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Staycation, not vacation this Easter.
Western Waikato Emergency Operating CentreWaipa, Otorohanga and Waitomo residents are being asked to have a staycation, not a vacation this Easter.
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Local pharmacies open for urgent medication over Easter
Western Waikato Emergency Operating CentreUrgent medication needs will be addressed this Easter with a handful of pharmacies open in Waipa, Otorohanga and Waitomo districts.
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Stop dumping rubbish
Western Waikato Emergency Operating CentreAn influx of illegal rubbish dumping is causing headaches across the Waikato with local transfer stations closed during the Covid-19 level four lockdown.
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Rates relief for Waipā residents
NewsWaipā District Council has announced a series of rates relief measures – including lower penalty charges and changes to penalty remissions - to help ratepayers.
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Holiday homes and baches a no-go
Western Waikato Emergency Operating CentreResidents living in the Western Waikato area are being strongly urged not to travel to their baches, second homes or holiday homes, even if they’re located within the same district.
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Number of e-resources on loan triples
NewsE-resources are proving a huge hit among Waipā library users with numbers of eBooks and audiobooks on loan tripling since the nationwide lockdown came into effect.
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Stay home and stay in your bubble
Western Waikato Emergency Operating CentreThe Ministry of Health (MOH) yesterday issued new advice and guidelines on what people can and can’t do during lockdown.
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Welfare helpline working
Western Waikato Emergency Operating CentreIn its first four days Waikato’s 0800 800 405 welfare helpline has taken more than 250 calls from people throughout the region struggling.
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Volunteer buddies assist residents in need
Western Waikato Emergency Operating CentreThe Ministry of Health (MOH) yesterday issued new advice and guidelines on what people can and can’t do during lockdown
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Local food banks demand growing
Western Waikato Emergency Operating CentreLocal demand for food is growing rapidly. Requests for food parcels in Waitomo, Waipā and Ōtorohanga are putting pressure on local food banks – but help is at hand.
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Share information across your networks
Western Waikato Emergency Operating CentrePhone a friend who isn’t online is the call from Civil Defence.
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Residents urged to contact Council
NewsWaipā residents under financial strain are being urged to chat to Council if they are having difficulty paying for regular Council-operated services during the lockdown period.
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Helpline now set up to help local residents struggling
Western Waikato Emergency Operating CentreWaitomo, Waipā and Ōtorohanga residents can now freephone 0800 800 405 if they are struggling to access food, groceries, medication or other household goods and services.
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Funding open for creative projects in Waipā
NewsFunding is now open for creative projects in Waipā, and applicants are encouraged to think outside the box in the wake of the nationwide lockdown.
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Volunteers asked to register first
Western Waikato Emergency Operating CentreLocals wanting to lend a helping hand are asked to register with an official volunteering body first.
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Seek help through the official channels
Western Waikato Emergency Operating CentreResidents living in Waitomo, Otorohanga and Waipa districts who are in need of help are being asked to seek assistance through official channels.
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Waipā Youth Awards deadline extended
NewsThe deadline for Waipā Youth Awards applications has been extended in the wake of the nationwide lockdown.
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Council and committee meetings to resume
NewsCouncil and key committee meetings will go ahead as usual thanks to urgent changes to the Local Government Act which come into effect today.
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Waipā libraries to offer free electronic resources to residents
NewsWaipā residents searching for a good book to read over the next four weeks will now have free access to adult and children’s eBooks and eAudiobooks.
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Council's major projects disrupted
NewsThe level four nationwide lockdown is set to disrupt all major infrastructure projects in Waipā.
