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Our friends at Stuff are collating an incredible directory of small businesses delivering during lockdown in every region across New Zealand. Check out the best in baked goods, meal companies, drinks of every sort, groceries and sweet treats delivering right to your neighbourhood.
Supporting … View moreOur friends at Stuff are collating an incredible directory of small businesses delivering during lockdown in every region across New Zealand. Check out the best in baked goods, meal companies, drinks of every sort, groceries and sweet treats delivering right to your neighbourhood.
Supporting local is easy with Support Local, Aotearoa. Have a browse or show your support by submitting a shoutout to a business near you now. They'll thank you for it.
Thanks for supporting local.
To all of the wonderful people down at the Henderson Vaccination Centre and all the rest nationwide, from the meeters and greeters, the admin staff, the vaccinators, the staff at the end and let's not forget the wonderful people on the Covid Hotline - 💗THANK YOU💗
For the hours you all … View moreTo all of the wonderful people down at the Henderson Vaccination Centre and all the rest nationwide, from the meeters and greeters, the admin staff, the vaccinators, the staff at the end and let's not forget the wonderful people on the Covid Hotline - 💗THANK YOU💗
For the hours you all put in, for the patience you have for all quirks and queries from us all, for all of the different languages you have come up against, for EVERYTHING you do and have done to make our time getting vaccinated such a stress free and reasonably pleasant experience.
Of course thanks should always go to everyone on the front line, but today all of the vaccination team ABSOLUTELY ROCKED!!!
From the people in the 'appointment' line when they should've been in the 'walk in' line, when people turned up not wearing a mask right to the elderly couple who wanted to carry on in their car to a carpark of their choice and almost taking you out - even though everyone was shouting and waving at them to try and stop them and let's not forget the black and yellow bar they were determined to drive through; you all took in your stride with a smile on your face (albeit hidden by your masks).
Your professionalism and genuine compassion as well as friendliness was most welcomed and noticed.
💐💗Thank you all so very much💗💐
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This is not a drill, Auckland 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.
This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an … View moreThis is not a drill, Auckland 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.
This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an essential worker making a difference - it’s up to you to get their name in the ring! Nominations close midnight 31 August.
What are you waiting for? Head over the nzawards.org.nz/nominate now!
We have you covered! This is The Women’s Bookshop TOP 10 Books to Read at Level 3. Order now and we'll deliver as soon as we hit Level 3.
1) Still Life From Tuscany to London’s East End. A bear-hug of a book
2) Great Circle - Booker longlist. An unforgettable daredevil female aviator… View moreWe have you covered! This is The Women’s Bookshop TOP 10 Books to Read at Level 3. Order now and we'll deliver as soon as we hit Level 3.
1) Still Life From Tuscany to London’s East End. A bear-hug of a book
2) Great Circle - Booker longlist. An unforgettable daredevil female aviator
3) Activism, Feminism, Politics and Parliament: Biography of the preeminent Margaret Wilson
4) Loop Tracks: Remarkable & sensitive - a major new NZ novel
5) Moth: Heartbreaking & heart-warming, set in Partition India
6) Before You Knew My Name: An extraordinary, unputdownable debut novel
7) Greta & Valdin: Captivating, charming & funny
8) Charlie Tangaroa & the Creature from the Sea 8-12yo Action-packed with environmental themes
9) The Piano Girls: Beautifully crafted stories to be savoured
10) One Pot, Pan. Planet: Anna Jones, ‘Queen of greens’ inspires with delicious recipes
Order them now to be collected or couriered at Level 3. Thanks for supporting local and independent bookstores.
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As Auckland is in lockdown. I have turned on some of my Xmas lights running a short sequence. The lights are turned on a 6pm and are run until 9pm. So IF you are passing enjoiy the show, but keep the social distancing.
Planning to start your own food business?
Our Food Safety course is available for Online interactive delivery during the 2021 Lockdown followed by an online assessment.
The training is designed for food handlers, food managers and food business owners in hospitality business.
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Thursday, 9 … View morePlanning to start your own food business?
Our Food Safety course is available for Online interactive delivery during the 2021 Lockdown followed by an online assessment.
The training is designed for food handlers, food managers and food business owners in hospitality business.
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Thursday, 9 September from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm.
To is a preposition with several meanings, including “toward” and “until.”
Too is an adverb that can mean “excessively” or “also.”
Two is also pronounced the same as to and too, but it can’t be used instead of either of them because it’s a number.
I have been saving tokens for months for a magazine competition that ends very shortly.
This was a snail mail only competition, and having not used snail mail for letters for a very long time, and it being lockdown, I managed to find a Christmas stamp value $1.30. Thought this would more than … View moreI have been saving tokens for months for a magazine competition that ends very shortly.
This was a snail mail only competition, and having not used snail mail for letters for a very long time, and it being lockdown, I managed to find a Christmas stamp value $1.30. Thought this would more than cover the cost. Stuck it on and posted letter.
Today I received it back with " insufficient postage" plastered all over it.
Your kindness and spirit NZ Post during this hard time is unbelievable.
You must be making a fortune on all the Trademe parcels which are being posted.
You knew it was an entry form because the envelope was opened.
Might be a good time to improve your customer service.
Auckland Transport has confirmed five roads are still closed in the region’s west after flooding on Tuesday.
Part of Bethells Road towards the beach in Waitakere is washed out and not safe to use.
