Avian botulism at Pharazyn Reserve
⚠️ There’s currently an outbreak of avian botulism within the Pharazyn Reserve area between Waikanae Beach and Peka Peka.
This disease can cause paralysis and death in birds, and while low risk to humans it can make cats and dogs very sick. Please keep yourself and your animals away from any dead birds you may find in or near our waterways and don’t let them eat dead birds or fish.
Here's how you can help us contain outbreaks:
🦆 Avoid feeding ducks – it’s better to encourage them to forage naturally.
🦆 If you do feed the birds, don’t feed them bread – it can rot in ponds and promote the growth of botulism bacteria
🦆 Pick up your pet’s waste and dispose of it properly.
🦆 Report any dead birds in Council parks and public spaces, please phone us on 04 296 4700 or 0800 486 486.
🦆 Let your friends and family know how they can help to reduce avian botulism.
🦆 If you have wetlands on your property and find dead birds or other animals, use gloves and dispose of them immediately.
To find out more, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
The Computer Place Hours over Christmas & New Year
Our retail store is open until 5pm 19 December 2025
Our service department is on call, so if you have any urgent
computer service requirements in this time, We are on call, except Christmas Day.
You just need to ring our office phone on 04 2972226 and leave a message, or you can contact us on our contact form on our webpage
info@cando.co.nz
Our phone is monitored regularly during the day.
We are back to normal in our shop at 7 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu from 5 January 2025.
We would like to thank all our customers for your support in 2025 and look forward to servicing your computer needs in 2026.
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