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Please everyone, just a reminder, we are already aware that most animals are creatures of habit, having us around 24/7 is very confusing for our furry friends, please keep this in mind.
If your cat has taken a lil longer to come home or not even going outside or acting not there usual, remember … View morePlease everyone, just a reminder, we are already aware that most animals are creatures of habit, having us around 24/7 is very confusing for our furry friends, please keep this in mind.
If your cat has taken a lil longer to come home or not even going outside or acting not there usual, remember this.
Imagine if we ran our lives by the routine of things that went on around us then suddenly something went wrong & that time clock is no longer reliable anymore with out reason or warning.. Alot of cats know to be home for dinner as there owners cars pull up from work every day... Or breakfast is served when they get up for work first thing in the morning.. Or to start heading home once Joe bloggs at so n sos building get in there car to leave at the end of the day...
Please try & keep your pets routines as normal as possible during lockdown. We all know what's going on & why but our pets don't & their routines have been so messed up suddenly that they will be feeling rather lost & confused as what's what & when now their routines have suddenly stopped working.
Make the effort to still get up to feed them when normally would in the mornings, keep eye on time for the dinner feeds as usual. If you usually let your cat out to play outside at a certain time of the day keep doing so for them!
Alot of cats go missing during this time as they are feeling so lost. Please understand this & do your best to help their lives stay as normal as possible. :)
P. S also, alot of previously lost cats will have there new established routines they have to keep themself fed adapting to new enviroments will no longer be able to rely on that rubbish bin of food scraps outside a nearby restaurant or the playground at the local schools playlunch droppings they had come to rely on also has suddenly stopped for them. These cats may start turning up in people's backyards during this lockdown, please don't just ignore them.. They will be asking for your help..
Contact your local animal rescue team or myself on any of the contacts I've provided below & I will come out with full respect to the level 4 rules & chip scan / help these cats.
Thankyou. :)
Laura Cook
Found-a-Feline Cat Rescues
Mobile no. 0284367744
Foundafeline@gmail.com
Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day New Zealand 💚
In times like this, it's more important than ever to stay kind and connected. So this year, we ask that you pick up the phone, call someone you care about and check in on their well-being.
It takes a little, not a lot, to be kind and caring … View moreHappy Random Acts of Kindness Day New Zealand 💚
In times like this, it's more important than ever to stay kind and connected. So this year, we ask that you pick up the phone, call someone you care about and check in on their well-being.
It takes a little, not a lot, to be kind and caring 💚
All going well, we should soon be able to get takeaways delivered.
What are you looking forward to fish and chips, pizza or maybe something from your favourite Indian or Chinese takeaway?
Tell us what you have been missing most?
If you are a takeaway or a restaurant how are you going to operate … View moreAll going well, we should soon be able to get takeaways delivered.
What are you looking forward to fish and chips, pizza or maybe something from your favourite Indian or Chinese takeaway?
Tell us what you have been missing most?
If you are a takeaway or a restaurant how are you going to operate under Level Three?
If you do not what want your comments used by Stuff please put NFP.
Did you know 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For … View moreDid you know 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For the month of September, we want to come together to share ways to boost mental health and well-being. For example, you could host an online catch up or quiz, call a neighbour who lives alone, challenge your family and friends to try a new hobby or move your body more to improve your own well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for free support from a trained counsellor.
Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re looking out for your well-being and helping others with theirs this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to: info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
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We are delighted that we can once again supply paint and decorating accessories to you from Resene ColorShops.
For those in Level 3 areas, you can order online at shop.resene.co.nz, or call or email your local Resene ColorShop. See www.resene.co.nz/colorshops for your local Resene ColorShop … View moreWe are delighted that we can once again supply paint and decorating accessories to you from Resene ColorShops.
For those in Level 3 areas, you can order online at shop.resene.co.nz, or call or email your local Resene ColorShop. See www.resene.co.nz/colorshops for your local Resene ColorShop details. You can choose to click and collect or get your order delivered by contactless delivery. Resene ColorShops in Level 3 areas will be open their normal hours, except for Naenae (closed) and Gore (reduced hours 9am-3pm).
For those in Level 4 areas (Auckland/Northland), you can order paint and decorating supplies online at shop.resene.co.nz or email colorshoponline@resene.co.nz and we can arrange contactless delivery of your order to you. Please allow extra time for delivery as the products will be coming from a Level 3 area. Resene ColorShops in Level 4 areas will remain closed until we reach Level 3.
If you are working on a project or planning a project, our staff are here to help you. You can Ask a Tech Expert free online anytime, Ask a Colour Expert free online anytime, request a free virtual colour consultation or call 0800 737 363 (during normal working hours). We look forward to helping you.
