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A huge congratulations to Tony & Julie from Pyes Pa SuperValue. These local legends are finalists in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.
Now they need your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!
Good on you, and good luck, Tony & Julie. Thanks for … View moreA huge congratulations to Tony & Julie from Pyes Pa SuperValue. These local legends are finalists in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.
Now they need your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!
Good on you, and good luck, Tony & Julie. Thanks for bringing joy to your community - especially in these uncertain times.
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Nominated by Robin Warner from Tauranga: "The owners, Tony & Julie, are great at communicating and continually ask their customers if they stock the products they want, and if they don’t, they then get it in. They have a very friendly manner and their Managers and Staff are all attentive. Thanks to Tony & Julie for choosing Pyes Pa, you have fitted in well."
Neighbourhoods can be a great source of support. Connect with each other through our Reach Out page, show kindness and compassion, and strengthen connections with your communities.
Reach out to your Neighbours here now.
That's why we've created a whole new section on our website filled with great recipes, gardening tip and lists of helpful apps and entertainment sources - to name a few.
Our 'lifestyle and wellness' section will be updated regularly with great content to keep you entertained … View moreThat's why we've created a whole new section on our website filled with great recipes, gardening tip and lists of helpful apps and entertainment sources - to name a few.
Our 'lifestyle and wellness' section will be updated regularly with great content to keep you entertained whilst we navigate these new times. Grab a cuppa and enjoy.
Good news for those Grey Power Rotorua members who are worried about getting their subscriptions renewed so as not to lose their Grey Power Electricity discounts.
Please be advised that Grey Power Electricity members will not have their power disconnected if they have difficulty in paying their … View moreGood news for those Grey Power Rotorua members who are worried about getting their subscriptions renewed so as not to lose their Grey Power Electricity discounts.
Please be advised that Grey Power Electricity members will not have their power disconnected if they have difficulty in paying their Grey Power Membership because of the Covid-19 restrictions. Whilst the office is closed and we cannot accept cash or EFTpos payments, you CAN mail in your subscription or renew on line our website is given below.
If you have difficulty in paying your Grey Power Electricity Account due to Covid-19 restrictions, please contact Grey Power Electricity on 0800 473 976 or email with your account details to marketing@greypowerelectricity.co.nz attention Sharnie.
Satisfactory arrangements will be made.
The Grey Power Rotorua office is closed, so your best course of action is to use the contact information above.
If you've just realised it might a good idea to join Grey Power Rotorua, and get access to discounted electricity, you can do so at our webpage www.greypowerrotorua.org.nz... - we'd love to share this benefit with you. There are no age restrictions to membership.
It will be a longer time lag than usual before your application gets processed, I think you can imagine why ! It will however be done, and your membership card will be posted to you as soon as practicable.
In addition, Grey Power Electricity has sent us the following information :
Your electricity supply
We have enough power for all our customers! So, unless there are any unexpected outages outside of our control, we will still be able to supply electricity to your home.
Estimate meter readings
We are not able to visit your property to read meters at this time. If you have a smart meter, we are usually able to read your meter remotely and bill you based on an actual read (provided there is good network coverage). If you do not have a smart meter, we will bill you based on an estimate. If you do receive an estimated bill, any discrepancy between your last actual read and your next actual read would be balanced out.
Delay in receiving your bill by post
Due to the current situation, there may be a delay in receiving your bills by post. If you have an email address, the fastest way to receive your bills is to register for My Account at www.greypowerelectricity.co.nz... You will need your Account Number and email address.
If you currently pay by NZ Post
Customers who usually pay at the Post Shop will now need to find an alternative way to make payments either online through My Account or by Direct Debit. You can also send us a cheque to Grey Power Electricity PO BOX 10044, Auckland 1446. REMINDER: Kiwi Bank cheques are no longer able to be used.
Take care and we will be in touch again soon.Keep smiling,
Miriam Ruberl
President
Hi neighbours,
Today is the beginning of our nationwide lockdown, so Operatunity is marking it with some music!
They plan to do it as often as they can through-out the four weeks, given they can't get out and about in the community.
