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Q: We are trying to understand why 10 people must meet outside yet kindergartens can be inside? This seems very inconsistent, especially given under-12 can't be vaccinated.
A: There are different risks associated with ECE and schools. Under-12s are less likely to catch or spread the virus, and… View moreQ: We are trying to understand why 10 people must meet outside yet kindergartens can be inside? This seems very inconsistent, especially given under-12 can't be vaccinated.
A: There are different risks associated with ECE and schools. Under-12s are less likely to catch or spread the virus, and if they do catch it, they commonly don't have symptoms or only have very mild ones.
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Risk in ECEs of an infected child passing the virus to another child, according to developmental paediatrician Dr Jin Russell, citing a report from Sydney, was about 2 per cent or lower. From an infected adult to a child in an ECE setting, it was 8 per cent. Russell said this higher risk could be mitigated by having all ECE staff vaccinated, but that hasn't been signalled by the Government. She also advised schools to open their windows to improve ventilation. The ECE risk will be mitigated with children being kept to bubbles of 10. Some ECEs might also not even be able to take any more children, as their bubbles might already be full with the children of essential workers - parents should contact their ECEs for more information. Schools are signalled to open from October 18, but a public health assessment will have to green light it first.
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Q: Can you explain the difference between "catch-ups" and "recreation"?
A: You're allowed to have a catch up under the same rules as recreation. Outdoors, with only one other household in addition to your own, and up to a maximum of 10 people. Masks are encouraged. Step 1 is meant to allow people some respite from the prolonged lockdown, but in a low-risk way.
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Q: We are Auckland City-based and have apartment accommodation booked on Waiheke Island at Labour Weekend. Are we going to be able to use this under any of the steps outlined yesterday or do we have to wait until level 2?
A: Auckland is still in level 3, so taking a holiday away on Waiheke is a no-no. You'll have to wait until level 2, and with Cabinet reviewing the "micro alert levels" weekly, there's no indication yet on when level 2 might happen for Auckland.
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Q: How will police manage breaches of the <10 rule when already groups of 15-20 young adults have been meeting up and playing football at a number of fields and reserves around Auckland?
A: As Jacinda Ardern said yesterday, all the alert levels rely on the public doing the right thing. Police can't be on every corner. On the corners where they are present, they will make independent operational decisions about whether they advise, caution, warn or prosecute, based on each circumstance, and according to the severity of the breach.
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Q: I have been away from home in Auckland since the beginning of lockdown with my elderly mum and helping with three grandchildren under 4. I read the rules that I can now go home but want to know if I can return if the lockdown continues and the young family need help again.
A: The Government announced rules a week ago allowing people to leave Auckland permanently. You'll need a negative Covid test 72 hours before leaving. If your situation qualifies as shared caregiving, you can return to Auckland but need to be tested in the previous seven days of entering Auckland again. If you don't qualify, you can apply for permission to enter Auckland for an approved purpose, which are decided on a case-by-case basis.
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Q: Can we go from level 3 in Waikato to Auckland to visit whānau outside? What about if Waikato goes back to level while Auckland is in level 3?
A: The boundaries around Waikato are still in place because the level of outbreak there remains unknown, so you cannot travel from the Waikato into Auckland unless you have been granted permission for an approved purpose.
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Q: The updated Covid-19 website indicates overnight camping is OK. Does this mean holiday home/bach can be used by existing bubbles if within the same current region/level?
A: Level 3 still applies, and under level 3, you cannot stay overnight at your bach or holiday home.
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Q: When will gyms reopen?
A: Gyms won't reopen until level 2. They are high-risk environments - indoors with lots of heavy breathing.
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Q: Why are fully vaccinated people in Auckland still not allowed to cross the border/being restricted? What happens to vaccinated Aucklanders at Christmas if Auckland does not reach 90 per cent [coverage] during level 3?
A: Vaccines are not 100 per cent foolproof, so vaccinated people can still carry and transmit the virus - though the chances are much lower than for unvaccinated people - and there remains a substantial risk while large portions of the population are still not vaccinated, or only partially vaccinated.
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Ardern has said that level 3 may not be needed when 90 per cent of the eligible population is vaccinated. She hasn't said under what circumstances level 3 might not be needed while coverage is below 90 per cent.
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Q: Given the reducing protection of the Pfizer vaccination against Covid after four to six months, when can Aucklanders expect to be offered the booster?
A: It looks increasingly likely that a booster programme will be needed, though it should also be noted that several studies overseas showing waning immunity over time all have different variables associated with their results. The Government has said they are watching the situation closely, and have enough Pfizer vaccines to start a booster programme at the start of the year if needed, probably starting with border workers and our most vulnerable.
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Q: Is there any hope that after being fully vaccinated that I will be able to travel into Wellington from Auckland to visit family? If not what is the purpose then of getting vaccinated at all? Why can Tamaki break the rules and nothing happens to him?
A: At this stage you can't because there is undetected transmission in Auckland and you could inadvertently take the virus from Auckland to Wellington. Vaccinated people can still carry and transmit the virus, though the chances are much lower than for unvaccinated people, and there remains a substantial risk while large portions of the population are still not vaccinated, or only partially vaccinated.
