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Fire crews continue to fight a scrub fire in the Porirua seaside area of Titahi Bay this morning (Friday) which began late on Thursday night and northerly winds pushed a veil of smoke from the blaze over Wellington’s northern suburbs. Smoke was also reported in the Hutt Valley and the Wellington … View moreFire crews continue to fight a scrub fire in the Porirua seaside area of Titahi Bay this morning (Friday) which began late on Thursday night and northerly winds pushed a veil of smoke from the blaze over Wellington’s northern suburbs. Smoke was also reported in the Hutt Valley and the Wellington coastal suburb of Miramar.
What you need to know:
- Fenz was alerted to the blaze at 11.04pm on Thursday, and the first crews arrived by about 11.10pm.
- About 7.15am Friday, Fire and Emergency NZ said eight crews were still working to bring the vegetation fire under control. Helicopters with monsoon buckets would also be working on Friday morning.
- The fire was burning over about 10ha in Whitireia Park, and people were asked to stay away from the area. No homes were at risk, Fenz said.
- Residents in Wellington’s northern suburbs woke to the sight of a red glow in the sky and the smell of smoke in the air.
- Commuters travelling into Wellington city from the north were also driving through heavy smoke over the motorway in the central Porirua area.
- Fenz said smoke was affecting a large part of Porirua, and the National Public Health Service had advised that people in an area where there was smoke should go inside, close the windows and doors and turn off air conditioning units. Anyone who had been exposed to the smoke and was feeling unwell should contact Healthline (0800 611 116) or ring their doctor for advice.
Beware of inhaling smoke:
People should avoid exposure to smoke if possible.
Smoke may irritate the eyes, nose, throat, and airways. Symptoms could include watery or sore eyes, dry or sore throat, sore nose, cough, tightness of the chest or difficulty breathing. In healthy people, most symptoms disappeared soon after exposure to smoke ended and did not cause long-term health problems. Smokers, the elderly, children, and those with heart disease, asthma or other lung disease were at the greatest risk of harm from smoke inhalation.
From 12:01am, Wednesday 17th January, Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt will move to level 2 water restrictions. All unattended watering systems will be banned, this includes household sprinklers and irrigation systems.
You will be able to water your garden by hand anytime, on any… View moreFrom 12:01am, Wednesday 17th January, Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt will move to level 2 water restrictions. All unattended watering systems will be banned, this includes household sprinklers and irrigation systems.
You will be able to water your garden by hand anytime, on any day, so long as you don’t leave your garden hose or watering device unattended.
This helps to limit water waste and helps reduce the risk of tighter water restrictions and further shortages.
Rain is forecast, but the amount expected is not enough to help the situation.
For more information on the risk this summer and tips on water conservation, head to wellingtonwater.co.nz/our-wai-can-run-dry
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Having received this lovely hamper and put it all together in the lounge - I went to move it into the laundry (it's natural home) and it didn't fit!!
What is that old saying - measure twice before you buy anything off the internet!!
Anyway, I am putting it up for sale (original … View moreHaving received this lovely hamper and put it all together in the lounge - I went to move it into the laundry (it's natural home) and it didn't fit!!
What is that old saying - measure twice before you buy anything off the internet!!
Anyway, I am putting it up for sale (original price $118) so it can be useful in a new home, I can buy one that fits and to save me from my husband's displeasure!!
It was flat-packed but happy to drop it off fully assembled, rather than pull it all apart again.
Here is the blurb from the internet site, including dimensions, that I clearly didn't take any notice of!!
The laundry hamper has a total capacity of 114L, with each liner holding 38L.
The shelf in this laundry basket offers additional space to arrange detergents or toiletries.
Convenient pull-out and removable liners. Each liner is equipped with a plastic bottom panel to prevent sagging. The hook-and-loop fastener, means you can effortlessly pull out and remove the liners, making it easy to transport them to the washing machine.
Specifications:
Color: Black, Gray
Material: MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard), Steel, Oxford Fabric
Product Size: 92.5 x 33 x 72 cm (L x W x H)
Size of Each Liner: 25 x 30 x 51 cm (L x W x H)
Product Weight: 8.1 kg
Max. Static Load Capacity Total: 30 kg
Max. Static Load Capacity of Each Liner: 10 kg
Max. Static Load Capacity of the Shelf: 20 kg
Metlink has shared that all train services are currently suspended in and out of Wellington.
