Tauriko, Tauranga

1709 days ago

How to spend our first weekend at Alert Level 4

New Zealand Government

This is a crucial time. You might be tempted to leave the house this weekend to enjoy your free time. But it’s incredibly important that you don’t revert back to ‘normal life’.

Remember why we are all taking these extreme measures. Stay home. Save lives. This breaks the chain and stops … View more
This is a crucial time. You might be tempted to leave the house this weekend to enjoy your free time. But it’s incredibly important that you don’t revert back to ‘normal life’.

Remember why we are all taking these extreme measures. Stay home. Save lives. This breaks the chain and stops the virus spreading.

How to break the chain, and protect us all:

STOP THE MOVEMENT
The virus is spread by us. It can’t move by itself. So we all need to avoid moving around as much as possible, eg:
● don't travel to and from baches or second homes
● avoid driving out of your neighbourhood
● don't travel across the country in campervans
● note that DOC has closed all of its campsites and huts.

KEEP EXERCISE LOCAL
There are very few exceptions to staying home, but exercise is one of them. Going for a walk, run or bike ride is good for your mental health. Just remember to:
● stay close to home. Enjoy your neighbourhood, but go no further
● keep it solitary, or only with those you live with
● keep a 2 metre distance from others.

DO SAFE ACTIVITIES ONLY
● Our emergency services need to be fully available to respond to COVID-19 cases. Any search and rescue operation reduces the ability of first responders to help others.
● Do your bit to help them by only undertaking safe activities, and avoiding going into areas where you could get lost or hurt and require their help. Avoid outdoor activities like swimming, surfing, tramping, or boating, hunting or hiking.

AVOID PUBLIC SPACES
● All bars, restaurants, cafes, gyms, cinemas, pools, museums, libraries and playgrounds are closed.
● Avoid places like beaches where people commonly linger, or are unable to maintain a 2 metre distance.
● Don't touch surfaces others may have touched when outdoors, like park benches or playgrounds.

When you return home carefully wash your hands, and any items you took with you outdoors.
Find out more

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1710 days ago

***Our centres are CLOSED in New Zealand***

NumberWorks'nWords Tauranga

We are temporarily suspending tuition for the remainder of Term 1.

We will not be away for long. During this time we will closely monitor all information and advice provided to us. At this stage, we will reopen on Tuesday 28th April for Term 2. We will be back in action providing your children … View more
We are temporarily suspending tuition for the remainder of Term 1.

We will not be away for long. During this time we will closely monitor all information and advice provided to us. At this stage, we will reopen on Tuesday 28th April for Term 2. We will be back in action providing your children with the tuition they need to ensure their continued success.

NumberWorks’nWords would like to thank all our loyal families and hard-working staff for your support. Thank you for your understanding and adapting with us during this time. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Our best wishes to you and your family at this difficult time.

Keep an eye out for our April activities for you and your family.

Much love and kindness ❤️

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1710 days ago

Selected Beaurepaires Stores Open During Lockdown

Anna Smith from Beaurepaires Tauranga Durham Street

Unfortunately, your local Beaurepaires store is closed during the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 Lockdown.

To see which stores are open or to find out more information, please click the READ MORE button below.

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1710 days ago

This Bay of Plenty business needs your support!

Prospa

A huge congratulations to Tony & Julie from Pyes Pa SuperValue. These local legends are finalists in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.

Now they need your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!

Good on you, and good luck, Tony & Julie. Thanks for … View more
A huge congratulations to Tony & Julie from Pyes Pa SuperValue. These local legends are finalists in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.

Now they need your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!

Good on you, and good luck, Tony & Julie. Thanks for bringing joy to your community - especially in these uncertain times.

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Nominated by Robin Warner from Tauranga: "The owners, Tony & Julie, are great at communicating and continually ask their customers if they stock the products they want, and if they don’t, they then get it in. They have a very friendly manner and their Managers and Staff are all attentive. Thanks to Tony & Julie for choosing Pyes Pa, you have fitted in well."
Vote for Tony & Julie

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1710 days ago

Let's look after each other

Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourhoods can be a great source of support. Connect with each other through our Reach Out page, show kindness and compassion, and strengthen connections with your communities.

Reach out to your Neighbours here now.

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1712 days ago

Park and walkway closures

Communications from Tauranga City Council

Protecting our communities from the spread of COVID-19 is our number one priority. To do this we have had to close Mauao tracks, McLaren Falls Park and all playgrounds.

