A NEW ERA

 

A New Era ... and the start of the return to the old one

The HG Newsflash will keep coming, partly because of public demand, but mostly because getting back to the old way of doing things takes quite a bit of cooperation and coordination.

Skip

The regular skips have been a huge bonus, and I know everyone has been grateful for the facility.  Getting back into our homes has meant a surprising amount of throwing out.  First, there have been thoughts of why the heck did I keep this or that, when I had the chance of clearing it out earlier?  And then there has been all the packaging and wrapping stuff, plus items that have been damaged or broken during removal, storage and return.

The skip at the front door will disappear this week, and be replaced by another skip -- one that is not ours! Please do not put anything into it!  It is for Aoraki to use to dispose of the sand and dirt that was involved with the setting up of the hoist.  We will get our own skip when the last traces of the hoist have gone, and it will be put in the old place, alongside the wall by the back steps.  Instead of going to the front door to dispose of your stuff, go to the back door.  So much easier ... 

Bins

The bins will go back into their old site at the back steps, too, each with its own label on the wall.  Please take note of the labels.  "Paper" means paper only (not plastic or polystyrene) and "glass" means just glass.  Tins and plastic have their own bin.  Sorting these out properly means life is a lot easier for the hardworking folk at the tip, and also means that we do not get scolded for getting it wrong.

If the paper bin is full, or the glass bin is full, then use the general rubbish bin.  It's a pity to not recycle, but worse to have extra glass or paper floating about the back door.

Reassurance

Gazelle is not going away!  While we will not see as much of her, she will be around.  The leftover defects will still be attended to (and more about that in a minute). She will also be managing the Aoraki team that is assisting the Otis team with the replacement of the lifts. 

Leftover defects

These mounted up, so there have been unavoidable delays.  If you still have defects, make a list, put it in an email, and send the email to Rachel (r.pattison@tbig.co.nz) and copy it to Chris Garrett (leegarrett53@hotmail.com).  Then be patient!  You will not be forgotten!!

Community board

We have all appreciated getting urgent updates plus extra information via the whiteboards that were set up in the foyer.  These have gone, along with the beautification of the foyer.  Now, we will have a community board set up in the passageway at the back door -- on the righthand side (looking out towards the garages) so that it can be seen from the lift lobby.  This is majorly for Brigid's and my use, but if you have notices to post, such as having a carpark to rent, then feel welcome to use the provided markers.  Please, however, sign anything you write up there, so that we can contact you if necessary.

Riser openings

These are on every level, where the fire hoses were.  Currently they are open, so you can see the neatly aligned new cabling and so forth.  They will soon be inspected for fire rating, and once passed will be closed.  White Melteca panels have been prepared for this already. 

Tenants

Tenants are most welcome to join the mailing list for the newsflash, which goes out electronically.  Just email me (druettjo@gmail.com) and I will be glad to welcome you to the HG Newflash community.

Foyer -- paintings needed!

And finally, our beautiful new foyer, which looks just like a posh art gallery -- minus the art.  If you have a beautiful painting you would be willing to lend for a few weeks or so, do bring it down, so residents can assess and enjoy.  And that leads me to an announcement -- the Tuesday morning chats where we get together informally at 10.30 have recommenced!!  All most welcome, including tenants.