Brown Owl, Upper Hutt

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1690 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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1690 days ago

METLINK MOVES TO SUNDAY SERVICES FROM WEDNESDAY

Community Engagement Advisor from

In response to the Prime Minister’s address today on raised COVID-19 levels, Metlink will be moving to Sunday services across all public transport modes from Wednesday 25 March.

Metlink GM Scott Gallacher says, that while there are still a number of issues to work out, all trains and buses will … View more
In response to the Prime Minister’s address today on raised COVID-19 levels, Metlink will be moving to Sunday services across all public transport modes from Wednesday 25 March.

Metlink GM Scott Gallacher says, that while there are still a number of issues to work out, all trains and buses will move to Sunday services after Tuesday.

“We’ll work to deliver to the current timetables across the network tomorrow but from first thing Wednesday morning, Sunday timetables will be implemented,” says Mr Gallacher.

Buses will no longer board from the front door. Metlink apologises to customers who rely on the accessibility options provided at the front door and encourages customers to find out more about Total Mobility services during this time by calling 0800 801 700.

Customers will be encouraged to continue their own physical distancing practices on all trains and buses, leaving a space next to them where they can.

“We’re still working out what this might mean for Wairarapa rail services and will provide more updates when they become available,” says Mr Gallacher.

UPDATE: As part of the move to Sunday timetables, Metlink school bus services will not run from Wednesday.

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1690 days ago

Isolation

Mike from Trentham

All people arriving in NZ should be directed to an isolation camp much as the first lot of suspects were rather than flying, taxiing or busing around the the country contaminating people and surfaces. If they don't like it tough. Arrive in Auckland or Wellington etc, without any sense of the … View moreAll people arriving in NZ should be directed to an isolation camp much as the first lot of suspects were rather than flying, taxiing or busing around the the country contaminating people and surfaces. If they don't like it tough. Arrive in Auckland or Wellington etc, without any sense of the hazards generated in teaching final destination. The govt dropped the ball on this. The naivety of many NZers is astounding

1690 days ago

Our response to coronavirus (COVID-19) Alert level 2

Writers Plot Bookshop

Due to all our regular volunteers being in the 'high risk' category we have closed the physical shop from the date of the announcement, Saturday 21st March. This will be reassess on a day by day based on the information provided to us. The online shop remains open for business 24/7.
As … View more
Due to all our regular volunteers being in the 'high risk' category we have closed the physical shop from the date of the announcement, Saturday 21st March. This will be reassess on a day by day based on the information provided to us. The online shop remains open for business 24/7.
As the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continue to evolve, we are taking advice from the official government sites and so we are implementing these measures to protect the health of our customers and our volunteers, while ensuring our on-line services continue to operate as normal.

Our books are still available for purchase via the website shop on line pages.
Contact us by email at writersplotreadersread@outlook.com or message us through our facebook page and we can arrange pick up from the shop or drop off for local (Upper Hutt) customers.

For information on how to keep safe during this time - covid19.govt.nz...
This website contains everything you need to know about COVID-19 in one place.

1690 days ago

We are here to help support you.

Raewyn Richardson from Lagans Pharmacy - Wellness Clinic - Mobility Hub

We are here to help support you.
If you have a prescription ask your doctor to fax it to us on 04 5283850. We will text you when the prescription arrives with us.
If you are unable to get in to see us and have no one who can, please ask us to deliver to you.
To protect each other from infection … View more
We are here to help support you.
If you have a prescription ask your doctor to fax it to us on 04 5283850. We will text you when the prescription arrives with us.
If you are unable to get in to see us and have no one who can, please ask us to deliver to you.
To protect each other from infection we can come out to see you in our dedicated rear car park on Criterion Lane. Just phone us from your car on 04 5282540.
If you need a health consult or natural medicine we can discuss these with you by phone or FaceTime, or come to you in our car park as above. Please be patient and mindful of our time.
If you need information about the Coronavirus call 0800 358 5453.
If you need the influenza vaccine please see your GP or another pharmacy.
Let’s keep each other safe and maintain 2 metres between each other.
We are aiming to keep up phone contact with those we know have medical needs and live alone with little support. Please advise us via email if you know someone who meets this criteria and is not receiving support. Better yet, please support them if you can.
This is a difficult time for many, and we want to be here for our community. So let’s choose to be kind, considerate and positive. After all it’s impacting everyones lives. We’re all in this together.