Spokesperson Mark Hannan said AT is looking at options for getting temporary access across … View moreAuckland Transport has confirmed five roads are still closed in the region’s west after flooding on Tuesday.
Part of Bethells Road towards the beach in Waitakere is washed out and not safe to use.
Spokesperson Mark Hannan said AT is looking at options for getting temporary access across nearby private land.
Mountain Road and Lone Kauri Road have slips which could take some time to repair, and two houses are cut off on Lone Kauri Road.
Te Henga Road from Falls Road to Bethells Road has slips, but there is a detour available. Opanuku Road has trees across it in a couple of places.
“There may be other roads with flooding or debris so please drive with extra care,” Hannan said.
I was talking to The Man regarding the vaccination rollout and how on earth the saline was used instead of the Pfizer vaccine considering the saline is in a completely different packaging and looks completely different - strange.
But then I had a thought, which I hope that I've missed it or … View moreI was talking to The Man regarding the vaccination rollout and how on earth the saline was used instead of the Pfizer vaccine considering the saline is in a completely different packaging and looks completely different - strange.
But then I had a thought, which I hope that I've missed it or that I'm completely wrong about this.
Considering that certain sectors of New Zealand are complaining about the lower numbers of those vaccinated, have they thought about vaccinating all those people in all of the hospitals nationwide?
That would protect all of those wonderful angels on the frontline and further patients when they are admitted.
Maybe they have already and I missed it, however, if they haven't, why not?
Did you know 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For … View moreDid you know 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For the month of September, we want to come together to share ways to boost mental health and well-being. For example, you could host an online catch up or quiz, call a neighbour who lives alone, challenge your family and friends to try a new hobby or move your body more to improve your own well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for free support from a trained counsellor.
Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re looking out for your well-being and helping others with theirs this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to: info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
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We are delighted that we can once again supply paint and decorating accessories to you from Resene ColorShops.
For those in Level 3 areas, you can order online at shop.resene.co.nz, or call or email your local Resene ColorShop. See www.resene.co.nz/colorshops for your local Resene ColorShop … View moreWe are delighted that we can once again supply paint and decorating accessories to you from Resene ColorShops.
For those in Level 3 areas, you can order online at shop.resene.co.nz, or call or email your local Resene ColorShop. See www.resene.co.nz/colorshops for your local Resene ColorShop details. You can choose to click and collect or get your order delivered by contactless delivery. Resene ColorShops in Level 3 areas will be open their normal hours, except for Naenae (closed) and Gore (reduced hours 9am-3pm).
For those in Level 4 areas (Auckland/Northland), you can order paint and decorating supplies online at shop.resene.co.nz or email colorshoponline@resene.co.nz and we can arrange contactless delivery of your order to you. Please allow extra time for delivery as the products will be coming from a Level 3 area. Resene ColorShops in Level 4 areas will remain closed until we reach Level 3.
If you are working on a project or planning a project, our staff are here to help you. You can Ask a Tech Expert free online anytime, Ask a Colour Expert free online anytime, request a free virtual colour consultation or call 0800 737 363 (during normal working hours). We look forward to helping you.
We appreciate your support and hope everyone stays safe.
I reposted this as for some reason i couldn't reply on the original post. I get that we are all inconvenienced in some way by the lvl 4 lockdown as unfortunately we are not all classed as essential workers and i want to say a big thank you for all of them ie Doctors and nurses, couriers, … View moreI reposted this as for some reason i couldn't reply on the original post. I get that we are all inconvenienced in some way by the lvl 4 lockdown as unfortunately we are not all classed as essential workers and i want to say a big thank you for all of them ie Doctors and nurses, couriers, postal staff, supermarket staff, truckies and most importantly our emergency service workers who are currently still working out in the community and having to put themselves at risk everyday to keep the country functioning to ensure we still get our food and essential items and that everyone is kept healthy, and yet currently we have no idea as to how much longer it will go on for as our cases are still climbing and the government have said they doubt the numbers have even reached there peak yet. I am not surprised at all considering the high number of close contacts that have been at the locations of interest ie Schools Avondale college, De la salle college, Aut campus and University of Auckland to name a few there are thousands of students at all of these places so I'm surprised we have not already hit 1000 Tbh. And yes it's worrying that we are running low on the amount of Vaccines we have available and i agree that the elderly should of all been done by now considering the drastic consequences that happen if a case ever gets into a rest home as the residents that live there have nowhere to go that is safe to escape the possible spread of it. But i also agree our kids need to be vaccinated as well as they are the ones more prone to picking up a community infection it appears. Under level one all kids want to do is hang out with there mates and they don't often stop to think of the possible risk of transmission then they pick up the virus and bring it home to friends and family. That's why unfortunately it spreads through the pacific community as they are bigger families that are forced to live in smaller homes and close proximity to each other. But i also believe that Jacinda has done the right thing with putting us into lvl4 as soon as Delta was discovered in NZ. We fought covid last year after that lockdown so we can do it again so give Jacinda a chance they may be slow to get things done but they got results last time and can do it again they are trying to beat this and they can't do it alone. I highly doubt Judith and co could do any better. We all need to play our part and beat this as a nation no individual can do it on there own. So let's ride out this lockdown and check on your friends and family regularly and let's help each other as much as we physically can within our bubbles. We can do this NZ.
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