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You might remember that a few months ago Neighbourly featured a picture of Muhammad Ali holding a young baby in Upper Hutt.
That baby was Jason Tarawhiti, who lives in Hamilton and who cherishes that picture.
At Alert Level 2, facilities in our regional parks remain open for safe access to exercise and recreation, but we need to play it safe.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 you should keep group activities to 10 people or less, wash your hands regularly, and stay home if you are unwell.
For more … View moreAt Alert Level 2, facilities in our regional parks remain open for safe access to exercise and recreation, but we need to play it safe.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 you should keep group activities to 10 people or less, wash your hands regularly, and stay home if you are unwell.
For more information check out gw.govt.nz/parks.
We have an old swing chair that needs some tlc. Really comfortable as is, but a windstorm blew the top shade off and damaged the brackets that held it on. A good handyman would be able to tidy up nicely. Must pick up, in Martinborough. Phone Roger on 021329335
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Are you an event organiser? Join this free half day workshop for experienced and early stage event planners in Wairarapa to ensure your H&S plans and processes are tip top. Tue, 2 March 2021 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at The Carterton Court House.
Running events can be complex and stressful … View moreAre you an event organiser? Join this free half day workshop for experienced and early stage event planners in Wairarapa to ensure your H&S plans and processes are tip top. Tue, 2 March 2021 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at The Carterton Court House.
Running events can be complex and stressful projects, which require great communication and clear health and safety expectations to ensure all parties understand their responsibilities.
Whether you've done this once, or a thousand times this will be a practical refresher on health and safety planning .
In an interactive session lead by Cathy Knowsley who specializes in health and safety management consultancy for the arts, entertainment,and event industries, you'll cover tips, templates and get guidance across these themes:
An introduction to event health and safety
Events as a workplace.
Legal responsibilities.
Risk management.
Emergency management.
Crowd management.
Health and safety management on site.
In addition to the workshop, Cathy will be available for free one-on-one consultation with the workshop participants to guide them on how to approach health and safety planning and delivery for their specific events.
Thanks to Destination Wairarapa this event and follow up mentoring are FREE for Wairarapa event industry people.
This year's event runs from March 20 - 30th with the theme being 'The Great Plant Swap' as an easy way for neighbourhoods to grow stronger together.
Here's some ideas for ways you could get involved:
• swap seeds with a neighbour
• gift a plant you've grown to… View moreThis year's event runs from March 20 - 30th with the theme being 'The Great Plant Swap' as an easy way for neighbourhoods to grow stronger together.
Here's some ideas for ways you could get involved:
• swap seeds with a neighbour
• gift a plant you've grown to a neighbour
• take some flowers to a neighbour
• organise a produce swap
• share garden tips or recipes for food in season
• create community gardens or berm pollinator pathways
• host an inclusive garden-themed working bee
• a friendly neighbourhood BBQ with homegrown ingredients
The options are endless! At the end of the day, our shared aim is to help bring people together by encouraging intentional connection with our neighbours. Whether that be organising a street party, sharing a cuppa, or simply saying ‘Kia Ora!” to those who live around you, every action helps to create a safer and more connected New Zealand.
UPDATE
17 February
4.53pm
The rest of New Zealand will return at Alert Level 1 at 11.59pm tonight. Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.
Here's what you need to know:
- New Zealand will return to Alert … View moreUPDATE
17 February
4.53pm
The rest of New Zealand will return at Alert Level 1 at 11.59pm tonight. Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.
Here's what you need to know:
- New Zealand will return to Alert Level 1 with Auckland moving to Alert Level 2.
- These restrictions will be reviewed February 22.
- There has been an additional 1 case confirmed, with the positive case a member of the same household bubble.
- New locations of interest have been loaded on the Ministry of Health website.
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UPDATE
16 February
1.09pm
There are no new community cases Ashley Bloomfield confirmed in a 1pm update today. There are no new cases in MIQ facilities.
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UPDATE
15 February
4.20pm
Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.
Here's what you need to know:
- The Prime Minister says there's a variety of scenarios on how the virus got into the community. To date, health officials are still attempting to establish the source of the outbreak.
- 42 people have been identified as close contacts.
- The first batch of Pfizer vaccines - 60,000 doses - arrived this morning on a Singapore Airlines flight.
- Vaccines will be offered to border and MIQ workers from this Saturday.
- This will be the largest vaccine programme in New Zealand's history, Jacinda Ardern says.
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UPDATE
February 15
1.36pm
The Ministry of Health has confirmed five new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation. There are no new community cases.
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UPDATE
February 15
8.18am
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the first two February cases are the highly infectious UK strain. There is no link to any MIQ infections.
