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1710 days ago

Waikato District Council’s essential services to continue

The Editor from Te Kowhai Newsletter

Rubbish collections and other essential services will continue in the Waikato district, but Council offices and sites are now closed to the public, following the move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 and 4.
As of today, Tuesday 24 March, Alert Level 3 is in place. This requires public venues to close and… View more
Rubbish collections and other essential services will continue in the Waikato district, but Council offices and sites are now closed to the public, following the move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 and 4.
As of today, Tuesday 24 March, Alert Level 3 is in place. This requires public venues to close and for businesses and organisations to enforce alternative ways of working to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

From midnight on Wednesday 25 March, Alert Level 4 will be in place which instructs people to stay at home, educational facilities to close and non-essential businesses to close. A list of the essential businesses that will remain open can be found on covid19.govt.nz...

“I want to reassure our residents that Waikato District Council will continue to provide essential services to its communities,” says Chief Executive Gavin Ion. “There will still be safe drinking water, they will still be able to flush their toilets and rubbish and recycling will continue to be collected while Alert Level 3 and 4 are in place.”

However, all Council offices, sites and community facilities, including pools, playgrounds and libraries are closed. Huntly and Raglan campgrounds are also closed.

“Council has contingency plans in place and as of today, Tuesday 24 March, all Council staff who can perform their role from home are now doing so,” says Mr Ion.

“There may be some changes we need to make to our services, so please be patient as we work through this. If changes are needed we will notify the public as soon as possible.”

Some other information to be aware of:

- Please do not return library books. Late fees will be waived.

- Please do not send anything by post. If you need to contact us, please phone or email. Our mail delivery service has been cancelled at this stage.

- Anything posted to us over the past few days may not arrive at our offices.

Residents can still get assistance from Council’s Customer Services team by calling 0800 492 452.

For further updates please visit Council’s website on www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz... or connect on its Facebook page.

1710 days ago

Ideas for connecting with your neighbours while self-isolating:

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:

www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...View more
- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:

www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...

There are plenty of ways to keep in touch and support one another over the next several weeks. Just don't forget about those with limited internet or mobile phone access!

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1710 days ago

SALE ON NOW - everything must go today

The Editor from Te Kowhai Newsletter

Te Kowhai Cafe (opposite the green grocer) has a full cafe full of cabinet food that must go. Prices discounted. Lots of stuff will freeze well such as muffins and cakes. Hot pies for lunch today if you're working from home.

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1710 days ago

Avoid food poisoning at home

Ministry for Primary Industries

It’s a great time to cook for family, and whether you’re dining in or grilling on the BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home?

Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill. We all want to keep … View more
It’s a great time to cook for family, and whether you’re dining in or grilling on the BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home?

Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, and the 3Cs can help you avoid common foodborne illnesses.

Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for handy food safety tips.
Learn More

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1710 days ago

Let’s get recycling

The Team from Hamilton City Council

Black rubbish bags are on borrowed time. Hamilton is wheeling out an exciting new kerbside rubbish and recycling service from July 2020.

Information booklets and collection calendars for each property are being delivered with the bins from April 2020.
Find out more

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1710 days ago

We're in this together!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Now is your chance to get organised and come up with a plan for supporting your neighbours and keeping in touch over the next several weeks. We've come up with this 'Our Neighbourhood Plan' template to help.

For additional advice and resources, visit our website at the below link:

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1711 days ago

PROGRAMMES CANCELLED TILL FURTHER NOTICE

Syrina Pene from Te Rongopai Community Trust (GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY CENTRE)

ATTENTION: ALL PROGRAMMES THAT ARE USUALLY RUN BY TE RONGOPAI TRUST, (ALONG WITH ZUMBA) ARE NOW CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
HOWEVER PLEASE STAY TUNED AS WE ARE STILL WANTING TO SUPPORT WHERE & WHEN POSSIBLE.

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1711 days ago

Mocka chair & footrest set

Matt from Flagstaff

Chair and footrest set, 2x chairs, 1x footrest.
used condition, one chair require repair/cover.

Price: $45

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1711 days ago

Executive office chair - great condition

Matt from Flagstaff

Comfy executive office chair
Great condition

Price: $50

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1711 days ago

Bookcase

Matt from Flagstaff

Sturdy bookcase - Used but good condition
1030mm tall, 1525mm long, 355mm deep.
Shelf heights: 275mm, 285mm, 305mm.

Price: $40

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1711 days ago

Mocka Play Gym

Matt from Flagstaff

Mocka Play Gym. Great condition.

Price: $30

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1711 days ago

CANCELED: Pop-Up Bookfair!

Community Activator from Red Cross - Waikato Service Centre

As you might have assumed, given the constantly changing times we are facing, we've made the decision to cancel this Pop-Up Bookfair. Of course we're disappointed but eager to do all that we can to keep Kiwis safe. Please keep an eye out through our page for future fairs, and if you would… View moreAs you might have assumed, given the constantly changing times we are facing, we've made the decision to cancel this Pop-Up Bookfair. Of course we're disappointed but eager to do all that we can to keep Kiwis safe. Please keep an eye out through our page for future fairs, and if you would like to support us to continue to help Kiwis and people in need around the world, we'd love you to consider donating to www.redcross.org.... Till we see you again, be kind and keep safe.

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1721 days ago

Shape Your Future Hamilton

The Team from Hamilton City Council

We want to hear from you! What does wellbeing mean to you, your family and your neighbourhood?

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1717 days ago

Government economic response to COVID-19

Jamie Neighbourly Lead from Chartwell

Our Government has announced a $12.1b economic response to COVID-19/coronavirus.

A huge wage subsidy is at the centre of the $12.1b economic response to the coronavirus pandemic. www.stuff.co.nz...

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