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In the winter of 1914, Ella Cooke was looking forward to a grand adventure. The Auckland-born nurse and her twin sister Lily had just departed New Zealand in a boat bound for Vancouver, New York and finally England. She was looking forward to seeing the sights, and eventually a working holiday in … View moreIn the winter of 1914, Ella Cooke was looking forward to a grand adventure. The Auckland-born nurse and her twin sister Lily had just departed New Zealand in a boat bound for Vancouver, New York and finally England. She was looking forward to seeing the sights, and eventually a working holiday in London, or maybe Paris.
The outbreak of war in July 1914 dashed all her plans. Rather than return home, Ella joined the Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve. The work was extremely difficult, and Ella described it in her letters as 'frightfully hard'.
The story of Ella Cooke, captured below in our Online Cenotaph, is one of ceaseless dedication to nursing the ill and ailing back to health. Her work is reflected in the remarkable efforts of New Zealand's doctors, nurses and healthcare staff, who are taking every measure to ensure the ongoing safety of New Zealanders. A huge thank you to these essential workers for the incredible job they do.
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Homeless People -some of the most vulnerable/worst affected by C19 crisis. Great work being done especially by Auckland City Mission, Lifewise & supported by Auckland Council eg 400 food packs being prepared daily.
What can we do as a community and as individuals?
Read about what City … View moreHomeless People -some of the most vulnerable/worst affected by C19 crisis. Great work being done especially by Auckland City Mission, Lifewise & supported by Auckland Council eg 400 food packs being prepared daily.
What can we do as a community and as individuals?
Read about what City Mission and others are doing to help, and what you can do. bit.ly...
The food packs are being prepared & packed in the Council commercial kitchen.
City Mission is an essential service & is working to get the homeless into housing as a matter of urgency & has facilities on site to help homeless & those in need who are experiencing health issues.
Daily flights will deliver essential goods and workers to Aotea/Great Barrier Island during the nati…
This is a crucial time. You might be tempted to leave the house this weekend to enjoy your free time. But it’s incredibly important that you don’t revert back to ‘normal life’.
Remember why we are all taking these extreme measures. Stay home. Save lives. This breaks the chain and stops … View moreThis is a crucial time. You might be tempted to leave the house this weekend to enjoy your free time. But it’s incredibly important that you don’t revert back to ‘normal life’.
Remember why we are all taking these extreme measures. Stay home. Save lives. This breaks the chain and stops the virus spreading.
How to break the chain, and protect us all:
STOP THE MOVEMENT
The virus is spread by us. It can’t move by itself. So we all need to avoid moving around as much as possible, eg:
● don't travel to and from baches or second homes
● avoid driving out of your neighbourhood
● don't travel across the country in campervans
● note that DOC has closed all of its campsites and huts.
KEEP EXERCISE LOCAL
There are very few exceptions to staying home, but exercise is one of them. Going for a walk, run or bike ride is good for your mental health. Just remember to:
● stay close to home. Enjoy your neighbourhood, but go no further
● keep it solitary, or only with those you live with
● keep a 2 metre distance from others.
DO SAFE ACTIVITIES ONLY
● Our emergency services need to be fully available to respond to COVID-19 cases. Any search and rescue operation reduces the ability of first responders to help others.
● Do your bit to help them by only undertaking safe activities, and avoiding going into areas where you could get lost or hurt and require their help. Avoid outdoor activities like swimming, surfing, tramping, or boating, hunting or hiking.
AVOID PUBLIC SPACES
● All bars, restaurants, cafes, gyms, cinemas, pools, museums, libraries and playgrounds are closed.
● Avoid places like beaches where people commonly linger, or are unable to maintain a 2 metre distance.
● Don't touch surfaces others may have touched when outdoors, like park benches or playgrounds.
When you return home carefully wash your hands, and any items you took with you outdoors.
The first person charged with breaching the coronavirus nationwide lockdown has appeared in court. …
The number of staff and students at Auckland's Marist College who have tested positive for coronavir…
The Latest AUCKLAND COUNCIL UPDATE COVID-19 Update4 26 March 2020
Lockdown enforcement
Services for rough sleepers
COVID-19 broadcast for Pacific communities
Libraries wi-fi access - switched OFF
General advice and information
He waka eke noa – we are all in this together
Full Document:
… View moreThe Latest AUCKLAND COUNCIL UPDATE COVID-19 Update4 26 March 2020
Lockdown enforcement
Services for rough sleepers
COVID-19 broadcast for Pacific communities
Libraries wi-fi access - switched OFF
General advice and information
He waka eke noa – we are all in this together
Full Document:
bit.ly...
An Auckland pharmacy has defended charging the equivalent of $150 per litre for "premium" hand sanit…
Unfortunately, your local Beaurepaires store is closed during the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 Lockdown.
To see which stores are open or to find out more information, please click the READ MORE button below.
Waste collection services update:
✅ Auckland’s kerbside rubbish, recycling and food scraps collections are considered essential services and will continue as usual.
🤧 Anyone with a food scraps bin should avoid placing tissues in them.
❌ From 6pm on 25 March, the transfer stations will … View moreWaste collection services update:
✅ Auckland’s kerbside rubbish, recycling and food scraps collections are considered essential services and will continue as usual.
🤧 Anyone with a food scraps bin should avoid placing tissues in them.
❌ From 6pm on 25 March, the transfer stations will be closed to the general public.
❌ Household on-property inorganics collections beginning 26 March onwards have been postponed for the lockdown period.
Renovate a bland old piece of furniture by giving it a spectacular colour block makeover!
Most homes have an old tallboy or set of drawers that need a little rejuvenation. Rather than put it in the too-hard basket, give your furniture a new lease on life with a fresh Resene paint finish that can … View moreRenovate a bland old piece of furniture by giving it a spectacular colour block makeover!
Most homes have an old tallboy or set of drawers that need a little rejuvenation. Rather than put it in the too-hard basket, give your furniture a new lease on life with a fresh Resene paint finish that can be enjoyed for many years to come.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to makeover your furniture.
New Zealanders arriving back in the country on Thursday have been bussed straight to an Auckland hot…
Universities are stepping up support programmes for students experiencing hardship and stress during…
Neighbourhoods can be a great source of support. Connect with each other through our Reach Out page, show kindness and compassion, and strengthen connections with your communities.
Reach out to your Neighbours here now.
A huge congratulations to Jay & Kusum from Orakei Superette. These local legends are finalists in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.
Now they need your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!
Good on you, and good luck, Jay & Kusum. Thanks for … View moreA huge congratulations to Jay & Kusum from Orakei Superette. These local legends are finalists in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.
Now they need your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!
Good on you, and good luck, Jay & Kusum. Thanks for bringing joy to your community - especially in these uncertain times.
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Nominated by Jane Macaulay from Orakei: "Part of our lives for so many years. They offer a great business, post centre, the BEST fresh flowers and fruit & veg. I have NEVER known them to take a holiday. Kind and genuinely caring people who add so much to our community. You could not find a better Local Business Hero!"
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