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1192 days ago

Are you using our 2021 Garden Diary?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most … View more
Dear neighbours,

We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most useful, did you have enough space to write your notes, what have you scribbled on the pages? Did you clip your plant labels on them? Perhaps shoot a little video with your phone as you turn the pages. Your feedback will help us put together next year's diary.

Please email your comments and photos to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by this Friday, Aug 27. The five most helpful readers will each receive a free copy of the 2022 diary.

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1192 days ago

Rangiora Lions Lionesses Club

Irene from Rangiora

Due to Covert we are having to Postpone our Quiz Afternoon 29th August Rangiora RSA Raising Funds to Southbrook School, A new Date will be made as soon as we are Safe to do so, Thanking you for your ongoing Support
Regards Irene Allen
( Fundraising Coordinator )

1193 days ago

found iphone pines beach

Carol from Kaiapoi

iphone found in the dunes at the pines. Will drop at police station after lockdown, if no response

1193 days ago

One to watch

Competenz

We love seeing our apprentices making waves in the industry.
Wade Peek was recently named Plastics Apprentice of the Year, is definitely one to watch. With two qualifications under his belt, he’s been earmarked as a future plastics industry leader.

He hopes to one day start his own … View more
We love seeing our apprentices making waves in the industry.
Wade Peek was recently named Plastics Apprentice of the Year, is definitely one to watch. With two qualifications under his belt, he’s been earmarked as a future plastics industry leader.

He hopes to one day start his own manufacturing business and says: "I really want to pass on what I have learnt to support apprentices in their training. I also want to be able to teach people outside of the plastics industry about what we do, as I truly believe we can't solve any of the really important environmental issues that surround plastic unless as many people as possible understand it."

If you are thinking of signing up for an apprenticeship, get in touch with us here

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1197 days ago

Covid-19: Hospital visitors restricted, toilet paper in hot demand in Canterbury

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi Cantabrians,

Hundreds are queueing for Covid-19 tests in Christchurch, while grocery shoppers are heeding pleas to not panic buy as the country enters the first day of a nationwide lockdown.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the shift to alert level 4 for at least three … View more
Hi Cantabrians,

Hundreds are queueing for Covid-19 tests in Christchurch, while grocery shoppers are heeding pleas to not panic buy as the country enters the first day of a nationwide lockdown.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the shift to alert level 4 for at least three days for the entire country after a 58-year-old Auckland man contracted Covid-19 from an unknown source.

On Wednesday, a long line of cars ran down the length of Orchard Rd near Christchurch Airport as people waited to access a Covid-19 testing centre – some as long as three hours. There were similar scenes at a centre on Pages Rd.

As panic buying set in after the 6pm announcement, some supermarkets were running out of toilet paper and flour. A number of photos had been shared on social media showing empty shelves and long queues.

Read the full story by clicking 'Read more' below.

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1195 days ago

Mask wearing

Shona from Rangiora

I went to the supermarket this morning and noticed alot of older people not wearing their masks correctly, make sure it's over your nose not underneath, wearing it underneath is absolutely pointless, if your glasses fog up put your glasses at the end of your nose or pinch the mask to mold your… View moreI went to the supermarket this morning and noticed alot of older people not wearing their masks correctly, make sure it's over your nose not underneath, wearing it underneath is absolutely pointless, if your glasses fog up put your glasses at the end of your nose or pinch the mask to mold your nose. Be safe.

1193 days ago

Pop Ups Closed but Emergency Food Parcels Available

James Harrison from Mountain Meadows Charitable Trust

The Mountain Meadows Charitable Trust Pop Up Food Banks at Dudley Park and School Road Woodend cannot run under Covid Level 4 or 3 but you can request an Emergency Food Parcel by registering online at – www.livingchoices.nz...

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1198 days ago

Covid-19: What a move to alert level 4 means for New Zealand

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

All of New Zealand will move to alert level 4 at 11.59pm after a new community Covid-19 case emerged in Auckland.

New Zealand will initially spend three days at alert level 4, except for Auckland and the Coromandel, which will remain at level 4 for seven days at this stage.

