Onehunga, Auckland

1707 days ago

Father of Marist College student 'turned away twice' for testing

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a father of a Marist College student says he was denied a coronavirus test twice before testing positive.
One week after attending an event at the school, Geoff Muliaga Brown said he began feeling ill. He attempted to get tested twice over four days but was turned away.

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1707 days ago

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1707 days ago

Kiwibank Onehunga

Denise Lee MP

Hi everyone, I have received official comms that Kiwibank in Onehunga will open on Wednesdays (starting tomorrow, 1st April) to help provide urgent services that can only be done in branch.

The bank will only operate from 10am to 1pm.

For personal banking customers, the services being provided … View more
Hi everyone, I have received official comms that Kiwibank in Onehunga will open on Wednesdays (starting tomorrow, 1st April) to help provide urgent services that can only be done in branch.

The bank will only operate from 10am to 1pm.

For personal banking customers, the services being provided are:

- Replacement EFTPOS/Visa debit cards;
- re PIN'ing/changing PINs on EFTPOS/Visa debit/credit cards; change linked accounts on EFTPOS/Visa debit cards;
- cash deposits – notes only;
- cash withdrawals;
- Customer Due Diligence validation;
- reset internet banking password and verify phone number.

For business customers continuing to operate during lock-down or needing to make a cash deposit, Kiwibank can arrange a cash pick up service. Business customers wanting to organise this service will need to contact the Kiwibank business banking team.

Please everyone remember we are in Alert Level 4 and visiting the branch should be a last resort. Phone and online options should be checked out first.

Kiwibank's website will have the latest information on which branches across Auckland will be open.

1708 days ago

New coronavirus testing centres in Auckland

Laine Moger Reporter from Central Leader

Hey neighbours,
Five new testing centres became operational over the weekend. Find out where your nearest one is.

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1708 days ago

Parks and Playgrounds

Cathy McIntosh from Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

We know there has been some confusion out there so lets help clarify some of that. Council would like our communities to know that all gym equipment in parks is closed. You need to stay off them as well as playground equipment. The virus can live on surfaces so there is a real risk of … View moreWe know there has been some confusion out there so lets help clarify some of that. Council would like our communities to know that all gym equipment in parks is closed. You need to stay off them as well as playground equipment. The virus can live on surfaces so there is a real risk of transmission. Stay safe!

This link will take you to the Auckland Council COVID-19 response update page. It is a good source of truth for our city.

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1708 days ago

What is your neighbourhood doing to spread positivity during the lockdown?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, A Ponsonby psychologist's message for the community and wider NZ is: "it's OK not to be OK" during the lockdown. Dr Kirsten Wooff wrote the advice, along with 29 other mental health tips, on the footpath in chalk while out for a walk on Ponsonby Rd.
She said she … View more
Hi neighbours, A Ponsonby psychologist's message for the community and wider NZ is: "it's OK not to be OK" during the lockdown. Dr Kirsten Wooff wrote the advice, along with 29 other mental health tips, on the footpath in chalk while out for a walk on Ponsonby Rd.
She said she did it because she wanted to uplift the community. What are people in your area doing to spread positivity during the lockdown?

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1715 days ago

Volunteer Database: Groceries and Friendly Chats Needed

Denise Lee MP

Hi everyone, I am receiving increasing word of people in need, particularly elderly who need groceries or a phone call.

I've decided to create a database of those who are available to support. If you have the time, are willing to go out and purchase groceries for our vulnerable and would … View more
Hi everyone, I am receiving increasing word of people in need, particularly elderly who need groceries or a phone call.

I've decided to create a database of those who are available to support. If you have the time, are willing to go out and purchase groceries for our vulnerable and would like to lend a hand, please email deniseleemp@parliament.govt.nz with your name and telephone number.

This is our chance to let kindness and generousity shine.

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