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2069 days ago

A note from Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming

We’ve been privileged to help Kiwis get the essentials needed to work, study, and stay connected. It’s led to huge demand and some orders are taking longer to deliver. We’d really like to apologise to the customers who’ve experienced these delays.

To help get it sorted faster we’ve … View more
We’ve been privileged to help Kiwis get the essentials needed to work, study, and stay connected. It’s led to huge demand and some orders are taking longer to deliver. We’d really like to apologise to the customers who’ve experienced these delays.

To help get it sorted faster we’ve quadrupled our Customer Care team, and expanded our order fulfilment network so we can get thousands more orders delivered each day. Plus our remote Tech Solutions service will be free until May 11 to lend customers a hand with technology advice or setting up.

Thanks for your patience, everyone. We’re getting there.
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2069 days ago

Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention

Hauraki Family Violence Prevention Network

As we adjust to life in Alert Level 4 we know this is a time of great uncertainty and we may experience a range of emotions through this time. Family Violence and Sexual Violence can happen or, may already be happening.

Help is available if this is happening to you, or someone you know.

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As we adjust to life in Alert Level 4 we know this is a time of great uncertainty and we may experience a range of emotions through this time. Family Violence and Sexual Violence can happen or, may already be happening.

Help is available if this is happening to you, or someone you know.

Everyone deserves to feel safe at home.

● It is okay to ask for help if you or someone else is in danger.
● If you think someone could be harmed or may harm themselves, call the Police on
111, even if you’re not sure.
● If you think you may use violence seek help from one of the Helpline numbers
● Talk to friends, whānau and neighbours if you need support, or to see if they need
help. Use social media to keep in touch and check-in with each other.

The following helplines continue to be available for people needing help:

Local, concern/support/advice: CAPS Hauraki – 07 868 8644

Rape Crisis --- 0800 88 33 00

Women's Refuge --- 0800 733 843

Shine domestic abuse services free call --- 0508 744 633 (9am to 11pm)

Hey Bro Helpline – For men who feel they`re going to harm a loved one or whanau member. --- 0800 HeyBro (439 276)
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2069 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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2069 days ago

Online Night School classes at Fraserace.

Fraser High School

Fraser High School is the hub of Adult Learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district.

New online classes have been added to our Adult and Community Education programme. Our tutors will support you to get connected, get learning and enjoy a whole new adventure.

You can look, book and pay … View more
Fraser High School is the hub of Adult Learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district.

New online classes have been added to our Adult and Community Education programme. Our tutors will support you to get connected, get learning and enjoy a whole new adventure.

You can look, book and pay online at www.fraserace.ac.nz or just email us on comed@fraser.school.nz Easy! Very easy!
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2070 days ago

We're keen to hear about your health care

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is looking to speak to a patient who has recently had some experience of the health system - either receiving treatment in a hospital or clinic or at an ED - and would be willing to talk about their experience, and how it could have been made better, either by shorter wait … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking to speak to a patient who has recently had some experience of the health system - either receiving treatment in a hospital or clinic or at an ED - and would be willing to talk about their experience, and how it could have been made better, either by shorter wait times, better communication or level of care. We'd need you to be happy to be identified and photographed (from a distance). If you think you can help, please email senior journalist Andrea Vance on andrea.vance@stuff.co.nz.

2075 days ago

“Huge” Increase in “sunny day” Coastal Flooding – New NIWA Research

Denis from Thames

New research from NIWA says just 10 cm of sea level rise already locked in for the next 10-20 years will “hugely” increasing sea flooding within the lifetime of an average mortgage. “It’s not 100 years from now. It’s starting to happen already” - lead author Dr Scott Stephens. Read … View moreNew research from NIWA says just 10 cm of sea level rise already locked in for the next 10-20 years will “hugely” increasing sea flooding within the lifetime of an average mortgage. “It’s not 100 years from now. It’s starting to happen already” - lead author Dr Scott Stephens. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...

