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Over lockdown Neighbourly is running stories on SPCA pets that have been successfully adopted. This week it is Zoe.
“The adoption has progressed really well with our little Zoe. Before we went to pick her up, I had a whole list of elegant princess type of names to rename her, but now that she … View moreOver lockdown Neighbourly is running stories on SPCA pets that have been successfully adopted. This week it is Zoe.
“The adoption has progressed really well with our little Zoe. Before we went to pick her up, I had a whole list of elegant princess type of names to rename her, but now that she has fully settled in, we have come to realise she is quite the opposite of that and more of a mischief cheeky troublemaker.
After a couple of weeks of slowly introducing each other, Zoe and her feline brother have gotten along a lot better than we anticipated. What she lacks in hearing she definitely makes up in with her voice and all the random noises she constantly makes. We bought her a large expensive cat tower and of course she much prefers to sleep and play around in a paper bag, so that has been fun being woken up at 3am with her rustling around in the bag.
Her new favourite area of the house is the bathroom where she loves to sit on the bath for hours and watch the water slowly drip out of the tap or go and rip up every single piece of toilet paper. She is constantly making us laugh and is so full of character and is loved by all our family and friends. Thanks so much for everything.”
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Under Level 2 Alert this Community Market will be opening from Saturday the 11th of September 2021, we will be following all the rules
Mandatory Sign In, Use of Hand Sanitizer and social distancing.
Venue Waikanae Park 8 am 12 noon
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This week in Everything Kāpiti we talk about the need to keep dogs on leads at all times when exercising in your bubble, how to get vaccinated, and what to do with recycling and rubbish in lockdown. We also look at the upcoming representation review.
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8 large pine trees for removal. They will need to be cut down by who ever wants them. Flat, easy access. Once dried will make good firewood. Free. Please contact Adele 021973665.
Greetings...our part of New Zealand drops to Level 2 as from 11.59pm Tuesday 7 September (basically from Wednesday).
For us, this means we can welcome back our programme makers and guests, and other volunteers who help us.
We ask that if you are coming to the station, please wear a mask, scan or … View moreGreetings...our part of New Zealand drops to Level 2 as from 11.59pm Tuesday 7 September (basically from Wednesday).
For us, this means we can welcome back our programme makers and guests, and other volunteers who help us.
We ask that if you are coming to the station, please wear a mask, scan or sign in, and keep physically distancing, as per the covid guidelines.
We also ask that for now, to keep your visits to a minimum. Please only come in if you have a scheduled appointment, recording session, broadcast, or other authorised duties on station. Once we drop to a level 1 or equivalent, then we welcome social visits again.
And if you're feeling unwell, or unsafe, stay home.
We endeavour to keep things running as normally as possible.
Any questions or enquiries, please ask.
I know not all of our volunteers have access to this message through Facebook, so where possible please spread the word.
Thank you very much for your efforts.
Todd
Station Manager.
A truck fire that damaged air conditioning units on their way to help in Wellington Hospital’s Covid-19 battle is being treated as suspicious.
The fire broke out shortly before midnight on Sunday in a truck parked on State Highway 1 in Ōtaki.
Ōtaki Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Ian … View moreA truck fire that damaged air conditioning units on their way to help in Wellington Hospital’s Covid-19 battle is being treated as suspicious.
The fire broke out shortly before midnight on Sunday in a truck parked on State Highway 1 in Ōtaki.
Ōtaki Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Ian King confirmed the fire was being treated as suspicious.
The truck driver had parked up about 7pm and checked into a motel. The fire did not start until almost five hours later.
It is understood the units would have allowed the hospital to have more negative pressure rooms – in which the air pressure is lowered, meaning the virus is less likely to escape into the wider hospital.
All regions outside Auckland will move to Covid-19 Alert Level 2, with Auckland remaining at Alert Level 4 for at least another week.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced the changes at a post-cabinet press conference on Monday … View moreAll regions outside Auckland will move to Covid-19 Alert Level 2, with Auckland remaining at Alert Level 4 for at least another week.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced the changes at a post-cabinet press conference on Monday afternoon.
Regions outside Auckland will make the change to Alert Level 2, at 11.59pm tomorrow.
Here's what you need to know
- A refresh on Level 2 restrictions and what it means for you.
- Indoor gatherings are now capped at 50 people, with outdoor gatherings restricted to a maximum of 100 people.
- There have been 20 confirmed cases of Covid-19 reported by the Ministry of Health since 9.00am yesterday, all in Auckland.
- If you have any flu-like symptoms, call the NZ Covid-19 Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or ring your GP.
- Find your closest Covid-19 testing location on the Healthpoint website
For more information, visit covid19.govt.nz.
At CS Law we are proud to support local business. To celebrate local business we're giving you the chance to win a $30 voucher to spend with our friends at Oxford Fresh!
We are missing all our clients while we are in lockdown and look forward to hopefully welcoming you soon in Level 2.
All… View moreAt CS Law we are proud to support local business. To celebrate local business we're giving you the chance to win a $30 voucher to spend with our friends at Oxford Fresh!
We are missing all our clients while we are in lockdown and look forward to hopefully welcoming you soon in Level 2.
All you need to do to enter is go to Facebook, LIKE our page and tag a friend.
1x Like & Tag = 1 Entry. Tag more friends or Share for extra entries.
Winner will be announced on 17 September 2021 at 9am. Good luck!
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Look carefully at this picture and you will see there are three cats!
Randy and Gene live in the Lower Hutt suburb of Avalon.
"Brothers Randy and Gene chat to Grey Cat through the cat flap (social distancing). Randy and Gene run a muck through the Avalon neighbourhood with their pal who often… View moreLook carefully at this picture and you will see there are three cats!
Randy and Gene live in the Lower Hutt suburb of Avalon.
"Brothers Randy and Gene chat to Grey Cat through the cat flap (social distancing). Randy and Gene run a muck through the Avalon neighbourhood with their pal who often sneaks in and eats their food.
Randy likes to watch keep watch of all the goings on in the neighbourhood, he lives in Ferretti Grove, Avalon with his brother Gene and human mum and dad (Kaye and Alex). Randy is a very friendly and curious little boy and enjoys making new friends - I know this due to the text messages I get about his whereabouts - usually napping at the neighbour's place."
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