Makara, Wellington

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2161 days ago

#FoodRecallNZ

Pat from Karori

20 December 2018: The New Zealand King Salmon Co. Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Regal Marlborough King Salmon brand Wood Roasted Salmon Mixed Pepper & Spices, due to some product being labelled with an incorrect use-by date.
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2161 days ago

Surface flooding on State Highways 1 and 2

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington drivers have been asked to take care on the roads due to surface flooding following persistent rain. Read more

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2162 days ago

Introducing our new Youth Development Worker

Nicky Bridge from Karori Community Centre

We'd like to welcome on board our new Youth Development Worker - Alexandra Powell! She will be running our Youth Centre on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Alex has been a Youth Worker at Karori Baptist Church since 2014 and has also worked at Karori Normal School - so she knows our community… View more
We'd like to welcome on board our new Youth Development Worker - Alexandra Powell! She will be running our Youth Centre on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Alex has been a Youth Worker at Karori Baptist Church since 2014 and has also worked at Karori Normal School - so she knows our community and young people well.

In Alex's own words she is "fulfilled by roles with meaning and purpose. My heart's desire is to support those who need it most in our country and in our world, using the skills that I have been given."

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2161 days ago

Getting around over the Christmas period

Metlink

In town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 24 December to Sunday 6 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 7 January.

Thanks for travelling with us throughout the … View more
In town over Christmas? So are we. We’ll be running special timetables on buses, trains and ferries from Monday 24 December to Sunday 6 January, so please double-check before you travel. Your normal weekday services will resume on Monday 7 January.

Thanks for travelling with us throughout the year. For details visit metlink.org.nz or call 0800 801 700.
Learn more

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2162 days ago

MEDIA RELEASE: Remember to clean, cook, and chill food

Pat from Karori

MEDIA RELEASE: Remember to clean, cook, and chill food
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Today we launched our Summer 2018 food safety campaign. This focuses on preventing people from getting food poisoning by doing 3 simple things: Clean, Cook, Chill.... See More

2162 days ago

Fire at pump station affects water supply to Brooklyn

The Team from Wellington Water

UPDATE 3:30pm

Our crews have put a temporary fix in place that means we can restart supplying water to the reservoir. Please don't go nuts with your water use as we are still working on a permanent fix which will take a couple of days.

Residents shouldn't notice any interruptions to … View more
UPDATE 3:30pm

Our crews have put a temporary fix in place that means we can restart supplying water to the reservoir. Please don't go nuts with your water use as we are still working on a permanent fix which will take a couple of days.

Residents shouldn't notice any interruptions to their water supply, however if you do experience any water pressure or quality issues please contact Wellington City Council on 04 499 4444.

UPDATE 12pm

An electrical fire at Brooklyn’s Epuni Street drinking water pump station overnight has damaged important equipment used to control the supply of water to a major reservoir.

The Brooklyn reservoir holds 24 hours’ worth of drinking-water and supplies approximately 10,000 residents of Brooklyn. The reservoir is currently about 75% full.

Our crews have been on site since 3:00am this morning and are working to get this pump station up and running as quickly as possible.

There is currently no immediate threat to water supply for residents, however we’re asking residents to conserve water until we have a fix in place.

Things you can do to reduce your water use:
- Put off watering your garden.
- Hold off of washing your clothes or putting your dishwasher on.
- Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth and washing your hands.
- Reduce your shower time or put off showering.
- Use the single flush button on your toilet (or apply the ‘if it’s yellow let it mellow’ rule).

At this stage we expect to get some service restored to the pump station this afternoon but it could take until tomorrow.

We will provide updates once we have further information.

This is also a great reminder to make sure you have your home water storage sorted. In case of an emergency you will need to rely on the water you have stored at home. You can purchase 200 litre water tanks from your local council for $105, or simply fill plastic bottles of various sizes and store in a cool dry space.

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2162 days ago

Karori Community Centre Holiday Closing Dates

Nicky Bridge from Karori Community Centre

We will be closing up this Friday at 2pm and back in action on the 14th January. Wishing our wonderful community a lovely break and we look forward to seeing you in 2019.

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2162 days ago

Let's all share some joy around

Lean from Karori

Then you're at the supermarket, when suddenly ........

Positive energy to provide all the joy that is contagious to all. Let's all be Joyful!

Anybody know if any of the Wellington supermarkets are spreading some Christmas joy? Could be nice to follow this example.

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Then you're at the supermarket, when suddenly ........

Positive energy to provide all the joy that is contagious to all. Let's all be Joyful!

Anybody know if any of the Wellington supermarkets are spreading some Christmas joy? Could be nice to follow this example.

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2162 days ago

Poll: Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct… View more
As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.

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Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?
  • 46.6% Yes
    46.6% Complete
  • 53.4% No
    53.4% Complete
1167 votes
2162 days ago

Poll: Should personal cannabis use be legalised?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A binding referendum on personal cannabis is to be held at the 2020 general election. Do you think personal cannabis use should be legalised in NZ? Read more about the topic here.

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Should personal cannabis use be legalised?
  • 56.8% Yes
    56.8% Complete
  • 43.2% No
    43.2% Complete
2544 votes
2162 days ago

Wheelie bin clips

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

We’ve finished delivering over 40,000 wheelie bin clips to all residents who currently have a council-provided wheelie bin. If you have a council recycling wheelie bin, and haven’t received a clip, please let us know by Friday 18 Jan and we can organise for delivery in Jan/Feb 2019. You can … View moreWe’ve finished delivering over 40,000 wheelie bin clips to all residents who currently have a council-provided wheelie bin. If you have a council recycling wheelie bin, and haven’t received a clip, please let us know by Friday 18 Jan and we can organise for delivery in Jan/Feb 2019. You can call us (04 499 4444) or email info@wcc.govt.nz with your name, address & phone number.

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