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1356 days ago

Poll: With Auckland back in alert level 3 lockdown, are you becoming more complacent when it comes to following the rules?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Kiwis may become complacent and start to ignore government guidance if lockdowns become more frequent, according to experts.

Auckland moved back into a week-long level 3 lockdown on Sunday after two fresh community cases of Covid-19 were discovered.

But University of Auckland associate professor Susanna Trnka​ says if people no longer feel a sense of urgency they will be less compelled to follow the rules.

"During the first lockdown it was understood that extraordinary times require extraordinary measures,” the social anthropologist said.

"But as it becomes lockdown two, three and four, the sense of the urgency has shifted and isn't so palpable."

Senior lecturer Sarah Cowie, who is an expert on psychology and behaviour, said it was "certainly a possibility" that people could become more complacent during recurring lockdowns.

“There's evidence from places overseas that have been flung in and out of lockdown that people do become a little bit more complacent the more you have,” she said.

“If we are doing things in line with level 3 and not seeing the benefits of that, it might feel discouraging."

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With Auckland back in alert level 3 lockdown, are you becoming more complacent when it comes to following the rules?
  • 18% Yes
    18% Complete
  • 31.3% No
    31.3% Complete
  • 50.7% I'm adhering strictly to government guidance.
    50.7% Complete
904 votes
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16 hours ago

Seeking house sitting with a cat

Marissa from Remuera

Hi, I'm interested to house sit for anyone around Remuera or nearby suburbs over the holiday weeks. 🎄🎁
I have a cat I'd like to spend time with as I'm not allowed to have him where I live currently.
My cat minder is going overseas for three weeks from 22 December 2024.
I'm honest, respectful of others privacy and property. I'm very clean and tidy and I will happily do jobs like basic garden work while you're away to keep busy. 🙂
I'm keeping options open reaching out on Neighbourly as well as signing up on a house sitting website.
If you or you know of anyone who's looking for a house sitter please feel free to contact me on the below.

WhatsApp or mobile: 0212925444.
Facebook: Marissa Bürkle
LinkedIn: Marissa Burkle

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2 hours ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 3.6% Second half of November
    3.6% Complete
  • 32.9% 1st December
    32.9% Complete
  • 23.6% A week before Christmas
    23.6% Complete
  • 37.1% Whenever you wish
    37.1% Complete
  • 2.9% Other - I'll share below
    2.9% Complete
140 votes
5 hours ago

All welcome: Last Meadowbank Mindfulness of the year at 1.30

Eve from Eve Rudkin Mindfulness

Hi Neighbours - Join our friendly small group for the final session of the year, includes gentle movement and relaxing simple meditation, and option for a chat and a cuppa too.
With me, Eve Rudkin, registered teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress-Reduction.
Today 1.30 - 2.45pm. Meadowbank Community Centre
First time free, then Koha welcome. 0212551485 www.everudkinmindfulness.co.nz...
Ongoing on the 3rd Monday of the month. (Except December!)

Click Read More to find out more about what I do - I also offer one-on-one sessions and custom courses for group bookings.

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