Himatangi, Foxton

1424 days ago

Kereru 0372-1

Paul from Levin

Kereru paradise on Kapiti Island.

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1423 days ago

Trading the office for the farm

Primary ITO

Primary ITO’s Dani Low says over the past year, career changers including bankers, accountants and chefs have joined school leavers and young people looking to make a start in Southland’s dairy industry in the wake of the economic reshuffle from Covid-19.

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Primary ITO’s Dani Low says over the past year, career changers including bankers, accountants and chefs have joined school leavers and young people looking to make a start in Southland’s dairy industry in the wake of the economic reshuffle from Covid-19.

The Government is covering training fees until 31 December 2022 so there’s never been a better time to invest in yourself and your people.

Contact Dani Low on 027 229 9988 or email dani.low@primaryito.ac.nz
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1423 days ago

Spiritual Meetings

Carol Watt from Feilding Spiritual and Awareness Centre

Meeting this Sunday 21st February 10.30am Little Theatre, 21 Stafford St, Feilding.
Our visiting speaker this week is Cheryl Bason from Taupo. Cheryl is a very talented Spiritual Artist who has been inspired to create artwork to bring with her. Cheryl will connect these pieces of art with those … View more
Meeting this Sunday 21st February 10.30am Little Theatre, 21 Stafford St, Feilding.
Our visiting speaker this week is Cheryl Bason from Taupo. Cheryl is a very talented Spiritual Artist who has been inspired to create artwork to bring with her. Cheryl will connect these pieces of art with those whose energies resonate with them and will give a message to you as well. You may be one of the lucky ones who gets to take a nice piece of inspired art home with you.
We will have our Healing Circle, $1 raffle and time for that cuppa after the meeting. Koha appreciated and everyone is very welcome to attend.

Enquiries ph Valerie on 029 902 9555 or Carol 027 697 6308

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1426 days ago

Auckland to move to Alert Level 2, rest of New Zealand to move to Alert Level 1

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE
17 February
4.53pm

The rest of New Zealand will return at Alert Level 1 at 11.59pm tonight. Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.

Here's what you need to know:
- New Zealand will return to Alert … View more
UPDATE
17 February
4.53pm

The rest of New Zealand will return at Alert Level 1 at 11.59pm tonight. Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.

Here's what you need to know:
- New Zealand will return to Alert Level 1 with Auckland moving to Alert Level 2.
- These restrictions will be reviewed February 22.
- There has been an additional 1 case confirmed, with the positive case a member of the same household bubble.
- New locations of interest have been loaded on the Ministry of Health website.
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UPDATE
16 February
1.09pm

There are no new community cases Ashley Bloomfield confirmed in a 1pm update today. There are no new cases in MIQ facilities.
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UPDATE
15 February
4.20pm

Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.

Here's what you need to know:
- The Prime Minister says there's a variety of scenarios on how the virus got into the community. To date, health officials are still attempting to establish the source of the outbreak.
- 42 people have been identified as close contacts.
- The first batch of Pfizer vaccines - 60,000 doses - arrived this morning on a Singapore Airlines flight.
- Vaccines will be offered to border and MIQ workers from this Saturday.
- This will be the largest vaccine programme in New Zealand's history, Jacinda Ardern says.
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UPDATE
February 15
1.36pm

The Ministry of Health has confirmed five new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation. There are no new community cases.
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UPDATE
February 15
8.18am

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the first two February cases are the highly infectious UK strain. There is no link to any MIQ infections.
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All regions outside Auckland have moved to Alert Level 2.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addressed the nation at 7.00pm Sunday, announcing all regions excluding Auckland, will move to Alert Level 2 from 11.59pm tonight.

Here's what you need to know:
- Gatherings of more than 100 people are prohibited.
- Mask use is encouraged when it is difficult to maintain physical distancing.
- From 11.59pm tonight, travel to Auckland will no longer be possible with the heightened alert level - unless you are returning home.
- The full list of rules under Alert Level 2 can be found here.
- Here's the full list of locations of interest where the cases visited.

Neighbourly will update this message as further information comes to hand.

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1443 days ago

Kaka flight (0213-3)

Paul from Levin

Kaka photographed at the north end of Kapiti Island. Will look much better enlarged.

