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Hi, I’m working on a project to keep me occupied during the lockdown, building sculptures that need old bits and pieces like screws, washers, old drawer handles or anything really. Rusty things are fine! If you wouldn’t mind me picking up things from your letterbox while out walking, I’d be … View moreHi, I’m working on a project to keep me occupied during the lockdown, building sculptures that need old bits and pieces like screws, washers, old drawer handles or anything really. Rusty things are fine! If you wouldn’t mind me picking up things from your letterbox while out walking, I’d be very grateful!
Thanks, Rebecca
From Monday 6 April, contractors will be working on a watermain repair outside 79 Severn Street. This work is expected to take 3-5 days to complete.
Due to this repair work there will be an interruption to your water supply for a short period of time. There will be a planned outage today from … View moreFrom Monday 6 April, contractors will be working on a watermain repair outside 79 Severn Street. This work is expected to take 3-5 days to complete.
Due to this repair work there will be an interruption to your water supply for a short period of time. There will be a planned outage today from 12pm – 4pm. This will impact the affected areas on the pictured map.
During the works, there will be two-way stop/go traffic management in place, and access to your property will still be available. We will advise of any further outages this week.
We are so happy to be welcoming an incredible new partner to Neighbourly - joining our long-term friends AMI, Resene and Ryman Healthcare.
Pet Direct are the new kids on the pet block and know the industry inside-out; they have over 350 dog years of animal experience within their team. Most … View moreWe are so happy to be welcoming an incredible new partner to Neighbourly - joining our long-term friends AMI, Resene and Ryman Healthcare.
Pet Direct are the new kids on the pet block and know the industry inside-out; they have over 350 dog years of animal experience within their team. Most importantly right now, they're still delivering all your essential items during the Covid-19 lockdown.
The Pet Direct team do things differently; firstly they ALL have pets of their own. They also personally hand-pick every product they stock; they have over 5,000 items that have been tried and tested (but mostly eaten). They ship daily, from their Auckland-based warehouse, straight to your doorstep (with free delivery over $29), and offer a best price guarantee.
Neighbours - our pets remain a constant source of love and comfort during unsettling times. So show them (and the team at Pet Direct) how special they are. To say thanks for the support (and for being a good neighbour during this tough time), they're offering you 10% off their already awesome prices. Just use the code NEIGHBOURLY10 at checkout.
Dear neighbours and NZ Gardener family,
Our April issue should be with our subscribers now and available in supermarkets and service stations (having been distributed prior to the lockdown restrictions). Whether or not it's on the stands yet is a bit patchy ... but then the incredibly brave… View moreDear neighbours and NZ Gardener family,
Our April issue should be with our subscribers now and available in supermarkets and service stations (having been distributed prior to the lockdown restrictions). Whether or not it's on the stands yet is a bit patchy ... but then the incredibly brave and hard-working supermarket staff have quite a bit on their plate right now so I understand if there is a delay! Please, please, please everyone ... don't go out to buy it! Normally of course we love you buying NZ Gardener but right now it's far more important that you stay home and stay safe. (You can buy a copy with your online shopping though! That's safe and I think we are all in the market for something uplifting to read right now).
In this issue we offered to send out sweet pea seeds to any reader who sent us a SSAE. Just to reassure you, we will still send out sweet pea seeds to any reader who is keen to participate. We are just not quite sure when! Ignore the dates in the magazine of when you needed to send the envelope in by - that has been indefinitely extended. But we cannot wait to send you the seed and for those flowers to bloom as by then we will be well through this or even have it behind us. And keep letting us know what you are sowing and growing, send in pictures of your harvest, your flowers or what you are sharing.
We always love hearing from NZ Gardener readers but now when we are all staying apart that connection means more than you can imagine. Stay home, stay safe and stay in touch everyone. For the most updated gardening advice, subscribe to our digital e-zine Get Growing, which will be delivered to your inbox completely free.
The effect of misinformation, myths and gossip can be stopped in its tracks if we all use official news sources. Myths can often be difficult to spot, so we encourage you to only use official news sources at this time https://covid19.govt.nz/.
As part of the national response to COVID-19 alert level 4 Metlink will make all rail and bus services free until June.
Public transport will continue to be available for essential service workers, and to enable communities to access supermarkets, pharmacies and health facilities.
For more … View moreAs part of the national response to COVID-19 alert level 4 Metlink will make all rail and bus services free until June.
Public transport will continue to be available for essential service workers, and to enable communities to access supermarkets, pharmacies and health facilities.
For more information about this and what services are running, please read the full update on our website below.
While most roadworks have closed, some essential maintenance will continue on the state highways during the Covid-19 shutdown.
The Aotea Quay off-ramp remains closed for repairs, and the following tunnels will be close from 9pm for maintenance:
-Terrace Tunnel on Monday night
-Mt Victoria Tunnel on… View moreWhile most roadworks have closed, some essential maintenance will continue on the state highways during the Covid-19 shutdown.
The Aotea Quay off-ramp remains closed for repairs, and the following tunnels will be close from 9pm for maintenance:
-Terrace Tunnel on Monday night
-Mt Victoria Tunnel on Tuesday night
-Arras Tunnel on Wednesday night
For all updates and changes, visit:
www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz...
Being an #essentialworker is a hard gig these days so the little things I can do to help with mental wellness for our team members is, well, essential.
Hope it helps to boost a bit of morale and make ppl smile and laugh.
