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If you have ordered a parcel to be delivered by courier during lockdown, Stuff/Homed would love you to take part in this short poll please. We would like to know if you have had problems with the theft of courier parcels (not just delays) from your letterbox or porch, or if this not… View moreHi Neighbours,
If you have ordered a parcel to be delivered by courier during lockdown, Stuff/Homed would love you to take part in this short poll please. We would like to know if you have had problems with the theft of courier parcels (not just delays) from your letterbox or porch, or if this not been an issue. If you would like to add detail or comment, please email me. Thank you.
To repair a leak, it must first be found—and this can be more complicated than you might think.
In this case, infrastructure had been built over the manhole cover that would normally be used to inspect a pipe, so our team had to find another way into it.
Here’s Foreman Mika and Drainlayer … View moreTo repair a leak, it must first be found—and this can be more complicated than you might think.
In this case, infrastructure had been built over the manhole cover that would normally be used to inspect a pipe, so our team had to find another way into it.
Here’s Foreman Mika and Drainlayer Richie feeding a CCTV camera down the pipe after the team had carefully uncovered it with a digger.
Armed with detailed images of the 30 metre long pipe, they had the information they needed to finish the job.
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us all how quickly life can change. For many New Zealanders, this has meant job losses or significant pay cuts – and the family pantry suddenly empty.
For the past two months, there’s been a huge demand for food parcels from local charities around the … View moreThe Covid-19 pandemic has shown us all how quickly life can change. For many New Zealanders, this has meant job losses or significant pay cuts – and the family pantry suddenly empty.
For the past two months, there’s been a huge demand for food parcels from local charities around the country. Find out what we’ve been doing behind the scenes to support these charities who are helping New Zealanders get back on their feet.
(PS – we want to say a special ‘thank you’ to all of you who have made a donation at your local store. Your generous support is helping keep New Zealanders fed.)
During this time of COVID-19, it’s important we remember the different signs of stroke and that stroke is always a medical emergency.
One New Zealander every hour experiences stroke. But if you think F.A.S.T. you could save someone’s life and give them the best chance of recovery.
F - … View moreDuring this time of COVID-19, it’s important we remember the different signs of stroke and that stroke is always a medical emergency.
One New Zealander every hour experiences stroke. But if you think F.A.S.T. you could save someone’s life and give them the best chance of recovery.
F - Face - Is it drooping on one side?
A - Arm - Is one arm weak?
S - Speech - Is it mixed up, slurred or lost?
T - Take Action - Call 111 immediately.
Think F.A.S.T., act fast, and keep looking out for each other.
Thank you, from the Stroke Foundation of New Zealand.
Hi Neighhours,
It's been a tough last few weeks, right? When life gets hard and the world gets scary, it's our loved ones we turn to for support.
But this extraordinary coronavirus pandemic is different. Many of us can't see our most special friends and whānau because we want to … View moreHi Neighhours,
It's been a tough last few weeks, right? When life gets hard and the world gets scary, it's our loved ones we turn to for support.
But this extraordinary coronavirus pandemic is different. Many of us can't see our most special friends and whānau because we want to keep them safe, and we want to get through this as a nation by following social distancing and Covid-19 Alert Level 3 rules.
While thousands of people are returning to work, visiting friends and family outside of your bubble may still be off the cards for some time longer.
Do you have a message for someone you can't see in person? A shout out to a sibling or best friend? A much-loved and missed grandparent? A new baby you need to virtually cuddle?
Level 3 Love Letters is an opportunity to share a video message for a loved one on Stuff.
You can upload your video here so we can share it with them and New Zealand
As bach owners are being told to stay home during alert level 3, people interested in viewing real e…
I bought this handy tool to help pick up acorns (season almost over) and it works well. Have discovered it is useful for picking up majority of feijoas too. I bought mine from lourdangrove.co.nz and saves bending over and less raking to be done. You just roll it along the ground and they … View moreI bought this handy tool to help pick up acorns (season almost over) and it works well. Have discovered it is useful for picking up majority of feijoas too. I bought mine from lourdangrove.co.nz and saves bending over and less raking to be done. You just roll it along the ground and they enter the cage. There are other options I know available but just a tip in these isolated times!
