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1203 days ago

Reconnecting New Zealanders to the world

Brian from New Lynn

Today the Government launched a plan to safely re-open New Zealand’s borders from the first quarter of 2022, while sticking with the elimination strategy that has led the country’s COVID-19 response to date.
For now until the end of the year, the focus is on offering the vaccine to all eligible… View more
Today the Government launched a plan to safely re-open New Zealand’s borders from the first quarter of 2022, while sticking with the elimination strategy that has led the country’s COVID-19 response to date.
For now until the end of the year, the focus is on offering the vaccine to all eligible New Zealanders.The vaccination process is being accelerated to ensure everyone is at least partially vaccinated as soon as possible to avoid the risk and impact of Delta variant of COVID-19.
Once all eligible New Zealanders have had the opportunity to be vaccinated, there will be a phased approach to the re-opening of the border.
Phased approach
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From the first quarter of 2022, the country will look to move to new risk-based settings as soon as it’s safe. A self-isolation pilot for businesses that need to send staff overseas is planned in the second half of this year, and there are plans to develop new testing and vaccination checking systems at the border.
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There will be new low, medium and high risk pathways when border and health systems are ready.
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1. Low risk: Quarantine free entry for vaccinated travellers who have been in low risk countries.
2. Medium risk: Modified isolation for vaccinated travellers who have visited medium risk countries.
3. High risk: Full 14 days in MIQ and testing for unvaccinated travellers from medium risk countries and all travellers who have been in very high risk or high risk countries.
Testing regimes will remain across all three pathways. A traveller health declaration, including a vaccination certification, will be an important factor in determining the travellers' risk entry pathway on arrival.
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Elimination strategy remains
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Sir David Skegg, Chair of the Government’s independent Public Health Advisory Group, said elimination does not necessarily mean “zero COVID-19” or eradication. Early in the pandemic, the Director-General of Health confirmed that our elimination approach focuses on zero tolerance towards new cases, rather than a goal of no new cases. "Our approach has followed this definition, which treats elimination as a process, rather than a permanent outcome," Sir David said today. Alert level restrictions, including lockdowns, will be deployed as we need to in future to quickly stamp out the virus, but greater vaccination coverage will also ultimately reduce the need to use lockdowns. If we open the borders now we will lose the freedoms and advantages we have worked so hard to achieve.
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1202 days ago

TeamUp 2 CleanUp

Vina from Mount Roskill

What a pleasure for Earth Action Trust to have
-20 volunteers on last Sunday, 8 Aug for Western Springs cleaning
-10 volunteers from Kainga Ora plus one from Glenfield yesterday 12 Aug. for Morrie Laing (& side street) Waikowhai cleaning

Many thanks to all our kaitiakis. Papatuanuku was well … View more
What a pleasure for Earth Action Trust to have
-20 volunteers on last Sunday, 8 Aug for Western Springs cleaning
-10 volunteers from Kainga Ora plus one from Glenfield yesterday 12 Aug. for Morrie Laing (& side street) Waikowhai cleaning

Many thanks to all our kaitiakis. Papatuanuku was well pleased with you whanau.

1202 days ago

Take a stand

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Lynn

Create a pastel-hued cake stand painted in your favourite Resene pastel testpots and use it to create an enticing display of Easter treats or home-baked delicacies. This Easter-themed, tiered pedestal cake stand is so easy to make, and you'll use it over and over again, whether it’s for a … View moreCreate a pastel-hued cake stand painted in your favourite Resene pastel testpots and use it to create an enticing display of Easter treats or home-baked delicacies. This Easter-themed, tiered pedestal cake stand is so easy to make, and you'll use it over and over again, whether it’s for a party, afternoon tea or just a cute way to display your home baking. Find out how to create your own.

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1202 days ago

Kiwis are being stung by high power bills.

Flick

⚡ Weather and supply has been the scapegoat for the price hikes, but the truth is that New Zealand’s electricity market is broken - denying Kiwis access to fair pricing. 👎🏽 Over 100,000 NZ households are currently living in energy hardship, and if things continue, more families will be … View more⚡ Weather and supply has been the scapegoat for the price hikes, but the truth is that New Zealand’s electricity market is broken - denying Kiwis access to fair pricing. 👎🏽 Over 100,000 NZ households are currently living in energy hardship, and if things continue, more families will be at risk.

Kiwis deserve better, which is why we’re fighting for power affordability for all of us. But we can’t do it alone.

