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1378 days ago

Red Cross Annual Book Fair 2021 5th,6th and 7th March

Community Activator from Red Cross - Waikato Service Centre

Two weeks to go!! Join us at our 24th Book Fair event in Hamilton. Lots of books, wide range of categories at the cheapest price!!

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1379 days ago

Check out our 2021 programme!

Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival

Summer’s here and the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival is celebrating everything that makes Aotearoa extraordinary...

With almost 100 performances, from Chelsea Jade to Thabani Gapara's afro-funk to classical to ambient, HGAF is the summer festival you don't want to miss!

Get your … View more
Summer’s here and the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival is celebrating everything that makes Aotearoa extraordinary...

With almost 100 performances, from Chelsea Jade to Thabani Gapara's afro-funk to classical to ambient, HGAF is the summer festival you don't want to miss!

Get your heart melted by the inimitable Tami Neilson, experience a celebration of local talent at This Is Kiwi or simply relax with whanau at the iconic Sunset Symphony.

From February 20-28 discover a world of arts in your own backyard.
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1379 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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1382 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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1380 days ago

🩺💕 Behind The Scenes 🩺💕

Hamilton Small Animal Veterinary Centre

Just some of the hard work our dedicated vet nurse team do on a daily basis to make sure your precious pets are comfortable, in safe hands and cared for from the moment they enter our clinic.🐕🐈‍⬛🐇🦜🐁

Hamilton Small Animal Veterinary Centre

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1380 days ago

Garage Sale

Kylee from Flagstaff

Come check out a wide range of stuff this Saturday 20th Feb 730am-12.
11 Woodridge Drive, Flagstaff

Heaps of quality girls clothing (mostly 7-14 years), adult clothing shoes, linen including duvet sets, sheet sets (single, king single and king), house hold items, toys, books, puzzles, games and … View more
Come check out a wide range of stuff this Saturday 20th Feb 730am-12.
11 Woodridge Drive, Flagstaff

Heaps of quality girls clothing (mostly 7-14 years), adult clothing shoes, linen including duvet sets, sheet sets (single, king single and king), house hold items, toys, books, puzzles, games and furniture including beds, bookcases, drawers.

With Alert level 2 we will set up to allow space for social distancing, as well as limiting numbers looking at once if required. Sanitizer and qr code for scanning will be available.

1380 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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1381 days ago

Red Cross Annual Book Fair 2021 5th,6th and 7th March

Community Activator from Red Cross - Waikato Service Centre

Please join us at our 24th Book Fair event in Hamilton. Lots of books, wide range of categories at the cheapest price!!

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1381 days ago

Vets and Covid Alert Level 2

Craig from Companion Vets

Companion Vets Limited - What to expect at Level 2
Hello to all our valued clients

As you will no doubt have heard – the COVID Alert Level for Hamilton has now been raised to Level 2.

Companion Vets will remain open and we will be implementing some measures to help keep everyone safe at this … View more
Companion Vets Limited - What to expect at Level 2
Hello to all our valued clients

As you will no doubt have heard – the COVID Alert Level for Hamilton has now been raised to Level 2.

Companion Vets will remain open and we will be implementing some measures to help keep everyone safe at this time including:

• Wearing masks - the CVL team will be wearing masks as sometimes we need to be closer that 2m. We encourage our clients to wear masks too.

• Tracing - We will be encouraging clients to use the COVID Tracer app or our manual sign in sheet.

• Hygiene - We will have a bountiful supply of hand sanitizer and will encourage it’s use.

• Social Distancing - We will be encouraging social distancing especially in our reception. Luckily, this will be easily facilitated through the use of our separate cat waiting area, and our smaller dog and larger dog waiting areas as well as our generous consult rooms.

• Health &Wellness - As a precaution we ask you to please postpone your appointment if you are not feeling well, or if you or a household member have been tested for COVID and are awaiting a result.

Finally – please feel free to ring us if you need to make a plan to fit with your situation – we are only a phone call away!

Kind regards,

The Companion Vets Team

1385 days ago

❤️CAT FOUND - PLEASE SHARE❤️

Hamilton Small Animal Veterinary Centre

This friendly, female, tortoiseshell cat was found living homeless in the St Andrews area and brought into the clinic today.🐈

She has been checked over by our vets and is now comfortable and enjoying some lunch. She has no collar or microchip, so we need your help.🐈‍⬛

❤️Please could… View more
This friendly, female, tortoiseshell cat was found living homeless in the St Andrews area and brought into the clinic today.🐈

She has been checked over by our vets and is now comfortable and enjoying some lunch. She has no collar or microchip, so we need your help.🐈‍⬛

❤️Please could you share far and wide so we can reunite this lady with her family.❤️

If you have any information or know who she belongs too, please give the clinic a call on 07 8492963 and our team will help you out. Thank you!❤️

www.hamiltonvets.co.nz...

