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1709 days ago

This Waikato business needs your support!

Prospa

A huge congratulations to Te Aroha Vet Clinic. This local legend is a finalist in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.

Now they need your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!

Good on you, and good luck, Te Aroha Vet Clinic. Thanks for bringing joy to … View more
A huge congratulations to Te Aroha Vet Clinic. This local legend is a finalist in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.

Now they need your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!

Good on you, and good luck, Te Aroha Vet Clinic. Thanks for bringing joy to your community - especially in these uncertain times.

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Nominated by Valerie Walton from Te Aroha: "Te Aroha Veterinary Clinic provide a fantastic service from a team that are dedicated to I was devastated losing Blue (horse) I bred her 14 yrs ago and loved her dearly and now I had her orphan foal to care for. Without her dedication staying for hours trying to save Blue I honestly don't know how I would have coped. They are a true asset to our community they go above and beyond the call of duty helping to care for our all animals providing around the clock care and service.”
Vote for Te Aroha Vet Clinic

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1709 days ago

To our customers:

Peter Hulsdouw from

To our customers:

Real Estate is not an essential service so therefore all our offices are now closed and we will not be physically showing any properties. However, all our listings can be viewed online and once life returns to normal buyers and sellers can spring back into action to complete any … View more
To our customers:

Real Estate is not an essential service so therefore all our offices are now closed and we will not be physically showing any properties. However, all our listings can be viewed online and once life returns to normal buyers and sellers can spring back into action to complete any real estate needs they may have.

In the meantime, all our admin staff and sales people are working from home as well as taking the opportunity to live in our Bubbles with our loved ones.

So to all our clients and friends, Stay safe and look after yourselves and your families. Feel free to call or message me anytime.

1709 days ago

Coronavirus: Online learning begins

Lawrence Gullery Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Facing unchartered territory, St Peter’s Cambridge students embraced a new approach to teaching, using online platforms such as Google Classroom and Hangouts.
With the Government announcement that all schools must now go into lockdown, St Peter's closed its doors on Tuesday for on-site … View more
Facing unchartered territory, St Peter’s Cambridge students embraced a new approach to teaching, using online platforms such as Google Classroom and Hangouts.
With the Government announcement that all schools must now go into lockdown, St Peter's closed its doors on Tuesday for on-site learning.
Teaching via online platforms began on Wednesday and will continue
through to April 9. The school then begins the Easter and holiday break.
The school is working hard to ensure all students remain engaged and that is the reason it chose to continue learning, rather than closing for an extended school holiday break.
The school developed a wellbeing tool-kit and a fitness tool-kit for our students to use during this time.
Students are posting their on-line learning experiences so that some of these can be shared across the school.
PHOTOS: Year 8 student Lucy Crampton (left) prepares her remote learning classroom and also Francesca Pollock studying with her Year 13 Drama Teacher Renate O’Sullivan.

1709 days ago

Waipā libraries to offer free electronic resources to residents

Dee from Cambridge

Waipā residents searching for a good book to read over the next four weeks will now have free access to adult and children’s eBooks and eAudiobooks.

Waipā District Libraries has removed fees on its electronic resources, or e-resources, for the duration of the nationwide lockdown in an effort … View more
Waipā residents searching for a good book to read over the next four weeks will now have free access to adult and children’s eBooks and eAudiobooks.

Waipā District Libraries has removed fees on its electronic resources, or e-resources, for the duration of the nationwide lockdown in an effort to help make isolation restrictions more bearable.

To read on: www.waipalibraries.org.nz...

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1709 days ago

Keen to listen to a bit of Opera while in lockdown?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Hi neighbours,
Today is the beginning of our nationwide lockdown, so Operatunity is marking it with some music!
They plan to do it as often as they can through-out the four weeks, given they can't get out and about in the community.
They've rallied all the Operatunity artists to produce … View more
Hi neighbours,
Today is the beginning of our nationwide lockdown, so Operatunity is marking it with some music!
They plan to do it as often as they can through-out the four weeks, given they can't get out and about in the community.
They've rallied all the Operatunity artists to produce their own virtual concerts. Some footage is from their archives, some shot on phones and some was recorded before the lockdown.
There will be a variety of songs, singers and musicians over the next few weeks.
So if you want to check out today's one, head along to the link below.

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1710 days ago

COVID-19: Adopt a backpacker

Lawrence Gullery Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Cambridge woman Katy Vaurabourg-Fisher is asking people to help provide temporary accomodation for backpackers from France, stranded in New Zealand. Can you help neighbours? Email: katyfisher75@gmail.com

1710 days ago

COVID-19: Public services

Lawrence Gullery Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Waipa District Council has issued a number of important press releases over the past week. Here are some key points you should take note of:

1. The move to alert level 4 means the council has put on hold all major projects, including work on the Cambridge Pool, Te Awamutu Water Supply, Waikeria … View more
Waipa District Council has issued a number of important press releases over the past week. Here are some key points you should take note of:

1. The move to alert level 4 means the council has put on hold all major projects, including work on the Cambridge Pool, Te Awamutu Water Supply, Waikeria Wastewater Pipeline, the new roundabout on Hanlin Rd outside St Peter’s and the velodrome.

2. The council has set up an executive committee to make decisions on its behalf during the level 4 period. The committee will have the power to make decisions on most governing matters.

