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Anzac Day is being celebrated differently this year, with virtual services and online events, all from our own living rooms, balconies and driveways. Download this pdf of a poppy, by award-winning illustrator Sharon Murdoch, to print off and stick in a front window - To show that even in lockdown, … View moreAnzac Day is being celebrated differently this year, with virtual services and online events, all from our own living rooms, balconies and driveways. Download this pdf of a poppy, by award-winning illustrator Sharon Murdoch, to print off and stick in a front window - To show that even in lockdown, in our small bubbles, we shall not forget. That we can still say thank you for the sacrifices, we can still pay tribute to the bravery of so many.
A man who Simon Bridges claimed was stopped at a coronavirus checkpoint by gang members was in fact …
As a first-home buyer it pays to weigh up your options to see whether buying new or buying 'character' is best for you.
On Tuesday the 28 April we will be moving into Level 3 of Lockdown. This will mean that Way of Life Health Shop can offer a service to customers again. We will not be able to open the shop as such, but can service your needs in the following way.
1. Phone in your order - 092387806
Email your … View moreOn Tuesday the 28 April we will be moving into Level 3 of Lockdown. This will mean that Way of Life Health Shop can offer a service to customers again. We will not be able to open the shop as such, but can service your needs in the following way.
1. Phone in your order - 092387806
Email your order - wayoflife@xtra.co.nz
Message your order through Facebook - Way of Life Health Shop
2. Orders will be prepared by staff.
3. Orders can be picked up from the door, or couriered out.
The shop will be open for picking up orders Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. The gate and back door will be open. Please drive in from the Countdown car park. Orders will be prepared and named ready for pickup and will be on the shelf inside the door. An approximate time of pickup would be helpful to ensure your order is ready.
4. Payment can be made by credit or debit card - supply number, expiry date and CCS with order, or alternatively you can pay for your order by EFTPOS at the door on pickup.
If there are essential workers that these times are not suitable for, then please ring and talk to us.
We will reassess on a regular basis so please watch for further posts.
The future of grocery shopping has arrived in the Waikato - complete with robots roaming the aisles.…
We’ve been privileged to help Kiwis get the essentials needed to work, study, and stay connected. It’s led to huge demand and some orders are taking longer to deliver. We’d really like to apologise to the customers who’ve experienced these delays.
To help get it sorted faster we’ve … View moreWe’ve been privileged to help Kiwis get the essentials needed to work, study, and stay connected. It’s led to huge demand and some orders are taking longer to deliver. We’d really like to apologise to the customers who’ve experienced these delays.
To help get it sorted faster we’ve quadrupled our Customer Care team, and expanded our order fulfilment network so we can get thousands more orders delivered each day. Plus our remote Tech Solutions service will be free until May 11 to lend customers a hand with technology advice or setting up.
Thanks for your patience, everyone. We’re getting there.
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Fraser High School is the hub of Adult Learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district.
New online classes have been added to our Adult and Community Education programme. Our tutors will support you to get connected, get learning and enjoy a whole new adventure.
You can look, book and pay … View moreFraser High School is the hub of Adult Learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district.
New online classes have been added to our Adult and Community Education programme. Our tutors will support you to get connected, get learning and enjoy a whole new adventure.
You can look, book and pay online at www.fraserace.ac.nz or just email us on comed@fraser.school.nz Easy! Very easy!
New Zealand could see a second wave of Covid-19 after Level 4, but another lock down is not the solu…
The Sunday Star-Times is looking to speak to a patient who has recently had some experience of the health system - either receiving treatment in a hospital or clinic or at an ED - and would be willing to talk about their experience, and how it could have been made better, either by shorter wait … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking to speak to a patient who has recently had some experience of the health system - either receiving treatment in a hospital or clinic or at an ED - and would be willing to talk about their experience, and how it could have been made better, either by shorter wait times, better communication or level of care. We'd need you to be happy to be identified and photographed (from a distance). If you think you can help, please email senior journalist Andrea Vance on andrea.vance@stuff.co.nz.
Following on from yesterday's tiny house story, here's single mum Shaye sharing her experience in isolation
Tiny house builders have had a surge in interest during the lockdown, some from families that are 'herding'
Hey neighbours, Waikato DHB needs to test more people for COVID-19 to protect our community. The DHB has set up a number of Community Based Assessment Centres (CBACs) throughout the Waikato, to assess and test people.
You can help Waikato beat COVID 19. If you have any of the following symptoms … View moreHey neighbours, Waikato DHB needs to test more people for COVID-19 to protect our community. The DHB has set up a number of Community Based Assessment Centres (CBACs) throughout the Waikato, to assess and test people.
You can help Waikato beat COVID 19. If you have any of the following symptoms - a cough, a high temperature, shortness of breath, a sore throat, sneezing, a runny nose, or a temporary loss of smell - get to your local Waikato CBAC to be assessed.
They are open every day - no bookings or referrals needed. It is safe to travel here during lockdown.
Find your nearest CBAC now at: www.waikatodhb.health.nz/cbac
Meditation on Zoom - all welcome of any or no faith - Tuesday 4pm - text for Zoom details to join. I teach Christian meditation however you are welcome to use the silence as you wish. Rosie 021933624
BPW Franklin ZOOM Meeting April 22nd 7pm
Guest Speaker—Sarah Lochead-macmillan
Topic— “ Keep Calm and stand together ( just not too close)”
If there are any women interested in joining this meeting please register with bpwfranklin@gmail.com by Tuesday 6pm.
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