We know it’s important to get outdoors and stay active, luckily Tauranga has over 20km of coastline for people to exercise. We … View more
Protecting our communities from the spread of COVID-19 is our number one priority. To do this we have had to close Mauao tracks, McLaren Falls Park and all playgrounds.

We know it’s important to get outdoors and stay active, luckily Tauranga has over 20km of coastline for people to exercise. We also have a range of walking and cycleways as well as parks and trails. But please remember to stick to places that are walking distance from your home, as driving is restricted to essential services only.

For more information on outdoor places near you, click the link.
www.tauranga.govt.nz...

1711 days ago

Your wellbeing is our priority

Bob Owens Retirement Village

That's why we've created a whole new section on our website filled with great recipes, gardening tip and lists of helpful apps and entertainment sources - to name a few.

Our 'lifestyle and wellness' section will be updated regularly with great content to keep you entertained … View more
That's why we've created a whole new section on our website filled with great recipes, gardening tip and lists of helpful apps and entertainment sources - to name a few.

Our 'lifestyle and wellness' section will be updated regularly with great content to keep you entertained whilst we navigate these new times. Grab a cuppa and enjoy.

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1712 days ago

COVID-19 level 4 update

Communications from Tauranga City Council

"The lights will still work, your water will still run, your toilet will still flush, and your calls will still be answered."

That is the message from Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell, as our city along with the rest of the country prepares to self-isolate to fight the spread of COVID-19.

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"The lights will still work, your water will still run, your toilet will still flush, and your calls will still be answered."

That is the message from Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell, as our city along with the rest of the country prepares to self-isolate to fight the spread of COVID-19.

Our focus is on the public’s long-term welfare and the city’s key infrastructure. Tonight at 11.59pm the nation will move to alert level 4. We will also be moving our focus and workforce to supplying the essential services our communities rely on.

To find out how our services, facilities, venues and events will be impacted by COVID-19 visit our website:

www.tauranga.govt.nz...

Stay safe and be kind. We'll all get through this together.

1712 days ago

Options for Continued Technical & IT Support.

Kevin from Athena Solutions & Services Ltd

Hello everyone, I hope your all keeping safe and healthy during this most testing of times for us all.
As with most businesses I will be ceasing my regular customer visits and onsite technical support for the next 4 weeks.
I am however available to provide technical support over the phone/webchat … View more
Hello everyone, I hope your all keeping safe and healthy during this most testing of times for us all.
As with most businesses I will be ceasing my regular customer visits and onsite technical support for the next 4 weeks.
I am however available to provide technical support over the phone/webchat and via Technical Assistance apps that allow me to securely remote into various devices (PC, Laptops, Mobiles & Tablets) and assist as required with you, so if you do have any technical issues or problems please feel free to give me a call and we can discuss the options and make a plan accordingly.

As always phone based inquiries and advice and are always free so if you have a question regarding that stubborn piece of IT just give me a ring and I will do what I can to assist, and if a remote session is required I have structured my remote support activity into 15 minute segments and will be able to invoice by the quarter hour.

My family and I send my best wishes to you all, and hope you all stay fit and well over the coming month, and I look forward to resuming my full onsite support services to you after we have come through the lock down period.

Kind regards Kevin

Kevin@athenasolutions.co.nz
0223521402

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1711 days ago

We’re now at Alert Level 4. Stay home. Save lives.

New Zealand Government

Dear concerned citizen,

We must now all stay home. Because that’s how we’ll stop the virus.

Level 4 measures will likely be in place for a number of weeks.

Don’t worry. During that time you will still be able to access all the essentials you need, including medicine, food, and other… View more
Dear concerned citizen,

We must now all stay home. Because that’s how we’ll stop the virus.

Level 4 measures will likely be in place for a number of weeks.

Don’t worry. During that time you will still be able to access all the essentials you need, including medicine, food, and other home supplies.

ALL THE TIME, NO EXCEPTIONS
It’s incredibly important that we all follow the Level 4 plan, all the time. No exceptions. Because doing so will save lives.

A CHALLENGE FOR EVERYONE
We realise these are big changes. But these are challenging times.
If we don't all stay home, the whole country will need Level 4 restrictions for longer.

SUPPORT OUR EMERGENCY SERVICE PEOPLE
We owe it to the essential services. Our nurses, doctors and everyone else on the frontline. They’re working tirelessly to save lives. We should all do everything in our power to help them do this.
Thank you to each and every person, for doing their bit.

