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1545 days ago

What should Auckland learn from a second Covid-19 lockdown?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, As Aucklanders move through a second Covid-19 Level 3 lockdown, what do you think it teaches us about how the city should evolve ? Read the story below:

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1543 days ago

COMPETITION: A Dad Like No Other

WIN a gift hamper valued at $250 or join 5 lucky runners-up to take home a prize valued at $100.

Armed with laughter and powered by wisdom, dads are worth celebrating! Show your dad, grandad, or that special person in your life that you love them to the moon and back this Father’s Day.

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WIN a gift hamper valued at $250 or join 5 lucky runners-up to take home a prize valued at $100.

Armed with laughter and powered by wisdom, dads are worth celebrating! Show your dad, grandad, or that special person in your life that you love them to the moon and back this Father’s Day.

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1546 days ago

Risk

Linda from Henderson

I was on my local walk today and outside the local shops opposite Waitakere Hospital, when a young woman in a thin hospital nightie came across the road and "welcomed" two reles/friends/cuzzies in a car. I wonder how all the mandatory hospital hygiene, no visitors under lockdown, masks … View moreI was on my local walk today and outside the local shops opposite Waitakere Hospital, when a young woman in a thin hospital nightie came across the road and "welcomed" two reles/friends/cuzzies in a car. I wonder how all the mandatory hospital hygiene, no visitors under lockdown, masks etc would be undermined by an act like this.
It just takes one stupid act, as we have seen this time around.

1549 days ago

Coronavirus: Where to get tested

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

A raft of new coronavirus testing centres have opened across Auckland following the confirmation of a new community cluster in south Auckland.
Following the announcement on Tuesday night, the Northern Regional Health Co-ordination Centre recorded over 7800 Covid-19 tests on Wednesday, beating the … View more
A raft of new coronavirus testing centres have opened across Auckland following the confirmation of a new community cluster in south Auckland.
Following the announcement on Tuesday night, the Northern Regional Health Co-ordination Centre recorded over 7800 Covid-19 tests on Wednesday, beating the previous record of 6407 tests on June 23.
Anyone experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms should seek to get a free Covid-19 test at their local general practice, urgent care clinic or one of Auckland's 15 community testing centres.
Click 'read more' for a full list of testing centres, including addresses and opening hours.

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1545 days ago

LEVEL 3 COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

Rodger from Sunnyvale

I am absolutely shocked that this has been treated so lightly
During the weekend I noticed hundreds of kids all over West Auckland being able to play on the play ground equipment especially Parrs Park
area and others in Auckland Area.
Surely under Level 3 these areas should have been fenced off … View more
I am absolutely shocked that this has been treated so lightly
During the weekend I noticed hundreds of kids all over West Auckland being able to play on the play ground equipment especially Parrs Park
area and others in Auckland Area.
Surely under Level 3 these areas should have been fenced off with signage.
The council really need a huge "Brick" not having this done before the weekend etc
It seems to me lots of people are taking this Lockdown as a "holiday"
lots of people not wearing masks and no spacing.
We certainly do not want this to go to Level 4 especially in Auckland
will be disasterous for everyone.

1549 days ago

😷Now we wait ...😷

Fiona from Henderson

Well, so much news in such a short period and not all of it good.
Wednesday was madness x10 in Auckland; the testing stations were so overwhelmed by the flood of 'need to be tested NOW' people.
From what I heard on Old Fart's FM (Talkback ZB), so many were turned away if they … View more
Well, so much news in such a short period and not all of it good.
Wednesday was madness x10 in Auckland; the testing stations were so overwhelmed by the flood of 'need to be tested NOW' people.
From what I heard on Old Fart's FM (Talkback ZB), so many were turned away if they didn't show any symptoms by the Police, the people at the testing stations etc ...
One poor woman who has autoimmune problems and has been unwell for a few days was also turned away, even though her doctor had told her to go and get tested. She had been in the queue for 3+ hours already😥
Well, now this family of four have spread their infected tentacles far and wide across so many companies, and it has transpired that the company my husband works for is now seriously included.
So, off we went and joined the long queue of cars so we could get tested today. We will have to wait for a couple of days for the results.
In the meantime, we may also find ourselves in 14 days self isolation (just waiting for confirmation from the health authorities), all because of this selfish woman who chose to go to work each and every day, knowing that she had sniffles, fever and a cough!!!😠
No one can tell that they didn't know that they were ill with either a cold, the flu, in fact anything. How dare they travel and put so many of our lives at risk!!!
My blood is boiling and I want her and her family arrested for what they have done to so many families and companies now!!!!😠😠😠
The numbers of positives has risen to 19 (at this moment) and the numbers are rising rapidly!!!

1545 days ago

The NZ election is delayed until October 17

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed the 2020 election by a month, with the new polling day set for October 17.

Ardern has been under increasing pressure to delay the election, previously set for September 19, after Auckland was placed in a two-week lockdown due to an … View more
Hey neighbours,

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed the 2020 election by a month, with the new polling day set for October 17.

Ardern has been under increasing pressure to delay the election, previously set for September 19, after Auckland was placed in a two-week lockdown due to an outbreak of Covid-19 in the community, leading to a halt in most political campaigning.

To read more about the new election date, click here.

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1545 days ago

Were you involved in the Pacific Collection Access Project (PCAP)? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

The Team from Auckland Museum

The Pacific Collection Access Project (PCAP) was a three-year project focused on increasing knowledge on, and access to Auckland Museum’s Pacific collection through creating stronger connections with Auckland’s diverse Pacific communities. Moana Research are undertaking an independent … View moreThe Pacific Collection Access Project (PCAP) was a three-year project focused on increasing knowledge on, and access to Auckland Museum’s Pacific collection through creating stronger connections with Auckland’s diverse Pacific communities. Moana Research are undertaking an independent evaluation on the impact of the project. Your feedback is very important. Please let us know what you think about PCAP and your engagement with the Auckland Museum throughout the duration of the project.

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1548 days ago

Coronavirus: Auckland remaining at alert level 3 until August 26

The Team Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you heard the news? Auckland will remain in level 3, while the rest of the country will remain at level 2 until midnight Wednesday, August 26 – an additional 12 days.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the approach is “short, but precautionary”. Extending the … View more
Hi neighbours,

Have you heard the news? Auckland will remain in level 3, while the rest of the country will remain at level 2 until midnight Wednesday, August 26 – an additional 12 days.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the approach is “short, but precautionary”. Extending the restrictions for an additional 12 days is the same length of the virus’ incubation period, director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said.

To read more about what this means for Auckland, click here

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1545 days ago

2degrees Shop Local is back for another year

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How could $20,000 help your business? 2degrees Shop Local is back for another year, with five $20,000 advertising packages up for grabs for local businesses.

With more Kiwis choosing to keep it local, and shop local, let us know how that money could help your business. Enter at … View more
How could $20,000 help your business? 2degrees Shop Local is back for another year, with five $20,000 advertising packages up for grabs for local businesses.

With more Kiwis choosing to keep it local, and shop local, let us know how that money could help your business. Enter at 2degrees.nz/shoplocal
Find out more

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