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1432 days ago

We're at Alert Level 1! What does that mean if I want to visit a loved one at Middlemore Hospital?

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

We’re back at Alert Level 1 whaanau in Tamaki Makaurau! What does this mean if you want to visit a loved one at Middlemore or go to one of our other DHB sites?

• Visiting hours will be between 2pm and 8pm with no more than two people permitted per patient at one time.

• A key support person can visit between 8am and 8pm or at all times by arrangement for compassionate reasons - please check with the charge nurse on the ward your loved one is on.

• Visitors including repeat visitors, outpatients and their support person will continue to be screened, using questions based on current COVID-19 case definition, and registered to enable contact tracing prior to entering the site.

• Children under the age of 16 may visit between 2pm and 8pm by arrangement for compassionate reasons - please check with the charge nurse on the ward your loved one is on.

For more info on our visitor policy, check out our website: bit.ly...

Remember to stay vigilant whaanau - wash your hands, 2 metre physical distance, stay home if you're unwell, go and get tested if you’ve got any of the symptoms and keep using the NZ COVID Tracer app or keep a record of where you’ve been and when. #stopthespread #uniteagainstcovid19

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4 hours ago

Poll: Is it rude to take a full trolley to self-checkout?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Luckily self-checkout is being pretty common in supermarkets these days and we generally use it to quickly buy a few things without the long lines. But perhaps it's appropriate to head there with your full trolley to skip the lines?

What are your thoughts? Is that rude?

Share in the comments below if this has ever happened to you.

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Is it rude to take a full trolley to self-checkout?
  • 52.3% Yes!
    52.3% Complete
  • 44.2% Nah, it's okay
    44.2% Complete
  • 3.6% Other - I'll share below!
    3.6% Complete
197 votes
1 day ago

Q&A: Ask a question about...Online Safety

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Continuing with Neighbourly's online Q&A with experts in their field, this week we are tackling online safety with Jandy Fiske from Netsafe.

Jandy Fiske has been with Netsafe for nearly 8 years. Starting on their helpline, she's now Netsafe's Community Engagement Advisor. Jandy says: 'I'm passionate about online safety because I strongly oppose bullying and want to support those affected by it.'

Jandy is passionate about protecting vulnerable communities and is promoting online safety to ensure no one falls prey to online scams. She can answer your questions about any type of online scams, and also about online harm such as online bullying.

↓ Ask your question below now and she'll be online on Wednesday, 11th September to reply to you ↓

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15 hours ago

Happy Monday, neighbours, can you solve this riddle🤔

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a neck but no head, two arms but no hands?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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