Silverstream, Upper Hutt

2579 days ago

FOREST HARVESTING at Pakuratahi Forest

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

FOREST HARVESTING: a section of commercial plantation pine forest near to Mangaroa, Upper Hutt will be harvested over the next two years. Preparations will start Monday 3 December. From this date recreational access to this part of the forest from the Colletts Rroad entrance will be restricted, … View moreFOREST HARVESTING: a section of commercial plantation pine forest near to Mangaroa, Upper Hutt will be harvested over the next two years. Preparations will start Monday 3 December. From this date recreational access to this part of the forest from the Colletts Rroad entrance will be restricted, aside from limited access during a Christmas break 21 December – 6 January.

For your own health and safety please follow all signage on site. If an area cannot be accessed at certain times this is to protect you from harm around the harvesting operations.

Local Highlight

2580 days ago

Melting roads pose potential safety hazard

Matt Tso Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

Bitumen tracking is when melted chip-seal binder is spread across the surface of the road. Recent tests in Upper Hutt have shown tracking makes the road more slippery.
Have you noticed any tracking on roads in your area?
*If you don't want your comments used in an article, just add NFP at the … View moreBitumen tracking is when melted chip-seal binder is spread across the surface of the road. Recent tests in Upper Hutt have shown tracking makes the road more slippery.
Have you noticed any tracking on roads in your area?
*If you don't want your comments used in an article, just add NFP at the end of your post.