Beach Haven, Auckland

Auckland lockdown extended until Sunday, rest of country to stay at level 2

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of … View moreAuckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield.

On Sunday night Auckland would move down to level 2. The rest of the country would stay at level 2.

Ardern said the rest of the country needed to stay at an elevated alert level to mitigate the risk of cases leaving Auckland when interregional travel resumed. Click here to read more.

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Make your bin accessible at the kerbside so we don’t have to touch it

The Team from Auckland Council

Please make sure you follow these steps during the COVID-19 alert period to help us collect your rubbish bin:

𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘 you rubbish bin at the kerbside clear of vehicles and other obstacles
𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘 rubbish bins outwards from the kerbside by 7am on your collection day
… View morePlease make sure you follow these steps during the COVID-19 alert period to help us collect your rubbish bin:

𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘 you rubbish bin at the kerbside clear of vehicles and other obstacles
𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘 rubbish bins outwards from the kerbside by 7am on your collection day
𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘 your rubbish bin for easy access so no one has to touch it

Don’t forget to sterilize the bin handles and wash your hands thoroughly.

No Ban on Fireworks despite Auckland Council plea

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, A parliamentary select committee has decided not to ban the private purchase and use of fireworks, opting to leave rules as they are; Do you think that's the right call? Read the story below:

A guide to our free At Home services and activities

The Team from Auckland Council

With the Auckland region back in Alert Level 3, there are still plenty of options to enjoy and explore great free services and activities.

Choose from thousands of eBooks, stream films or learn a new language.

Stay active together at home or in your local park, or discover how to compost and … View moreWith the Auckland region back in Alert Level 3, there are still plenty of options to enjoy and explore great free services and activities.

Choose from thousands of eBooks, stream films or learn a new language.

Stay active together at home or in your local park, or discover how to compost and save money through better meal planning. Find out more

Do you have a DIY (or DIY disaster) dad?

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Anyone can be Nymbl

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Will you "stay local" on possibly last Covid-19 level 3 weekend?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Auckland's mayor Phil Goff wants the city to behave well, ahead of Monday's decision on whether to lower or extend the alert level 3 restrictions. Have you got big recreation plans? Read this story:

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1 Week to Nominate

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Auckland.

We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.

Celebrate their impact and … View moreHey neighbours,

One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Auckland.

We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.

Celebrate their impact and nominate them before Sunday 30 August.

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Pohutukawa Singers concerts 21 & 23 August cancelled

Moira from Birkenhead

Hi
all

As you will already no doubt know, we cannot continue our rehearsals with the current Level 3 Covid lockdown - so have of course had to cancel our upcoming concerts, unfortunately!

However, we are hopeful of resuming soon, and rescheduling our concerts for later in the year. So, … View moreHi
all

As you will already no doubt know, we cannot continue our rehearsals with the current Level 3 Covid lockdown - so have of course had to cancel our upcoming concerts, unfortunately!

However, we are hopeful of resuming soon, and rescheduling our concerts for later in the year. So, we'll keep you posted when we can actually have a concert and have fun singing together again.

Meanwhile, Stay safe and well

Helping kiwi's nutritional habits

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With busy and stressful lives, sometimes the food you eat and their nutrients aren't a priority for you, but it is for us.

That's why we provide high-quality, science-based products … View moreFor over 30 years we have been proud to support the nutritional habits of New Zealand communities.

With busy and stressful lives, sometimes the food you eat and their nutrients aren't a priority for you, but it is for us.

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Chelsea and Island Bay

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

I've received a number of queries lately about the work at Chelsea Sugar carpark and the number of trucks travelling down Island Bay Road and discharging into the sewage system there. The two are related, and here is an explanation from WaterCare:
"Watercare has been managing a complex … View moreI've received a number of queries lately about the work at Chelsea Sugar carpark and the number of trucks travelling down Island Bay Road and discharging into the sewage system there. The two are related, and here is an explanation from WaterCare:
"Watercare has been managing a complex issue with the wastewater line which runs through the carpark at Chelsea Sugar. Vacuum trucks were used to contain the wastewater while repairs were made. The wastewater was picked up and discharged into a different part of the network while the repairs were undertaken which is normal practice."
There will be a few more vacuum trucks in Island Bay on Monday. Work at the Chelsea Sugar carpark will pause for the weekend. The carpark is due to be reinstated on Tuesday.

Photo credit: Friends of Chelsea Estate Heritage Park​

Introducing our dedicated Neighbourly reporter - Ripu Bhatia

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Hey neighbours, 



My name is Ripu, I'm Stuff’s newly appointed Neighbourly reporter for Auckland and Northland. I've worked in Stuff's Auckland newsroom for a year and a half now, and previously covered current affairs and politics.

Neighbourly is growing as a popular … View moreHey neighbours, 



My name is Ripu, I'm Stuff’s newly appointed Neighbourly reporter for Auckland and Northland. I've worked in Stuff's Auckland newsroom for a year and a half now, and previously covered current affairs and politics.

Neighbourly is growing as a popular tool to access local news and keep in touch with those around us, which we often miss with national media outlets. I'm here to bring you the news closest to you in a role which will work similarly to a community newspaper reporter.

If you have any stories or interesting things happening in your suburb or area, please get in touch! 

If you see news posted in your area, please get involved and reply with your comments/thoughts on the issues at hand.



Thanks in advance and I look forward to chatting with you all.



Ripu