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Q: My outside deck has a roof. Is that outside or inside?
A: The measure is probably whether it is as ventilated as an outdoor environment, which is why level 3 "step 1" is considered low risk. So if you mean it has no walls but only a roof for shelter, then it is probably the same low risk as the outdoors in general.
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Q: Are temples and places of worship allowed to open?
A: Still level 3, so places of worship can only open to members of the public for weddings, civil union ceremonies, funerals and tangihanga. These services are limited to 10 people, plus staff.
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Q: If I want to play tennis with up to 10 people how many different bubbles are allowed? The two-household max only appears to be for meeting friends, picnics etc.?
A: You can play tennis under the same rules - up to 10 people, no more than two households, outdoors only, masks encouraged.
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Q: Can I take my 8m fishing boat out with my family in the weekend and go fishing In the Hauraki Gulf?
A: You can go fishing with up to 10 people from two households.
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Q: The Delta variant seems to affect more young children than earlier strains. When should we expect the children's Pfizer vaccine to be authorised for use in New Zealand?
A: Medsafe is considering the Pfizer data for children aged 5-11. Ashley Bloomfield said it will only be approved if it is considered safe and effective. There is no concrete timeline on when the processing of the application might be complete, but towards the end of the year has been mentioned.
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Q: When can office workers go back to the office?
A: Level 3 still applies in Auckland so everyone should work from home if they can. Businesses that require close physical contact cannot open. All other businesses can operate, but with restrictions. This includes physical distancing, having extra hygiene measures and contactless options for ordering, pick-up, delivery and payment.
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Q: If you are visiting a friend at their house (sitting outside as per the rules) are you allowed to use their bathroom if nature calls?
A: Bloomfield said you can use the bathroom as long as it doesn't create any indoor gathering. He added that he assumed people weren't all going to the toilet at the same time. Ardern added: "If you haven't got a good bladder, don't stay for long."
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Q: Can we greet with a hug and sit around a park picnic bench playing a game of cards wearing masks or do we have to keep 2m distance and not share food/sports equipment/items etc.?
A: I tried to clarify this earlier today and was told that, as a general rule, hugging is discouraged because people should still be treating those outside of their household bubble as if they might have Covid. I was also told the legal orders putting the rules in place are still being worked on, and bureaucrats are still working on clarifying the rules for outdoor sports - including touch rugby etc. - so hopefully there will be more clarity later today. On distancing, the Covid website says that masks are encouraged whenever physical distancing is not possible.
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Q: What does outdoor really mean - is your backyard considered outdoor, or does outdoor mean meeting outside your property?
A: Outdoors is outdoors. You can have a household over to your outside barbecue. See previous answer re: letting them pee inside...
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Q: From tomorrow we can have a picnic of 10 outdoors with a max of two families. However you can partake in recreation limited to 10 people but no restriction on how many families could make up this 10. Is this correct?
A: Outdoor recreation is also limited to two households, and up to 10 people.
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In this issue we catch up with a veteran fencer, delve into all things insurance and discuss a bit about our Digital Literacy programme, plus more.
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Well, I sure as heck got a surprise when I turned on my computer today.
One of my posts, a thought provoking post: “To bribe or not to bribe? That is the question” was culled and the comments were closed down.
I received the standard email from the powers that be, telling me of this and it was… View moreWell, I sure as heck got a surprise when I turned on my computer today.
One of my posts, a thought provoking post: “To bribe or not to bribe? That is the question” was culled and the comments were closed down.
I received the standard email from the powers that be, telling me of this and it was because of certain replies.
I went into see which replies had been culled, although I already knew deep down which ones and by whom, and sure enough it was a couple of the regular ‘players’ who had replied with either controversial replies or against the guidelines set down here by the powers that be.
I’m getting rather annoyed at having my posts shut down (as we all are) because people can’t behave, or reply without thought and consideration for the rest of us.
There are ways of getting your points and thoughts across with getting the smack on the back of the wrist from those above.
Those of us who start these thought provoking conversations, don’t post just for the sake of it, but to get the conversation flowing without anger, without name calling, without conspiracy theories, but more for friendly conversations, help, ideas and different ways of thinking.
We all know who the regulars are that get our posts closed down and I’m sure you know who you are and no, I’m not naming names, but can you please try to play nice and think of a different way of getting your points across without upsetting the apple cart.
We all want to stay here, we all don’t like the controversial restraints we are under on here, but we all choose to stay here and enjoy each other’s company.
Please, we have to play nice and obey the rules and guidelines set down, whether we like it not.
A Navy Master Chief's wife sends a text to the Master Chief saying, “Honey, don't forget to buy some bread when you come home from work and your girlfriend Valerie says hi.”
The Master Chief texted back, "Who's Valerie?!"
The wife answered, "Nobody, I just wanted… View moreA Navy Master Chief's wife sends a text to the Master Chief saying, “Honey, don't forget to buy some bread when you come home from work and your girlfriend Valerie says hi.”
The Master Chief texted back, "Who's Valerie?!"
