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1185 days ago

City council reconsidering central library upgrade plans

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellington City Council looks to have done a u-turn over the future of the Central Library.
The council agreed in October to support using base isolators to upgrade the library building, and included the $187 million project in its draft 10-year plan that comes into effect from July. It was agreed to following public feedback and a decision to breach its borrowing cap as the council looks to fund several major infrastructure projects.
Just months after settling on a plan to upgrade its stricken central library, Wellington City Council is now considering another way to strengthen the earthquake-prone building – one that could save tens of millions of dollars.
The “viscous damper” technology was not included in five upgrade options released for public feedback in October but is now back on the table after Beca, the engineering company that proposed it, complained. Councillors are set to be given an update on its feasibility next month.
Viscous dampers is a system of hydraulic devices that dissipate energy.

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2 days ago

Poll: Do you believe in ghosts?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just for a little bit of fun, we'd love to know whether Kiwis believe in ghosts. What goes on in our communities that we don't know about!

Perhaps you've seen a ghost or lived in a haunted home in New Zealand. We'd love to know, so vote in our poll and share your experiences in the comments below.

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Do you believe in ghosts?
  • 56.7% Yes
    56.7% Complete
  • 40.8% No
    40.8% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below
    2.5% Complete
1064 votes
1 day ago

Here's an old-school rhyming riddle to wake your brain up this morning!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I never was, am always to be,
No one ever saw me, nor ever will
And yet I am the confidence of all
To live and breathe on this terrestrial ball.

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21 hours ago

What's On: WAIKANAE BEACH INDOOR SPRING MARKET

Gary from Waikanae

Celebrate the arrival of SPRING by enjoying an outing with your family at this friendly Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items/GIFTS
WAIKANAE BEACH INDOOR SPRING MARKET
  • Waikanae Beach Community Hall