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2076 days ago

Single mum's tiny house lockdown

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Following on from yesterday's tiny house story, here's single mum Shaye sharing her experience in isolation

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2078 days ago

All eyes on the tiny house

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Tiny house builders have had a surge in interest during the lockdown, some from families that are 'herding'

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2075 days ago

How are your pets handling lockdown? Share your photos below!

Neighbourly.co.nz

This is Lulu from Mount Eden in Auckland, who has gone from having almost no-one home at the same time to having seven flatmates home almost all the time and this is how she feels about it...

Who are your bubble pets? Share your photos of your pets in the comments below - whether it’s helping … View more
This is Lulu from Mount Eden in Auckland, who has gone from having almost no-one home at the same time to having seven flatmates home almost all the time and this is how she feels about it...

Who are your bubble pets? Share your photos of your pets in the comments below - whether it’s helping you work from home, on a local neighbourhood walk getting some exercise, or any cute, fun, and funny photos!

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2075 days ago

Waikato/Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards shortlist

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

There's plenty to love with this year's list, including some stunning beach houses - we look forward to seeing more of these projects once the winners are announced. In the meantime, here's an early glimpse.

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2077 days ago

Waikato Regional Council seeks COVID 19 government funding for green projects

Denis from Thames

Waikato Regional Council has made a bid for more than $39 million from central government to support 20 projects focused on protecting and enhancing water quality, biodiversity, soils and coastal areas. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...

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2078 days ago

SuperSeniors COVID-19 special edition Newsletter

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The Office for Seniors is working hard to keep you informed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our most recent COVID-19 special edition Newsletter includes phone numbers for all regional civil defence teams, they can help you if you are struggling to access your supermarket … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The Office for Seniors is working hard to keep you informed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our most recent COVID-19 special edition Newsletter includes phone numbers for all regional civil defence teams, they can help you if you are struggling to access your supermarket essentials.

It also includes details on COVID-19 related scams and what to look out for to stay safe.

Read the newsletter here: bit.ly...

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2075 days ago

Don’t flush wipes, keep workers safe.

Ministry For The Environment

You might be using more wet wipes to keep your home clean, but it’s very important not to flush them afterwards.

They block up the pipes, which then need fixing immediately. When workers have to leave home to fix blocked pipes, they’re at risk of COVID-19. That puts everyone else in their … View more
You might be using more wet wipes to keep your home clean, but it’s very important not to flush them afterwards.

They block up the pipes, which then need fixing immediately. When workers have to leave home to fix blocked pipes, they’re at risk of COVID-19. That puts everyone else in their bubble at risk as well.

Do your bit for workers and their whānau, and put your wet wipes in the bin.
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2076 days ago

Further details on Green funding projects for Thames-Coromandel / Hauraki

Denis from Thames

Waikato Regional Council has released further details of the “Green” funding projects in Thames-Coromandel which the Council has applied for from central government’s Post-Covid 19 stimulus proposals. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...

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2077 days ago

Tune In To Your Neighbourhood

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi there Neighbours!

With numerous gigs, concerts and festivals postponed or cancelled as a result of the level 4 response, we want you to dance the lockdown away with the new Neighbourly Spotify Playlist! Make your suggestions in the comments below - recommend anything you like on there, as … View more
Hi there Neighbours!

With numerous gigs, concerts and festivals postponed or cancelled as a result of the level 4 response, we want you to dance the lockdown away with the new Neighbourly Spotify Playlist! Make your suggestions in the comments below - recommend anything you like on there, as well as tunes you think your Neighbours will enjoy. Chuck in some taste-breakers, one-hit wonders or some good old Kiwi classics - it really doesn’t matter. So if you’re running out of ideas on things to do, why not a dance party?

Just remember: keep it PG, refrain from putting any songs in the mix that may cause offence to your Neighbours. You can find the playlist here.

Happy raving NZ!
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