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Hi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family … View moreHi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family member, we'd like to hear about why a granny flat was right for you. What was the process of getting one and learning to live together like? If you're happy to share your story and be featured in the article, please email mikaela.wilkes@stuff.co.nz or let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.
Why volunteer? “I enjoy getting to meet people from different walks of life – people I wouldn’t normally get to talk to. It’s so interesting getting to see life from a different perspective.” – Hannah
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You can see all … View moreWhy volunteer? “I enjoy getting to meet people from different walks of life – people I wouldn’t normally get to talk to. It’s so interesting getting to see life from a different perspective.” – Hannah
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With today's move to Alert Level 2 for most of Aotearoa/NZ, we would like to tell you all that the VM office will remain open and our staff will still be working from the office between 10am and 2pm every weekday.
If you would like to visit us, we do ask that you consider if you have Covid-19… View moreWith today's move to Alert Level 2 for most of Aotearoa/NZ, we would like to tell you all that the VM office will remain open and our staff will still be working from the office between 10am and 2pm every weekday.
If you would like to visit us, we do ask that you consider if you have Covid-19 symptoms or if you may have been in contact with someone who has the virus. If you have, please call or email us before coming in.
For volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations, these are the recommended guidelines:
> Virtual/online/phone volunteering is the safest option.
> However, other volunteering can continue with physical distancing and health & safety precautions in place.
> Volunteer training can continue as long as there are no more than 100 people gathered.
If you have any questions or concerns about volunteering (or involving volunteers in your organisation's work) during Level 2, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
You can send us a direct message, call 03 577 9388, or email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz
For more general info on Covid-19 and Alert Level 2, like & follow Unite against COVID-19 or go to the all-of-government website (covid19.govt.nz...)
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Hi neighbours,
On Tuesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced there were four new Covid-19 cases in the community.
Auckland moved into level 3 at midday on Wednesday, and the rest of the country into level 2.
Kiwis outside of Auckland can still continue to go to work and school, with… View moreHi neighbours,
On Tuesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced there were four new Covid-19 cases in the community.
Auckland moved into level 3 at midday on Wednesday, and the rest of the country into level 2.
Kiwis outside of Auckland can still continue to go to work and school, with physical distancing, and are advised to wear masks in public.
Businesses can open to the public if they are following public health guidance, which includes physical distancing and record keeping.
In terms of gatherings, New Zealanders must not travel to events with more than 100 people. This includes weddings, birthdays, funerals and tangihanga.
The Government advises all Kiwis to practise good hygiene and stay home if sick.
For more information on what the different alert levels mean for you, click here.
Stadium 200 remains open under alert level 2.
Under the alert level however, the steam room and sauna will be closed. Water fountains are unavailable until further notice. The upstairs spectators seating will be cordoned off and closed until further notice.
Numbers in the spa are limited to 7 … View moreStadium 200 remains open under alert level 2.
Under the alert level however, the steam room and sauna will be closed. Water fountains are unavailable until further notice. The upstairs spectators seating will be cordoned off and closed until further notice.
Numbers in the spa are limited to 7 people.
Sanitizing and washing hands:
We have continued to sanitise since throughout but we ask more than ever now that you are vigilant with sanitising or washing your hands before, during and leaving the Stadium. Keeping safe is about sharing the load so that means where self-cleaning is possible we ask that you chip in.
Social Distancing:
Our guidelines tell us that we must remain 1m apart if not further where possible. You will notice that at reception we have barriers to avoid getting too close to each other.
Our numbers in each of our zones is limited to 100 persons and staff will be on hand to answer any questions. We will keep people moving around the facility so we ask that you come, you enjoy and then you leave without hanging around longer than necessary.
Contact Tracing:
You will be required to swipe your access card for every entry into the Pool or Gym. At other zones within the Stadium (Subway, CPR, some Group Fitness classes, and when visiting other tenants within the building) registers must be completed and we recommend using the official COVID-19 Mobile App as well. For all casual visits to the stadium we will require a few more details than normal so please be patient and kind as staff work through what is required.
Group Fitness
Classes will continue but with more distancing between each other and on completion you will be asked to sanitise your equipment.
The Marlborough District Council is asking residents to keep a 2m physical distancing at all council facilities while under alert level 2.
This includes: libraries, customer services centres, parks, reserves, Marlborough Airport and waste facilities.
Please download the COVID-19 tracer app and … View moreThe Marlborough District Council is asking residents to keep a 2m physical distancing at all council facilities while under alert level 2.
This includes: libraries, customer services centres, parks, reserves, Marlborough Airport and waste facilities.
Please download the COVID-19 tracer app and use it at council facilities.
The latest Ministry of Health advice is to wear a mask if you're in a situation where you can't maintain social distancing. Stay at home if you're unwell and get a COVID test if you have flu-like symptoms.
The latest Government advice and information can be found at www.covid19.govt.nz....
Parks, reserves, playgrounds and cemeteries
All Council’s parks and reserves including playgrounds and cemeteries are open under Alert Level 2. Please maintain physical distancing when enjoying our open spaces. Hand sanitising is also encouraged before and after you and/or your children use playground equipment, picnic tables or park benches.
Kerbside collection
Kerbside collections in Blenheim and Picton will continue as normal. Rolls of ten Council refuse bags are available for purchase from supermarkets. Your annual refuse bag voucher can continue to be exchanged at the supermarkets and Council offices.
Transfer stations
Transfer stations will be open as normal. During Alert Level 2 onsite staff will record vehicle registration details as part of the contact tracing protocol.
Greenwaste and Resource Recovery Centre
Both will be open but access will be controlled to ensure physical distancing.
