Lynfield, Auckland

1734 days ago

TOMORROW----The minimum wage is set to go up to $18.90 an hour on April 1.

Brian from New Lynn

It is currently $17.70 an hour, which would mean an extra $48 a week for Kiwis working full-time.
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1734 days ago

Wise words

Kim Neighbourly Lead from Mount Roskill

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1734 days ago

What is your neighbourhood doing to spread positivity during the lockdown?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, A Ponsonby psychologist's message for the community and wider NZ is: "it's OK not to be OK" during the lockdown. Dr Kirsten Wooff wrote the advice, along with 29 other mental health tips, on the footpath in chalk while out for a walk on Ponsonby Rd.
She said she … View more
Hi neighbours, A Ponsonby psychologist's message for the community and wider NZ is: "it's OK not to be OK" during the lockdown. Dr Kirsten Wooff wrote the advice, along with 29 other mental health tips, on the footpath in chalk while out for a walk on Ponsonby Rd.
She said she did it because she wanted to uplift the community. What are people in your area doing to spread positivity during the lockdown?

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1740 days ago

Check out this message from Mt Roskill MP Michael Wood

Kirk from Lynfield

As of this week the main function of my Mt Roskill electorate office is to provide and help co-ordinate community support as we deal with Covid-19. If you or someone you know needs support of any kind please let me know. If you are in a position to provide support (including dropping off food, … View moreAs of this week the main function of my Mt Roskill electorate office is to provide and help co-ordinate community support as we deal with Covid-19. If you or someone you know needs support of any kind please let me know. If you are in a position to provide support (including dropping off food, checking in on people, distributing public health information) then please contact me. My office will then act to match up people in each part of Mt Roskill who need help, with those who can give it. We have a strong and caring community and now’s the time to reach out. Please contact me by ...calling on 09-624-2278 or emailing michael.wood@parliament.govt.nz to be involved.
The message is on his Facebook page. Video here: www.facebook.com...

1734 days ago

New Zealanders living in Australia given access to $12 billion wage subsidy scheme

Brian from New Lynn

The scheme only applies to New Zealanders on 444 visas, Mr Morrison announced in a press conference this afternoon. "New Zealanders on 444 visas don't get access to the welfare system, but they are getting access to this Jobseeker payment," he said. "They're connected to … View moreThe scheme only applies to New Zealanders on 444 visas, Mr Morrison announced in a press conference this afternoon. "New Zealanders on 444 visas don't get access to the welfare system, but they are getting access to this Jobseeker payment," he said. "They're connected to businesses here, they have commitments here, they own and rent properties, and they are part of an ongoing economy here in Australia."
The subsidy scheme is $585.80 per week for full-time workers and $350 for part-time workers, paid in a lump sum over seven weeks. Overall, a full time worker gets a total payment of $7,029.60.
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1734 days ago

April Challenge Month

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

April is NumberWorks’nWords Challenge month.

From Monday to Friday, you can find your challenge here:
business.facebook.com...

Junior Challenge

9am… View more
April is NumberWorks’nWords Challenge month.

From Monday to Friday, you can find your challenge here:
business.facebook.com...

Junior Challenge

9am

Intermediate Challenge

2pm

Senior Challenge

7pm

Answers will be posted the following day.

See you on the 1st of April.