The wife answered, "Nobody, I just wanted you to answer and to have confirmation that you saw my text."
The Master Chief replied, "Oh ok, because I’m with Valerie right now, I thought you saw me!"
The wife, who is taken aback, texted, "What??! Where are you?!"
The Master Chief responded, "Near the grocery store."
The wife then texted, "Wait, I’m coming right now!"
About 10 minutes later, the Master Chief's wife sends a message stating, "I’m at the store, where are you?!"
The Master Chief replied, "I’m at work. Now that you’re at the store, don't forget to buy the bread!"
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Kia ora!
I have just joined a local Food Not Bombs group
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We collect surplus or donated food and cook and deliver free vegetarian or vegan meals for anyone who needs them.
I am seeking clean plastic containers - freezer, and preferably microwave, safe - for … View moreKia ora!
I have just joined a local Food Not Bombs group
(en.wikipedia.org...).
We collect surplus or donated food and cook and deliver free vegetarian or vegan meals for anyone who needs them.
I am seeking clean plastic containers - freezer, and preferably microwave, safe - for packaging the meals I cook. If you have a pile of them cluttering up your place, I would love to come and collect them! The ones you get your Indian or Thai takeaways in are ideal.
Also, if you know of any businesses who can donate food supplies, please let me know
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Kia ora neighbours, The over-riding message under Covid-19 Alert Level 3 is, stay at home as much as possible. So when sporting groups gather daily at a West Auckland stadium, are police checking them out properly? Read the story below:
This is a story about a couple who had been happily married for years, the only friction in their marriage was the husband’s habit of farting loudly every morning when he awoke, the noise would wake his wife and the smell would make her eyes water and make her gasp for air.
Every morning she … View moreThis is a story about a couple who had been happily married for years, the only friction in their marriage was the husband’s habit of farting loudly every morning when he awoke, the noise would wake his wife and the smell would make her eyes water and make her gasp for air.
Every morning she would plead with him to stop ripping them off because it was making her sick.
He told her he couldn't stop it and that it was perfectly natural.
She told him to see a doctor; she was concerned that one day he would blow his guts out.
The years went by and he continued to rip them out.
Then one Christmas day morning, as she was preparing the turkey for dinner and he was upstairs sound asleep, she looked at the innards, neck, gizzard, liver and all the spare parts, and a malicious thought came to her.
She took the bowl and went upstairs where her husband was sound asleep and, gently pulling the bed covers back, she pulled back the elastic waistband of his underpants and emptied the bowl of turkey guts into his shorts.
Sometime later she heard her husband waken with his usual trumpeting which was followed by a blood curdling scream and the sound of frantic footsteps as he ran into the bath room.
The wife could hardly control herself as she rolled on the floor laughing, tears in her eyes! After years of torture she reckoned she had got him back pretty good.
About twenty minutes later, her husband came downstairs in his blood stained underpants with a look of horror on his face.
She bit her lip as she asked him what the matter was.
He said, “Honey you were right, all these years you have warned me and I didn't listen to you.
“What do you mean?” asked his wife.
“Well, you always told me that one day I would end up farting my guts out, and today it finally happened, but by the grace of god, some Vaseline and two fingers. I think I got most of them back in…..”
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New Zealand currently has about 34% (about 1/3) of its population over 12 fully vaccinated. For Singapore the percentage is about 80 % (about 4/5). When New Zealand reaches 80% fully vaccinated, which of the following case estimates do you think provides the most suitable worst-case scenario for … View moreNew Zealand currently has about 34% (about 1/3) of its population over 12 fully vaccinated. For Singapore the percentage is about 80 % (about 4/5). When New Zealand reaches 80% fully vaccinated, which of the following case estimates do you think provides the most suitable worst-case scenario for New Zealand over the next 12 months? Assume you may have up to 80 deaths. See:
Covid-19 NZ: Rodney Jones says Shaun Hendy’s 7000-death vaccine model doesn’t pass plausibility test:
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While some Kiwis are enjoying home grown vegies, many are going without vegetables altogether.
This National Gardening Week we’re encouraging gardeners to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.
To help get your … View moreWhile some Kiwis are enjoying home grown vegies, many are going without vegetables altogether.
This National Gardening Week we’re encouraging gardeners to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.
To help get your extra row underway Yates is lending a helping hand.
Just register online HERE between 1st and 25th October to receive a FREE packet of Yates Vegie Seeds.
Once you’ve grown your vegies to share (or if you have spare now) please visit HERE to find a list of the organisations that would welcome your donation of fresh homegrown vegies.
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Here at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies and natural disasters than those without a plan.
For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training and … View moreHere at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies and natural disasters than those without a plan.
For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training and stocking up on essentials to putting together a grab n’ go bag or working with your neighbours to create a neighbourhood resillience plan, a little bit of planning goes a long way to make sure you and your community can get through any situation. Joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group is a great way to keep in touch and work together to reach out, look out and help out one another no matter what life may bring.
Don’t forget! This month also coincides with New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi, ShakeOut, which will be taking place on Thursday, October 28th at 9:30am.
Let us know how you’re getting prepared this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to: info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
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