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1691 days ago

Hutt International Boys School - CANCELLED Open Day

Hutt International Boys School

***CANCELLED OPEN DAY***

HIBS - Building Men of Character since 1991

HIBS open Day Planned for Saturday, 28 March is no longer taking place.

Enrolment Packs have been emailed to those on our Year 7, 2021 enrolment database. If you haven't received a pack but are interested in … View more
***CANCELLED OPEN DAY***

HIBS - Building Men of Character since 1991

HIBS open Day Planned for Saturday, 28 March is no longer taking place.

Enrolment Packs have been emailed to those on our Year 7, 2021 enrolment database. If you haven't received a pack but are interested in enrolment for 2021, please contact the HIBS school office on (04) 528 6227. The deadline for enrolment applications is Thursday 9 April.

For more information please visit our website.
Find out more

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1692 days ago

Metlink response to COVID 19

Community Engagement Advisor from

We know public transport is an essential service, and we’re focussed on ensuring you continue to have access to our region’s network during this time.

Listen to Scott Gallacher, General Manager for Metlink, explain the measures we are putting in place to stay one step ahead of COVID-19.

1691 days ago

METLINK PUBLIC TRANSPORT UPDATE ON DRIVERS AGED 70+

Community Engagement Advisor from

In accordance with Central Government advice, for the health and safety of staff and passengers, all Metlink bus drivers aged 70+ will not be part of operating our transport network at this time.

About 70 of Metlink’s 500 bus drivers are aged 70 or over and in accordance with the Ministry of … View more
In accordance with Central Government advice, for the health and safety of staff and passengers, all Metlink bus drivers aged 70+ will not be part of operating our transport network at this time.

About 70 of Metlink’s 500 bus drivers are aged 70 or over and in accordance with the Ministry of Health guidelines, they are advised to remain at home. Less drivers means there will need to be cancellations to some services across the bus network.

We are currently looking at where cancellations will need to take place and are encouraging Metlink customers to keep up to date with service changes by checking Metlink’s website, App and Real Time Information screens.

1691 days ago

COVID-19: GREATER WELLINGTON CLOSES OFFICES

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

In line with advice from the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMOnz) and the Ministry of Health, Greater Wellington Regional Council is closing its offices to the public and encouraging all office based staff to work from home.

Greater Wellington’s critical field based staff … View more
In line with advice from the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMOnz) and the Ministry of Health, Greater Wellington Regional Council is closing its offices to the public and encouraging all office based staff to work from home.

Greater Wellington’s critical field based staff in areas such as harbours, parks, flood protection and environmental roles are also being encouraged to apply physical distancing practices.

Public Transport across the region will continue to operate to existing timetables. Passengers are encouraged to leave the seat next to them empty if they can.

1692 days ago

Portraits

Matthew from Totara Park

Hi everyone in Upper Hutt,
I run a small building company, with possible work shortage I'm setting back up as a portrait artist, in order to stay home. I do pencil portraits as well as full oils. Price between $200 - $2,000
Might be a good time to look at getting that picture done that you … View more
Hi everyone in Upper Hutt,
I run a small building company, with possible work shortage I'm setting back up as a portrait artist, in order to stay home. I do pencil portraits as well as full oils. Price between $200 - $2,000
Might be a good time to look at getting that picture done that you never got around to. Examples below

Negotiable

1692 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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1693 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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1693 days ago

Former Pupils of Brown Owl School

Upper Hutt: Wider Community Connectivity

It is with sadness (although many say tis a sign of 'progress') that I have been watching the beginning of the demise of our former school
A house has been removed from Aniseed Grove to create access to a new subdivision.
Yet another demo of considering the lack of infrastructure to … View more
It is with sadness (although many say tis a sign of 'progress') that I have been watching the beginning of the demise of our former school
A house has been removed from Aniseed Grove to create access to a new subdivision.
Yet another demo of considering the lack of infrastructure to cope!.
The buildings are in the process of being stripped down to clear the site.
For myself ... no-one can remove the actual memories thank goodness.

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