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1554 days ago

Pop-up Covid-19 testing stations in west and south Auckland

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Additional testing sites have popped up across Auckland, as the city enters alert level 3.

On Tuesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced there were four new Covid-19 cases in the community. Auckland moved into level 3 at midday on Wednesday, and the rest of the country … View more
Hi neighbours,

Additional testing sites have popped up across Auckland, as the city enters alert level 3.

On Tuesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced there were four new Covid-19 cases in the community. Auckland moved into level 3 at midday on Wednesday, and the rest of the country into level 2.

Two pop-up testing centres are now open in west and south Auckland.

These are in the Ōtara Town Centre car park (14 Fair Mall, Ōtara), and Health New Lynn (Level 1 car park, Totara Health Services, McCrae Way).

The Government will use the next 72 hours in Auckland to roll out a testing blitz – in the order of tens of thousands of tests – to get a clear idea about the extent of any wider community transmission.

To find out more about where you can get tested, click here.

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1554 days ago

Don't delay! Get your COVID-19 test today!

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

Don't delay whaanau! There are COVID-19 testing sites in our rohe!

If you have at least one of the following symptoms: cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath, loss of smell or fever you can go and get tested. A list of testing clinics in South and East Auckland are on our … View more
Don't delay whaanau! There are COVID-19 testing sites in our rohe!

If you have at least one of the following symptoms: cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath, loss of smell or fever you can go and get tested. A list of testing clinics in South and East Auckland are on our website: bit.ly...

If you’re unsure if you should be tested, call your family doctor or phone Healthline on 0800 358 5453.

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1554 days ago

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.

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1554 days ago

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 more
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 Zealand’s success yet again. Kia kaha and much aroha to all," the event founder said.

Read more below.

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1554 days ago

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

Josephine Franks Reporter from Manukau Courier

Kia ora neighbours, a man in his 50s who lives in south Auckland was the first case of community transmission the Government found out about in the latest outbreak.
Read all about what we know about the four cases below.

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1554 days ago

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.

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1554 days ago

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.

1554 days ago

South Auckland queues for Covid-19 testing

Josephine Franks Reporter from Manukau Courier

Kia ora neighbours, long queues have formed at the testing centre in Ōtara, with anyone with coronavirus symptoms advised to get tested.

1554 days ago

COVID-19 Update

Bruce McLaren 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.

1554 days ago

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.
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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.

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...

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1556 days ago

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

1554 days ago

New visitor restrictions now in place at Middlemore Hospital

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

Now that we're moving back to Alert Level 3, changes to our visitor policy are now in place for Middlemore Hosptial and our other DHB sites. Here's our Chief Executive Fepulea'i Margie Apa breaking down our visitation restrictions.

- Visiting is only on essential and compassionate … View more
Now that we're moving back to Alert Level 3, changes to our visitor policy are now in place for Middlemore Hosptial and our other DHB sites. Here's our Chief Executive Fepulea'i Margie Apa breaking down our visitation restrictions.

- Visiting is only on essential and compassionate grounds or birthing partners.
- Whaanau wishing to visit a patient on compassionate grounds will need to contact the lead clinician or the ward's charge nurse in advance.

We understand this is difficult time when you can’t visit your loved ones in hospital, but it’s important that we keep our patients and staff safe during this time. For more information on our visitor policy, please visit our website: countiesmanukau.health.nz

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1554 days ago

Report illegal dumping

The Team from Auckland Council

If you see any dumped rubbish, call us at 0800 NODUMP (0800 663 867) to report it. Dumpers will be fined up to $30,000. Your waste is your responsibility.

For more info on how to dispose of unwanted items, visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.
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