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Coronavirus: Everything we know about New Zealand's Marist College Covid-19 cluster

Hannah Martin Reporter from Central Leader

Coronavirus: Auckland's Friends In Need group helping hundreds in Covid-19 lockdown

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

More than 1000 people nationwide have signed up to help those struggling through the coronavirus pan…

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Can you help us help our frontline this Easter?

ShieldsUp

ShieldsUp is a volunteer driven initiative of over 500 Kiwis, 3D printing, manufacturing and distributing face shields to our medical and emergency heroes across the country facing Covid-19 head on.

Within two weeks, we have delivered over 5,000 face shields, but we are still hearing the calls … View moreShieldsUp is a volunteer driven initiative of over 500 Kiwis, 3D printing, manufacturing and distributing face shields to our medical and emergency heroes across the country facing Covid-19 head on.

Within two weeks, we have delivered over 5,000 face shields, but we are still hearing the calls of many. As the government and DHB’s publicly assure us that all necessary equipment is readily accessible, the demand for our face shields continues to grow daily, with requests for 30,000 shields.

If you would like to help us help them, sign up to volunteer at shieldsup.org.nz, or make a donation to ensure we can continue to produce and distribute our shields to protect our frontline heroes.

ShieldsUp, offering protection to Kiwi’s against COVID-19. Find out more

MOTAT Fun at your place

Motat Fun

Try out MOTAT’s boredom-busting activities, games, videos and fun for kids to do at home. New content is being added daily!

Kids can browse MOTAT.Fun themselves or with their family, learn new things and get creative. There’s also content for parents and for teachers wanting to add to their … View moreTry out MOTAT’s boredom-busting activities, games, videos and fun for kids to do at home. New content is being added daily!

Kids can browse MOTAT.Fun themselves or with their family, learn new things and get creative. There’s also content for parents and for teachers wanting to add to their lesson plans.

Learn how to make a bubble flood, gather things to make a time capsule, build a rocket, design your own car of the future and make games from things you can find around home.

Make bubble life brighter and take a look at MOTAT.Fun for inspiration to keep the kids busy and entertained. Find out more

Coronavirus: Worried relative of Covid-19 rest home resident says he was ill for weeks

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Samoan Cuisine with Chef Spencer Matagi

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Chef Spencer Matagi, Chef de Partie at Soul Bar, graduated from NZSFW in 2018.
Spencer shares Samoan classics, Palusami - Taro leaves, steamed with coconut cream along with lamb chop suey.

Easter Anagrams Quiz

Andrea from Eden Terrace

Easter anagrams quiz – The following are anagrams of famous rabbits (and hares!) but can you identify which?

1. The Rump

2. Nubby Guns

3. Bribe Patter

… View moreEaster anagrams quiz – The following are anagrams of famous rabbits (and hares!) but can you identify which?

1. The Rump

2. Nubby Guns

3. Bribe Patter

4. Okay Cherub

5. Hitter with Babe

6. Brat Briber

7. Teeny Sunbather

8. Riot Grabber

9. Very Ha

10. Heath Charmer

And Remember -
Be Safe
Be Kind

SURVIVED ISOLATION /LOCKDOWN WHAT YA DO

Don from Westmere

I SURVIVED the 14 day isolation, now for next 14 day lockdown. In fact i'm into my 21st day of been fenced in as started early in preparation.. Firstly I will tell my feelings at time, yours maybe similar ?
After getting thru the first few days of (tell u the truth) a stressful time with … View moreI SURVIVED the 14 day isolation, now for next 14 day lockdown. In fact i'm into my 21st day of been fenced in as started early in preparation.. Firstly I will tell my feelings at time, yours maybe similar ?
After getting thru the first few days of (tell u the truth) a stressful time with shades of anxiety & some panicking was felt. However I found getting up at night and hitting the computa in dead of night eased the stress. At times with hot flushs I thought I was a suspect of this 19 thinking about where I had been prior to this lockdown. Once into the forth day I felt relieved and was going to get thru this, I figured out not watching tv news was the less stress, I already knew what I had to do so turned over too just listening to music, that did the trick in my minds way.
Not to get bored many chores were being added to a list apart from cleaning. Hit the yard looking around and saw what needed to be attacked, funny all those little jobs you put aside are now getting attention. The front yard is so tidy u could back a large van into space that was cleared. Obliviously the garden got a bit of attention, even placed a 1000lt water tank into its position after sitting around for 15yrs. Plotted a area for a 2nd future garden, that will keep me going before winter sets in,just need seedlings then. I don't go for walks in streets as I figure i'm keeping the bones rattling whilst working on projects. I do enjoy a beer at end of day tho .So what did you get up to, be interesting to see what jobs you invented to keep one insanity. Keep well

Got the baking bug in your bubble?