3. Essential services such as recycling, road safety, water, customer support and animal control will continue to operate throughout the four-week shutdown.

Key services include:
* Customer support via telephone and online.
* Essential water services such as repairs to waste water connections and major water leaks.
* Parks services such as treescaping and line clearance when urgently required.
* Cemetery duties.
* Road safety, essential repairs to roading where necessary and monitoring of high-risk roads.
* Recycling.
* Urgent animal control work where there is a risk to the public and continued operation of the pounds.
* Urgent building compliance work where there is a risk to public safety.

4. The water alert level has been eased for Te Awamutu, Pirongia, Ohaupo and rural surrounds. It has been downgraded to level two, allowing outdoor watering for the first time since 12 February. Cambridge and Kihikihi water levels have now been lifted and residents can continue with their regular use as normal.

5. Citizenship ceremonies have been cancelled. Internal Affairs has agreed to waive the requirement for new citizens to attend citizenship ceremonies. Internal Affairs will now issue citizenship certificates to all applicants who have been approved for a grant of citizenship.

Please visit the council’s website for more details: www.waipadc.govt.nz...

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1710 days ago

We’re now at Alert Level 4. Stay home. Save lives.

New Zealand Government

Dear concerned citizen,

We must now all stay home. Because that’s how we’ll stop the virus.

Level 4 measures will likely be in place for a number of weeks.

Don’t worry. During that time you will still be able to access all the essentials you need, including medicine, food, and other… View more
Dear concerned citizen,

We must now all stay home. Because that’s how we’ll stop the virus.

Level 4 measures will likely be in place for a number of weeks.

Don’t worry. During that time you will still be able to access all the essentials you need, including medicine, food, and other home supplies.

ALL THE TIME, NO EXCEPTIONS
It’s incredibly important that we all follow the Level 4 plan, all the time. No exceptions. Because doing so will save lives.

A CHALLENGE FOR EVERYONE
We realise these are big changes. But these are challenging times.
If we don't all stay home, the whole country will need Level 4 restrictions for longer.

SUPPORT OUR EMERGENCY SERVICE PEOPLE
We owe it to the essential services. Our nurses, doctors and everyone else on the frontline. They’re working tirelessly to save lives. We should all do everything in our power to help them do this.
Thank you to each and every person, for doing their bit.

While you’re staying at home:

STAY CONNECTED
• Don’t let physical distance stop you staying connected. Keep in touch with people using video calls, phone calls, chat and texting.
• If you know people who are living alone, vulnerable, or separated from their loved ones, regularly check-in with them.

STAY WELL
• Continue to practice good hygiene – wash your hands with soap. Then dry.
• Cough or sneeze into your elbow.
• Regularly clean surfaces in your home with disinfectant.
• Keep up regular physical exercise, and get some fresh air when possible. It’s good so long as this is solitary, or only with those you live with.

REACH OUT
If you need advice, support or help, try reaching out to friends, family, whānau or workmates.

WE'RE UPDATING INFORMATION CONSTANTLY
For all the latest advice, including answers to your health and financial questions, go to Covid19.govt.nz.

And remember: what you do now, will help protect all of us.
Find out more

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1710 days ago

Here's how to help...

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

Community organisations are working out how they will support their clients in the coming weeks, and beyond. Many of you have indicated that you would like to help, but are not sure how to go about it.
Volunteering Waikato’s website is listing opportunities to help out as they come up, and this … View more
Community organisations are working out how they will support their clients in the coming weeks, and beyond. Many of you have indicated that you would like to help, but are not sure how to go about it.
Volunteering Waikato’s website is listing opportunities to help out as they come up, and this list will be regularly updated. If you want to volunteer in the Corona-19 response – here’s a great place to start...

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1710 days ago

Level 4 lockdown begins tonight...

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

As of tonight at 11:59pm New Zealand will move to a Level 4 alert in response to the #COVID19 pandemic. It will put the entire country on lockdown for four weeks. Here’s what that will mean for us moving forward:

1710 days ago

A message to our Adventurous Seniors

The Team from Readers Tours

There is a reason Readers Tours attract ‘Adventurous Seniors’.

Our itineraries are bold and colourful, so are our tour guides.
We drive scenic roads and coastal highway and have luxury accommodation waiting after a big day. We offer excursions such as Helicopter rides and guided walks and … View more
There is a reason Readers Tours attract ‘Adventurous Seniors’.

Our itineraries are bold and colourful, so are our tour guides.
We drive scenic roads and coastal highway and have luxury accommodation waiting after a big day. We offer excursions such as Helicopter rides and guided walks and have everything organised down to the last meal, with free newspapers for a spot of reading or challenging sudoku.

We are passionate about bringing like-minded individuals together to explore this beautiful landscape we call our backyard and are ready to go full steam ahead with our next tour the moment it is safe to do so.

For now, we will continue to bring you stunning photography, travel stories and helpful tips during these unprecedented times.

Our team remains dedicated to helping you, so please pick up the phone or fill out our contact form and we will be in touch. We look forward to you joining us and experiencing New Zealand like never before.

www.readerstours.co.nz... | 0800 0800 99

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1710 days ago

What if you don't have WhatsApp?

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

"We are now entering a time where families are separated into individual household bubbles and unable to communicate and interact the way they normally do. Our neighbours are the ones who can step up and help."

1711 days ago

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