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1658 days ago

Have you wondered who is tracking down contacts of Covid-19 cases?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

The Southern District Health Board has recruited and trained a team of more than 80 people to tract down cases related to coronavirus in the southern region.

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1658 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:

1658 days ago

Happy birthday, Stadium Southland!

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Twenty years to the day that Stadium Southland opened, it has been forced to close its doors - albeit temporally.

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1658 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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1658 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."

1658 days ago

Chemistry teaching from home

John from East Invercargill

Senior students can now access online advanced chemistry lessons

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1659 days ago

Updated Closing time Wednesday 25th

Manager from Southern Adventure

Update !! We have brought forward our closing time for Wednesday the 25th of March to 4pm to give us a chance to sort things out for Shop before we follow Government guidelines of closing for 4 weeks . Please only contact us only by Facebook Messenger , Email if Urgent as we are not an Essential … View moreUpdate !! We have brought forward our closing time for Wednesday the 25th of March to 4pm to give us a chance to sort things out for Shop before we follow Government guidelines of closing for 4 weeks . Please only contact us only by Facebook Messenger , Email if Urgent as we are not an Essential Business . Keep safe please follow Government guidelines to not panic buy , look after each other we will all get through this then . All the best to our valued customers see you hopefully in 4 weeks .

1659 days ago

Is someone doing kind deeds in your community?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

These are definitely unusual times for all New Zealanders. And, it's at times like these that unsung heroes pop up in our communities. Do you know of someone who is doing kind deeds to help out neighbours, or doing a random act of kindness that is helpful in your area? Post a comment or email … View moreThese are definitely unusual times for all New Zealanders. And, it's at times like these that unsung heroes pop up in our communities. Do you know of someone who is doing kind deeds to help out neighbours, or doing a random act of kindness that is helpful in your area? Post a comment or email our newsroom news@stl.co.nz

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1659 days ago

Ideas for connecting with your neighbours while self-isolating:

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:

www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...View more
- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:

www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...

There are plenty of ways to keep in touch and support one another over the next several weeks. Just don't forget about those with limited internet or mobile phone access!

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1660 days ago

Avoid food poisoning at home

Ministry for Primary Industries

It’s a great time to cook for family, and whether you’re dining in or grilling on the BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home?

Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill. We all want to keep … View more
It’s a great time to cook for family, and whether you’re dining in or grilling on the BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home?

Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, and the 3Cs can help you avoid common foodborne illnesses.

Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for handy food safety tips.
Learn More

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1660 days ago

We're in this together!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Now is your chance to get organised and come up with a plan for supporting your neighbours and keeping in touch over the next several weeks. We've come up with this 'Our Neighbourhood Plan' template to help.

For additional advice and resources, visit our website at the below link:

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1664 days ago

How do you get the spare down if you have a puncture.

John from East Invercargill

OK so great fun driving around in this but how do you reach the spare if you need to change the tyre.

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1660 days ago

Re : COVID-19

Manager from Southern Adventure

A message to our valued customers ;

As with all New Zealand , we are closely monitoring and following guidance from the Ministry of Health and other Government agencies regarding COVD-19 .

Our focus is to keep safe , our dedicated staff who are working in our store and for customers visiting our … View more
A message to our valued customers ;

As with all New Zealand , we are closely monitoring and following guidance from the Ministry of Health and other Government agencies regarding COVD-19 .

Our focus is to keep safe , our dedicated staff who are working in our store and for customers visiting our store .

We want you all to know ;

1. We are open for normal business hours currently

2. We have increased the cleaning of our store facilities and
common touch points

3.Our Staff will be using hand sanitiser between customer
interactions , and when handling customer eftpos cards and
currency . Please do not be offended

4. We have placed signage on our store doors asking for people NOT
TO ENTER , or remain in the store if they are unwell

5 . In terms of shopping , if you cannot get into the store , but wish to
make purchases etc , please contact us via the following options,
to see how we can assist ; Payments can be arranged , and items
can be couriered out .

Contact us by :
Phone 03 2183-239
Email : southernadventureinvercargill@gmail.com
Message us Via Facebook Messenger

Regards
Southern Adventure Management & Staff

1662 days ago

Be Neighbourly, and...

Neighbourly.co.nz

With Covid-19 separating us physically, we need to ensure we aren’t making any group of people feel distant from our community. Let's continue to show our Kiwi spirit and support reach other #RaceRelationsDay2020

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