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1227 days ago

Covid-19: Hospital visitors restricted, toilet paper in hot demand in Canterbury

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi Cantabrians,

Hundreds are queueing for Covid-19 tests in Christchurch, while grocery shoppers are heeding pleas to not panic buy as the country enters the first day of a nationwide lockdown.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the shift to alert level 4 for at least three … View more
Hi Cantabrians,

Hundreds are queueing for Covid-19 tests in Christchurch, while grocery shoppers are heeding pleas to not panic buy as the country enters the first day of a nationwide lockdown.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the shift to alert level 4 for at least three days for the entire country after a 58-year-old Auckland man contracted Covid-19 from an unknown source.

On Wednesday, a long line of cars ran down the length of Orchard Rd near Christchurch Airport as people waited to access a Covid-19 testing centre – some as long as three hours. There were similar scenes at a centre on Pages Rd.

As panic buying set in after the 6pm announcement, some supermarkets were running out of toilet paper and flour. A number of photos had been shared on social media showing empty shelves and long queues.

Read the full story by clicking 'Read more' below.

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1223 days ago

Re break in

Richard from Hornby

Hornby - Greater Hornby Residents Association Inc
4m ·
Really sad news from Hornby Rugby League home of the Panthers and we can only agree with their comments ....

LISTEN UP!

We are a community club, that survives on fresh air the smell of an oily rag, and volunteers.

We have nothing you need… View more
Hornby - Greater Hornby Residents Association Inc
4m ·
Really sad news from Hornby Rugby League home of the Panthers and we can only agree with their comments ....

LISTEN UP!

We are a community club, that survives on fresh air the smell of an oily rag, and volunteers.

We have nothing you need or want except Pat Smith!

Our club was broken into today by some foolish opportunists.

AT L4 you clowns if you aren’t working as an essential worker, you should be at home mastering the art of baking, or making homemade KFC, mowing your lawns, weeding your gardens or spring cleaning the inside of your Home!

1224 days ago

Covid level 4

Derek from Hornby

So we are in Level 4 for 4 more days before another update.
Hope you are all doing well. We have been here before and we can do this. If anyone is having a tough time feel free to call me on 0278740654. I am happy to listen and help where I can.
This is a time when we can do those things that … View more
So we are in Level 4 for 4 more days before another update.
Hope you are all doing well. We have been here before and we can do this. If anyone is having a tough time feel free to call me on 0278740654. I am happy to listen and help where I can.
This is a time when we can do those things that we don't have time for normally. It's good that we can go for a walk and the weather report is good for the weekend.
Supermarkets are busy and in my opinion best avoided if possible. If you do go please think of others. Please don't get angry at supermarket staff if the stock does run out it's Not their fault if some people panic shop and take it all. We are told stock won't run out if we all only take what is needed just like in a normal shopping trip

Please keep the 2-metre distance if you do and don't forget to mask up

1227 days ago

Covid-19: What a move to alert level 4 means for New Zealand

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

All of New Zealand will move to alert level 4 at 11.59pm after a new community Covid-19 case emerged in Auckland.

New Zealand will initially spend three days at alert level 4, except for Auckland and the Coromandel, which will remain at level 4 for seven days at this stage.

What are the rules… View more
All of New Zealand will move to alert level 4 at 11.59pm after a new community Covid-19 case emerged in Auckland.

New Zealand will initially spend three days at alert level 4, except for Auckland and the Coromandel, which will remain at level 4 for seven days at this stage.

What are the rules at alert level 4?

Staying at home
People are asked to stay at home, unless they are undertaking essential travel to the supermarket or dairy, seeking necessary medical care or being tested for Covid-19, or to get physical exercise in their neighbourhood.

Unnecessary trips outdoors have spread the variant overseas, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.

She advised people to wear a mask when leaving the house, and stay 2 metres away from others. “Stay local, do not congregate. Don't talk to your neighbours.”

Schools, workplaces and business

Businesses will be closed, except for essential services such as supermarkets, pharmacies, health clinics, petrol stations and lifeline utilities.

