Covid-19 Alert Level update
Kia ora Pōneke, from midday on Wednesday 12 August, Wellington, along with most of New Zealand, will be re-entering Covid-19 Alert Level 2. This will last until midnight on Friday.
It follows the news that in Auckland there are four positive cases of COVID-19 from an unknown source. The Auckland Region will move to Alert Level 3 for the same period.
Here's what we all can do to help:
- Continue or get back to stringent hand hygiene, sneeze and cough into your elbow.
- If you or a family member are unwell please stay at home and contact Healthline or your GP about getting a test.
- Practise physical distancing of two metres wherever possible.
- Consider wearing a mask in public spaces or places where it is hard to physically distance.
For more information on health advice or the Alert Levels, please go to: covid19.govt.nz...
We will be updating the Council website and social channels tomorrow. Be kind and stay safe, Wellington. We're all in this together. 💛🖤💛🖤
#OurWellington #KiaKaha
Six tips for improving security around your home
1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.
Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?
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43.4% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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56% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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0.6% Other - I'll share below
Art courses beginning 21 October
At Inverlochy Art School we offer day-time and evening courses in painting, drawing, pottery, printmaking, jewellery and more.
Suitable for those new to art through to experienced artists, our courses offer a fun and supportive environment to learn and create.
Bookings for of most of our up-coming 6-8 week courses will close 16 October so visit our website and find an art class before it's too late!
Image: Jake Fairweather
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