Mount Albert, Auckland

Parole hearings held over phone for first time during coronavirus lockdown

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

A very important Covid-19 safety message from NZ police

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours. Remember police Sergeant Guy Baldwin, who rose to fame in 2009 for his expression "always blow on the pie"?
Well he's back, this time with a message for Kiwis: Stay home and help break the chain of coronavirus.
"This thing (coronavirus) is an invisible dragon. … View moreHi neighbours. Remember police Sergeant Guy Baldwin, who rose to fame in 2009 for his expression "always blow on the pie"?
Well he's back, this time with a message for Kiwis: Stay home and help break the chain of coronavirus.
"This thing (coronavirus) is an invisible dragon. Please, stay home. Let's break the chain and save lives. If we follow the rules, we'll end this lockdown sooner. Let's slay this dragon, and get back to doing the things we love, like eating pies."
Click the link below to watch the video.

Coronavirus: Spitting attacks on cops prompt call for tough penalties

John Weekes Reporter from Central Leader

Incidents involving people spitting at police and abusing supermarket workers during the Level 4 loc…

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Free IT help offered 🙂

Rohit from Point Chevalier

We are so dependent on computers & internet in these days. It can also be very frustrating at times, so I thought to help out. If you or someone you know is struggling with things like online grocery shopping, making video calls (eg Zoom, Skype), connecting to online education platforms, I am … View moreWe are so dependent on computers & internet in these days. It can also be very frustrating at times, so I thought to help out. If you or someone you know is struggling with things like online grocery shopping, making video calls (eg Zoom, Skype), connecting to online education platforms, I am happy to offer free support over the telephone during the lockdown.

Leave a comment here or send me a message & I’ll be in touch.

Father of Marist College student 'turned away twice' for testing

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a father of a Marist College student says he was denied a coronavirus test twice before testing positive.
One week after attending an event at the school, Geoff Muliaga Brown said he began feeling ill. He attempted to get tested twice over four days but was turned away.

Coronavirus: Aucklander infects three people after return from Colorado

Danielle Clent And George Block Reporter from Central Leader

Coronavirus: Support for Auckland hotel sector may be unveiled next week

Todd Niall Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland mayor Phil Goff says the council needs to do something to help the beleaguered hotel sector…

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Doing DIY while you're staying at home?

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Coronavirus: Auckland's five new testing centres brings tally to 12

Laine Moger Reporter from Central Leader

Five new coronavirus testing centres are up and running across Auckland, bringing the total number t…

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Coronavirus: Police officer with virus visited Waiheke Island school while infectious

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

Kids activity ❤

Kim Neighbourly Lead from Mount Roskill

Another fun activity to try if you have some spare milk bottles and some coloured paper.

Auckland brothel homicide: Focus on CCTV, forensics, car sightings in bid to solve crime

John Weekes Reporter from Central Leader

Police are analysing CCTV footage and testing items of interest taken from an Auckland brothel where…

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New coronavirus testing centres in Auckland

Laine Moger Reporter from Central Leader

Hey neighbours,
Five new testing centres became operational over the weekend. Find out where your nearest one is.

High-risk for COVID-19 complications?

Helen from Point Chevalier

Hi everyone,

Please consider doing this if you are in the high-risk group and have to go out:

Pin a piece of white cloth to your clothing. (You could even write 'At High-Risk' on it to make it clear you are vulnerable, not infected - or part of a cult)

It will alert others to the fact … View moreHi everyone,

Please consider doing this if you are in the high-risk group and have to go out:

Pin a piece of white cloth to your clothing. (You could even write 'At High-Risk' on it to make it clear you are vulnerable, not infected - or part of a cult)

It will alert others to the fact that you are in this group, as I have seen some pretty poor social distancing/not covering when coughing going on.

For all those commenting that people in this group just shouldn't go out, not everyone is able to do this e.g they lack help with things like shopping (I can't even get through to online grocery delivery), they have vital medical appointments, they have children who need some air.

Also, if everyone applied social distancing correctly, then there would be no issue with those of us in the high-risk group having a short, daily walk - a lot of us have already been quite isolated by our conditions well before C-19 showed up.

I fall into this group, yet look healthy, so it's good for people to understand we're not just talking about the obviously elderly - although I think they should do this too. The more people who do this, the sooner others will understand what it means - someone had to wear the first pink ribbons etc.

There are already great people out there 'acting like they have COVID-19' as suggested by our PM. This is a quick, visual reminder, for those who aren't.

IF YOU DON'T LIKE THIS IDEA, PLEASE JUST IGNORE IT. I'M SIMPLY ATTEMPTING TO HELP FELLOW KIWIS IN MY POSITION NEGOTIATE A FRIGHTENING TIME.

REMEMBER, THIS LOCKDOWN COULD EASILY GO ON FOR LONGER, OR GET REINTRODUCED. UNTIL THERE IS A VACCINE, PROBABLY 18 MONTHS AWAY, THIS GROUP WILL REMAIN VULNERABLE EVEN WHEN THE MAJORITY GO BACK TO NORMAL DAILY LIFE .

Take care everyone.

Cheers,

Helen Morgan.

Netflix Movies to Watch

Tanya from Sandringham

Hi guys, if you have netflix and haven't seen it yet, I can highly recommend Miracle in Cell no 7. It has laughs and tears galore!! (subtitled).