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Merry Christmas
Don't think of this lock down as a 4 week prison sentence
Think of it as 28 Christmas days in a row
We have spent days panic buying for this event
All the shopping malls are now closed
And
Now we get to spend every waking moment with our closest family / and or friends
… View moreMerry Christmas
Don't think of this lock down as a 4 week prison sentence
Think of it as 28 Christmas days in a row
We have spent days panic buying for this event
All the shopping malls are now closed
And
Now we get to spend every waking moment with our closest family / and or friends
"OHHHHH PLEASE MAKE IT STOP"
In the winter of 1914, Ella Cooke was looking forward to a grand adventure. The Auckland-born nurse and her twin sister Lily had just departed New Zealand in a boat bound for Vancouver, New York and finally England. She was looking forward to seeing the sights, and eventually a working holiday in … View moreIn the winter of 1914, Ella Cooke was looking forward to a grand adventure. The Auckland-born nurse and her twin sister Lily had just departed New Zealand in a boat bound for Vancouver, New York and finally England. She was looking forward to seeing the sights, and eventually a working holiday in London, or maybe Paris.
The outbreak of war in July 1914 dashed all her plans. Rather than return home, Ella joined the Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve. The work was extremely difficult, and Ella described it in her letters as 'frightfully hard'.
The story of Ella Cooke, captured below in our Online Cenotaph, is one of ceaseless dedication to nursing the ill and ailing back to health. Her work is reflected in the remarkable efforts of New Zealand's doctors, nurses and healthcare staff, who are taking every measure to ensure the ongoing safety of New Zealanders. A huge thank you to these essential workers for the incredible job they do.
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This is a crucial time. You might be tempted to leave the house this weekend to enjoy your free time. But it’s incredibly important that you don’t revert back to ‘normal life’.
Remember why we are all taking these extreme measures. Stay home. Save lives. This breaks the chain and stops … View moreThis is a crucial time. You might be tempted to leave the house this weekend to enjoy your free time. But it’s incredibly important that you don’t revert back to ‘normal life’.
Remember why we are all taking these extreme measures. Stay home. Save lives. This breaks the chain and stops the virus spreading.
How to break the chain, and protect us all:
STOP THE MOVEMENT
The virus is spread by us. It can’t move by itself. So we all need to avoid moving around as much as possible, eg:
● don't travel to and from baches or second homes
● avoid driving out of your neighbourhood
● don't travel across the country in campervans
● note that DOC has closed all of its campsites and huts.
KEEP EXERCISE LOCAL
There are very few exceptions to staying home, but exercise is one of them. Going for a walk, run or bike ride is good for your mental health. Just remember to:
● stay close to home. Enjoy your neighbourhood, but go no further
● keep it solitary, or only with those you live with
● keep a 2 metre distance from others.
DO SAFE ACTIVITIES ONLY
● Our emergency services need to be fully available to respond to COVID-19 cases. Any search and rescue operation reduces the ability of first responders to help others.
● Do your bit to help them by only undertaking safe activities, and avoiding going into areas where you could get lost or hurt and require their help. Avoid outdoor activities like swimming, surfing, tramping, or boating, hunting or hiking.
AVOID PUBLIC SPACES
● All bars, restaurants, cafes, gyms, cinemas, pools, museums, libraries and playgrounds are closed.
● Avoid places like beaches where people commonly linger, or are unable to maintain a 2 metre distance.
● Don't touch surfaces others may have touched when outdoors, like park benches or playgrounds.
When you return home carefully wash your hands, and any items you took with you outdoors.
We knit garments for Pregnancy Help and are nearly out of wool. Buying wool was low priority when preparing for lock down. If anyone has wool they no longer need I would love to come collect it. Willing to pay for some but a donation of wool would be very welcome :)
We are temporarily suspending tuition for the remainder of Term 1.
We will not be away for long. During this time we will closely monitor all information and advice provided to us. At this stage, we will reopen on Tuesday 28th April for Term 2. We will be back in action providing your children … View moreWe are temporarily suspending tuition for the remainder of Term 1.
We will not be away for long. During this time we will closely monitor all information and advice provided to us. At this stage, we will reopen on Tuesday 28th April for Term 2. We will be back in action providing your children with the tuition they need to ensure their continued success.
NumberWorks’nWords would like to thank all our loyal families and hard-working staff for your support. Thank you for your understanding and adapting with us during this time. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Our best wishes to you and your family at this difficult time.
Keep an eye out for our April activities for you and your family.
Much love and kindness ❤️
Waste collection services update:
✅ Auckland’s kerbside rubbish, recycling and food scraps collections are considered essential services and will continue as usual.
🤧 Anyone with a food scraps bin should avoid placing tissues in them.
❌ From 6pm on 25 March, the transfer stations will … View moreWaste collection services update:
✅ Auckland’s kerbside rubbish, recycling and food scraps collections are considered essential services and will continue as usual.
