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How we all dropped the mask-wearing ball, including our leaders
Hi Neighbours, As the latest community case was preparing to take a Covid-19 test, I, and a big group including senior Auckland figures were collectively ignoring advice about mask-wearing on public transport. Read the story below:
Notorious Grey Lynn boarding house transformed into boutique hotel
Kia ora neighbours, once known as the home of last resort, an old nunnery on Grey Lynn's Great North Rd has been reborn from a decrepit boarding house to a boutique hotel, named The Convent.
Would you stay here?
Vandals egg cars Avondale: Auckland
Vandals have egged cars parked in Avondale, leaving a multitude of broken eggs strewn over the streets.
What do you think about this act of vandalism?
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Where to get a Covid-19 test in Auckland
A new Covid-19 community case was reported in Auckland on Thursday.
People who work in Auckland CBD are being encouraged to work from home and anyone displaying symptoms associated with Covid-19 is urged to seek a test.
A number of locations around the city have been linked to the case, … View moreA new Covid-19 community case was reported in Auckland on Thursday.
People who work in Auckland CBD are being encouraged to work from home and anyone displaying symptoms associated with Covid-19 is urged to seek a test.
A number of locations around the city have been linked to the case, including The Vincent Residences, A-Z Collection on High St, Red Pig Restaurant and Starbucks on Queen St.
Anyone with cold and flu symptoms, especially those where community cases have been identified, should seek advice from Healthline on 0800 358 5453 and get a Covid-19 test.
If you are feeling unwell and believe you may have Covid-19, call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or call your GP to get a referral.
GPs around the country can test patients for Covid-19.
A number of community testing sites and pop-up centres are also available.
The community testing centres in Auckland are:
* Balmoral Community Testing Centre, Balmoral Rd: Wednesday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm, Saturday and Sunday, 8.30am-2.30pm.
* Health New Lynn, McCrae Way: Monday to Friday, 8.30am -4.30pm.
* Northcote Community Testing Centre, College Rd: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm, Saturday and Sunday, 8.30am-2.30pm.
* Otara Community Testing Centre, Fair Mall: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4pm, Sunday, 10am-2pm.
* The Whānau Ora Community Clinic, Druces Rd: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm, Saturday, 8.30am-2.30pm.
* Whānau House, Waipareira Trust Henderson, Corner of Edsel St and Catherine St: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday, 8am-2pm.
Pop-up testing centres:
* City Centre Community Testing Centre, Freyberg Place: November 13, 8.30am-4pm.
*Wynyard Quarter Carpark Community Testing Centre, Wynyard Quarter: November 13, 9.30am-4.30pm.
*The Doctors Quaymed Britomart Community Testing Centre, Beach Rd: November 13, 8.30am-5pm, November 14, 8.30am-4.30pm.
Covid-19: New community case in Auckland's CBD
Auckland's latest community case of Covid-19 works at A-Z Collection on High St in the central city.
The woman, a student at AUT University, has no clear connection to the border or a managed isolation facility.
However, after genome sequencing was carried out, it is believed she contracted… View moreAuckland's latest community case of Covid-19 works at A-Z Collection on High St in the central city.
The woman, a student at AUT University, has no clear connection to the border or a managed isolation facility.
However, after genome sequencing was carried out, it is believed she contracted the virus from a New Zealand Defence Force staffer who went to brunch at a CBD restaurant, near her work.
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Reno blogging saved one couple $35k... but it didn't come cheap
I've always thought of reno blogging as a way to document a difficult process in a fun, relatable way. The benefit? Emotional support and maybe advice from folks following your journey - and maybe a little ego bump from showing off your mad wallpapering skills.
If you're lucky, and good,… View moreI've always thought of reno blogging as a way to document a difficult process in a fun, relatable way. The benefit? Emotional support and maybe advice from folks following your journey - and maybe a little ego bump from showing off your mad wallpapering skills.
If you're lucky, and good, you might be given a couple of cans of paint from your local hardware store, to help you on the way - but that would be the icing on the tip of the social media cake.
Few of us would have the energy or knowhow to turn their reno into a part time side hustle that's both creatively fulfilling, and engaging.
But that's exactly what Moochstyle's Shayden and Georgia Whipps have done - with some pawsome help from their gorgeous dog Frankie. They've been blogging their Christchurch villa reno since they bought their home and Shayden shared their story with us for the final episode of First Rung, our podcast. A first time homeowner and renovator, Shayden is such an inspiring guy to chat with. He makes you want to jump in and give it go. Check out his story and let us know what you think.
Poll: Are you planning to deck your home with Christmas lights this year?
Auckland’s iconic Franklin Rd Christmas lights will not go ahead in 2020 with organisers deciding to pull the plug due to Covid-19.
Christmas revellers have marvelled at the extensively decked-out houses on the Freemans Bay street for the past 27 years, with recent years’ festivities … View moreAuckland’s iconic Franklin Rd Christmas lights will not go ahead in 2020 with organisers deciding to pull the plug due to Covid-19.
Christmas revellers have marvelled at the extensively decked-out houses on the Freemans Bay street for the past 27 years, with recent years’ festivities attracting around 150,000 visitors in the lead up to Christmas Day.
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25.6% Yes
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67.4% No
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7% Undecided. Will wait to see which alert level Auckland is facing.
Poll: Do you already wear a mask on public transport?
