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If you or someone you know is affected by cancer and needs information, advice, or counselling, we can help. Like many of you, we're working from home to continue our support services wherever possible. Our office number (04 298 8514) and the health promotion line (04 298 … View moreKia ora Kāpiti,
If you or someone you know is affected by cancer and needs information, advice, or counselling, we can help. Like many of you, we're working from home to continue our support services wherever possible. Our office number (04 298 8514) and the health promotion line (04 298 9676) will be answered Monday to Thursday, between 7.30 am - 2 pm.
In this uncertain time, you can still count on these services:
💛Contact our Cancer Information Helpline: Call free on 0800 CANCER (226 237) to talk to one of our friendly nurses who can provide you with information or advice over the phone. Or you can email a nurse at info@cancersoc.org.nz.
💛 Talk to a counsellor: a problem shared is a problem halved. We have counsellors who can support you via telecommunications. Call 0800 CANCER (226 237) to arrange an appointment or email a nurse at info@cancersoc.org.nz. They can connect you to a counsellor.
💛Connect to our online community: www.cancerchatnz.org.nz...... is a safe and supportive place to chat, share experiences and get further information.
💛 Take a look at our website to view and download any of our online publications.
For updates on COVID-19 for people affected by cancer, visit: bit.ly...
Please remember to look after yourself and look after others. Kia kaha.
We are told to stay home so I thought I’d use online shopping for the first time rather than going to the supermarket. This was my experience. They sure need to do some work to make this useable.
The system knew my delivery agent is New World Waikanae. Having never used this system I tried to … View moreWe are told to stay home so I thought I’d use online shopping for the first time rather than going to the supermarket. This was my experience. They sure need to do some work to make this useable.
The system knew my delivery agent is New World Waikanae. Having never used this system I tried to sign up. The system responds I am registered but password incorrect.Tried 2x to do a password reset but nothing came back as indicated.
Maybe the issue Is I have a club card?
It seemed the online system will not let you order beer and or wine?
It also seemed to be saying that no time to pick up available in the next 5 days!
Finally I received an automated reply saying they will contact in up to 7 days.
"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."
The council has just issued a release that reads:
Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is reassuring the community that essential Council services will continue as usual as New Zealand moves into alert level 4 in the COVID-19 response from midnight tomorrow.
“Our essential drinking water … View moreThe council has just issued a release that reads:
Kāpiti Coast District Mayor K Gurunathan is reassuring the community that essential Council services will continue as usual as New Zealand moves into alert level 4 in the COVID-19 response from midnight tomorrow.
“Our essential drinking water supply and waste water services will continue as usual. We are well set up to keep these services running while maintaining self-isolation protocols.
“Kerbside waste collectors in Kāpiti have advised that they will continue to collect kerbside rubbish but there will be no separate recycling or green waste collections from Wednesday 25 March. Please put your recycling in your rubbish wheelie bin, not in your recycling crate or wheelie bin.
“The Ōtaki and Otaihanga Transfer Stations and Waikanae Recycling Centre will close at 5pm Wednesday 25 March until further notice as will Composting New Zealand’s green waste drop-off site at Otaihanga.
“Residents who do not have kerbside rubbish collection are asked to stockpile their rubbish on their own property until the Transfer Stations reopen.
“We all need to act responsibly to keep our essential services running. That means doing the right thing by not dumping rubbish in our public spaces.
“We have been given very clear instructions from the Government and we absolutely need everyone to follow the rules and to be prepared to be in self-isolation for at least four weeks from midnight tomorrow.
“Doing the hard yards now to stamp out COVID-19 will help protect our community from the worst of COVID-19. Failure to stay at home and comply with the rules puts everyone in our community and across New Zealand at risk and will likely mean that we’ll be in lock down for longer.
“I know it’s hard but we need to stay calm and do what we’re told. I encourage everyone to get themselves sorted and to get their neighbour’s phone number, set up a community group chat. Your whanau, friends and immediate neighbours will help get you through this.”
“Stay connected, be kind to one another and stay home.”
For more information on the latest steps and the current situation visit covid19.govt.nz.
For up-to-date information about our Council’s response to COVID-19 and how this impacts our services and facilities visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz....
I booked for the wife and myself to go to Australia in august and with the virus and the borders closed I thought is it worth it so I applied for a refund as it said refund or voucher and they refused me we are over seventy thought it would be the best thing so just giving a warning to people … View moreI booked for the wife and myself to go to Australia in august and with the virus and the borders closed I thought is it worth it so I applied for a refund as it said refund or voucher and they refused me we are over seventy thought it would be the best thing so just giving a warning to people traveling with this airline beware JetStar trying to phone is impossible
A Kiwi board game company's growing legion of worldwide fans have pledged $1.3 million for its lates…
Like others I was concerned about overdue fees for my library books.