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1381 days ago

COVID 19 UPDATE

Hamilton Small Animal Veterinary Centre

Due to the latest community transmission of covid-19, we are going into level 2 as of midnight tonight, at this stage for 3 days.

Once again we ask for your patience and kindness. We are well rehearsed in what we need to do, to keep our staff and you and your pets safe.

☎️ When you arrive at… View more
Due to the latest community transmission of covid-19, we are going into level 2 as of midnight tonight, at this stage for 3 days.

Once again we ask for your patience and kindness. We are well rehearsed in what we need to do, to keep our staff and you and your pets safe.

☎️ When you arrive at the clinic, we ask you to Please Wait In Your Car And Phone Us On 07 8492963 to let us know you there. We will come out to you or inform you when to enter the clinic. ☎️

🛑Please Do Not Enter The Clinic Until We Let You Know The Procedure To Follow. 🙏

•As always hygiene is of upmost importance. We have a high standard of cleanliness and the clinic is regularly cleaned and sanitized.

•Please use the contract tracer provided.

•There will be sanitizer supplied for you to use.

•Keep your social distancing.

•We will be wearing face masks and you may be asked to wear one also.😷

•If you are feeling sick or unwell please do not enter the clinic.🤢

•If you require food or medication for your pet, please phone the clinic so it is organized for you before coming down. Ring us when you arrive to collect it and we will bring the items to you.🐕‍🦺🐇🐁🦜🐈‍⬛

We have done this before, we can do it again. The care of our clients and patients is of upmost importance, as is the health and safety of all.💕

Thank you in advance.🙏

Your team at Hamilton Small Animal Veterinary Centre. ❤️

www.hamiltonvets.co.nz...

1382 days ago

COVID-19 ALERT LEVEL UPDATE

The Team from New Zealand Police

From 11:59pm tonight, Auckland moves to Alert Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand moves to Alert Level 2. The measures will remain in place for three days until midnight Wednesday.

More information on the Alert Levels here: covid19.govt.nz...

For everything you need to know visit … View more
From 11:59pm tonight, Auckland moves to Alert Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand moves to Alert Level 2. The measures will remain in place for three days until midnight Wednesday.

More information on the Alert Levels here: covid19.govt.nz...

For everything you need to know visit www.covid19.govt.nz....

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1383 days ago

Tell us about a local business that makes your day?

Prospa

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. And especially over the last year, it’s been the small businesses in our communities that have almost made things seem ‘normal’. Well, it’s … View moreWe all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. And especially over the last year, it’s been the small businesses in our communities that have almost made things seem ‘normal’. Well, it’s payback time!

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes (T&C’s apply).

Every nominated business receives a free 3-month premium listing on Neighbourly. The 11 Regional finalists get a $100 Prezzy® gift card for the business (and one for the nominator too) and a 12-month Premium Business listing on Neighbourly (valued at $399). The National winner receives $2,500 cash prize from Prospa, a $5,000 Stuff advertising package and a $2,500 Neighbourly package.

Nominate a business today and spread the word about your Prospa Local Business Hero.
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1384 days ago

Pioneering a new way of living

There’s a new generation pioneering what it means to be living in retirement. They’re making the most of every moment, trying new things and rediscovering passions that were lost when responsibilities took over.

They’re busy enjoying newfound independence and relaxing into creativity.
We … View more
There’s a new generation pioneering what it means to be living in retirement. They’re making the most of every moment, trying new things and rediscovering passions that were lost when responsibilities took over.

They’re busy enjoying newfound independence and relaxing into creativity.
We want to help them do it. That’s why we’re pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.
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1386 days ago

We Say, You Say: Council Priorities

Reporter Hamilton Press

Hi Hamilton,

What should your city council prioritise this year?

Downtown Hamilton is set to get a major revamp with a 1,300 seat theatre set to be built.

Construction of the Waikato Regional Theatre is estimated to cost $74 million with the sod-cutting ceremony expected to take place in … View more
Hi Hamilton,

What should your city council prioritise this year?

Downtown Hamilton is set to get a major revamp with a 1,300 seat theatre set to be built.

Construction of the Waikato Regional Theatre is estimated to cost $74 million with the sod-cutting ceremony expected to take place in late March or early April.

The Hamilton City Council is set to open up its draft long-term plan for public consultation in March, outlining several key central city projects.

What would you propose if you were in the council chair? Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments featured in the Hamilton Press
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