While you’re staying at home:

STAY CONNECTED
• Don’t let physical distance stop you staying connected. Keep in touch with people using video calls, phone calls, chat and texting.
• If you know people who are living alone, vulnerable, or separated from their loved ones, regularly check-in with them.

STAY WELL
• Continue to practice good hygiene – wash your hands with soap. Then dry.
• Cough or sneeze into your elbow.
• Regularly clean surfaces in your home with disinfectant.
• Keep up regular physical exercise, and get some fresh air when possible. It’s good so long as this is solitary, or only with those you live with.

REACH OUT
If you need advice, support or help, try reaching out to friends, family, whānau or workmates.

WE'RE UPDATING INFORMATION CONSTANTLY
For all the latest advice, including answers to your health and financial questions, go to Covid19.govt.nz.

And remember: what you do now, will help protect all of us.
Find out more

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1712 days ago

Level 4 lockdown begins tonight...

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

As of tonight at 11:59pm New Zealand will move to a Level 4 alert in response to the #COVID19 pandemic. It will put the entire country on lockdown for four weeks. Here’s what that will mean for us moving forward:

1712 days ago

A message to our Adventurous Seniors

The Team from Readers Tours

There is a reason Readers Tours attract ‘Adventurous Seniors’.

Our itineraries are bold and colourful, so are our tour guides.
We drive scenic roads and coastal highway and have luxury accommodation waiting after a big day. We offer excursions such as Helicopter rides and guided walks and … View more
There is a reason Readers Tours attract ‘Adventurous Seniors’.

Our itineraries are bold and colourful, so are our tour guides.
We drive scenic roads and coastal highway and have luxury accommodation waiting after a big day. We offer excursions such as Helicopter rides and guided walks and have everything organised down to the last meal, with free newspapers for a spot of reading or challenging sudoku.

We are passionate about bringing like-minded individuals together to explore this beautiful landscape we call our backyard and are ready to go full steam ahead with our next tour the moment it is safe to do so.

For now, we will continue to bring you stunning photography, travel stories and helpful tips during these unprecedented times.

Our team remains dedicated to helping you, so please pick up the phone or fill out our contact form and we will be in touch. We look forward to you joining us and experiencing New Zealand like never before.

www.readerstours.co.nz... | 0800 0800 99

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1712 days ago

What if you don't have WhatsApp?

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

"We are now entering a time where families are separated into individual household bubbles and unable to communicate and interact the way they normally do. Our neighbours are the ones who can step up and help."

1712 days ago

CORONA VIRUS /COVID 19

Bellevue Laundromat

Good Morning Neighbours.
Good News, The Govt this morning officially had Laundromats added to the essentially services list.
COVID-19,Viruses & bacteria hate heat.
Drying any clothes or linen will prevent the spread of the disease.
Our highest dryer temperature (87*C) is high enough to … View more
Good Morning Neighbours.
Good News, The Govt this morning officially had Laundromats added to the essentially services list.
COVID-19,Viruses & bacteria hate heat.
Drying any clothes or linen will prevent the spread of the disease.
Our highest dryer temperature (87*C) is high enough to kill the virus on a normal 24 minute cycle.
** This temperature cannot be achieved on your home
Dryer.**

1713 days ago

CORONA VIRUS /COVID 19

Bellevue Laundromat

All Residents
This notice is to inform everyone that we are classed as an essential service so will be open for laundry services as per normal.
HOWEVER there will be special rules for the use of the facility which will be displayed on the front window and inside the shop.
PLEASE READ.
Thank … View more
All Residents
This notice is to inform everyone that we are classed as an essential service so will be open for laundry services as per normal.
HOWEVER there will be special rules for the use of the facility which will be displayed on the front window and inside the shop.
PLEASE READ.
Thank you.

Health News
Customers should continue doing laundry, regardless of whether its at a commercial outlet or in the home environment. Regular cleaning will prevent the spread of the disease as the virus can live on clothing for up to 3 days.
Viruses do not like heat. Hot water cycles should be used for washing.
Using the right amount of soap is important. Over-sudsing can prevent clothes from being rinsed properly and can cause dirt, and the virus, to be trapped in fabrics.
DONT FORGET disinfect your laundry baskets or use a disposable bag.
Hope this helps.
We wish you all best through this difficult time.
Bellevue Laundromat Team.

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