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Hi neighbours! Get decorating while the warmer weather is here!
Right now you can save the GST on Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop and participating resellers. Plus check out the extra savings … View moreHi neighbours! Get decorating while the warmer weather is here!
Right now you can save the GST on Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop and participating resellers. Plus check out the extra savings you can enjoy with a Resene ColorShop Card or Resene DIY Card! Offer runs until 31 January 2018.
United Video in Lower Hutt is closing down - it's always sad to see a shop close, but it got us wondering. Do you still support your local video shop? Do you have any fond memories of hiring out the latest movies, or maybe one of the old classics? Did your family have a ritual - maybe popping … View moreUnited Video in Lower Hutt is closing down - it's always sad to see a shop close, but it got us wondering. Do you still support your local video shop? Do you have any fond memories of hiring out the latest movies, or maybe one of the old classics? Did your family have a ritual - maybe popping down on a Friday night to pick a film and grab some fish and chips for tea? Feel free to let us know in the comments below. Comments may be used in print unless specified with NFP (not for print)
Hi neighbours, if you know a school leaver searching for a career then this could be a big help. They could get a job where they can earn and learn, gain national qualifications and build a great career in aviation, tourism, travel, retail, retail supply chain or hospitality.
The … View moreHi neighbours, if you know a school leaver searching for a career then this could be a big help. They could get a job where they can earn and learn, gain national qualifications and build a great career in aviation, tourism, travel, retail, retail supply chain or hospitality.
The Career Kick-Starter Guide created by ServiceIQ (industry training organisation for these exciting service sectors) helps them choose.
Sign up now to receive your free copy and go in the draw to WIN a $100 Prezzy Card!
Are you a landlord that needs a hand meeting new laws for rental homes? Choose Sustainability Trust for expert, impartial advice on meeting the standards and on renovating your rental so it’s warm and dry. Shop insulation, heating, ventilation and more with Wellington’s energy efficiency … View moreAre you a landlord that needs a hand meeting new laws for rental homes? Choose Sustainability Trust for expert, impartial advice on meeting the standards and on renovating your rental so it’s warm and dry. Shop insulation, heating, ventilation and more with Wellington’s energy efficiency experts. We can even teach your tenants how to maintain a healthy home so your investment is protected.
Book a home assessment today with your local experts, improving homes across the Wellington region since 2003.
I am looking for free (or cheap) offcuts of roofing iron, zincaloom or other sturdy, yet flexible, material to create garden edging. Would need to be about 150 to 200 mm wide and of any lengths.
Toxic Algae has returned to the Hutt River at Silverstream, and Greater Wellington Regional Council is advising against swimming or walking your dog from Moonshine Park to Pomare Bridge.
There’s also new growth at Birchville, Maoribank Corner and Poets Park, though at lower levels. It’s … View moreToxic Algae has returned to the Hutt River at Silverstream, and Greater Wellington Regional Council is advising against swimming or walking your dog from Moonshine Park to Pomare Bridge.
There’s also new growth at Birchville, Maoribank Corner and Poets Park, though at lower levels. It’s still safe to use those parts of the river, but keep an eye out and avoid any areas where you see toxic algae.
They’re not currently concerned about toxic algae elsewhere in the region.
You’ll see educational signs along the riverbank, warning you to keep an eye out for toxic algae, and you can learn more about it in this video: www.gw.govt.nz...
GOOD WORK MAUNGARAKI, you were last weeks 'suburb of the week'.
A special mention to Epuni, Gracefield and Island Bay who also made significant reductions to their water consumption last week. Keep up the good work and this week it could be you...
To help your neighbourhood get … View moreGOOD WORK MAUNGARAKI, you were last weeks 'suburb of the week'.
A special mention to Epuni, Gracefield and Island Bay who also made significant reductions to their water consumption last week. Keep up the good work and this week it could be you...
To help your neighbourhood get recognised as 'suburb of the week', check out www.loveeverydrop.co.nz... for some water saving tips and to check out our competitions for some awesome splash prizes.
#loveeverydrop
Let’s all look after our water so we can enjoy it all summer long. Love every drop. See how at loveeverydrop.nz
To all fishing enthusiastics, please be aware of not leaving fishing gear laying around. This afternoon, I ended up with fishing hooks on my foot (ouch!). Below, picture of the offending material.
The main thing about Birchville is the beautiful native bush and the endless fluttering of Tui, Kereru and many other species. I can look out three sides of my house and admire Mother Nature at work. It helps to make my life enjoyable. What more could I ask for?
Have you have you seen the trains stored near the Upper Hutt CBD? What do you think should be done with them?
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Let us know down below. Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)
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Recent hot and dry weather has provided wasps and their queens with perfect nest building conditions. The downside of this is that this has given the nests a perfect opportunity to survive. It’s quite likely your summer could be disturbed by these stinging pests.
The good news is our … View moreRecent hot and dry weather has provided wasps and their queens with perfect nest building conditions. The downside of this is that this has given the nests a perfect opportunity to survive. It’s quite likely your summer could be disturbed by these stinging pests.
The good news is our Biosecurity officers can provide advice to help you with your wasp problem.
Contact us at pest.animals@gw.govt.nz or visit our dedicated wasp webpage or Landcare Research
www.gwrc.govt.nz...
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Awesome work Wellingtonians, you have been keeping demand below 160MLD as you continue to #loveeverydrop.
Your gardens will have seen some love this week but this weekend is looking a bit dryer, so keep up the good water conservation work and let's remain below 160MLD.
Life can be difficult but I think we should consider the type of future we want. Society is changing remarkably and who knows what the future will bring? Might I suggest thinking things through to avoid winding up like the recycling bins in Park Street. Perhaps one step at a time?
Make the Bluebridge Karapoti Classic your New Year's Resolution and join 1000 other mad-keen mountain bikers for NZ’s longest running mountain bike event. Based in Wellington's rugged Akatarawa Ranges, 10km north of Upper Hutt, the Karapoti Classic is New Zealand's premier mountain… View moreMake the Bluebridge Karapoti Classic your New Year's Resolution and join 1000 other mad-keen mountain bikers for NZ’s longest running mountain bike event. Based in Wellington's rugged Akatarawa Ranges, 10km north of Upper Hutt, the Karapoti Classic is New Zealand's premier mountain bike event.
This old-school adventure ride combines a huge but achievable challenge with superb scenery and an awesome social scene. And with options ranging from the feature 50k Classic, to the 20k Challenge, and the Kids' 5k Klassic, Karapoti has an achievable challenge for all ages and abilities.
Established in 1986, this is NZ's original mountain bike race and the one race on every mountain biker's wish list. But don't take our word for it – CLICK HERE NOW to enter NZ's favourite mountain bike race.
Enter by February 1st to get the early-bird entry fees and you also go into a draw to win free Bluebridge Ferry travel for you and your car.
But be quick - entries are limited to 1000 starters!
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