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If you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
… View moreIf you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
SOS Business - A not-for-profit helping NZ small businesses during a tough time. All the money (less credit card fees) gets paid to the businesses.
As you probably know, alert Level 4 has been extended. New Zealand will continue at Alert Level 4 until Friday 27 August 2021 at 11.59pm, with a review on the same day. Auckland will remain at Alert Level 4 until 11.59pm Tuesday 31 August 2021. This will be reviewed on Monday 30 August 2021.
On … View moreAs you probably know, alert Level 4 has been extended. New Zealand will continue at Alert Level 4 until Friday 27 August 2021 at 11.59pm, with a review on the same day. Auckland will remain at Alert Level 4 until 11.59pm Tuesday 31 August 2021. This will be reviewed on Monday 30 August 2021.
On the bright side, the Tuis are busy in our gardens and Spring is around the corner! We have lots of information and a little entertainment in our eNewsletter - please click on the link below...
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We hope everyone is hanging in there so far during the latest lockdown. Remember to stay safe, keep smiling, and we will be back to normality in no time! 😁👍
It is also a fantastic time for those of you working from home to check in on your set-ups, and make sure you are doing everything you … View moreWe hope everyone is hanging in there so far during the latest lockdown. Remember to stay safe, keep smiling, and we will be back to normality in no time! 😁👍
It is also a fantastic time for those of you working from home to check in on your set-ups, and make sure you are doing everything you can to limit the postural stressors on spine. Check out our video below from lockdown last year to remind yourself on how to set-up a spine-friendly workstation at home!
Couple this with daily movement, good food, water and rest. 🏃🥦💦😴
The Chiro Team 💜
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Now that we are in lockdown spare a thought for all the essential workers like Mark Shakespeare, from Wellington Free Ambulance.
He still has to go to work and face difficult situations helping the sick and the injured. At the same time, he has to keep himself safe.
“We’re giving more room … View moreNow that we are in lockdown spare a thought for all the essential workers like Mark Shakespeare, from Wellington Free Ambulance.
He still has to go to work and face difficult situations helping the sick and the injured. At the same time, he has to keep himself safe.
“We’re giving more room between ourselves and patients. We’ll turn up with PPE such as masks and gloves.We’ll also ask several questions and depending on the answers, we’ll wear extra PPE to keep them and us safe.”
While the number of emergencies requiring attention remains about the same, the nature of the call-outs changes during lockdown, he said. Paramedics are responding to a lot more calls from people experiencing anxiety and mental distress.
Have you got anyone in your family who is an essential worker?
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 moreWe 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
Hi Neighbours, we are only in day two of lockdown and already the teddy bears are out. During the last lockdown Ted from Havelock North was a star and he is out and about again, making sure we all have something to smile about.
Have you put your teddy in the window yet? If you have, we would love … View moreHi Neighbours, we are only in day two of lockdown and already the teddy bears are out. During the last lockdown Ted from Havelock North was a star and he is out and about again, making sure we all have something to smile about.
Have you put your teddy in the window yet? If you have, we would love to see a picture or hear your teddies story.
Everyone's a bit scratchy (especially the hens) - I hope all your furry and feathered friends are behaving well -
If you are struggling, Self Isolation Support Kapiti (SISK) is running limited physical support services for people in Alert Level Four. If you or someone you know is desperately … View moreEveryone's a bit scratchy (especially the hens) - I hope all your furry and feathered friends are behaving well -
If you are struggling, Self Isolation Support Kapiti (SISK) is running limited physical support services for people in Alert Level Four. If you or someone you know is desperately in need of shopping help that can't be done by family or friends, please get in touch with them - email kapitiselfisolation@gmail.com or text 020 402 86267 -
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 moreDear 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.
Kathy Berg supplied this lovely picture of Rango. What do you think he is thinking?
"Rango lives in Wadestown and is between two and three years old. This is Rango looking at the painting of the two dogs on the wall."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on … View moreKathy Berg supplied this lovely picture of Rango. What do you think he is thinking?
"Rango lives in Wadestown and is between two and three years old. This is Rango looking at the painting of the two dogs on the wall."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.
Here is a picture to cheer you up.
"Leela, our 4 month old deaf SPCA rescue kitty. Living in Hataitai with Jordan and Glenna Lee, Leela loves greeting visitors and watching everyone walk past her window."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on … View moreHere is a picture to cheer you up.
"Leela, our 4 month old deaf SPCA rescue kitty. Living in Hataitai with Jordan and Glenna Lee, Leela loves greeting visitors and watching everyone walk past her window."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you live in.
To all our Doll lovers - we are pleased to let you know that we have a new supply of dolls and doll clothing available.
Hi everyone, I hope you're all coping with this sudden screeching on of brakes in our lives!
Kāpiti Coast District Council has been racing to accumulate information about what is available and so far they have confirmed that
Kapiti Foodbank is open normal hours, 10am - 12pm, Monday to Friday,… View moreHi everyone, I hope you're all coping with this sudden screeching on of brakes in our lives!
Kāpiti Coast District Council has been racing to accumulate information about what is available and so far they have confirmed that
Kapiti Foodbank is open normal hours, 10am - 12pm, Monday to Friday, pickups only, 04 298 1907)
Ōtaki Foodbank is open 9am - 12pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 06 364 0051)
St Vinnie’s is open
Salvation Army open for social service and basic food needs 04-297 1436
Atiawa ki Whakarongotai Charitable Trust says to call 0800 149 566 if you or your whānau need someone to kōrero with)
Waikanae Beach Four Square are offering delivery of groceries for elderly and those with special health conditions/circumstances in Waikanae (aren't they awesome?!)
The Pantry – located in Omahi Street, Waikanae is open and operating under Alert Level 4 requirements and can provide full pre-cooked meals.
Citizens Advice Bureau can't operate face to face at level 4 but our 0800 367 222 should be up and running shortly. If you ring 04 298 4944 you might even get me. Hopefully I'll be able to help!
Kāpiti Women's Refuge - 04 297 2595
Self Isolation Support - Kāpiti (SISK) is running limited physical support services for people in Alert Level Four. If you or someone you know is desperately in need, please get in touch with them - email kapitiselfisolation@gmail.com or text 020 402 86267.
If you find this a really stressful time, remember you can text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor
Or even better, Zoom into an online class! Te Ara Korowai is switching to online classes from next week and say that if you need some social interaction and to learn something new, join one of their Zoom wellbeing and creativity classes - including Art, Creative Writing and Meditation. They’re also doing daily welfare checks, if you need support, please reach out –- www.facebook.com......
Always be your normal lovely cheerful selves, appreciate the essential workers and cross your fingers this blows over quickly -
I love the way the eyes of the lovely workers at our supermarkets crinkle when they smile behind their masks - make sure you crinkle back 😁😁😁
Just learnt that Grant's Bush Reserve is to have a children's playground, picnic tables, seats, litter bins, dog litter bag dispenser and neat little signs all early in 2022.
Yay.
This week we again feature Louise Thomas. What do you think the secret is to taking to good bird pictures?
"I've been teaching myself bird photography for a couple of years now. I usually try to zoom right in on the subject and move around so that I can get rid of any distracting twigs … View moreThis week we again feature Louise Thomas. What do you think the secret is to taking to good bird pictures?
"I've been teaching myself bird photography for a couple of years now. I usually try to zoom right in on the subject and move around so that I can get rid of any distracting twigs or leaves that might cover the subject or create unwanted shadows. Lately I've been thinking sometimes it's good to put a bit of habitat in, especially when it has such beautiful colours as this winter tree just starting to bud up. Kererū/ wood pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), rocking those golden browns and forest greens."
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