Mount Albert, Auckland

Health Minister Chris Hipkins urges Aucklanders to wear face masks

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Health Minister Chris Hipkins is telling Aucklanders to wear a face mask as the city heads into an alert level 3 lockdown today.

“My advice to everyone watching this is: ‘Wear one’,” Hipkins told Stuff.

He said the Government was still working on legal issues around making… View moreHi neighbours,

Health Minister Chris Hipkins is telling Aucklanders to wear a face mask as the city heads into an alert level 3 lockdown today.

“My advice to everyone watching this is: ‘Wear one’,” Hipkins told Stuff.

He said the Government was still working on legal issues around making masks compulsory.


A legal order under the new Covid-19 legislation would be issued on Wednesday. This would give legal effect to the alert levels in Auckland and the rest of the country.

Click here to read more.

Coronavirus three-day lockdown: what it means for Auckland

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

After 102 days without community transmission in New Zealand, there are now four new cases of Covid-19.

The source of the four new cases, which are based in south Auckland, has not yet been identified.

In an urgent press conference on Tuesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern … View moreHi neighbours,

After 102 days without community transmission in New Zealand, there are now four new cases of Covid-19.

The source of the four new cases, which are based in south Auckland, has not yet been identified.

In an urgent press conference on Tuesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a three-day level 3 lockdown of the Auckland region, and urged anyone who is unwell to seek health advice and get a test. The rest of the country moves to level 2.

Click here to find out what we know so far about what the lockdown from midday today means for Auckland.

New rules for public transport as Auckland moves to alert level 3

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, Auckland Transport has re-introduced special rules from the earlier lockdown, such as using only the rear door on buses and keeping clear the two front rows of seats.
Click below for more on the new rules.

Auckland restaurant Pasture left with thousands of dollars of stock due to lockdown

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, small businesses are again doing it tough as Auckland locks down.

Owner and chef at Pasture, Ed Verner, said he was "upset and distressed" by the lockdown news after ordering thousands of dollars worth of stock hours before the announcement. He's now left with … View moreKia ora neighbours, small businesses are again doing it tough as Auckland locks down.

Owner and chef at Pasture, Ed Verner, said he was "upset and distressed" by the lockdown news after ordering thousands of dollars worth of stock hours before the announcement. He's now left with 50kg of seafood that he doesn't know what to do with, as well as booking cancellations that will cost him dearly.

Read more below.

We Heart Aotearoa, Sol 3 Mio and Devilskin postponed due to lockdown

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a host of events have been cancelled due to the latest coronavirus cases.

We Heart Aotearoa - organised to celebrate our “team of five million’s efforts so far” - has been cancelled this weekend.

“We look forward to rescheduling We Love Aotearoa and celebrating New … View moreKia ora neighbours, a host of events have been cancelled due to the latest coronavirus cases.

We Heart Aotearoa - organised to celebrate our “team of five million’s efforts so far” - has been cancelled this weekend.

“We look forward to rescheduling We Love Aotearoa and celebrating New Zealand’s success yet again. Kia kaha and much aroha to all," the event founder said.

Read more below.

Supermarkets urge calm ahead of Covid-19 lockdown

Josephine Franks Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, shoppers are being asked not to panic-buy as queues build ahead of the country going into alert level 3 lockdown.

Outside supermarkets across the city, queues of shoppers snaked into carparks, and some shops had to close early on Tuesday night after being inundated.

We Heart Aotearoa, Sol 3 Mio and Devilskin postponed due to lockdown

Josephine Franks Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, a host of events have been cancelled due to the latest coronavirus cases.

We Heart Aotearoa - organised to celebrate our “team of five million’s efforts so far” - has been cancelled this weekend.

“We look forward to rescheduling We Love Aotearoa and celebrating New … View moreKia ora neighbours, a host of events have been cancelled due to the latest coronavirus cases.

We Heart Aotearoa - organised to celebrate our “team of five million’s efforts so far” - has been cancelled this weekend.

“We look forward to rescheduling We Love Aotearoa and celebrating New Zealand’s success yet again. Kia kaha and much aroha to all," the event founder said.

Read more below.

Coronavirus: Everything we know about the Auckland cases of community transmission

Josephine Franks Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, there are a lot of rumours swirling about the confirmed cases of community transmission - we've rounded up everything we know about the four people who have tested positive.
Hit the link below to read more.

Mt Albert Primary linked to confirmed Covid-19 cases

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a pupil from Auckland’s Mt Albert Primary School lives in the house where four people have tested positive for coronavirus.

School principal Marian Caulfield said she wished the family who are unwell “all the best”.

“We are taking direction from the Ministry of … View moreKia ora neighbours, a pupil from Auckland’s Mt Albert Primary School lives in the house where four people have tested positive for coronavirus.

School principal Marian Caulfield said she wished the family who are unwell “all the best”.

“We are taking direction from the Ministry of Education, and taking all necessary precautions.”

Read more below.

Want a hall to rent

Baptist from Avondale

Hi Guys,

We are a Not for profit organisation involved in health & welfare of the community. At present we conduct bollyworx (exercise to bollywood music) every Saturday at the New Lynn Community Centre for one hour from 9 am to 10 am. Since this is a community based program, the participants… View moreHi Guys,

We are a Not for profit organisation involved in health & welfare of the community. At present we conduct bollyworx (exercise to bollywood music) every Saturday at the New Lynn Community Centre for one hour from 9 am to 10 am. Since this is a community based program, the participants pay what they can afford. New Lynn Community Centre will be undergoing a major renovation/maintenance starting September and ending sometime in March 2021.

We are looking for a venue during that time. If the venue suits the participants, we might book it permanently.


Can anyone in the neighbourly help us out???

Thanks & regards

Baptist

Long waits for Covid-19 testing

Josephine Franks Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, anyone with coronavirus symptoms is advised to get tested, but expect long queues at the pop-up testing centres. For more information on where to get tested, see the link below.

COVID-19 Update

Murray Halberg Retirement Village

We will be closing our Auckland villages to all visitors from 10am on Wednesday August 12 following the re-emergence of COVID-19 in the community and the move to Alert Level 3.

Important government updates for Auckland residents

Neighbourly.co.nz

Auckland region will move to Alert Level 3 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020

It will remain at Alert Level 3 for at least 3 days. This will give the government time to assess the situation and gather information, including contact tracing, so we can find out more about how the case arose.
… View moreAuckland region will move to Alert Level 3 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020

It will remain at Alert Level 3 for at least 3 days. This will give the government time to assess the situation and gather information, including contact tracing, so we can find out more about how the case arose.

Key information:
• At present, Alert Level 3 remains in place until midnight Friday 14 August.
• It is highly recommended that you wear a mask if you are out and about.
• Under Alert Level 3, you are encouraged work from home if you can.
• If you’re sick, stay home. Don’t go to work or school. Don’t socialise.
• If you have symptoms of cold or flu call your doctor or Healthline and get advice about being tested.
• If you have been told to self-isolate you must do so immediately.
• Only use public transport if essential. Register your AT Hop card for contact tracing should it be required - www.at.govt.nz....
• The rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 2.
• All aged care facilities will close their doors to everyone but staff from noon today.
• For real time news updates visit www.stuff.co.nz...

Cambridge: The Kiwi town that could become the next big thing

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Cambridge is so much more than just a town you drive through. Click the link below for a few reasons to consider sticking around a bit. #backyourbackyard

Coronavirus: Auckland schools brace for life under alert level 3 lockdown

Hannah Martin Reporter from Central Leader