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We've been planning for this. We’ve been here before. We got rid of the virus, and we can do it again!
As a Council, we’re following Government advice and protocols to reduce the risk of community spread.
At Level 2, there are not many changes - most relate to contract tracing, physical… View moreWe've been planning for this. We’ve been here before. We got rid of the virus, and we can do it again!
As a Council, we’re following Government advice and protocols to reduce the risk of community spread.
At Level 2, there are not many changes - most relate to contract tracing, physical distancing and increased hygiene measures. Please be patient when accessing our buildings and services.
Visiting our offices:
* Opening hours as per Level 1
* We ask you to adhere to the physical distancing tape that has been laid on the floor in reception
* Screens have been re-installed at the counters
* Please use the hand sanitizer available at the counter
* Please sign into the contact tracing register at the counter, and
* Use the Government contract tracing app if you have it – a QR code sign is available
* Cleaning protocols have been increased.
Libraries:
* Opening hours as per normal
* Returning items - we encourage customers to use the after-hours returns dropbox rather than your counter, if possible
* Public PCs will NOT be operating (this is because of the difficultly of ensuring the keyboards are cleaned after each use)
* People in each library building (staff and customers) will be limited to 100
* We ask you to adhere to the physical distancing tape that has been laid on the floor
* Screens have been re-installed at the counters
* Please use the hand sanitizer available at the counter
* Please sign into the contact tracing register at the counter, and use the Government contract tracing app if you have it – QR code signs are available in each location
* Cleaning protocols have been increased.
Public Meetings/venues:
* Our venues will not be available for gatherings of more than 100 people
* Council meetings scheduled in the Council Chambers have been relocated to the Waihinga Centre to provide more room for physical distancing, which for our public venues is 2 metres
* Please use the hand sanitizer available on entry
* Please sign into the contact tracing register at the counter, and
* Use the Government contract tracing app if you have it – QR code signs are available
* Cleaning protocols have been increased.
Parks, transfer/recycling stations and public toilets:
* All open as normal but with extra cleaning in place, as per protocols
* Please practise physical distancing – 2 metres
* Contactless payment at transfer stations/recycling centres is encouraged.
Offsite council appointments:
* Visiting council staff will be following protocols, including using hand sanitiser, masks and keep a 2-metre physical distance.
Communications:
* Council’s Response Team has been re-activated and will communicate and coordinate with the Civil Defence Emergency Management, and the other two Wairarapa district councils where appropriate
* Council’s website, Facebook and Neighbourly will be used to share updates on COVID-related information.
As we return to Alert Level 2, our priority remains the provision of clean drinking water and safe wastewater treatment for our communities. We would ask that as a precaution you keep your distance from any of our works crews to ensure that our frontline personnel remain safe.
We will continue to… View moreAs we return to Alert Level 2, our priority remains the provision of clean drinking water and safe wastewater treatment for our communities. We would ask that as a precaution you keep your distance from any of our works crews to ensure that our frontline personnel remain safe.
We will continue to follow advice from the Government and will provide updates on what this means for our services during the response. Thank you, and stay safe.
We will be closing our New Zealand care centres to all visitors from 10am on Wednesday August 12 following the re-emergence of COVID-19 in the community in Auckland, and Level 2 Alert level in the remainder of New Zealand.
All regions in New Zealand, except for the Auckland region, will move to Alert Level 2 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020
Key information:
• Keep your distance from other people in public.
• Wash your hands.
• Sneeze and cough into your elbow.
• Keep a track of where you’ve … View moreAll regions in New Zealand, except for the Auckland region, will move to Alert Level 2 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020
Key information:
• Keep your distance from other people in public.
• Wash your hands.
• Sneeze and cough into your elbow.
• Keep a track of where you’ve been and who you’ve seen
wear a mask if you can.
• If you’re sick, stay home. Don’t go to work or school. Don’t socialise.
• If you have symptoms of cold or flu call your doctor or Healthline and get advice about being tested.
• If you have been told to self-isolate you must do so immediately.
• All aged care facilities will close their doors to everyone but staff from noon today.
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Cambridge is so much more than just a town you drive through. Click the link below for a few reasons to consider sticking around a bit. #backyourbackyard
Thank you for all your support during lockdown Wellington, and for your ongoing support at Level One.
We’ve been absolutely blown away! Being locally owned, this means the world to us.
See our website for great deals from our friends at Panasonic and Miele, who also love supporting … View moreThank you for all your support during lockdown Wellington, and for your ongoing support at Level One.
We’ve been absolutely blown away! Being locally owned, this means the world to us.
See our website for great deals from our friends at Panasonic and Miele, who also love supporting locally owned businesses.
•We deliver and install Wellington wide
•We’ll even take away your old appliance
•Award winning customer service
•Come in and see us instore or shop online
Meet the friendly local team at Newbolds Upper Hutt. Kevin, Mike, Brandon and owner Darren (seen below)
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119-121 MAIN STREET
528-5769
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Nga mihi
Featherston Booktown’s August events celebrate poetry in many forms. On Saturday, 22 August, Featherston will be busy and buzzing with spoken and written word events.
‘A Poet’s Life’ features a stellar line up of four cutting-edge Wellington poets and
‘Dead People I Have Known’ with … View moreFeatherston Booktown’s August events celebrate poetry in many forms. On Saturday, 22 August, Featherston will be busy and buzzing with spoken and written word events.
‘A Poet’s Life’ features a stellar line up of four cutting-edge Wellington poets and
‘Dead People I Have Known’ with Shayne Carter – the cult pioneer of the 1980’s Dunedin sound, New Zealand Music Hall of Fame, author and winner of Ockham New Zealand Book Awards talks with poet and journalist, Richard Langston.
Tickets are just $2-0 for each event - get ours at the Masterton or Martinborough i-SITEs or online
As the Cancer Society’s 30th Daffodil Day approaches you can choose to give in many more ways than ever before.
This year especially, we wanted to make it easier to donate to our street appeal for those that won’t be out and about or aren’t carrying cash. Every dollar makes a difference … View moreAs the Cancer Society’s 30th Daffodil Day approaches you can choose to give in many more ways than ever before.
This year especially, we wanted to make it easier to donate to our street appeal for those that won’t be out and about or aren’t carrying cash. Every dollar makes a difference in helping provide free support for people with cancer and their whānau.”
The newest way to donate is with the Cancer Society’s digital experience called ‘My Daffodil’. This can be found at www.daffodilday.org.nz. You can also donate via a QR code that will be displayed on daffodils during the street appeal on Friday 28 August.
Thank you for your support, we appreciate it!
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