What are the rules… View more
All of New Zealand will move to alert level 4 at 11.59pm after a new community Covid-19 case emerged in Auckland.

New Zealand will initially spend three days at alert level 4, except for Auckland and the Coromandel, which will remain at level 4 for seven days at this stage.

What are the rules at alert level 4?

Staying at home
People are asked to stay at home, unless they are undertaking essential travel to the supermarket or dairy, seeking necessary medical care or being tested for Covid-19, or to get physical exercise in their neighbourhood.

Unnecessary trips outdoors have spread the variant overseas, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.

She advised people to wear a mask when leaving the house, and stay 2 metres away from others. “Stay local, do not congregate. Don't talk to your neighbours.”

Schools, workplaces and business

Businesses will be closed, except for essential services such as supermarkets, pharmacies, health clinics, petrol stations and lifeline utilities.

Only essential workers are permitted to go to work, others must work from home.

Schools and universities will shut down, and travel is severely limited.

Events and recreation
All gatherings are cancelled at alert level 4.

All public venues, including libraries, pools, leisure centres, gyms, early childcare centres, community venues and playgrounds are closed. Some public toilets will remain open.

Many large events have been canned.

Staying in your bubble
Once you go into a bubble you must stay in it, Ardern said.

If you are completely isolated, or you live alone, you can join a bubble with one other person.

Households are advised to nominate just one person to go shopping, and “always act like you have Covid-19”.

Travelling home
There is a grace period of 48 hours for people who are away from home to return home, if they cannot shelter safely in place. After this time, movement between regions will be restricted.

Covid-19 jabs
Covid-19 vaccinations will be suspended for 48 hours to ensure they can be carried out safely.

Read more here.

1194 days ago

Missing your favourite local paper?

Reporter Northern Outlook

It’s not in your letterbox this week because of alert level 4 restrictions - but it’s still available online! You can read the latest issue of the Northern Outlook right now. Want to catch your favourite columns, puzzles, community news and local views each week? Simply subscribe here. Read now

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1195 days ago

Grazing

Jason from Kaiapoi

Hello Fellow Neighbours

I am looking for on going grazing for my increasing sheep numbers.

If you have a lifestyle property and want to keep the grass down but don't want the hassle of running stock I could solve the problem and also give you some money for the use of your paddocks.

We are … View more
Hello Fellow Neighbours

I am looking for on going grazing for my increasing sheep numbers.

If you have a lifestyle property and want to keep the grass down but don't want the hassle of running stock I could solve the problem and also give you some money for the use of your paddocks.

We are in the Clarkville area but would consider anything in the surrounding areas.

Regards
Jason James
Island Road
021 288 0891

1195 days ago

Do you have a great rocket recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for rocket recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before Aug 31, 2021.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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1195 days ago

Bin storage

The Team from Resene ColorShop Rangiora

Form meets function in this stylish bin storage and planter combination painted in bold Resene hues. Find out how to create your own.

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1196 days ago

Digital Boost is here to help

Digital Boost

Lockdowns are tough for many in business, so let us share the load.

Whether it's setting up technology to keep your business running smoothly, or advice on working remotely.

Get in touch with us, we’d love to help.

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1197 days ago

Industry Skills Development Handbook

Competenz

Is this you?

You know building the skills and capability of your staff is vital, but it’s hard to know where to start or even where to turn for advice, so it keeps sliding down your to-do list.

Use this guidebook to develop your company’s capability and improve your bottom line.
Free download

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1197 days ago

Vets are still available during Level 4 lockdown

Cheryl from Oxford

Just posting to reassure you that vets are still available if you need a prescription or emergency care for your 🐕 🐱 🦒 🐎 🦙 🐑 🐄 🐖 🐩 🐇 🐐 🐘 🦬. (Well, the 🐘 may be a challenge.) They haven’t been mentioned in the news items or government announcements. They… View moreJust posting to reassure you that vets are still available if you need a prescription or emergency care for your 🐕 🐱 🦒 🐎 🦙 🐑 🐄 🐖 🐩 🐇 🐐 🐘 🦬. (Well, the 🐘 may be a challenge.) They haven’t been mentioned in the news items or government announcements. They are ‘essential services’.

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