We appreciate your support and hope everyone stays safe.
Hi Neighbourly folk, this lovely story about a cat named Moose reminds us important pets are in lockdown. Moose is a SPCA rescue cat.
Ho is your pet coping in lockdown and feel free to post a picture.
“I wanted to give an update on how “Clarence”—now named Moose— is settling in. He’s … View moreHi Neighbourly folk, this lovely story about a cat named Moose reminds us important pets are in lockdown. Moose is a SPCA rescue cat.
Ho is your pet coping in lockdown and feel free to post a picture.
“I wanted to give an update on how “Clarence”—now named Moose— is settling in. He’s such a relaxed cat! He’s become very attached to our 14m old lab/collie mix and they play together really well! We had hoped they would get along, as he had been fostered with a dog, but it’s been great to see them bond so quickly. Moose has also bonded strongly with my partner and I, falling asleep on us while we work and my partner even moves his little bed onto his desk while he’s in meetings working from home. Hope you guys enjoy some photos.”
If you are wanting some raw Manuka honey to keep the winter germs away of needing some healthy sweetener, we are able to help.
Give us a call on 232 7802 or text 021 220 1596 and we will help with your requirements.
Raw honey varieties include Manuka, clover, Multifloral, thyme, rewarewa, and … View moreIf you are wanting some raw Manuka honey to keep the winter germs away of needing some healthy sweetener, we are able to help.
Give us a call on 232 7802 or text 021 220 1596 and we will help with your requirements.
Raw honey varieties include Manuka, clover, Multifloral, thyme, rewarewa, and honeydew.
This is not a drill, Wellington 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.
This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an … View moreThis is not a drill, Wellington 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.
This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an essential worker making a difference - it’s up to you to get their name in the ring! Nominations close midnight 31 August.
What are you waiting for? Head over the nzawards.org.nz/nominate now!
Dear neighbours,
We're looking for lockdown gardening ideas! With New Zealanders stuck at home everyone is keen to get into their gardens, but they can't get to the shops to buy plants and seeds. So we want to hear from you some suggestions for crops you can start or sow from what you … View moreDear neighbours,
We're looking for lockdown gardening ideas! With New Zealanders stuck at home everyone is keen to get into their gardens, but they can't get to the shops to buy plants and seeds. So we want to hear from you some suggestions for crops you can start or sow from what you have on hand or useful gardening hacks using just what you have at home already without going to the shops.
It doesn't have to be a big idea - just something like growing spring onions from the base or sprouting avocado seeds to make a houseplant. Send your tips and ideas to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz and we'll publish the best ideas in NZ Gardener.
Make sure you include your full name and address - only your name and the region you live in will be published but if we use your tip we will send you a free copy of the magazine.
Dear neighbours,
Here's our list of the best new-release varieties of edible plants to grow this season.
Nau mai, haere mai.
We can’t wait to have you back in Porirua when alert levels allow, and we’re able to reconnect and explore again.
Anita Baker
Porirua City Mayor
Facebook & Instagram @discoverporirua
Photographer Louise Thomas made a visit to Bushy Park, prior to lockdown. Now that we are all at home, please feel free to post a picture of the birds you have in your garden.
"Bush robins/toutouwai (Petroica longipes) have an open heart, they roam tramping tracks without fear because it … View morePhotographer Louise Thomas made a visit to Bushy Park, prior to lockdown. Now that we are all at home, please feel free to post a picture of the birds you have in your garden.
"Bush robins/toutouwai (Petroica longipes) have an open heart, they roam tramping tracks without fear because it doesn’t occur to them to be afraid. They have no armour on their personalities. If they were humans they would help you change your tyre and laugh about the experience.
They will stand on your shoes if you sit too long. And rummage inquiringly while you unpack your pack. I read once that the open-hearted will inherit the Earth. I hope it’s true – that it is better to be possibly hurt than hardened. But the open-hearted are often preyed upon by the ambitious. It might be why the robin is at risk and declining – he’s just a little too trusting of those that would eat him. Bushy Park, July 2021."
Have you got a favourite movie to watch during lockdown?
A streaming site from Wellington video rental survivor Aro Video is the perfect antidote for the seen-it-all-before blues with over 850 titles curated from more than 30 years of experience renting out films people actually want to watch.
Tell… View moreHave you got a favourite movie to watch during lockdown?
A streaming site from Wellington video rental survivor Aro Video is the perfect antidote for the seen-it-all-before blues with over 850 titles curated from more than 30 years of experience renting out films people actually want to watch.
Tell us what you have been watching?
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