They've rallied all the Operatunity artists to produce … View moreHi neighbours,
Today is the beginning of our nationwide lockdown, so Operatunity is marking it with some music!
They plan to do it as often as they can through-out the four weeks, given they can't get out and about in the community.
They've rallied all the Operatunity artists to produce their own virtual concerts. Some footage is from their archives, some shot on phones and some was recorded before the lockdown.
There will be a variety of songs, singers and musicians over the next few weeks.
So if you want to check out today's one, head along to the link below.
Dear concerned citizen,
We must now all stay home. Because that’s how we’ll stop the virus.
Level 4 measures will likely be in place for a number of weeks.
Don’t worry. During that time you will still be able to access all the essentials you need, including medicine, food, and other… View moreDear concerned citizen,
We must now all stay home. Because that’s how we’ll stop the virus.
Level 4 measures will likely be in place for a number of weeks.
Don’t worry. During that time you will still be able to access all the essentials you need, including medicine, food, and other home supplies.
ALL THE TIME, NO EXCEPTIONS
It’s incredibly important that we all follow the Level 4 plan, all the time. No exceptions. Because doing so will save lives.
A CHALLENGE FOR EVERYONE
We realise these are big changes. But these are challenging times.
If we don't all stay home, the whole country will need Level 4 restrictions for longer.
SUPPORT OUR EMERGENCY SERVICE PEOPLE
We owe it to the essential services. Our nurses, doctors and everyone else on the frontline. They’re working tirelessly to save lives. We should all do everything in our power to help them do this.
Thank you to each and every person, for doing their bit.
While you’re staying at home:
STAY CONNECTED
• Don’t let physical distance stop you staying connected. Keep in touch with people using video calls, phone calls, chat and texting.
• If you know people who are living alone, vulnerable, or separated from their loved ones, regularly check-in with them.
STAY WELL
• Continue to practice good hygiene – wash your hands with soap. Then dry.
• Cough or sneeze into your elbow.
• Regularly clean surfaces in your home with disinfectant.
• Keep up regular physical exercise, and get some fresh air when possible. It’s good so long as this is solitary, or only with those you live with.
REACH OUT
If you need advice, support or help, try reaching out to friends, family, whānau or workmates.
WE'RE UPDATING INFORMATION CONSTANTLY
For all the latest advice, including answers to your health and financial questions, go to Covid19.govt.nz.
And remember: what you do now, will help protect all of us.
As of tonight at 11:59pm New Zealand will move to a Level 4 alert in response to the #COVID19 pandemic. It will put the entire country on lockdown for four weeks. Here’s what that will mean for us moving forward:
There is a reason Readers Tours attract ‘Adventurous Seniors’.
Our itineraries are bold and colourful, so are our tour guides.
We drive scenic roads and coastal highway and have luxury accommodation waiting after a big day. We offer excursions such as Helicopter rides and guided walks and … View moreThere is a reason Readers Tours attract ‘Adventurous Seniors’.
Our itineraries are bold and colourful, so are our tour guides.
We drive scenic roads and coastal highway and have luxury accommodation waiting after a big day. We offer excursions such as Helicopter rides and guided walks and have everything organised down to the last meal, with free newspapers for a spot of reading or challenging sudoku.
We are passionate about bringing like-minded individuals together to explore this beautiful landscape we call our backyard and are ready to go full steam ahead with our next tour the moment it is safe to do so.
For now, we will continue to bring you stunning photography, travel stories and helpful tips during these unprecedented times.
Our team remains dedicated to helping you, so please pick up the phone or fill out our contact form and we will be in touch. We look forward to you joining us and experiencing New Zealand like never before.
www.readerstours.co.nz... | 0800 0800 99
"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."
One of the men convicted for his role in the double murders of Raymond and James Fleet has had an ap…
- 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!
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 moreIt’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.
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:
An English tourist who was in the final group to visit the Hobbiton Movie Set has described the "pro…
We wish to advise that our Annual Book Fair, scheduled for 1-3 May 2020, has been postponed.
Hoipefully we will be able to run it later in the year.
Thank you for all your support.
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