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All regions outside Auckland have moved to Alert Level 2.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addressed the nation at 7.00pm Sunday, announcing all regions excluding Auckland, will move to Alert Level 2 from 11.59pm tonight.
Here's what you need to know:
- Gatherings of more than 100 people are prohibited.
- Mask use is encouraged when it is difficult to maintain physical distancing.
- From 11.59pm tonight, travel to Auckland will no longer be possible with the heightened alert level - unless you are returning home.
- The full list of rules under Alert Level 2 can be found here.
- Here's the full list of locations of interest where the cases visited.
Neighbourly will update this message as further information comes to hand.
Come along and see Whitby Collegiate at our next Open Day on Sunday 14 March from 11am to 1pm.
Whitby Collegiate is the first progressive, independent, co-educational school in the Wellington region for Years 7 to 13.
• Excellent teacher to student ratios.
• Strong academic results.
… View moreCome along and see Whitby Collegiate at our next Open Day on Sunday 14 March from 11am to 1pm.
Whitby Collegiate is the first progressive, independent, co-educational school in the Wellington region for Years 7 to 13.
• Excellent teacher to student ratios.
• Strong academic results.
• A supportive learning environment.
• Buses running to and from the Kāpiti Coast, Porirua, Johnsonville and the
Hutt Valley.
Register for the Sunday 14 March Open Day here.
UCOL at Taratahi have short residential courses starting now, providing candidates with a jump start to a career on the land.
These are fully-funded courses delivered in partnership with MPI and provide skills and training to meet needs across the primary industries.
Starting from March there… View moreUCOL at Taratahi have short residential courses starting now, providing candidates with a jump start to a career on the land.
These are fully-funded courses delivered in partnership with MPI and provide skills and training to meet needs across the primary industries.
Starting from March there are courses in Apiculture, Dairy, Shearing, Fencing, general Ag-contracting and specialist vehicle training.
All courses are residential at Taratahi, both the cost of board and training is covered*.
Following training at Taratahi, UCOL has fee-free agriculture certificates and diplomas or job opportunities that await.
Get in touch with UCOL today (0800 GO UCOL), secure your place and get the skills to start your career on the land.
*Candidates must be over 18 for residential stay, self-catering at weekends.
Due to low water supply in Wellington region and not enough rain, there is now a BAN on residential sprinklers and irrigation systems in Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, and Wellington City council areas.
A bunch of keys which looks like car and house keys were found at one of the reserves down by the Hutt river. Private message me if you think they are yours. Annette.
Kia ora Pōneke,
From 11:59pm tonight, Sunday 14 February, Wellington, along with most of New Zealand, will be re-entering COVID-19 Alert Level 2. This will last until midnight, Wednesday 17 February, unless otherwise announced.
It follows the news that in Auckland there are three positive cases … View moreKia ora Pōneke,
From 11:59pm tonight, Sunday 14 February, Wellington, along with most of New Zealand, will be re-entering COVID-19 Alert Level 2. This will last until midnight, Wednesday 17 February, unless otherwise announced.
It follows the news that in Auckland there are three positive cases of COVID-19. The Auckland Region will move to Alert Level 3 for the same period.
These changes of Alert Level will be reviewed on a 24-hour basis and with daily updates, the first being on Monday afternoon (15 February).
We've been through this before, and it's time for us to unite once again.
For information on how Council services and facilities will operate during Alert Level 2, please visit our website here:
wellington.govt.nz...
For more information on health advice or the Alert Levels, please go to: covid19.govt.nz
Be kind and stay safe, Wellington. He waka eke noa! 💛
#OurWellington #TōTātouPōneke #KiaKaha
It has been revealed that aluminium pieces may be present in a Pams product.
In a statement, the Ministry for Primary Industries advised that a specific batch of "Pams Bacon Pieces" should not be consumed due to the possible presence of the foreign matter.
So far, there have been no… View moreIt has been revealed that aluminium pieces may be present in a Pams product.
In a statement, the Ministry for Primary Industries advised that a specific batch of "Pams Bacon Pieces" should not be consumed due to the possible presence of the foreign matter.
So far, there have been no reports of associated injuries but if consumers have any concerns about their health, they should contact health officials.
What you need to know:
- The product is sold in Pak'n Save, Four Square and New World stores throughout the country.
- The best before date is February 28 2021.
- The bacon pieces weigh 350g and are contained in a plastic wrapping.
Customers are asked to return the product to their retailer for a full refund. Further queries can be directed to Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd on 0800 24 51 14
For further information on the recall please visit the New Zealand Food Safety Website.
Remember if you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you are from.
This week we feature Pip a ten month old border terrier, who belongs to Suzie Beverley from Hataitai.
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