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There won't be a Heartland Championship this year, but the rugby unions involved want to make sure t…
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Willis Street fully reopened yesterday afternoon after the successful connection of the new underground wastewater pipe in Willis Street replacing the temporary overland pipe installed after the original tunnel collapse in December.
Most of our street came out 7pm last night to cheer and clap for all essential and frontline workers. We will be there again tomorrow night.
Thank you so much to each and everyone of you who is playing a part in keeping NZ going in these trying and uncertain times.Including parents who are trying … View moreMost of our street came out 7pm last night to cheer and clap for all essential and frontline workers. We will be there again tomorrow night.
Thank you so much to each and everyone of you who is playing a part in keeping NZ going in these trying and uncertain times.Including parents who are trying to work from home and cope with caring for their children at the same time.
Take care and stay safe!!
7pm tonight come to the end of your driveways and salute these amazing people!!
Remember to keep social distancing
In support of the whole of government response to the Coronavirus (Covid-19), Crimestoppers has developed a reporting process for both the 0800 555 111 and www.crimestoppers... portals.
The anonymous foundation for all our reports remains if required, and all reports that relate to … View moreIn support of the whole of government response to the Coronavirus (Covid-19), Crimestoppers has developed a reporting process for both the 0800 555 111 and www.crimestoppers... portals.
The anonymous foundation for all our reports remains if required, and all reports that relate to self-isolation breaches, illegal outdoor gatherings or similar, will be immediately forwarded to the appropriate authorities.
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Got your wood in? Winter is just round the corner....as this is an essential business we can deliver to you over the lockdown. SAFETY FIRST! No need to speak face to face or get in to each others bubble!! Text/phone me today to arrange your delivery! Look forward to hearing from you. Cheers. … View moreGot your wood in? Winter is just round the corner....as this is an essential business we can deliver to you over the lockdown. SAFETY FIRST! No need to speak face to face or get in to each others bubble!! Text/phone me today to arrange your delivery! Look forward to hearing from you. Cheers. Nathan. 0212203694.
East coast hills were so cracked and dry the grass looked like it had been bleached, but in just a …
Hi everyone out there having a clean up during isolation. If you have any wool you no longer want, please think about giving it to CRAFTY VOLUNTEERS to knit up for our local charities. Contact Shona on 027 2404714 to arrange pick up when we can move around again, .or you can drop it into ORNATE … View moreHi everyone out there having a clean up during isolation. If you have any wool you no longer want, please think about giving it to CRAFTY VOLUNTEERS to knit up for our local charities. Contact Shona on 027 2404714 to arrange pick up when we can move around again, .or you can drop it into ORNATE (beside PaperPlus in Mstn)
If you are a knitter maybe you could use your time to knit up something for 0 to 5 year olds or even just some peggy squares. (30sts 60 rows with double knit on size 4mm or old 8 needles.)
Every little bit helps our locals. Thankyou.
It's time more than ever to #LoveLocal here in the Wairarapa. This is a challenging time for many of our local businesses and the people they employ here in the region. Businesses and people we love.
So now, more than ever, we need to support them - it is time to love Wairarapa. Check out the… View moreIt's time more than ever to #LoveLocal here in the Wairarapa. This is a challenging time for many of our local businesses and the people they employ here in the region. Businesses and people we love.
So now, more than ever, we need to support them - it is time to love Wairarapa. Check out the cool new ways businesses are operating at this time for you and show them your love: www.wairarapanz.com...
This page is changing as we add more wonderful businesses. Please support them.
With New Zealand hunkering down for a period of family and whanau isolation,
Destination Wairarapa is putting a shout out for local food and beverage producers.
The regional tourism organisation’s ‘Love Local - Wairarapa’ campaign is appealing for people to buy from local producers, where … View moreWith New Zealand hunkering down for a period of family and whanau isolation,
Destination Wairarapa is putting a shout out for local food and beverage producers.
The regional tourism organisation’s ‘Love Local - Wairarapa’ campaign is appealing for people to buy from local producers, where possible.
A dedicated webpage - wairarapanz.com/love-local - is a one-stop-shop of local food and beverage producers who have the capability and capacity to continue to operate during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Destination Wairarapa General Manager Anna Neilson says, this is an
unprecedented time for our nation as we fight to halt the train of transmission of Covid-19.
“These efforts will have far reaching implications, and as a consequence it is going to be incredibly challenging for many of our local businesses and the livelihoods of people they employ,” Ms Neilson says.
“Now, more than ever, we need to support them, and one way we can do that is through buying locally.”
By buying locally produced goods you are also helping to ensure money stays in this region, Ms Neilson says. This could be directly benefiting your neighbour or someone on your street or in your town.
“We are all in this together, and everything that we can do to help one another is going to help us get through this incredibly difficult time.
“One of the really great things about Wairarapa is its people; we’re caring and we support one another. Let’s show how we can come together as a community, even when we’re unable to do that physically.”
How can you get involved?
Check out the list of businesses at wairarapanz.com/love-local to help you find the goods and services you’re after
If you’re a local business that can operate and does deliver, get in touch with us at web@wairarapanz.com so we can help promote what you offer.
Like and follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with what our Wairarapa businesses are doing.
This week sees us all getting used to living at Alert Level 4. For this to work, we must all stick to the plan.
Stay home. It WILL save lives.
Let’s all remember why we are taking such extreme measures.
Staying home won’t always be easy. But the evidence tells us this is the best way to… View moreThis week sees us all getting used to living at Alert Level 4. For this to work, we must all stick to the plan.
Stay home. It WILL save lives.
Let’s all remember why we are taking such extreme measures.
Staying home won’t always be easy. But the evidence tells us this is the best way to save the lives of other New Zealanders.
Finding our routines
It will take some time to build up new daily routines. That’s to be expected. We all need to be gentle with ourselves, and accept that things could be difficult for a while as we learn to adjust.
Looking after ourselves and others
Don’t forget to take time to look after yourself, and also to check-in on others. Asking someone how they are feeling is a good way to connect and show that you care.
We all need to stick to the plan
For this to work, and the effort we are all making to be worth it, we all need to stick to the plan, all the time. No exceptions.
Don’t move around
The virus is spread by us. So we all need to avoid moving around as much as possible. If you do go out for exercise or to get essential supplies, stay local. This is incredibly important. Don’t move between different areas.
Thank you for doing your bit
A massive thank you to everyone for working so hard to slow the spread of COVID-19. Together, we can and will save lives.
GOT QUESTIONS?
If you need help knowing what to do, visit covid19.govt.nz.
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