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Photographer Louise Thomas made a visit to Bushy Park, prior to lockdown. Now that we are all at home, please feel free to post a picture of the birds you have in your garden.
"Bush robins/toutouwai (Petroica longipes) have an open heart, they roam tramping tracks without fear because it … View morePhotographer Louise Thomas made a visit to Bushy Park, prior to lockdown. Now that we are all at home, please feel free to post a picture of the birds you have in your garden.
"Bush robins/toutouwai (Petroica longipes) have an open heart, they roam tramping tracks without fear because it doesn’t occur to them to be afraid. They have no armour on their personalities. If they were humans they would help you change your tyre and laugh about the experience.
They will stand on your shoes if you sit too long. And rummage inquiringly while you unpack your pack. I read once that the open-hearted will inherit the Earth. I hope it’s true – that it is better to be possibly hurt than hardened. But the open-hearted are often preyed upon by the ambitious. It might be why the robin is at risk and declining – he’s just a little too trusting of those that would eat him. Bushy Park, July 2021."
What does this conjure up for you? Someone who is down and out, scruffy, sleeping rough. Teenagers kicked out of home or running away from abuse etc in their home. Drug users.
This is not who we are. Sound familiar.
Homeless people are families who cannot afford the rent so have several options. … View moreWhat does this conjure up for you? Someone who is down and out, scruffy, sleeping rough. Teenagers kicked out of home or running away from abuse etc in their home. Drug users.
This is not who we are. Sound familiar.
Homeless people are families who cannot afford the rent so have several options.
* Share a house with others so the house is cramped . Yes there are families living with families in a three bedroom house. This means that a family is living in one bedroom but sharing kitchen, bathroom, living areas etc.
* They are sleeping in their car
* They have managed to find emergency accommodation and some of these people have been there for a year and no expectation of finding a place in the near future
* They are in transitional housing but are only there for 13 weeks. This may or may not be extended
* The family is broken up and spread around several houses so that the children have a bed and a
roof over their head
Homeless people are older ones who have had to move out of their rentals because the owner wants to put family members in there. Or raise the rent. Or need to do renovations to make the house a healthy home
There is bound to be other categories and reasons of homelessness. Being homeless has affected people of all ages from young to older people
Homeless people do not make a fuss because that would put what accommodation they have at risk. They live in substandard housing and do not say anything because again they put themselves at risk
But it is time we all made a stand and have our voices heard. There is no shame to being homeless.
9 times out of 10 it has been something completely out of your hands. Every New Zealander has the right to accommodation.
What are the basic human rights in NZ?
Social, cultural and economic rights include the right to participate in culture, the right to work, the right to an adequate standard of living ..........
The rate of homelessness is rising while accommodation is not getting any better but worse as landlords sell off their rentals and no homes like we used to have such as State Housing.
ITS TIME WE ALL SPOKE UP AND MADE A STAND TO STOP THIS CONTINUING.
Watch this space, more is to come
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Have you got a favourite movie to watch during lockdown?
A streaming site from Wellington video rental survivor Aro Video is the perfect antidote for the seen-it-all-before blues with over 850 titles curated from more than 30 years of experience renting out films people actually want to watch.
Tell… View moreHave you got a favourite movie to watch during lockdown?
A streaming site from Wellington video rental survivor Aro Video is the perfect antidote for the seen-it-all-before blues with over 850 titles curated from more than 30 years of experience renting out films people actually want to watch.
Tell us what you have been watching?
I would like to thank the person or people that found my mother’s beloved cat Cindii in their swimming pool.
She obviously tried to have a drink slipped in and tragically drowned.
You didn’t just throw her in the bin but delivered her to the Raumati Beach Vets where we were able to retrieve … View moreI would like to thank the person or people that found my mother’s beloved cat Cindii in their swimming pool.
She obviously tried to have a drink slipped in and tragically drowned.
You didn’t just throw her in the bin but delivered her to the Raumati Beach Vets where we were able to retrieve her.
Thank you.
Cathedral Cove Naturals Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates up to and including 21/10/2021 of its Cathedral Cove Naturals brand Chocolate Coconut Yoghurt due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk). The dark chocolate used in the product contains milk. People with a milk allergy or … View moreCathedral Cove Naturals Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates up to and including 21/10/2021 of its Cathedral Cove Naturals brand Chocolate Coconut Yoghurt due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk). The dark chocolate used in the product contains milk. People with a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. If you are not allergic or intolerant to milk, this recall does not affect you.
READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...
All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.
In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to … View moreAll regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.
In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to keep the Delta variant from spreading further in the regions.
Here's what you need to know
- There will be regional boundaries, there will be no travel allowed between regions unless required for essential services.
- Boundaries maintained in the last February lockdown will be reinstated.
- Around 500 locations of interest have been identified.
- The exposure site in Warkworth is a large workplace. Ardern hoped the people of Northland will understand why they're moving with caution. Northland won't always be grouped in with Auckland.
To stay up to date with the latest, follow the Stuff blog.
Hullo Neighbourly folk.
It is the second week of lockdown and no doubt some of you will have needed to pop out for milk or bread, or some other essential. Many of you will have shopped in that much loved institution, the dairy. We would love to hear you story about your local dairy and the people … View moreHullo Neighbourly folk.
It is the second week of lockdown and no doubt some of you will have needed to pop out for milk or bread, or some other essential. Many of you will have shopped in that much loved institution, the dairy. We would love to hear you story about your local dairy and the people who run it. If possible, please post a picture.
Click on Read More to read a Stuff story from earlier this year on the importance of the local dairy.
With a few Resene testpots, simple shapes can become fun kid-friendly accessories.
Find out how to create your own.
Hello neighbours,
It’s coming up to spring, and with everyone stuck at home in Covid lockdown, what better time to get the garden in order? NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are live on Stuff now to answer all your gardening questions.
Hi Neighbourly folk, it can be frustrating being locked up at home. All around the country, however, people are looking after each other and trying to do their best in lockdown.
On Friday a Stuff photographer took this picture in Melrose (Wellington) of a nice message to a rubbish collector. … View moreHi Neighbourly folk, it can be frustrating being locked up at home. All around the country, however, people are looking after each other and trying to do their best in lockdown.
On Friday a Stuff photographer took this picture in Melrose (Wellington) of a nice message to a rubbish collector. Please tell us about any acts of kindness you have observed in your neighbourhood.
COVID-19 has taken away our Daffodil Day Street Appeal.
The demand on our cancer services goes up during lockdown. And that's why we need you now more than ever. $24 helps to provide transport to and from cancer treatment.
Donate now to support the Cancer Society's vital services … View moreCOVID-19 has taken away our Daffodil Day Street Appeal.
The demand on our cancer services goes up during lockdown. And that's why we need you now more than ever. $24 helps to provide transport to and from cancer treatment.
Donate now to support the Cancer Society's vital services to support New Zealanders going through cancer.
We're in the last week of nominations for the 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards. So come on, Wellington – who’s your New Zealander of the Year?
Tell us with a nomination! Nominations close 31 August.
Get in quick – www.nzawards.org.nz...
Five Eight Distribution Ltd is recalling specific batches of Mr Porky brand Original Scratchings and Crispy Strips due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Affected products should not be consumed.
Read More: www.mpi.govt.nz...
Lockdown and birthdays are two words that do not go well together.
Children love celebrating their birthday but with social distancing and bubbles birthday parties are no go under lockdown.
When Emery Maclean set out on her morning lockdown walk with mum Abby Vogel and big sister Avah she… View moreLockdown and birthdays are two words that do not go well together.
Children love celebrating their birthday but with social distancing and bubbles birthday parties are no go under lockdown.
When Emery Maclean set out on her morning lockdown walk with mum Abby Vogel and big sister Avah she quickly realised this one was extra special.
Within minutes the 4-year-old spotted a collection of balloons tied to a gate – and the shocked girl was told by her mum they were for her birthday.
It is lovely to see neighbours pitching in to help the youngster. If you have a birthday or a especial anniversary (wedding, 21st etc), have you thought about how you are going to celebrate it?
Kāpiti Coast District Council continues to operate essential services under this extended COVID Alert Level 4 event.
But to keep us all safe, some community facilities cannot operate.
During Level 4, playgrounds, libraries, swimming pools, dog parks, recycling centres and public toilets are… View moreKāpiti Coast District Council continues to operate essential services under this extended COVID Alert Level 4 event.
But to keep us all safe, some community facilities cannot operate.
During Level 4, playgrounds, libraries, swimming pools, dog parks, recycling centres and public toilets are closed.
Please continue to follow official advice and let’s all get through this together.
Visit our website at https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/our-district/cdem/covid-19/services-at-each-alert-level/ for more information, or phone us on 0800 486 486 for urgent Council matters
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