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Hi neighbours,
Love a pie? Love a road trip? We've mapped the perfect pie roadie, so you can sample New Zealand's best award-winning pastry treats while making your way around our beautiful country (and there's even a pie or two in your neck of the woods).
Check them out here.
Hi neighbours,
A lot of what we're putting in our recycling bins cannot be recycled.
Paul Evans, chief executive of waste management industry body WasteMinz, says in 2018 about 10 per cent of each Auckland household's recycling bin was "contamination" – items that people… View moreHi neighbours,
A lot of what we're putting in our recycling bins cannot be recycled.
Paul Evans, chief executive of waste management industry body WasteMinz, says in 2018 about 10 per cent of each Auckland household's recycling bin was "contamination" – items that people had put in hoping for the best, but which could not be recycled.
To read more, click here.
If you're in doubt whether something belongs in the recycling bin, the best practice is to simply leave it out.
Hi neighbours,
New speed limits look set to be adopted for the Waipā district at the next council meeting.
Among them was the idea of reducing the speed limit in Cambridge and Te Awamutu town centres to 40kmh.
READ MORE here
So we wanted to know, do you think other councils should Waipā's … View moreHi neighbours,
New speed limits look set to be adopted for the Waipā district at the next council meeting.
Among them was the idea of reducing the speed limit in Cambridge and Te Awamutu town centres to 40kmh.
READ MORE here
So we wanted to know, do you think other councils should Waipā's lead?
Kmart has recalled their 'Bianca Dining Chair'.
There is a risk that the chairs are unstable and may break during use. If the chairs collapse during use, it could result in a fall and injury.
Stop using your dining chair and return it to any Kmart store for a refund. For more … View moreKmart has recalled their 'Bianca Dining Chair'.
There is a risk that the chairs are unstable and may break during use. If the chairs collapse during use, it could result in a fall and injury.
Stop using your dining chair and return it to any Kmart store for a refund. For more information contact Kmart New Zealand.
See contact information here
Hi Neighbours!
The August edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.
In this issue we find out about the Spark phone scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.
We also find out more about virtual reality technology being … View moreHi Neighbours!
The August edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.
In this issue we find out about the Spark phone scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.
We also find out more about virtual reality technology being piloted at the Lady Allum rest home in Auckland.
To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...
To view the current edition go to bit.ly...
scripts are free at the Peachgrove Countdown Pharmacy. Used to be 2.50 now free indefinetely
MEDICAL ALARM SERVICE COST CHANGES - Do read
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) funds the costs of medical alarm services to its eligible clients through the Disability Allowance.
As part of this funding, MSD regularly negotiates with medical alarm suppliers to make sure their clients … View moreMEDICAL ALARM SERVICE COST CHANGES - Do read
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) funds the costs of medical alarm services to its eligible clients through the Disability Allowance.
As part of this funding, MSD regularly negotiates with medical alarm suppliers to make sure their clients continue to get a quality service at a competitive price. This supports people to stay safe and independent in their own homes.
From 19 August 2019, there’ll be a small change in the weekly cost for medical alarm services. The amount may increase, decrease, or stay the same depending
on the supplier.
To make sure people stay safe, there’ll be no interruption to people’s medical alarm service. MSD
will write to people letting them know about the change and will automatically adjust the Disability Allowance payments of people affected.
If you have a medical alarm provided by a non-accredited supplier you can still get the cost of the alarm covered by your Disability Allowance. If you choose to change to a different supplier, you’ll need to choose an accredited supplier.
The assessment and application process for the Disability Allowance hasn’t changed.
The MSD-accredited suppliers of medical alarm services are:
ADT Security Ltd 0800 111 238 or 0800 238 272
Chubb New Zealand 0800 20 30 40
Freedom Medical Alarms 0800 380 280
St John Medical Alarms 0800 502 323
Red Wolf High Level Monitoring 0800 673 252
MSD is also adding more accredited suppliers soon. This will give people more choice when choosing a MSD-accredited supplier.
If this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.
We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.
And … View moreIf this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.
We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.
And while it's no shock that firing up a 2Kw electric heater doesn't come cheap, the price of a warm bed for a toasty night's sleep might surprise you. Check out the full rundown, including electric blankets, hot showers, heated towel rails and more, here.
Hi there everyone,
I am looking for moving boxes. Please message me should you have any I can have. Thank you :)
Hi neighbours,
A South Waikato District councillor has called for a ban on tourists driving for 48 hours after they arrive in the country in order to reduce crashes.
Putaruru Councillor Herman van Rooijen said it didn't make sense for "people to come into New Zealand, that are used to … View moreHi neighbours,
A South Waikato District councillor has called for a ban on tourists driving for 48 hours after they arrive in the country in order to reduce crashes.
Putaruru Councillor Herman van Rooijen said it didn't make sense for "people to come into New Zealand, that are used to driving on the other side of the road, to then hop into a car after a long flight".
Read more here
So what do you think of this ban?
Hi neighbours,
New electronic speed reduction signs at a notoriously dangerous intersection near Hobbiton haven't stopped calls for a more permanent solution.
The electronic 60kmh speed signs were installed last week and sit on both sides of SH29 just before the Hopkins Rd turn off.
But … View moreHi neighbours,
New electronic speed reduction signs at a notoriously dangerous intersection near Hobbiton haven't stopped calls for a more permanent solution.
The electronic 60kmh speed signs were installed last week and sit on both sides of SH29 just before the Hopkins Rd turn off.
But Chooky's Auto owner Darrell Conder, whose business sits on the intersection, says the signs have done little to slow drivers.
Read more here
So what do you think should be done to reduce crash risk at this intersection?
A Toolbox Parenting course run by Parenting Place, 6 evenings from 15 August to 19 September, 7- 9 pm.
Course held at `The Masters House', 122 Masters Avenue
Silverdale, Hamilton
The Course costs $75 per person or $110 for a couple, if the cost is a barrier please contact Parenting Place … View moreA Toolbox Parenting course run by Parenting Place, 6 evenings from 15 August to 19 September, 7- 9 pm.
Course held at `The Masters House', 122 Masters Avenue
Silverdale, Hamilton
The Course costs $75 per person or $110 for a couple, if the cost is a barrier please contact Parenting Place (0800 53 56 59, parentingplace.nz)to discuss.
Facilitator: Frank Parry, 021 144 5616, frankparry@zoho.com
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