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A huge congratulations to Quoc Tran from Tutere Street Four Square. This local legend is a finalist in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.
Now he needs your vote to give him a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!
Good on you, and good luck, Quoc Tran. Thanks for bringing … View moreA huge congratulations to Quoc Tran from Tutere Street Four Square. This local legend is a finalist in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.
Now he needs your vote to give him a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!
Good on you, and good luck, Quoc Tran. Thanks for bringing joy to your community - especially in these uncertain times.
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Nominated by Eric Rooke from Waikanae: "This man got out of Vietnam by himself when he was 13, sailed on a boat and spent time in camps before coming to NZ. He could not speak English. He purchased a local dairy and over the years has totally transformed and enlarged it providing employment to a number of locals. He is the ultimate friendly shopkeeper."
Senior Friend was in supermarket getting her last minutes, when a mature female about 3 metres away said 'NO Yeast, what will she do?'
Friend got the address and dropped off her 2nd pack [from her pantry] into the ladies letterbox, with a wave from the car window.
WHAT HAVE YOU … View moreSenior Friend was in supermarket getting her last minutes, when a mature female about 3 metres away said 'NO Yeast, what will she do?'
Friend got the address and dropped off her 2nd pack [from her pantry] into the ladies letterbox, with a wave from the car window.
WHAT HAVE YOU done for someone else today?
Coronavirus: Kiwis need to keep their pets in lockdown bubble too
Steven Walton
05:25, Mar 26 2020
Pets need to be kept in the family bubble during New Zealand's lockdown, too, an infectious disease expert says.
"Whatever your bubble is for the month, this is the bubble you must … View moreCoronavirus: Kiwis need to keep their pets in lockdown bubble too
Steven Walton
05:25, Mar 26 2020
Pets need to be kept in the family bubble during New Zealand's lockdown, too, an infectious disease expert says.
"Whatever your bubble is for the month, this is the bubble you must maintain,"
Professor David Hayman, an infectious disease ecology expert at Massey University's veterinary science school, said pets had to follow this too – and he urged people to treat their pets "as if it's someone you do care for and love".
"If I cough on my hands, stroke a dog's head, and then a kid comes along, strokes the dog's head, and then touches their face ... that's a way of transferring infection."
The lockdown was not a reason for people to stop walking their dogs or riding their horses, he said, but contact with others should be limited.
Hayman encouraged people with cats to keep them inside, as they tend to roam.
People should be conscious of contact with their own pet too, he said. Hands are fine if washed, but faces should be kept apart because the virus can enter through the nose and mouth.
Dr Helen Beattie, chief veterinary officer for the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA), agreed pets had to be kept in the family bubble.
It's a good practice at this point to consider your household is your life and your world."
She encouraged people to use pets as "a source of comfort".
"I've heard a lot of stories about a lot of animals are very happy to have a whole bunch of people at home in their life rather than heading off to work everyday".
Beattie said for people who had recently returned from overseas or had been in close contact with a confirmed coronavirus case, it would "make some sense" to reduce contact with pets.
Anybody seen any ducks around? I haven't seen any outside in the last 2 days and they were always there.
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 moreThat'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.
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 moreDear 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.
Following the announcement to move the country to Alert Level 4, we have made a decision to close Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park.
This is to keep our communities safe. As per the Government’s advice you can still visit our other parks and reserves to exercise and enjoy nature as long as you are … View moreFollowing the announcement to move the country to Alert Level 4, we have made a decision to close Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park.
This is to keep our communities safe. As per the Government’s advice you can still visit our other parks and reserves to exercise and enjoy nature as long as you are alone or with those you are self isolating with.
Remember to stay close to home and keep 2m apart from others.
Stay safe, stay kind, stay home.
#kiakahawellington
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:
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 moreThere 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.
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"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."
Hi All,
Lets take care of each other. This is a very different time. Let's make it as good as we can for each other.
Our Council has a Help Desk. To call it, the number is: 04 4994444
There is also a great Fix it App for your phone. It can be downloaded.
The Covid 19 website is the most … View moreHi All,
Lets take care of each other. This is a very different time. Let's make it as good as we can for each other.
Our Council has a Help Desk. To call it, the number is: 04 4994444
There is also a great Fix it App for your phone. It can be downloaded.
The Covid 19 website is the most important place to get information.
covid19.govt.nz...
They have a helpline on 0800 779 997 (8am–1am, 7 days a week).
There are people who are there to help, if need be. We also have our wonderful Student Army out and about, if required.
I'll be posting items of interest and information on my Facebook too.
www.facebook.com...
I'm up for hearing and sharing innovative caring ideas to help us get through this.
my email is simon.woolf@wcc.govt.nz
Please eat healthily, and keep fit during this time.
So lets take care of each other, be sensible, and we will get through this together.
Regards
Simon
Simon Woolf
Wellington City Councillor
Hi All,
Lets take care of each other. This is a very different time. Let's make it as good as we can for each other.
Our Council has a Help Desk. To call it, the number is: 04 4994444
There is also a great Fix it App for your phone. It can be downloaded.
The Covid 19 website is the most … View moreHi All,
Lets take care of each other. This is a very different time. Let's make it as good as we can for each other.
Our Council has a Help Desk. To call it, the number is: 04 4994444
There is also a great Fix it App for your phone. It can be downloaded.
The Covid 19 website is the most important place to get information.
covid19.govt.nz...
They have a helpline on 0800 779 997 (8am–1am, 7 days a week).
There are people who are there to help, if need be. We also have our wonderful Student Army out and about, if required.
I'll be posting items of interest and information on my Facebook too.
www.facebook.com...
I'm up for hearing and sharing innovative caring ideas to help us get through this.
my email is simon.woolf@wcc.govt.nz
Please eat healthily, and keep fit during this time.
So lets take care of each other, be sensible, and we will get through this together.
Regards
Simon
Simon Woolf
Wellington City Councillor
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