The Team from Auckland Museum

We think you’ll love this New Zealand Hot Cross and Cold Cross Bun recipe from Aunt Daisy's Cookery Book of Approved Recipes, from our collection.

Maud Ruby Basham (30 August 1879 – 14 July 1963), professionally known as Aunt Daisy, was a well-loved New Zealand radio broadcaster. Her … View moreWe think you’ll love this New Zealand Hot Cross and Cold Cross Bun recipe from Aunt Daisy's Cookery Book of Approved Recipes, from our collection.

Maud Ruby Basham (30 August 1879 – 14 July 1963), professionally known as Aunt Daisy, was a well-loved New Zealand radio broadcaster. Her 30-minute daily morning show ran from 1933 to 1963. Her role was primarily to promote household products and to boost morale during World War II. Try out this recipe and it might just boost your morale! Best served hot with lashings of butter…

Aunt Daisy’s full recipe and other activities for the Easter Weekend are over at our Auckland Museum at Home Hub! Visit us online

Maungarei/Mt Wellington fire caused by fireworks

Caroline Williams Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, a large fire on Maungarei seen from across the city on Tuesday night was "very likely" caused by fireworks, Fire and Emergency NZ said, adding that a group of about eight people had been seen acting suspicious in the area prior to the fire. The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is … View moreHi neighbours, a large fire on Maungarei seen from across the city on Tuesday night was "very likely" caused by fireworks, Fire and Emergency NZ said, adding that a group of about eight people had been seen acting suspicious in the area prior to the fire. The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is now calling for a total ban on the private sale of fireworks, given it has only been six months since Guy Fawkes night fireworks caused fires on Maungarei and Maungawhau/Mt Eden.
"Only a national ban on the sale of fireworks will prevent them being in the hands of people who continue to put the public and our ancestral heritage at risk," authority chair Paul Majurey said.

Our furry friends

Lana from Ponsonby

Hi everybody out there, hoping we all are staying strong and true to our bubbles. Just wanted to be sure that everybody's pets are included in our personal space. Very unsafe to encourage other peoples pets to play and get fed at your place. If it is not your animal, very important to send … View moreHi everybody out there, hoping we all are staying strong and true to our bubbles. Just wanted to be sure that everybody's pets are included in our personal space. Very unsafe to encourage other peoples pets to play and get fed at your place. If it is not your animal, very important to send the wee darlings home. Their mums n dads will be worried about them, particularly the older more vulnerable people in the neighbourhood. Other peoples pets are not for entertainment. Stay safe everybody.

Coronavirus: 'Disaster tourists' booking night away from home during lockdown

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Which Isolator Are You?

Andrea from Eden Terrace

Which one/s of the nine isolators in this picture are you most like?
Be Safe
Be Kind

HARD TO CRACK Can YOU spot the hidden easter egg?

Andrea from Eden Terrace

If you love doing Easter Egg hunts, why not give this colourful brain teaser a shot.
Hidden among the bright tulips is an Easter egg that appears to have been dropped on the Easter bunny’s delivery.
You may need to look quite hard to spot the egg among the colourful flowers.

Have you been using Zoom during the lockdown? You'll want to read this

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, Are you using Zoom or other video conferencing software during the lockdown? Unfortunately, there have been several hacking incidents reported where trolls have joined strangers' Zoom meetings and streamed porn to the group or created other havoc. Luckily, you can change your … View moreHi neighbours, Are you using Zoom or other video conferencing software during the lockdown? Unfortunately, there have been several hacking incidents reported where trolls have joined strangers' Zoom meetings and streamed porn to the group or created other havoc. Luckily, you can change your settings to prevent this from happening. Here's some more information about some of the risks of Zoom and other video calling software and a quick guide on how to change your settings to prevent hacks.