Only essential workers are permitted to go to work, others must work from home.

Schools and universities will shut down, and travel is severely limited.

Events and recreation
All gatherings are cancelled at alert level 4.

All public venues, including libraries, pools, leisure centres, gyms, early childcare centres, community venues and playgrounds are closed. Some public toilets will remain open.

Many large events have been canned.

Staying in your bubble
Once you go into a bubble you must stay in it, Ardern said.

If you are completely isolated, or you live alone, you can join a bubble with one other person.

Households are advised to nominate just one person to go shopping, and “always act like you have Covid-19”.

Travelling home
There is a grace period of 48 hours for people who are away from home to return home, if they cannot shelter safely in place. After this time, movement between regions will be restricted.

Covid-19 jabs
Covid-19 vaccinations will be suspended for 48 hours to ensure they can be carried out safely.

Read more here.

1224 days ago

Crypto Miner Box

Dave from Hornby

Looking for people interested in plugging these LongFi Radio Units in their homes and or businesses, to provide a much needed and fast growing service. Get paid Crypto weekly for helping build this Network. Please message me for more info.

Free

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1224 days ago

National lockdown continues until at least 11.59pm on Tuesday

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Alert level 4 will be extended for the entire country until 11.59pm on Tuesday, August 24.

There are 11 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday, bringing the cluster to 31.

Eight of the cases are in Auckland and three are in Wellington.

Meanwhile in Christchurch, hundreds have queued for Covid-19 … View more
Alert level 4 will be extended for the entire country until 11.59pm on Tuesday, August 24.

There are 11 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday, bringing the cluster to 31.

Eight of the cases are in Auckland and three are in Wellington.

Meanwhile in Christchurch, hundreds have queued for Covid-19 vaccines and tests, while the city centre remains eerily quiet (as it should during lockdown).

Visual journalist Stacy Squires took some photos of the city in a way it's not normally seen.

1225 days ago

Do you have a great rocket recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for rocket recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before Aug 31, 2021.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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1225 days ago

Bin storage

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Form meets function in this stylish bin storage and planter combination painted in bold Resene hues. Find out how to create your own.

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1225 days ago

Aotearoa, we’ll get through this together.

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1226 days ago

Digital Boost is here to help

Digital Boost

Lockdowns are tough for many in business, so let us share the load.

Whether it's setting up technology to keep your business running smoothly, or advice on working remotely.

Get in touch with us, we’d love to help.

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1247 days ago

thief

Sanae from Upper Riccarton

Had a dirty stealing dog removing my work items from the back of my ute this morning 5.15am Leslie Street Upper Riccarton. By the time l got some clothes on & run to my drive he was off on his bike with big backpac of my gear.....drove around but couldn't find the mongrel. Maybe same guy … View moreHad a dirty stealing dog removing my work items from the back of my ute this morning 5.15am Leslie Street Upper Riccarton. By the time l got some clothes on & run to my drive he was off on his bike with big backpac of my gear.....drove around but couldn't find the mongrel. Maybe same guy who did over a car in Brake St on weekend & took tools.
Watch your cars & properties neighbours.

1226 days ago

Industry Skills Development Handbook

Competenz

Is this you?

You know building the skills and capability of your staff is vital, but it’s hard to know where to start or even where to turn for advice, so it keeps sliding down your to-do list.

Use this guidebook to develop your company’s capability and improve your bottom line.
Free download

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1227 days ago

Contacting CAB for help/information

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Our volunteers will be checking our email and online chat between 10 and 4 today. If you need to contact us with go through our website or use one of the following email addresses - christchurchnorth@cab.org.nz , christchurchcity@cab.org.nz or christchurchcity@cab.org.nz.
We are unavailable by … View more
Our volunteers will be checking our email and online chat between 10 and 4 today. If you need to contact us with go through our website or use one of the following email addresses - christchurchnorth@cab.org.nz , christchurchcity@cab.org.nz or christchurchcity@cab.org.nz.
We are unavailable by phone at the moment

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1227 days ago

Covid-19: What a move to alert level 4 means for New Zealand

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

All of New Zealand will move to alert level 4 at 11.59pm after a new community Covid-19 case emerged in Auckland.