Join us in the Revolt to bring power prices down, by signing the petition to demand that the Government reforms NZ’s broken electricity market. #Powergate ✊🏾 ✊🏿 ✊🏼 ✊🏽

Sign and share the petition at jointherevolt.co.nz
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1203 days ago

Poll: Have you got a side hustle?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you making a bit of cash from your hobby, offering a service on the side, selling things on social media or doing a few paid hours in the community? If you’re supplementing your main income or superannuation, you’re running a side hustle! Maybe you’re baking cupcakes, a part-time retired … View moreAre you making a bit of cash from your hobby, offering a service on the side, selling things on social media or doing a few paid hours in the community? If you’re supplementing your main income or superannuation, you’re running a side hustle! Maybe you’re baking cupcakes, a part-time retired handyman or selling hand-knitted scarves - we’re curious. Let us know if you have a side hustle in our poll below!

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Have you got a side hustle?
  • 22.4% Yes I do - it’s up and running
    22.4% Complete
  • 11.2% I’m just getting one started
    11.2% Complete
  • 59.2% No I don’t
    59.2% Complete
  • 7.2% I don’t understand what a side hustle is
    7.2% Complete
1103 votes
1203 days ago

Confusing English words!

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

Stationary vs stationery. Remember stationary – the ‘a’ in ary is for stopping At the lights. The ‘e’ in ery is for Envelope.

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1203 days ago

Falling asleep on your couch, cause your bed is not comfortable enough?

Beds4U Avondale

Sleep struggles are real so to help you bring back your dream sleep, we've written down our helpful tips! Click the link below to read our blog on how the right bed can help improve posture and help you get back your dream sleep!

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1209 days ago

Friday Puzzle

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

Can you solve this puzzle by moving 1 matchstick?

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1203 days ago

FinancialServices availabe In Mount Roskilll

Ferdinand from Business Pillars Limited

We believe in thinking differently and in challenging the status quo. It is about creating a ‘wow’! Everything we do for you nurtures that spirit and creates inspired results. We are passionate about small businesses. We understand them; we get them. We love working out what makes businesses … View moreWe believe in thinking differently and in challenging the status quo. It is about creating a ‘wow’! Everything we do for you nurtures that spirit and creates inspired results. We are passionate about small businesses. We understand them; we get them. We love working out what makes businesses tick and how we can improve them. We love doing business with positive, fun-loving people. Our Kiwi culture revolves around loving what we do, so naturally, we love having fun while we do it.

We are at the top of our game and provide AWESOME customer service. We also believe in changing lives – the lives of our clients, their acquaintances, and their families.

You deserve an advisor who is passionate, loves what they do, and is enthusiastic about making an IMPACT on your financial life. Don’t you?

If you want a simplified, growing business with clear directions to improve your lifestyle, then you need to contact Business Pillars Limited.

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1203 days ago

Treat yourself or a father figure this Fathers Day.

Mags4Gifts

Purchase a local newspaper subscription in time for Fathers Day and receive a Lone Star rib pack valued at $59.

Hurry offer is for a limited time only. Terms and Conditions apply.
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1204 days ago

Our Water...Have your say!

Michelle from New Lynn

Read The Following and have your say regarding our water

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1206 days ago

Superhome owners opening their homes to the public this weekend

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Healthy, warm, dry and cheap to run. Owners of Superhome houses in Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson and Otago are hosting open homes from August 14-15 so you can see just how warm and cosy a home can be with the right design approach.

1204 days ago

Explore the Waikato this Winter

Hamilton Waikato Tourism

Think there is NOTHING to do with the family in the Waikato this Winter? You might want to think again!

From free activities and family-friendly days out to underground adventures, animal encounters and indoor fun, there is a great range of things to do here.

Gather the whole family and … View more
Think there is NOTHING to do with the family in the Waikato this Winter? You might want to think again!

From free activities and family-friendly days out to underground adventures, animal encounters and indoor fun, there is a great range of things to do here.

Gather the whole family and come do NOTHING in the Waikato this Winter!
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1205 days ago

Small Yellow Cane Dreamcatcher

Lucille from Mount Roskill

Diameter: 17cm
High: 50cm
Pick up from Mt Roskill

Price: $20

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1205 days ago

Treat yourself or a father figure this Fathers Day.

Mags4Gifts

Purchase a local newspaper subscription in time for Fathers Day and receive a Lone Star rib pack valued at $59.

Hurry offer is for a limited time only. Terms and Conditions apply.
Read More

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