decide our four winners.
Four wonderful neighbours who submitted these entries will win a $500 prize - a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene voucher - and so will the owner of the letterbox! Please help us decide our winners.
Tell is which letterbox is your favourite. CLICK HERE to vote now!
Shops remain cordoned off in Lower Hutt after a fire broke out on Thursday night in Stokes Valley. …
Thanks to those who have reported issues as a result of the flooding from this morning’s downpour – it helps our team respond and resolve faster.
Our team will continue monitoring and resolving any issues that arise – so please get in touch with us or your council if you have any issues.
… View moreThanks to those who have reported issues as a result of the flooding from this morning’s downpour – it helps our team respond and resolve faster.
Our team will continue monitoring and resolving any issues that arise – so please get in touch with us or your council if you have any issues.
Please remember to avoid swimming for up to 48 hours following flooding as per recommendations from Regional Public Health.
Today’s wet weather is also a timely reminder as we head towards the winter months, to check and clear your gutters and drains, as blockages here can cause major issues.
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I am not averse to change/new if it increases benefits for all involved and increases accessability and inclusivity, these changes did neither.
When a change does not do that, and when the change actually does not benefit and also excludes those who had access before, then I am deeply… View morePOST 2
I am not averse to change/new if it increases benefits for all involved and increases accessability and inclusivity, these changes did neither.
When a change does not do that, and when the change actually does not benefit and also excludes those who had access before, then I am deeply concerned as to whose interests are actually being served?
Libraries have been round for hundreds of years, they got it right the 1st time!
I have spent most of my adult life working to make changes to facilitate inclusive communities and continue to do so, when asked, where there is a clear agreed need, where there is consensus!
Library is a core function of any City Council, it is ratepayer funded for ratepayer use, it should be available and accessible to any and all citizens, members, readers! Ours ceased to be that.
I don't remember the community/Library users being consulted on the changes. I cannot remember anyone ever saying thay couldn't find a book or navigate the Library as it was.
The Libraries that have followed/instituted the “philosophical trend” are a fraction of the overall Libraries in NZ and all are very small and in no way comparable to ours.
I notice that anywhere books are offered bookshops, bookfairs, 2nd hand bookshops, they are all displayed alphbetically and in genre!
Lower Hutt Libraries are all old school, sectioned in genre and with lovley clear pictorial icons on the spines also indicating genre. I have only ½ an hour when I am there, I come out with 10-12 books. I used to be able to choose 9 a week at Upper Hutt Library.
In a busy society, most households now go out to work, and everyone is time poor, to have to spend precious time wandering about trying to find your genre in the Library, when it is arranged solely alphabetically is a nightmare for many of us.
There are many among us that have/suffer recognised sensory difficulties of one sort or another, my understanding is that it was a distressing experience for many to try to navigate the “philosophical Trend”
So while I respect that there are some people out there that liked the new setup, I am one of those many, who found my Library confusing,frustrating and time consuming and virtually inaccessible.
Remeber the Mayor, Council and Librians serve us! They should reflect our wishes for our community/rates, not theirs.
I would like to buy a tablet that is not too over the top price wise I need one to kick off my business so I do not have ro lug around my diary and other stuff so just a big thanks if you can help and to everyone have an awesome weekend xx
Following this morning’s heavy rain, we urge residents to take care with rain causing flooding at a number of locations around the region – particularly in the Wellington CBD. We have crews out monitoring and fixing any issues that may arise.
If you experience any issues as a result of the … View moreFollowing this morning’s heavy rain, we urge residents to take care with rain causing flooding at a number of locations around the region – particularly in the Wellington CBD. We have crews out monitoring and fixing any issues that may arise.
If you experience any issues as a result of the heavy rain or have any flooding on your property – please get in touch with your council, or let us know.
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