I had trouble finding any info about this.
However I found the following, very well hidden info, on the Spydus site so I thought I'd share it.
Stay safe everyone. See you on the other side.
Kāpiti Coast District … View moreLike others I was concerned about overdue fees for my library books.
I had trouble finding any info about this.
However I found the following, very well hidden info, on the Spydus site so I thought I'd share it.
Stay safe everyone. See you on the other side.
Kāpiti Coast District Libraries are closed until further notice.
We know that this will be hard for our customers, but we want to be sure that we are all safe.
Please keep library items at home until we let you know otherwise. Book return slots will be closed.
All loans will be extended by 6 weeks as of 23 March 2020. If we are closed for longer than 6 weeks, we will extend loans again. There will be no fines for that period.
We encourage you to use our Axis360 and PressReader apps. Use your library card and password to log in (if you have no password you will be able to create one.
We will be working on ways to keep library resources available, but at the moment we don’t know what that will look like.
We will be keeping our Facebook page and website updated as we receive new information.
With the lock down of sport nationally and internationally and not knowing how long problems with persist the decision has been made to cancel the Sports Grants for this year.
Hi I have a bookcase in great condition. If you are interested please contact me ASAP as it will need to be picked up today or tomorrow. Will leave on deck to avoid contact as we are in alert number 3. Thanks Natasha
- 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!
Hi everyone, we are continuing to run an on-call service for the next 4 weeks while in lockdown (a list of things classed as essential will be below). I'm aware that many are feeling a financial strain at this time so, IF MONEY IS A PROBLEM PLEASE TALK TO US ABOUT OPTIONS. In what can be a … View moreHi everyone, we are continuing to run an on-call service for the next 4 weeks while in lockdown (a list of things classed as essential will be below). I'm aware that many are feeling a financial strain at this time so, IF MONEY IS A PROBLEM PLEASE TALK TO US ABOUT OPTIONS. In what can be a scary time, having no power can amplify that feeling so please get in touch.
I would largely appreciate it if you could share this message. One of the hardest things for us is making people aware of what we do. As always, a massive thank you to our clients, it's your support that helps us give back to the community in times like this.
Our goal is to stay home as much as possible for the safety of the Kapiti community, so we may decide your problem is not essential while in lockdown. If this is the case, we can schedule you in for when we reopen. We will also be wearing a facemask and disposable gloves for our safety and yours, on arrival.
Problems that warrant a call-out:
▪️ No Hot Water
▪️ Loss of Power
▪️ Partial Loss of Power (loss of lights or loss of necessary
powerpoints)
▪️ Pump Failure
▪️ Major Oven Repairs (due to not being able to order
takeaways)
▪️ Loss of Power for Medical Equipment
▪️ Loss of Heating
Always open to a conversation if you are concerned about anything or wanting general advice on 0278414557
All the best from our family to yours,
Daniel Watson
Mr Watts Electrical
Good morning Neighbours, my name is Glenn McIsaac. In these uncertain times we find ourselves in of late, some maybe wondering how to cope with running errands and how to source everyday items too.
If you need anything done away from home and are unable to leave or you need something picked up,… View moreGood morning Neighbours, my name is Glenn McIsaac. In these uncertain times we find ourselves in of late, some maybe wondering how to cope with running errands and how to source everyday items too.
If you need anything done away from home and are unable to leave or you need something picked up, or whatever, then PLEASE PLEASE do not hesitate to contact me on; 021 023-12550 and together we will sort out a solution. There will of course be no charge for this help, unless you’re in a position to give any food or product which will be handed over to the Kapiti Food Bank.
Thank you neighbours 🥰 and I mean it, please do not hesitate to contact me! I am free all weekend (now!) and after 4 generally during the week.
Otherwise good luck everyone and please let’s all keep an eye out for our elderly, infirm and housebound neighbours during these times ❤️
In response to the Prime Minister’s address yesterday on raised COVID-19 levels, Metlink will be moving to weekend services across all public transport modes.
From Tuesday 24 March rail services will move to a special weekend timetable www.metlink.org.nz...
From Wednesday 25 March bus services … View moreIn response to the Prime Minister’s address yesterday on raised COVID-19 levels, Metlink will be moving to weekend services across all public transport modes.
From Tuesday 24 March rail services will move to a special weekend timetable www.metlink.org.nz...
From Wednesday 25 March bus services will move to Sunday timetables. www.metlink.org.nz...
Further updates will be posted when available. Metlink thanks passengers for their patience at this time.
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