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Due to Covid-19 Level 4 restrictions PESTWORX are only able to provide pest control services to Essential businesses during the Level 4 Alert period.
Our office will be operational during the lockdown restrictions if you need to contact us for any pest control advice.
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0800 … View moreDue to Covid-19 Level 4 restrictions PESTWORX are only able to provide pest control services to Essential businesses during the Level 4 Alert period.
Our office will be operational during the lockdown restrictions if you need to contact us for any pest control advice.
info@pestworx.co.nz
0800 PESTWORX | 0800 737 896 | 09 407 7389
Whangarei’s immensely popular Fritter Festival - planned for March 28 -has been cancelled because of concerns about coronavirus. The organisers are disappointed but believed the event would not have been allowed to go ahead, while headline acts Katchafire (pictured) and ManaLion would have been … View moreWhangarei’s immensely popular Fritter Festival - planned for March 28 -has been cancelled because of concerns about coronavirus. The organisers are disappointed but believed the event would not have been allowed to go ahead, while headline acts Katchafire (pictured) and ManaLion would have been in self-isolation on the date.
What other Whangārei events have been cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus fears? Post your information here for free.
The Houhora One Base fishing competition planned for April 1 to 4 has been cancelled, due to tough restrictions for big gatherings introduced to stop the spread of coronavirus. What other local events have been cancelled or postponed? Share your updates here for free...
Update: Northland's second case of coronavirus was confirmed on Sunday. The region's first confirmed case of coronavirus has been praised for following all the rules to avoid transmission to others. What do you think? You can also add to this post of local events that have been cancelled … View moreUpdate: Northland's second case of coronavirus was confirmed on Sunday. The region's first confirmed case of coronavirus has been praised for following all the rules to avoid transmission to others. What do you think? You can also add to this post of local events that have been cancelled due to Covid-19.
With Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announcing on Monday that New Zealand would go into lockdown in two days, supermarkets have been chaos and liquor stores are seeing large queues. How are you coping? Do your whanāu have any distraction techniques?
- 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!
Officials say Northland's drought is far from over and Whangārei residents could be using next summer's water supply if we have a dry winter. Are you still saving water? Are you finding it easier or harder now we are seeing autumn weather?
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 moreIt’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.
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:
Northland's drought is far from over and strict water saving is still in place across Kaipara and at Kaikohe, Kaitaia, Rawene, Paihia and Kawakawa areas. Are you still saving water? Are you finding it easier or harder now that we are experiencing some autumn weather?
Reach Out is a hub for Kiwis to find and give support from others during this global pandemic. Head over to the page and share how you're coping, how you can support each other, and what everyone is doing to embrace the changes that are happening around us.
Looking for a person who does drain unblocking of the toilet please. If you’d let me know the name and contact number please. Thank you very much in advance.
All treatments booked in March will receive a 10% discount - offer valid until 31/3/20.
Schools are getting ready to run classes online, in case the spread of coronavirus gets worse in New Zealand. Do you think schools should close, or take holidays early, to stop the virus spreading? What would be the trigger point for this? And how would it affect your family if it did happen?
Update: Northland now has two confirmed cases of coronavirus. The region's first case of coronavirus has been praised for following all the rules to avoid transmission to others. What do you think? You can also add to this post of local events that have been cancelled due to Covid-19.
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