Namana update
Constable Selena Blaney, who is in charge of coordinating the search for missing man Michael Namana told the Times-Age that last week’s two-day search [Wednesday and Thursday] concluded with nothing of interest located. A cadaver dog is still planned, but is dependent on “favourable weather conditions and availability,” Blaney said.
Pahiatua water
A Tararua District Council spokesperson said yesterday that Pahiatua treated water levels are slowly increasing from 10 per cent on Tuesday to 12.3 per cent capacity yesterday morning. A 50 per cent treated water capacity in both reservoirs is needed, equating to three days of supply. Although water levels are on the rise, TDC is still urging residents to conserve water and to respect the Total Outdoor Ban that remains in place. “The Pahiatua water supply remains vulnerable to plant shutdown or low production, and we need to get out of this risk period as soon as possible,” the spokesperson said. The water remains treated and safe to drink.
Pooches on leads
Masterton District Council would like to remind people walking around Henley Lake from August 1 until November 30 that their dogs must be on a lead in the wetland area due to ducks nesting. For more info, head to mstn.govt.nz and search ‘Dog Walking Areas’.
Battery recycling
Battery recycling is now available at Riversdale and Castlepoint transfer stations. Earthcare Environmental has taken over the management of the battery recycling trial for Masterton and Carterton District Councils. New signage at transfer stations will also be on display, along with Earthcare applying tape to battery terminals before they are shipped off to Upcycle in Auckland.
A cuppa with Caffell
Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell is hosting a gathering at Masterton District Library on Monday, October 2 at 10am to celebrate United Nations International Day of Older Persons. This year’s theme is ‘Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons’. Caffell will be putting on a morning tea, as well as putting time aside for any questions the public may have.
