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As we approach the school holidays and children head outdoors exploring our beautiful parks and streams we’d like to remind you how to play safely in urban streams.
The water quality of our streams can be variable.
Stormwater run-off and other contaminants can affect the water quality of our … View moreAs we approach the school holidays and children head outdoors exploring our beautiful parks and streams we’d like to remind you how to play safely in urban streams.
The water quality of our streams can be variable.
Stormwater run-off and other contaminants can affect the water quality of our urban streams.
While there are actions being taken by council and interest groups to improve the water quality in our streams, the water can contain ‘bugs’ that can make people sick. To keep people safe it’s important to follow the tips below.
Here are some tips on enjoying our streams safely:
- Children should always be supervised when playing in or around water.
- Always avoid contact with streams during heavy rain and for 48 hours after it stops raining.
- Never drink stream water.
- Always wash your hands after coming into contact with stream water and before eating.
- Keep stream water out of your eyes, ears, mouth, or any open sores. If your children are too young to understand these precautions please avoid contact with streams.
- Wading and exploring is ok, but the water in streams is not suitable for swimming. To check out the best places for swimming in our region see www.gw.govt.nz...
How you can help:
- Report cracked or leaking pipes (and if you spot a leak on your own property organise for a plumber to check the pipes as soon as possible).
- Make sure rubbish is not left near streams including picking up dog poo.
- Only rain should go down the drain - empty detergents and paintbrush residue onto the lawn, or tip down the sink, not into drains leading to stormwater.
- Wash cars on the lawn, or at an approved carwash.
- Use non-toxic pesticides and fertilisers on your gardens.
- Reduce run-off by using porous landscaping, such as bark chips or lawn.
I have two boxes of That's Life and Lucky Break that need a new home, none of the puzzles have been done, some of the recipes will have been taken out, the majority of the magazine is intact! If anyone would like them for crafts, reading, puzzling, please send me a message and you can collect … View moreI have two boxes of That's Life and Lucky Break that need a new home, none of the puzzles have been done, some of the recipes will have been taken out, the majority of the magazine is intact! If anyone would like them for crafts, reading, puzzling, please send me a message and you can collect from home or my work (Trentham). Thanks, Deb
Hi neighbours,
David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.
Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and … View moreHi neighbours,
David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.
Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and some evening singing Amazing Grace.
🎄 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS LOCAL GIVE AWAY 🎄
On the tenth day of Christmas…We have come together with our friends @Mitre 10 Mega Petone, Upper Hutt & Porirua (give them a like) and together we are giving away a: Everdure Barbeque by Heston Blumenthal Value of $249
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On the tenth day of Christmas…We have come together with our friends @Mitre 10 Mega Petone, Upper Hutt & Porirua (give them a like) and together we are giving away a: Everdure Barbeque by Heston Blumenthal Value of $249
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Entry to the competition runs for 24 hours and prizes will be drawn on Thursday 6 December. Winners must collect prize within 3 working days, or Stuff may redraw the prize. Only open to New Zealand residents, and no current employees of Stuff may apply. Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable nor redeemable for cash. This competition is organised in its entirety by Stuff Ltd and is not associated with Facebook in any way. Winners are drawn at random and the judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
🎄 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS LOCAL GIVE AWAY 🎄
On the eighth day of Christmas… We have come together with the team at @Voyle & Co Realty (give them a like) and together we are giving away a: $500 Gift Voucher for New World
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2. 👍 LIke this post (tag… View more🎄 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS LOCAL GIVE AWAY 🎄
On the eighth day of Christmas… We have come together with the team at @Voyle & Co Realty (give them a like) and together we are giving away a: $500 Gift Voucher for New World
TO ENTER:
1. 👍 LIke/follow our page
2. 👍 LIke this post (tag and share if you wish)
3. 🎅 Comment below …Who will you spending Christmas with this year?
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Entry to the competition runs for 24 hours and prizes will be drawn on Monday 10 December . Winners must collect prize within 3 working days, or Stuff may redraw the prize. Only open to New Zealand residents, and no current employees of Stuff may apply. Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable nor redeemable for cash. This competition is organised in its entirety by Stuff Ltd and is not associated with Facebook in any way. Winners are drawn at random and the judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
In town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 24 December to Sunday 6 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 7 January.
Thanks for travelling with us throughout the … View moreIn town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 24 December to Sunday 6 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 7 January.
Thanks for travelling with us throughout the year. For details visit metlink.org.nz or call 0800 801 700.
Hi neighbours,
More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.
Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about … View moreHi neighbours,
More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.
Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about this, click here. Have you got travel insurance for your flights? If a strike happens, you might not be covered. Read more about the Insurance Council of NZ's travel cover warning here.
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Congratulations Kenzie MacGregor. and thank you to your partner Mark for collecting the Mobility Walker prize (pictured below) Mark said you are going to give it to your grandmother for Christmas :-) We're sure she will love her new wheels :-)
The Upper Hutt Red Cross Branch with help from the Upper Hutt Leader is once more organizing our Christmas Toy Appeal. Please bring your unwrapped gift for children up to 12 years old to the Red Cross Upper Hutt Branch office at 18 Princes from Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. We have … View moreThe Upper Hutt Red Cross Branch with help from the Upper Hutt Leader is once more organizing our Christmas Toy Appeal. Please bring your unwrapped gift for children up to 12 years old to the Red Cross Upper Hutt Branch office at 18 Princes from Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. We have received many coloring books and now we are in need of coloring pencils, crayons etc. Many Thanks for your support!
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