Brown Owl, Upper Hutt

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1708 days ago

A message to our Adventurous Seniors

The Team from Readers Tours

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 more
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 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

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1708 days ago

We're making changes to how we do business in response to Covid-19 Alert level 4

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Hi Neighbours,

With the unfolding COVID-19 situation we wanted to let you know what steps Exceed is taking to ensure our clients, teams, their families and local NZ communities stay healthy and well…

CLICK ON LINK below to continue reading Covid-19 Update: www.exceed.co.nz...

TAKE CARE, STAY… View more
Hi Neighbours,

With the unfolding COVID-19 situation we wanted to let you know what steps Exceed is taking to ensure our clients, teams, their families and local NZ communities stay healthy and well…

CLICK ON LINK below to continue reading Covid-19 Update: www.exceed.co.nz...

TAKE CARE, STAY SAFE & BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER NZ!
#uniteagainstcovid19
From your
Exceed - we fix windows & doors Hutt Valley team

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1709 days ago

What if you don't have WhatsApp?

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

"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."

1709 days ago

We have NO LONG QUEUES to wait in..

Raewyn Richardson from Lagans Pharmacy - Wellness Clinic - Mobility Hub

We have NO LONG QUEUES to wait in..
Come by if you need our help. Use our rear carpark. We will come out to you.

**** FREE DELIVERY*******
#no queue as we aren't doing flu vaccinations.

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1709 days ago

Beautiful cockerel/rooster

Louise from Pinehaven

Last chance to nab this beautiful bird before the lockdown! Get in touch by 9am Wednesday morning to arrange a handover.

Astro is a beautiful Australorp cockerel (young rooster) looking for a new forever home.

Astro is friendly and curious, happy to eat out of your hand and while he doesn't… View more
Last chance to nab this beautiful bird before the lockdown! Get in touch by 9am Wednesday morning to arrange a handover.

Astro is a beautiful Australorp cockerel (young rooster) looking for a new forever home.

Astro is friendly and curious, happy to eat out of your hand and while he doesn't like being touched, he is happy in both human and chicken company. He would love to have a flock to look after, and maybe become a dad.

Astro is a favourite with us, having been with us since he was a wee egg. We've kept him as long as we can here in the 'burbs, but now he needs a place where he can really settle in, and maybe even crow to his heart's content.

Price: $22

1710 days ago

Hutt River vehicle access

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington Regional Council has closed vehicular access next to the Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River at Harcourt Werry Drive and the access on the stopbank near High Street in the south.

The restriction is aimed at discouraging camping and congregation in the light of the raised COVID-19 alert … View more
Greater Wellington Regional Council has closed vehicular access next to the Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River at Harcourt Werry Drive and the access on the stopbank near High Street in the south.

The restriction is aimed at discouraging camping and congregation in the light of the raised COVID-19 alert levels and directives from the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Health. While the restriction will be in place until further notice, cyclists and pedestrians will continue to have access to pathways by the river.

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1710 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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1710 days ago

COVID-19: From Tuesday 24 March - weekend services start to roll out on all public transport modes

Community Engagement Advisor from

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 more
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 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.

1710 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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1710 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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1710 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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1711 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

1711 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.

1711 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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