What you need to know:
- The suspension of services is due to an ongoing overhead power issue
- Travellers are advised to seek alternative transport.
Stay informed through the Metlink Website or on … View moreMetlink has shared that all train services are currently suspended in and out of Wellington.
What you need to know:
- The suspension of services is due to an ongoing overhead power issue
- Travellers are advised to seek alternative transport.
Stay informed through the Metlink Website or on Stuff.
Ohariu Valley Market Day.
We have a limited number of tables still available.
Contact me, Nicki for more information 0275739233 or nickiforgesson@gmail.com
We have a variety of stalls including, a florist, quality curated second-hand clothes, and local artists including pottery. Munro … View moreOhariu Valley Market Day.
We have a limited number of tables still available.
Contact me, Nicki for more information 0275739233 or nickiforgesson@gmail.com
We have a variety of stalls including, a florist, quality curated second-hand clothes, and local artists including pottery. Munro clothing and more to add soon. You can enjoy a bacon butty, barista-made coffee, and fresh baking.
Come out to the country for the first of what we hope will become a regular event.
Come and visit or come and sell your infamous chocolate brownies, or something artsy, or crafty, or your kids can sell their painted rocks.
Tawa RSA Community Bowls for 2023-24 season
Our Tawa RSA is running a Community Bowls program this summer and we invite all members of the community to take part.
We invite you to take part by way of a work, family or community team. Would love to see you join us.
Our venue is Tawa … View moreTawa RSA Community Bowls for 2023-24 season
Our Tawa RSA is running a Community Bowls program this summer and we invite all members of the community to take part.
We invite you to take part by way of a work, family or community team. Would love to see you join us.
Our venue is Tawa Services Bowling Club, 89 Oxford Street Tawa.
Scheduled dates, all in 2024, are Wednesdays:
24 January, 7, 14, 21, & 28 February, 6, 13 (reserve day) March.
Play each evening is 1 game, starting 6.00pm and finishing by 7.20pm
The format is 3 players to a team. (Player rotation is welcome as people often have other engagements cropping up.) At least one player should be a ‘non regular’ bowler. We have a supply of bowls for those who need them.
Footwear needs to have flat soles, i.e., no heels.
There is a $15.00 entry fee per team ($5.00 per player) payable each game. Register teams at the clubrooms or by emailing tawa.rsa@xtra.co.nz.
We play this as a league.The format is ‘Bowls3five’ which is the same format as that shown on television’s Sky Sports channels in November/December each year. i.e., 2 bowls per player, per end. 2 sets of 5 ends, followed by a one end ‘tie-break’ if necessary.
A ‘power play’ in each set.
A light supper is served at completion of play.
Please note your diaries to register a team early in the New Year to allow us time to prepare a draw, order food etc.
For further information, please contact
Graham Allnutt
Convenor of Community Bowls, Tawa RSA
PH 027 3396667.
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These have now restarted to finish the roadworks they started last year. Diversion up Redwood Avenue for northbound traffic
Does anyone have a part pack of insulation no longer needed please?
I have a small wall that needs insulating and the standard pack is way too large so thought I'd ask on here. Looking for R4.4, R2.8 or R2.2 Earthwool
Welcome to the second of this series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with organising and decluttering expert Peter Walsh.
This time we are tackling one of the more challenging aspects of … View moreWelcome to the second of this series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with organising and decluttering expert Peter Walsh.
This time we are tackling one of the more challenging aspects of downsizing – what to do with gifts and heirlooms. Whether you need to free up space in your own home or are helping someone else to downsize, this is a task that can feel daunting and emotionally charged.
Although it might be tempting to box everything up and hide it away to deal with another day, that just passes the problem down the road to your future self or to your family.
Fortunately, there are ways to downsize gifts and heirlooms that honour and remember the past whilst enabling you to rightsize your life for the present day.
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happy new year and good luck for those back to work today! We have availability to take on some building projects. From decks to new builds.
Contact Jason 0226210566
Jbuild@outlook.co.nz
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners. … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.
Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Don’t forget, tickets also make great gifts.
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Looking for a chimney sweep for wood burner , one that gets up on the roof and checks and cleans the whole flue not just a poke from inside , has anyone used one please . 0274403242
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