New Zealand will initially spend three days at alert level 4, except for Auckland and the Coromandel, which will remain at level 4 for seven days at this stage.

What are the rules… View more
All of New Zealand will move to alert level 4 at 11.59pm after a new community Covid-19 case emerged in Auckland.

New Zealand will initially spend three days at alert level 4, except for Auckland and the Coromandel, which will remain at level 4 for seven days at this stage.

What are the rules at alert level 4?

Staying at home
People are asked to stay at home, unless they are undertaking essential travel to the supermarket or dairy, seeking necessary medical care or being tested for Covid-19, or to get physical exercise in their neighbourhood.

Unnecessary trips outdoors have spread the variant overseas, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.

She advised people to wear a mask when leaving the house, and stay 2 metres away from others. “Stay local, do not congregate. Don't talk to your neighbours.”

Schools, workplaces and business

Businesses will be closed, except for essential services such as supermarkets, pharmacies, health clinics, petrol stations and lifeline utilities.

Only essential workers are permitted to go to work, others must work from home.

Schools and universities will shut down, and travel is severely limited.

Events and recreation
All gatherings are cancelled at alert level 4.

All public venues, including libraries, pools, leisure centres, gyms, early childcare centres, community venues and playgrounds are closed. Some public toilets will remain open.

Many large events have been canned.

Staying in your bubble
Once you go into a bubble you must stay in it, Ardern said.

If you are completely isolated, or you live alone, you can join a bubble with one other person.

Households are advised to nominate just one person to go shopping, and “always act like you have Covid-19”.

Travelling home
There is a grace period of 48 hours for people who are away from home to return home, if they cannot shelter safely in place. After this time, movement between regions will be restricted.

Covid-19 jabs
Covid-19 vaccinations will be suspended for 48 hours to ensure they can be carried out safely.

Read more here.

1227 days ago

New Zealand at Alert Level 4

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE
August 18
1.16pm

The Prime Minister and the Director-General of Health are currently giving an update to the nation at the Beehive.

Here's what you need to know:
- Genome sequencing was undertaken last night and it has been confirmed that this is linked to the NSW outbreak.
- … View more
UPDATE
August 18
1.16pm

The Prime Minister and the Director-General of Health are currently giving an update to the nation at the Beehive.

Here's what you need to know:
- Genome sequencing was undertaken last night and it has been confirmed that this is linked to the NSW outbreak.
- There are no genomic matches to those cases at the border to this case.
- There are a further two cases to report in the community. ​
- From 11:59pm, it will be compulsory to wear masks when accessing essential services.
- From 8am tomorrow, the Covid-19 vaccination programme will resume.
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UPDATE
August 18
9.10am

- Four new cases have been identified, all genomically linked to the original case
- The original case has been confirmed as having the Delta variant
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New Zealand will move to a Level 4 lockdown after a community case was detected in Auckland.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was joined by Ashley Bloomfield at a press conference, where she confirmed that Auckland and Coromandel would move to Alert Level 4 from 11.59pm for seven days, while the rest of the country will be under Level 4 conditions for three days.

It is unknown whether this case is that of the Delta variant. Bloomfield stated that genome sequencing will be completed by tomorrow morning.

There is currently 23 locations of interest, 10 in Auckland and 13 in Coromandel. Current locations of interest can be found here.

The case has no links to the border and interviews are currently being undertaken with the case to find any possible locations of interest and how they came to be in contact with Covid-19.

Here's what you need to know:
- A refresh on Level restrictions and what it means for you.
- Here are the locations of interest.
- If you have any flu-like symptoms, call the NZ Covid-19 Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or ring your GP.
- Find your closest Covid-19 testing location on the Healthpoint website
- Essential services such as supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open.

For more information, visit covid19.govt.nz.

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