Please make sure when you do need to visit your local supermarket, dairy, … View moreBeing an #essentialworker is a hard gig these days so the little things I can do to help with mental wellness for our team members is, well, essential.
Hope it helps to boost a bit of morale and make ppl smile and laugh.
Please make sure when you do need to visit your local supermarket, dairy, service station or medical premises that you smile and say thanks. They are all under enormous pressure. Dealing with the negativity of customers who just have no patience or understanding or are downright rude is tough mentally. Lots of these staff members are younger people who are still getting to grips with this type of situation and are not necessarily mature enough or have tough skins.
Dear concerned citizen,
It’s important that we all try and shop safely as we unite against COVID-19.
Here’s a few things we should all now do, that will help slow the spread of the virus:
• send one person from your household to do the whole shop
• be aware that stores will limit … View moreDear concerned citizen,
It’s important that we all try and shop safely as we unite against COVID-19.
Here’s a few things we should all now do, that will help slow the spread of the virus:
• send one person from your household to do the whole shop
• be aware that stores will limit numbers to help you keep 2 metres away from others
• be kind to essential workers, and others you’re sharing the shop with
• come with a list so you can get in and out as quickly as possible
• only touch what you want to buy
• if you like, take a soapy towel in a small container to wipe down trolley or basket handles etc
• keep 2 metres away from others, including staff. They need to keep safe too!
• use payWave if you can, not cash
• bag groceries away from others if you can
• take out produce when you get home, and wash first in soapy water to protect against the virus, then rinse to remove any soap residue wipe down packaged goods with a soapy clean towel, then dry
• wash your hands before and after you shop.
Can I bring people in my household with me to buy essential supplies?
You should dedicate one person per household to be the shopper. This is the safest way to get essential supplies, as it reduces the number of people who are out, and helps stop the virus from spreading.
Leaving online shopping to those who need it most
• If you are healthy, or aged under 70, you should go to the supermarket to do your shopping. This leaves online delivery slots free for those that need them most.
• If you’re a parent on your own with children or over 70, move to online shopping if available. This is important for the safety of your children and others – especially essential service providers.
• If that’s not possible, reach out to nearby friends, family or neighbours who can assist you with the shopping and get it to your doorstep. Your local community may also be able to assist, or you can contact your local store – some are putting special systems in place to help.
Thank you
If we all do our bit we’ll get through this. Thank you for working together and staying home. We can, and must stick with it.
While your Four Square-ing, here’s four simple rules for shopping during Level 4.
1. Be prepared so you know what you need
2. Choose your household shopper who’ll pop into Four Square alone.
3. Stay a safe distance from your fellow Four Square-ers and … View moreWhile your Four Square-ing, here’s four simple rules for shopping during Level 4.
1. Be prepared so you know what you need
2. Choose your household shopper who’ll pop into Four Square alone.
3. Stay a safe distance from your fellow Four Square-ers and staff
4. Use contactless payment where possible
With no one coming to the studio during our lockdown, these guys have taken over and are having a great time keeping the neighbourhood kids (and adults) happy on their #TeddyBearHunt. Great to see the art books getting put to good use! If you're passing our Strathmore studio give them a wave … View moreWith no one coming to the studio during our lockdown, these guys have taken over and are having a great time keeping the neighbourhood kids (and adults) happy on their #TeddyBearHunt. Great to see the art books getting put to good use! If you're passing our Strathmore studio give them a wave 👋
Got teddy bears in your window? Share them below, we'd all love to see them.
We will be carrying out urgent repairs to the water supply network on Johnston Street and Featherston Street from 10am until 2pm on Monday 6 April.
We recommend affected properties fill up containers with water before 10am and avoid running your dishwasher and washing machine during this time.
… View moreWe will be carrying out urgent repairs to the water supply network on Johnston Street and Featherston Street from 10am until 2pm on Monday 6 April.
We recommend affected properties fill up containers with water before 10am and avoid running your dishwasher and washing machine during this time.
When the water supply is turned back on, it’s a good idea to open a cold tap slowly then let it run for a minute or so to clear any air bubbles that may have entered the system. Air can cause the water to turn a milky colour, but this won’t affect the taste, and should clear quickly.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this outage and will update you if any of the above should change.
Hey neighbours, are you seeing and hearing a lot more of your neighbours during the lockdown? Has it helped you get to know them better - from an acceptable social distance - or is the noise of everyone being home together all the time getting to you?
Now more than ever it's up to all of us … View moreHey neighbours, are you seeing and hearing a lot more of your neighbours during the lockdown? Has it helped you get to know them better - from an acceptable social distance - or is the noise of everyone being home together all the time getting to you?
Now more than ever it's up to all of us to try not to annoy our neighbours, and to be more tolerant ourselves, so here are some easy ways to do just that.
And if you're wondering what makes a good neighbour and what makes a bad one, check out the 12 most annoying neighbour types. How many have you lived next to?
The lockdown has meant we’ve had to make some major changes in our day to day lives, and that goes for pets too!
To keep things simple, we've put together some handy information for anyone isolating with an animal companion
Check it out at wgtn.cc...
Pictured are a few of the fluffy … View moreThe lockdown has meant we’ve had to make some major changes in our day to day lives, and that goes for pets too!
To keep things simple, we've put together some handy information for anyone isolating with an animal companion
Check it out at wgtn.cc...
Pictured are a few of the fluffy characters our team are locked in with
Who is in your bubble?
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