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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.
Movin'March got off to a great start at Lyall Bay School, with nearly 400 students turning up in fancy dress, decorated scooters, bikes, hoverboards, roller blades, even jet packs!
With competitions, spot prizes, and all sorts of fun, we're all looking forward to all of the wonderful … View moreMovin'March got off to a great start at Lyall Bay School, with nearly 400 students turning up in fancy dress, decorated scooters, bikes, hoverboards, roller blades, even jet packs!
With competitions, spot prizes, and all sorts of fun, we're all looking forward to all of the wonderful wheelin' that'll be happening throughout March and beyond ✨🚴
GABEZ is the silent comedy creation of dynamic Japanese performers Masa and Hitoshi. Influenced by iconic Japanese humourists The Drifters, and Charlie Chaplin’s silent comedy, Masa and Hitoshi deftly blend mime and slapstick with dexterous dance moves in this dynamic and energetic, physical … View moreGABEZ is the silent comedy creation of dynamic Japanese performers Masa and Hitoshi. Influenced by iconic Japanese humourists The Drifters, and Charlie Chaplin’s silent comedy, Masa and Hitoshi deftly blend mime and slapstick with dexterous dance moves in this dynamic and energetic, physical theatre show.
Capital E National Arts Festival Saturday 9th and 16th March. Buy three shows for the price of two!
Thanks to all of you that took the time to post a comment or reaction to my posts. Whatever your opinion, make it heard.
Make it count by dropping an email to the Mayor, especially with local body elections coming up!
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