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As an essential worker I would like to advise the people who walk past my property on Owen Street with their beautiful pets that it is not my intention to spend my minimal time off work picking after your responsibilities. Give me a break people. If you don't want to clean up after your … View moreAs an essential worker I would like to advise the people who walk past my property on Owen Street with their beautiful pets that it is not my intention to spend my minimal time off work picking after your responsibilities. Give me a break people. If you don't want to clean up after your responsibilities don't have them!
Photographer Louise Thomas made a visit to Bushy Park, prior to lockdown. Now that we are all at home, please feel free to post a picture of the birds you have in your garden.
"Bush robins/toutouwai (Petroica longipes) have an open heart, they roam tramping tracks without fear because it … View morePhotographer Louise Thomas made a visit to Bushy Park, prior to lockdown. Now that we are all at home, please feel free to post a picture of the birds you have in your garden.
"Bush robins/toutouwai (Petroica longipes) have an open heart, they roam tramping tracks without fear because it doesn’t occur to them to be afraid. They have no armour on their personalities. If they were humans they would help you change your tyre and laugh about the experience.
They will stand on your shoes if you sit too long. And rummage inquiringly while you unpack your pack. I read once that the open-hearted will inherit the Earth. I hope it’s true – that it is better to be possibly hurt than hardened. But the open-hearted are often preyed upon by the ambitious. It might be why the robin is at risk and declining – he’s just a little too trusting of those that would eat him. Bushy Park, July 2021."
While his caregiver gardens nearby, WOODY just keeps his Lockdown eye on Normandale neighbours.
So beautiful.
Lockdown Woody just sits and watches the people go by.
Up close and gorgeous.
His owner is out digging the garden. Sunday 29/8/21.
Permission given to take a photo of this Normandale family out walking in full costume Sunday 29/8/21.
SMILES all round.
NOTE Woody sitting on the fence watching.
Dr Maggie Lockdown is about to take off on her motorbike and blow away the cobwebs.
Her caregiver is washing his car close by.
Thanks for todays smile and will take you up on the ride soon.
Have you got a favourite movie to watch during lockdown?
A streaming site from Wellington video rental survivor Aro Video is the perfect antidote for the seen-it-all-before blues with over 850 titles curated from more than 30 years of experience renting out films people actually want to watch.
Tell… View moreHave you got a favourite movie to watch during lockdown?
A streaming site from Wellington video rental survivor Aro Video is the perfect antidote for the seen-it-all-before blues with over 850 titles curated from more than 30 years of experience renting out films people actually want to watch.
Tell us what you have been watching?
We have been excavating a lot of rubble from our back yard and we now have a pile of clean fill for anyone to take away for your projects. Please let us know if you are interested in picking it up from our front garden.
Thanks to neighbours in Normandale for todays wet rainy smile.
Dr Maggie Lockdown is so chomping at the bit to sail off into the sunset, along with all her medical mates around NZ.
Appreciate you all especially Ashley Bloomfield.
All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.
In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to … View moreAll regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.
In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to keep the Delta variant from spreading further in the regions.
Here's what you need to know
- There will be regional boundaries, there will be no travel allowed between regions unless required for essential services.
- Boundaries maintained in the last February lockdown will be reinstated.
- Around 500 locations of interest have been identified.
- The exposure site in Warkworth is a large workplace. Ardern hoped the people of Northland will understand why they're moving with caution. Northland won't always be grouped in with Auckland.
To stay up to date with the latest, follow the Stuff blog.
Hullo Neighbourly folk.
It is the second week of lockdown and no doubt some of you will have needed to pop out for milk or bread, or some other essential. Many of you will have shopped in that much loved institution, the dairy. We would love to hear you story about your local dairy and the people … View moreHullo Neighbourly folk.
It is the second week of lockdown and no doubt some of you will have needed to pop out for milk or bread, or some other essential. Many of you will have shopped in that much loved institution, the dairy. We would love to hear you story about your local dairy and the people who run it. If possible, please post a picture.
Click on Read More to read a Stuff story from earlier this year on the importance of the local dairy.
Listed Friday - gone by Sunday. These two- and three-bedroom townhouses in Days Bay were all sold off the plan within two days.
With a few Resene testpots, simple shapes can become fun kid-friendly accessories.
Find out how to create your own.
Most of Hutt City Council’s facilities are closed, services are continuing where possible. Check www.huttcity.govt.nz/covid19 for the latest info.
To get ahead of Delta we need to stay in our bubbles and stay home. If you’ve been at a location of interest, or if you have cold or flu symptoms… View moreMost of Hutt City Council’s facilities are closed, services are continuing where possible. Check www.huttcity.govt.nz/covid19 for the latest info.
To get ahead of Delta we need to stay in our bubbles and stay home. If you’ve been at a location of interest, or if you have cold or flu symptoms call Healthline on 0800 358 5453, or contact your GP or iwi health provider.
Rubbish and recycling is being collected as normal.
If you're having trouble paying your rates please contact us on 04 570 6666 or visit www.huttcity.govt.nz/rateshelp to set up a payment plan or postponement.
Look after yourself, your friends, your family and whānau, and please be kind. Kia kaha.
Hello neighbours,
It’s coming up to spring, and with everyone stuck at home in Covid lockdown, what better time to get the garden in order? NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are live on Stuff now to answer all your gardening questions.
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