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1424 days ago

Cat Door Installation

Michelle from Linton

Hi can anyone please recommend someone to install a cat door? My friend has purchased a cat door and is looking for someone to install it for hopefully a reasonable price. She lives rural in the Rangiotu area, so not sure how much a call out fee would be. Any recommendations for someone good … View moreHi can anyone please recommend someone to install a cat door? My friend has purchased a cat door and is looking for someone to install it for hopefully a reasonable price. She lives rural in the Rangiotu area, so not sure how much a call out fee would be. Any recommendations for someone good and reasonable will be much appreciated. Thanks 🐱

1424 days ago

left over hedging

Colleen Margaret from Levin

Are there any landscapers out there who have clients they are designing hedges for. I have quite a lot of teucrium frutescans which make an awesome hedge they are in PB 3/4 bags and quite chunky. If interested you can contact me on 063676150 if no answer leave a message and i will get back to you.

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1424 days ago

Free AgriSkills Training with UCOL @Taratahi

UCOL

UCOL at Taratahi have short residential courses starting now, providing candidates with a jump start to a career on the land.

These are fully-funded courses delivered in partnership with MPI and provide skills and training to meet needs across the primary industries.

Starting from March there… View more
UCOL at Taratahi have short residential courses starting now, providing candidates with a jump start to a career on the land.

These are fully-funded courses delivered in partnership with MPI and provide skills and training to meet needs across the primary industries.

Starting from March there are courses in Apiculture, Dairy, Shearing, Fencing, general Ag-contracting and specialist vehicle training.

All courses are residential at Taratahi, both the cost of board and training is covered*.

Following training at Taratahi, UCOL has fee-free agriculture certificates and diplomas or job opportunities that await.

Get in touch with UCOL today (0800 GO UCOL), secure your place and get the skills to start your career on the land.

*Candidates must be over 18 for residential stay, self-catering at weekends.
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1424 days ago

Adoption

Michelle from Linton

Hi everyone, my partner and I are looking to connect with people who have an adoption story to share. My partner was adopted and has met his birth family and have known them for many years now. We would love to hear from other people who have any experience with adoption, good or bad. Maybe you … View moreHi everyone, my partner and I are looking to connect with people who have an adoption story to share. My partner was adopted and has met his birth family and have known them for many years now. We would love to hear from other people who have any experience with adoption, good or bad. Maybe you were adopted, or you adopted someone or you had to put a child up for adoption, whatever your story, we would love to hear from you. No judgement, just support and friendship. To share our stories and experiences, offer advice if wanted and just be a support, should you be wanting to find your birth family or not or maybe you already have. Each story is unique, some good and some not so good. Sometimes it is just nice to be able to talk about things with someone who understands. We welcome you to share your story and would be happy to hear from you. You can respond here or if you prefer, please feel free to private message us. 😊

1424 days ago

Anello bag

Jan Michael from Levin

Pre-loved anello bag Japan for sale. Just sitting around the cupboard. Pm for any inquiry. Comes from a pet and smoke free home.
Pick up Levin

Price: $50

1424 days ago

Shoulder bag

Jan Michael from Levin

Pre-loved shoulder bag for sale. In good condition. Some part of the leather has a normal wear n tear but not noticeable. Have it for a year. No used any longer, just stuck on our cupboard. From a pet and smoke free home.
Pick up Levin

Price: $30

1428 days ago

Thomson park

Leah from Levin

I love this colour rose can anyone tell me the name of it please

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1424 days ago

Pams bacon pieces recalled

Neighbourly.co.nz

It has been revealed that aluminium pieces may be present in a Pams product.

In a statement, the Ministry for Primary Industries advised that a specific batch of "Pams Bacon Pieces" should not be consumed due to the possible presence of the foreign matter.

So far, there have been no… View more
It has been revealed that aluminium pieces may be present in a Pams product.

In a statement, the Ministry for Primary Industries advised that a specific batch of "Pams Bacon Pieces" should not be consumed due to the possible presence of the foreign matter.

So far, there have been no reports of associated injuries but if consumers have any concerns about their health, they should contact health officials.

What you need to know:
- The product is sold in Pak'n Save, Four Square and New World stores throughout the country.
- The best before date is February 28 2021.
- The bacon pieces weigh 350g and are contained in a plastic wrapping.

Customers are asked to return the product to their retailer for a full refund. Further queries can be directed to Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd on 0800 24 51 14

For further information on the recall please visit the New Zealand Food Safety Website.

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1425 days ago

Water Cartage

Michelle from Linton

Hi all if anyone needs water for their tank, I can highly recommend Splash Water Cartage. Simon 027 956 4428 😊
Tell them Michelle and Erick referred you.

1426 days ago

Kereru #0356

Paul from Levin

Gidday! How ya going?

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