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1715 days ago

Lockdown info 😊

Tiffany from Te Kowhai

Just a reminder for all those who have kids and haven’t heard yet, that places like the school playground and local playgrounds are off limits during the lockdown. Please ensure your children stay off them during what I know will be a tough time for everyone so that we can stop the spread now and… View moreJust a reminder for all those who have kids and haven’t heard yet, that places like the school playground and local playgrounds are off limits during the lockdown. Please ensure your children stay off them during what I know will be a tough time for everyone so that we can stop the spread now and get out of this sooner rather than later.
Stay safe our wonderful community 😊

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1714 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

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1715 days ago

Waikato District Council’s essential services to continue

The Editor from Te Kowhai Newsletter

Rubbish collections and other essential services will continue in the Waikato district, but Council offices and sites are now closed to the public, following the move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 and 4.
As of today, Tuesday 24 March, Alert Level 3 is in place. This requires public venues to close and… View more
Rubbish collections and other essential services will continue in the Waikato district, but Council offices and sites are now closed to the public, following the move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 and 4.
As of today, Tuesday 24 March, Alert Level 3 is in place. This requires public venues to close and for businesses and organisations to enforce alternative ways of working to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

From midnight on Wednesday 25 March, Alert Level 4 will be in place which instructs people to stay at home, educational facilities to close and non-essential businesses to close. A list of the essential businesses that will remain open can be found on covid19.govt.nz...

“I want to reassure our residents that Waikato District Council will continue to provide essential services to its communities,” says Chief Executive Gavin Ion. “There will still be safe drinking water, they will still be able to flush their toilets and rubbish and recycling will continue to be collected while Alert Level 3 and 4 are in place.”

However, all Council offices, sites and community facilities, including pools, playgrounds and libraries are closed. Huntly and Raglan campgrounds are also closed.

“Council has contingency plans in place and as of today, Tuesday 24 March, all Council staff who can perform their role from home are now doing so,” says Mr Ion.

“There may be some changes we need to make to our services, so please be patient as we work through this. If changes are needed we will notify the public as soon as possible.”

Some other information to be aware of:

- Please do not return library books. Late fees will be waived.

- Please do not send anything by post. If you need to contact us, please phone or email. Our mail delivery service has been cancelled at this stage.

- Anything posted to us over the past few days may not arrive at our offices.

Residents can still get assistance from Council’s Customer Services team by calling 0800 492 452.

For further updates please visit Council’s website on www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz... or connect on its Facebook page.

1715 days ago

Ideas for connecting with your neighbours while self-isolating:

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:

www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...View more
- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:

www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...

There are plenty of ways to keep in touch and support one another over the next several weeks. Just don't forget about those with limited internet or mobile phone access!

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1715 days ago

SALE ON NOW - everything must go today

The Editor from Te Kowhai Newsletter

Te Kowhai Cafe (opposite the green grocer) has a full cafe full of cabinet food that must go. Prices discounted. Lots of stuff will freeze well such as muffins and cakes. Hot pies for lunch today if you're working from home.

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1715 days ago

Avoid food poisoning at home

Ministry for Primary Industries

It’s a great time to cook for family, and whether you’re dining in or grilling on the BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home?

Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill. We all want to keep … View more
It’s a great time to cook for family, and whether you’re dining in or grilling on the BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home?

Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, and the 3Cs can help you avoid common foodborne illnesses.

Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for handy food safety tips.
Learn More

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1716 days ago

We're in this together!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Now is your chance to get organised and come up with a plan for supporting your neighbours and keeping in touch over the next several weeks. We've come up with this 'Our Neighbourhood Plan' template to help.

For additional advice and resources, visit our website at the below link:

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1716 days ago

Yukkas for $1, Ferns for $2 (box size)

Iti from Ngaruawahia

I have 7 large yukka plants, willing to give away next to nothing. And plenty of Alpine Water Hard Fern available @ $2 a bunch (10cm diameter). Latta Place Ngaruawahia

Price: $1

1716 days ago

Raku Clay Workshops - 6 Weeks

Victoria Kemp from Friendship House (Huntly) Community Charitable Trust

Raku generally refers to a type of low-firing process that was inspired by traditional Japanese raku firing. Western-style raku usually involves removing pottery from the kiln while at bright red heat and placing it into containers with combustible materials. Once the materials ignite, the … View moreRaku generally refers to a type of low-firing process that was inspired by traditional Japanese raku firing. Western-style raku usually involves removing pottery from the kiln while at bright red heat and placing it into containers with combustible materials. Once the materials ignite, the containers are closed. This produces an intense reduction atmosphere which affects the colors in glazes and clay bodies. The drastic thermal shock also produces cracking also known as crackling effect.
Only $60 per person
Dates: Tuesday 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th May

2nd & 9th June 6.00 - 8.00 pm Class 1: Overview, how to and what to make. Start to make.

Class 2: Continue making. Class 3: Glazing pots. Practice with safety equipment Continue to make. Class 4: Raku firing 3 to 4 hours. Some glazing if needed. Some making between loads Longer class

Class 5: Making and glazing. Class 6: Raku firing 3 to 4 hours. Some glazing if needed. @ Friendship House Huntly 55 William Street

Booking essential as spaces are limited

Please go to eventspronto.co.nz to book www.eventspronto.co.nz...

or email friendship.huntly@gmail.com

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1718 days ago

Be Neighbourly, and...

Neighbourly.co.nz

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

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1718 days ago

Reach Out to your communities in times of crisis

Neighbourly.co.nz

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. Visit page

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1719 days ago

Subscribe to our free ezine Get Growing!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we say bring on the feijoa season and share growing tips and the latest new varieties. We also have advice on bagging fruit, swapping seeds, feeding soil bacteria and planting nut trees, plus we have a cool hack for avoiding spray drift.

Check out our … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we say bring on the feijoa season and share growing tips and the latest new varieties. We also have advice on bagging fruit, swapping seeds, feeding soil bacteria and planting nut trees, plus we have a cool hack for avoiding spray drift.

Check out our list of some of our favourite seed, plant and gardenware retailers who offer online shopping and discover some striking late-season bulbs.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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