UPDATE: Face masks will be mandatory on Auckland public transport and all domestic flights from Thursday morning.
Many Auckland commuters were seen without masks on public transport on Thursday afternoon.
They don't seem to be heeding health authorities' advice to cover up despite a … View moreUPDATE: Face masks will be mandatory on Auckland public transport and all domestic flights from Thursday morning.
Many Auckland commuters were seen without masks on public transport on Thursday afternoon.
They don't seem to be heeding health authorities' advice to cover up despite a new community case of Covid-19 being announced.
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36.6% Yes
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14.6% No
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48.8% I don't use public transport
Would you buy this cowboy Winston Peters portrait?
Kia ora neighbours, if you’ve ever dreamed of having an image of New Zealand First leader Winston Peters wearing a cowboy hat, proudly hanging in your living room, now’s your chance to make it a reality. An artwork of Peters, created using coffee, red wine and tea is for sale on Trade Me. The … View moreKia ora neighbours, if you’ve ever dreamed of having an image of New Zealand First leader Winston Peters wearing a cowboy hat, proudly hanging in your living room, now’s your chance to make it a reality. An artwork of Peters, created using coffee, red wine and tea is for sale on Trade Me. The current bid is almost $300, would you buy this?
Quality Louvres, Accessible Prices
Hi Neighbours,
We provide powder coated aluminium, motorised Roof Louvres, from start to finish. Our NZ Made and Designed roof louvres have an integrated gutter system and are operable with a remote controller. Extending your outdoor living with the perfect sun and rain control. We also … View moreHi Neighbours,
We provide powder coated aluminium, motorised Roof Louvres, from start to finish. Our NZ Made and Designed roof louvres have an integrated gutter system and are operable with a remote controller. Extending your outdoor living with the perfect sun and rain control. We also specialize in manually operable louvre and fixed louvres.
Get your free quote today! Call or email with the rough measurements of your louvre, and find out for yourself that TLC has quality NZ made and designed louvres for accessible prices!
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Big Clear out starting from today
We are on the move as our landlord has sold.
We need to downsize and clear our stuff.
All items from non-smoking and pet free home.
Items as pictured :
White metal & glass Tea Trolley = $30 - needs a re paint - great little project
Small white wall cabinet (new) : 410 W x 290D x 540 H = … View moreWe are on the move as our landlord has sold.
We need to downsize and clear our stuff.
All items from non-smoking and pet free home.
Items as pictured :
White metal & glass Tea Trolley = $30 - needs a re paint - great little project
Small white wall cabinet (new) : 410 W x 290D x 540 H = $30
Sky Tower lights for Diwali Festival
The Sky Tower will light up in yellow and fuchsia from tonight until Sunday to celebrate the city's Indian festival of lights, Diwali.
Diwali is commemorated to honour Rama-chandra, the seventh avatar (incarnation of the god Vishnu).
It is believed that on this day Rama returned to his … View moreThe Sky Tower will light up in yellow and fuchsia from tonight until Sunday to celebrate the city's Indian festival of lights, Diwali.
Diwali is commemorated to honour Rama-chandra, the seventh avatar (incarnation of the god Vishnu).
It is believed that on this day Rama returned to his people after 14 years of exile during which he fought and won a battle against the demons and the demon king, Ravana.
Usually lasting five days, Diwali symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.
Are you planning to celebrate Diwali?
How are you going to mark the event?
Historic wall coming down
The historic bluestone wall gracing Albert St is now coming down brick by brick.
The 139-year-old wall in Auckland's CBD is being painstakingly dismantled to make room for the country's largest infrastructure project, the City Rail Link.
It will take about three months to deconstruct … View moreThe historic bluestone wall gracing Albert St is now coming down brick by brick.
The 139-year-old wall in Auckland's CBD is being painstakingly dismantled to make room for the country's largest infrastructure project, the City Rail Link.
It will take about three months to deconstruct the wall which will eventually be moved one metre east towards Queen St.
Stonemasons are cutting it into 1800 blocks, numbering each block and storing them safely off-site until the wall is rebuilt in 2023.
“It’s going to be a bit like fitting a jigsaw together except all our pieces will be rocks, not bits of cardboard or wood, there will be no missing pieces and we’ll know where every piece fits,” said Aotea Station manager for the Linke Alliance, Matt Sinclair.
The bluestone wall was built from local material by contractor Daniel Fallon in 1881 during a time of major infrastructure expansion in Auckland.
The wall's underground public toilet was one of the city's first.
The wrought iron railings, piers and the ornamental arch over the stairs on the side of the wall are some of Auckland's last remaining examples of street furniture dating back to the Victorian age.
The public toilet, which has been closed for some time, will not reopen because of space constraints.
But the toilet's cast iron screens will be restored and reinstated on site.
The toilet's entrance will be used as a maintenance access for the City Rail Link.
The new 150-metre long section of tunnel being built by the Link Alliance will connect the new Aotea underground station with the tunnel already built from Britomart Station.
Shakespeare Tavern owner Sunny Kaushal said the iconic pub will remain open during the wall deconstruction nearby.
"We have to otherwise we can't survive at all because we're struggling with mounting debts and also keeping the staff who we've been trying to support for the last three and a half years," he said.
"We've been affected by the City Rail Link really seriously, then Covid happened," he said.
"This has been a double whammy for us."
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