Light, bright, modern and just the right size – what more could you ask for?
A cosy one bedroom apartment at Huntleigh Retirement Apartments is available now and waiting for you.
Recently renovated to the highest standard in the central Wellington suburb of Karori, this one won’t be … View moreLight, bright, modern and just the right size – what more could you ask for?
A cosy one bedroom apartment at Huntleigh Retirement Apartments is available now and waiting for you.
Recently renovated to the highest standard in the central Wellington suburb of Karori, this one won’t be around long.
Make the most of independence of living, but without the hassle. No need to worry about the rates, insurance, maintenance this winter - we’ve got it covered.
Additional services also available.
The heavy rain over the weekend sure kept our crews busy! They got out there responding to surface flooding, removing blockages and pumping water away from properties that were being threatened by flooding 🌧 Also great to hear a bunch of positive feedback from residents for our folks who were … View moreThe heavy rain over the weekend sure kept our crews busy! They got out there responding to surface flooding, removing blockages and pumping water away from properties that were being threatened by flooding 🌧 Also great to hear a bunch of positive feedback from residents for our folks who were out in the storm taking care of business yesterday.
Shout out to those who took our suggestions on clearing out sumps in their streets – this definitely makes a difference 🍂
Beach communities are telling city dwellers to “stay at home” after an influx of people travellin…
We are connecting a new service into the water supply network in the area. This means we have to turn off the supply between 10am and 2pm, tomorrow (Tues 5 May) affecting water supply to Wise Street, Craigie Way and Jack Vaughan Grove in Wainuiomata.
We recommend affected properties fill up … View moreWe are connecting a new service into the water supply network in the area. This means we have to turn off the supply between 10am and 2pm, tomorrow (Tues 5 May) affecting water supply to Wise Street, Craigie Way and Jack Vaughan Grove in Wainuiomata.
We recommend affected properties fill up containers with water before 10am and avoid running your dishwasher and washing machine during this time. When the water supply is turned back on, it’s a good idea to open a cold tap slowly then let it run for a minute or so to clear any air bubbles that may have entered the system. Air can cause the water to turn a milky colour, but this won’t affect the taste, and should clear quickly.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this outage and will update you if any of the above should change.
Kia ora all, we've had a lot of questions through the Wairarapa Emergency Operations Centre about where people can travel within the "region" under Alert Level 3...and what the "region" actually is for Wairarapa!
The general rule of thumb is to keep it local as possible. … View moreKia ora all, we've had a lot of questions through the Wairarapa Emergency Operations Centre about where people can travel within the "region" under Alert Level 3...and what the "region" actually is for Wairarapa!
The general rule of thumb is to keep it local as possible. The Wairarapa is part of the Greater Wellington "region" but you shouldn't travel further than you have to if you can avoid it.
That means you can travel to Wellington for work that cannot be done from home, or accessing essential services that you can't get locally. However, you shouldn't be travelling to Wellington to go to your favourite beach or for a change of scene.
To keep up to date follow the COVID-19 - Wairarapa Updates Facebook page: www.facebook.com...
Did your mum transform rainy days into hot chocolate and bad moods into giggles?
Show you care, whether she’s with you or far away.
Enter our Mother’s Day competition before 6 May 2020 for a chance to win!
Too many memories to choose from? Here’s our team with some inspiration.
Follow this … View moreDid your mum transform rainy days into hot chocolate and bad moods into giggles?
Show you care, whether she’s with you or far away.
Enter our Mother’s Day competition before 6 May 2020 for a chance to win!
Too many memories to choose from? Here’s our team with some inspiration.
Follow this link to enter our competition.
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Missing your haircut, your morning coffee or dinner out? We've set up a site where you can support your local small business by buying a voucher now for a service you will get in the future - give these small businesses the money they need now to keep the lights on while they have the doors … View moreMissing your haircut, your morning coffee or dinner out? We've set up a site where you can support your local small business by buying a voucher now for a service you will get in the future - give these small businesses the money they need now to keep the lights on while they have the doors shut. Lots of great places to support across the Wellington area here...
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