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Breaking news -- Kāpiti and Horowhenua Councils Closing All Community Facilities.
Full story -- bit.ly...
Some light reading for those now, or ready to, self-isolate.
This is a collection of Consumer magazine for each year from 2012 to 2018.
If you let me know by PM that you want them I will put outside my front door.
The image just shows some of the collection
In line with advice from the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMOnz) and the Ministry of Health, Greater Wellington Regional Council is closing its offices to the public and encouraging all office based staff to work from home.
Greater Wellington’s critical field based staff … View moreIn line with advice from the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMOnz) and the Ministry of Health, Greater Wellington Regional Council is closing its offices to the public and encouraging all office based staff to work from home.
Greater Wellington’s critical field based staff in areas such as harbours, parks, flood protection and environmental roles are also being encouraged to apply physical distancing practices.
Public Transport across the region will continue to operate to existing timetables. Passengers are encouraged to leave the seat next to them empty if they can.
Alan Tristram reports Kāpiti Coast Mayor K Gurunathan is urging residents to 'stay calm' and follow MoH advice.
Its a Churchillian message from the Mayor -- and, in another echo from WWII, he urges people to ‘do their bit to help protect the community’ during the COVID-19 pandemic.
… View moreAlan Tristram reports Kāpiti Coast Mayor K Gurunathan is urging residents to 'stay calm' and follow MoH advice.
Its a Churchillian message from the Mayor -- and, in another echo from WWII, he urges people to ‘do their bit to help protect the community’ during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Mayor says: “We acknowledge that there’s a lot of concern in our community about COVID-19 and the Council is working with its regional partners to support the Ministry of Health-led response. More -- bit.ly...
Some very innovative people have been developing Facebook and website pages to help support local businesses and market people who currently have lost their usual platform for sales. Two that I know about are
Love local _ Wellington www.facebook.com...
kapiti online market www.facebook.com...
If… View moreSome very innovative people have been developing Facebook and website pages to help support local businesses and market people who currently have lost their usual platform for sales. Two that I know about are
Love local _ Wellington www.facebook.com...
kapiti online market www.facebook.com...
If you know of any other useful supportive sites please advise.
With Covid-19 separating us physically, we need to ensure we aren’t making any group of people feel distant from our community. Let's continue to show our Kiwi spirit and support reach other #RaceRelationsDay2020
Seedlings $2 punnet, plants mainly $4 - $5. Organically grown, local blueberries 200g for $5 or 500g for $12. Raw Honey 500g for $12 or 1kg for $20. Come and shop in the fresh air at Red Van Plants, 90 School Road, Te Horo. 0210362064. Credit and Debit available for purchases over $20.
Reach Out is a hub for Kiwis to find and give support from others during this global pandemic. Head over to the page and share how you're coping, how you can support each other, and what everyone is doing to embrace the changes that are happening around us.
Asking on behalf, this person who is self employed and does not earn much, but thought it would be beneficial to put the minimum required of $1050.00, to get the maximum govt contribution of $521.43.
With the recent turn of events, the original deposit is now only just over $900.00...
MY QUESTION- … View moreAsking on behalf, this person who is self employed and does not earn much, but thought it would be beneficial to put the minimum required of $1050.00, to get the maximum govt contribution of $521.43.
With the recent turn of events, the original deposit is now only just over $900.00...
MY QUESTION- will this person need to deposit some more money to get the maximum $521.43 ???
...so does the govt calculate on what has been deposited or what is there now???
As more people begin to self isolate and distance themselves, we'll need our neighbours support now more than ever before. The following can be printed at home and filled-in with your details to drop around your street or community.
For the latest COVID-19 advice, visit: covid19.govt.nz/
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