Rural community recycling
The rural recycling service and coin skips will continue to operate as normal at Alert Level 2.
Reuse Centre
The reuse centre in Blenheim is open under Alert Level 2.
Bluegums landfill
The Bluegums landfill is open for its usual hours for current commercial customers only.
Marlborough Civil Defence and Emergency Management
Marlborough Civil Defence and Emergency Management is monitoring the situation but is not currently activated.
Bus services
All bus services will continue to operate. If you are taking the bus you can help keep yourself and others safe by following this advice:
Sit next to people you know, otherwise keep the seat next to you free.
Follow the on-board guidance and maintain physical distancing from those you don’t know whilst on board, and keep 2 metres distance while waiting for services.
Wear a mask on public transport and if you're in situations where you can't maintain that social distancing.
Comply with any temporary barriers and seat signage indicating where you are allowed to sit.
Keep track of your journey and a record of what service you were on and where you sat, for the purpose of contact tracing.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after taking public transport.
Council offices
Council receptions in Blenheim and Picton are open and practicing physical distancing and hand sanitising. Please use Council’s online services - many enquiries, applications, payments, submissions and other business can be carried out on the Council’s website at www.marlborough.govt.nz...
Libraries
Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) and Picton Library and Service Centre are open under Alert Level 2. You can request items online via the catalogue or by email and phone. Return items can be deposited in the after hours’ returns facility.
You can call the Marlborough District Library (Blenheim) on Ph: 03 520 7491 or email library@marlborough.govt.nz
You can call the Picton Library and Service Centre on Ph: 03 520 7493 or email pictonlibrary@marlborough.govt.nz
Online services including access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers are available.
Harbours
All recreational boating and water-based activities are permitted but physical distancing should be maintained as much as practicable, and good hygiene and cleaning practices should be applied. Boaties should keep a record of their travel.
Public toilets
All public toilets in Marlborough are open under Alert Level 2.
Dogs
Dogs should stay on a lead including in dog exercise areas where leads aren’t normally required as this helps to maintain physical distancing. The Renwick Dog Park is open under Alert Level 2.
Building inspections
At Alert Level 2, building and construction site inspections will continue, but with appropriate safety measures such as physical distancing. The Building Control Group is taking bookings for inspections which can be made by calling Ph: 03 520 7405.
Noise control
If you are disturbed by noise, please phone the Council on Ph: 03 520 7400 at the time the nuisance is occurring and one of our Noise Control Officers will attend.
Resource consent hearings
Resource consent hearings will continue in person and also via Zoom videoconferencing. The Hearings Facilitator will contact all interested parties to make sure they can attend the hearing either in person or online.
We will be closing our New Zealand care centres to all visitors from 10am on Wednesday August 12 following the re-emergence of COVID-19 in the community in Auckland, and Level 2 Alert level in the remainder of New Zealand.
All regions in New Zealand, except for the Auckland region, will move to Alert Level 2 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020
Key information:
• Keep your distance from other people in public.
• Wash your hands.
• Sneeze and cough into your elbow.
• Keep a track of where you’ve … View moreAll regions in New Zealand, except for the Auckland region, will move to Alert Level 2 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020
Key information:
• Keep your distance from other people in public.
• Wash your hands.
• Sneeze and cough into your elbow.
• Keep a track of where you’ve been and who you’ve seen
wear a mask if you can.
• If you’re sick, stay home. Don’t go to work or school. Don’t socialise.
• If you have symptoms of cold or flu call your doctor or Healthline and get advice about being tested.
• If you have been told to self-isolate you must do so immediately.
• All aged care facilities will close their doors to everyone but staff from noon today.
• For real time news updates visit Stuff
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As the Cancer Society’s 30th Daffodil Day approaches you can choose to give in many more ways than ever before.
This year especially, we wanted to make it easier to donate to our street appeal for those that won’t be out and about or aren’t carrying cash. Every dollar makes a difference … View moreAs the Cancer Society’s 30th Daffodil Day approaches you can choose to give in many more ways than ever before.
This year especially, we wanted to make it easier to donate to our street appeal for those that won’t be out and about or aren’t carrying cash. Every dollar makes a difference in helping provide free support for people with cancer and their whānau.”
The newest way to donate is with the Cancer Society’s digital experience called ‘My Daffodil’. This can be found at www.daffodilday.org.nz. You can also donate via a QR code that will be displayed on daffodils during the street appeal on Friday 28 August.
Thank you for your support, we appreciate it!
Hi Neighbours!
Our August SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now, and it's filled with lots of handy information and opportunities for seniors.
This issue includes a story about the benefits of volunteering and how to get involved, as well as an update on the changes to NZ Super and … View moreHi Neighbours!
Our August SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now, and it's filled with lots of handy information and opportunities for seniors.
This issue includes a story about the benefits of volunteering and how to get involved, as well as an update on the changes to NZ Super and Veteran's Pension.
Even if you aren't over 65 yourself, check it out and share it with the older people in your life.
Click here to read our August newsletter: bit.ly...
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Our guide gives you a glimpse into the lifestyle that a Ryman village offers. As well as guiding you through the retirement living and care options available.
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We'd be keen to hear about your discoveries on your recent travels around New Zealand. Were there any small towns, activities or attractions that surprised you, for better or for worse? Did you come across any lesser-know spots you think more Kiwis should check out? Which small … View moreHi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your discoveries on your recent travels around New Zealand. Were there any small towns, activities or attractions that surprised you, for better or for worse? Did you come across any lesser-know spots you think more Kiwis should check out? Which small towns do you think deserve more visitors than they get? Please remember your comment may be included in an article unless you state that you don't want it to be. Cheers.
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