1735 days ago

Funeral directors give tips on how to grieve when funerals are banned

Brian from New Lynn

Losing someone to death is hard enough. But losing someone during a lockdown - when funerals are banned and not even a hug is allowed - would arguably be even more heartbreaking. The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand has come forward with a special Covid-19 resource for families who will… View moreLosing someone to death is hard enough. But losing someone during a lockdown - when funerals are banned and not even a hug is allowed - would arguably be even more heartbreaking. The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand has come forward with a special Covid-19 resource for families who will experience the death of a loved one in the next four weeks and what they can do to help in the grieving process.
Association president Gary Taylor said it was in support of bereaved families who felt extremely distressed that they could not hold a funeral, tangi or any other kind of gathering for their lost loved one. "It offers ideas gathered in from Kiwis from right around New Zealand who understand grief and recognise how painful this Covid-19 situation must be for anyone grieving a loved one's death," he said. "Our funeral directors are feeling deep concern for bereaved families and are totally committed to supporting them as best they can in this unprecedented time." In the resource, people are encouraged to speak to the funeral director who is caring for their relative; or speak with a cultural leader, church minister or priest, rabbi, Muslim cleric or other religious leader they are comfortable with. People are being told that they will have to delay any funeral or memorial service for at least the period of the four-week lockdown. Instead of a funeral service, FDANZ suggests connecting with other relatives and friends via technology - whether it be video-calling via Skype or Facetime or email and a simple phone call. Even Facebook makes the list - with the suggestion for a grieving family to make up a dedicated page where loved ones can post special memories, videos or photos of the person who has died. Eulogies could also be written via a digital memorial guest book set up by the funeral director or making up a photo board or wall in the house. Another suggestion is to publish a notice in the newspaper and including a special request to those who knew their loved one. "Perhaps make it longer by saying some of the things you loved about them and asking people to take the time to remember them at a certain time. "For example: 'Please take the time to remember [name] and the wonderful person she/he was on Friday at 3pm and pray a prayer of thanksgiving/light a candle/raise a glass/have a cup of tea in her/his honour." The FDANZ also acknowledges that there will be people who still need extra support during this time. Anyone who feels that way can call the Grief Centre about phone support services available during weekday hours on (09) 418 1457 or 0800 331 333.
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1741 days ago

Coronavirus: The essential services that will keep running in New Zealand

Brian from New Lynn

List of essential businesses:
Accommodation
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Accommodation services for essential workers and people who need to be isolated/quarantined
Border
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Customs New Zealand, Immigration New Zealand and the Ministry for Primary Industries
Building and construction
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List of essential businesses:
Accommodation
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Accommodation services for essential workers and people who need to be isolated/quarantined
Border
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Customs New Zealand, Immigration New Zealand and the Ministry for Primary Industries
Building and construction
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Building and construction related to essential services, critical infrastructure, or immediately needed to maintain human health and safety at home/work
Courts, tribunals and the justice system
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Courts of New Zealand and tribunals
Critical Crown entities (eg Electoral Commission)
Education
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At level 3 only: Schools and educational facilities (e.g. ECE centres)
Fast-moving consumer goods
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Businesses involved in the supply, delivery, distribution and sale of food, beverage and other key consumer goods (but not takeaway shops)
Financial services
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Banks, insurers and other financial institutions
Health
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Hospitals, primary care clinics, pharmacies, medical laboratories, care facilities
Ambulance services
Mortuary services
New Zealand Blood Service donations
Local and national government
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Any entity involved in COVID-19 response or that has civil defence/emergency management functions
Key public services
Primary industries, including food and beverage production and processing
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Packaging, production and processing of food and beverage products
Food safety and verification, inspection or associated laboratory services, food safety and biosecurity functions
Veterinary and animal health/welfare services
Public safety and national security
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Emergency services
Security and intelligence services
Justice system
Public safety and national security roles
Science
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Any entity (including research organisations) involved in COVID-19 response, hazard monitoring, resilience, diagnostics for essential services
Social services
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Welfare and social services, including NGOs, which meet immediate needs (further guidance will be provided)
Transport and logistics
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Transport services
New Zealand Post and courier services
Any small passenger service vehicle driver - including taxis and ride-share services
Utilities and communications, including supply chains
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Electricity, gas, water, waste, fuel, telecommunication services, internet providers and media
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1735 days ago

You should feel pride Jacinda Ardern

Kim Neighbourly Lead from Mount Roskill

Now this is saying something right ..... (giggles)

Due to appalling lack of leadership here (Aus), and superb leadership over there (NZ), let's surrender Australia to New Zealand immediately. Have them annex us and take control of our government. North Island, South Island, Big Island … View more
Now this is saying something right ..... (giggles)

Due to appalling lack of leadership here (Aus), and superb leadership over there (NZ), let's surrender Australia to New Zealand immediately. Have them annex us and take control of our government. North Island, South Island, Big Island #newnewzealand

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