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It's a wet, gloomy day in Wellington, and it's forecast to get worse.
Flights in and out of Wellington have been cancelled due to ex-Cyclone Gita.
High winds are predicted to strike around 7pm Tuesday, with winds up to 130kmh. Fortunately the rain is forecast to ease from midday.
… View moreIt's a wet, gloomy day in Wellington, and it's forecast to get worse.
Flights in and out of Wellington have been cancelled due to ex-Cyclone Gita.
High winds are predicted to strike around 7pm Tuesday, with winds up to 130kmh. Fortunately the rain is forecast to ease from midday.
For the latest on the weather, and updates on transport disruptions, follow the link to our live blog.
Let us know how the weather is where you are in the comments. Has the rain and/or wind caused damage at your place?
Do you have a Gita question or concern you'd like one of our reporters to look into for you?
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).
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Lounge suite for sale. Only selling as going overseas. Needs to be picked up by March 3rd.
Hi Everyone,
I am moving overseas and have to get rid of my wardrobe.
Selling size 8-10 clothes and sizes 7-8 shoes. A lot of this is work clothes, jackets, heels, dresses etc.
Please let me know if you are interested in anything and you can pop over and try or view it all. Everything … View moreHi Everyone,
I am moving overseas and have to get rid of my wardrobe.
Selling size 8-10 clothes and sizes 7-8 shoes. A lot of this is work clothes, jackets, heels, dresses etc.
Please let me know if you are interested in anything and you can pop over and try or view it all. Everything going between $10-$20
Thanks,
Paige
Thanks to the 2600 of you who completed our Sunday Star-Times/Neighbourly poll on NZ's changing attitudes to meat and veges. We reported the results this weekend - and they were fascinating.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it reveals our most loyal meat-eaters are in farming provinces like Southland,… View moreThanks to the 2600 of you who completed our Sunday Star-Times/Neighbourly poll on NZ's changing attitudes to meat and veges. We reported the results this weekend - and they were fascinating.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it reveals our most loyal meat-eaters are in farming provinces like Southland, Manawatu-Wanganui and Taranaki, where nearly two-thirds of us eat meat most days. By comparison, fewer than half of respondents in Wellington, Auckland and Northland eat that much meat. More than a third of Aucklanders and Cantabrians say they are reducing their meat consumption; another 13 per cent have already cut it from their diets entirely.
>> So here's a question: should city-dwellers be supporting our farmers better, given they're still the backbone of our economy? Or do farmers and the rest of us need to be working together to find new solutions - new premium meats, new meat alternatives - to reflect reducing meat consumption around the world?
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2 Seater Green Couch. Very soft and comfortable and easy to clean. Selling 3 seater separately but can go together. Call 021 239 4081 for more information.
Very soft and comfortable lounge single seater chair. 2 available for sale. Easy to clean also. Has matching 2 seater selling separately.
Call us on 021 239 4081 for more information.
These chairs are in pristine condition and very comfortable. 2 to Sell Call us on 021 239 4081 for more information.
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We’ve all got a part to play in being prepared for emergencies. Current MetService predictions are telling us cyclone Gita could be quite severe. To make sure you protect your home and property we recommend you:
- Check your guttering is clear.
- Check and clear the area around any drains … View moreWe’ve all got a part to play in being prepared for emergencies. Current MetService predictions are telling us cyclone Gita could be quite severe. To make sure you protect your home and property we recommend you:
- Check your guttering is clear.
- Check and clear the area around any drains you have on your property.
- If you’re aware of any areas where water collects or flows through your property, sandbags can help keep it away. Sandbags can be found at DIY stores such as Mitre10 and Bunnings.
- Have a look at the gutter and street drains outside your property. Are they clear of leaf litter and other debris? If you notice any significant blockages contact your local council.
- Put any rubbish in your wheelie-bin and tie down anything that might get caught in the wind, such as BBQ covers and trampolines.
- Check on your neighbours, and help them out if you can.
Flood events happen quickly, and can do a lot of damage in a short amount of time.
Stay out of flood waters, as there is a risk manhole lids have come loose, there could be debris floating in the water, and it can be contaminated with sewerage.
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