How Hobsonville Pt's community spirit became an antidote to Covid-19
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Covid-19 has been a tragedy for those who lost loved ones and a disaster for those who have lost jobs – but a group of neighbours in one of Auckland’s newest communities have shown what the virus has done for community spirit.
Back in February, residents in Hobsonville Point got together to talk about the looming crisis of Covid-19. Although it was early days, they were deeply concerned and decided to discuss ways they could be ready for whatever was coming their way.
They knew there was evidence that tight-knit, organised communities did better generally – and felt Hobsonville Point was perfectly placed to take advantage.
A driving force in the group was Arena Williams. She and partner Max are both lawyers and committed to Hobsonville Point – and Williams says there is a strong community spirit, supported by an active Residents’ Society. Read more ... www.oneroof.co.nz...
Poll: 🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
Aucklanders, our weekly rubbish collections are staying after councillors voted to scrap a proposed trial of fortnightly pick-ups.
We want to hear from you: would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
Keen for the details? Read up about the scrapped collection trial here.
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82.3% Same!
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17.7% Would have liked to try something different
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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