🤧 Anyone with a food scraps bin should avoid placing tissues in them.
❌ From 6pm on 25 March, the transfer stations will be closed to the general public.
❌ Household on-property inorganics collections beginning 26 March onwards have been postponed for the lockdown period.
I am proud to be part of the First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Community Support Initiative – First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Crisis Support© treatment bottle for free to support you emotionally through these challenging times.
First Light Flower Essences of New … View moreI am proud to be part of the First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Community Support Initiative – First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Crisis Support© treatment bottle for free to support you emotionally through these challenging times.
First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® are donating 100 bottles of First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Crisis Support© 10ml stock combination essence, which will enable approximately 7,000 Crisis Support© flower essence blends to be distributed by our dedicated team of First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® registered practitioners at minimal cost or by donation across their communities.
First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® Crisis Support© is all purpose emotional emergency flower essence blend to support emotional stability and inner balance during a crisis, sudden change, disaster or unexpected situation.
Mother Nature has provided us with a truly remarkable gift in the form of pure vibrational medicines from the ancient forests of New Zealand. This gift is the range of First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® - a fast-acting dynamic natural and non-intrusive means of working with the powers and intelligence of Nature to help restore and maintain wellbeing on all levels of our being, including physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
A small donation to cover my direct costs of making up these blends is welcome but not essential. (Oral Flower Essences that support emotional wellbeing, take 4 drops 3 times a day or more if needed).
Text me on 027 2904030 if you would like a blend made up for you. I truly can't recommend this more.
Pick up from my letterbox.
Community food pantries have been advised to close to help contain the spread of coronavirus during …
Neighbourhoods can be a great source of support. Connect with each other through our Reach Out page, show kindness and compassion, and strengthen connections with your communities.
Reach out to your Neighbours here now.
A huge congratulations to Jay & Kusum from Orakei Superette. These local legends are finalists in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.
Now they need your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!
Good on you, and good luck, Jay & Kusum. Thanks for … View moreA huge congratulations to Jay & Kusum from Orakei Superette. These local legends are finalists in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.
Now they need your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!
Good on you, and good luck, Jay & Kusum. Thanks for bringing joy to your community - especially in these uncertain times.
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Nominated by Jane Macaulay from Orakei: "Part of our lives for so many years. They offer a great business, post centre, the BEST fresh flowers and fruit & veg. I have NEVER known them to take a holiday. Kind and genuinely caring people who add so much to our community. You could not find a better Local Business Hero!"
Good news.
We have managed to go remote with our NZQA fulltime courses! NZSFWLive is our new online learning platform where our tutors live-stream their classes to students at home. The cookery students have been supplied with ingredients, and in some cases, bowls, trays, sieves and pots, so that… View moreGood news.
We have managed to go remote with our NZQA fulltime courses! NZSFWLive is our new online learning platform where our tutors live-stream their classes to students at home. The cookery students have been supplied with ingredients, and in some cases, bowls, trays, sieves and pots, so that they watch the demonstration and then prepare it themselves at home. They then upload a photo of what’s cooked. We are using Google Classrooms and Hangouts to connect.
Here is Chef Finn preparing a cheese soufflé. Click here for the recipe to have a go yourself.
During the #lockdown our premises will remain closed but you can contact us on admin@foodandwine.co.nz
That's why we've created a whole new section on our website filled with great recipes, gardening tip and lists of helpful apps and entertainment sources - to name a few.
Our 'lifestyle and wellness' section will be updated regularly with great content to keep you entertained … View moreThat's why we've created a whole new section on our website filled with great recipes, gardening tip and lists of helpful apps and entertainment sources - to name a few.
Our 'lifestyle and wellness' section will be updated regularly with great content to keep you entertained whilst we navigate these new times. Grab a cuppa and enjoy.
If you're the parent of a child at Chelsea school, I've setup a FB group:
www.facebook.com... ... the idea is that we can do videochats to connect the kids (especially their 'wider network') and also to support each other as parents. .. Let's pull together and help each … View moreIf you're the parent of a child at Chelsea school, I've setup a FB group:
www.facebook.com... ... the idea is that we can do videochats to connect the kids (especially their 'wider network') and also to support each other as parents. .. Let's pull together and help each other through this..
Windsor Funerals are available to all families that need us at any time. In light of our country’s current situation and that we are operating under the restrictions of a lock-down across New Zealand, we want to assure you that there are definitely a few options available to you when someone you… View moreWindsor Funerals are available to all families that need us at any time. In light of our country’s current situation and that we are operating under the restrictions of a lock-down across New Zealand, we want to assure you that there are definitely a few options available to you when someone you love dies. Our experience and trained staff will guide you through all the decisions that need to be made. Our priority is the health and safety of our staff, and the families we care for and we will ensure that the practical aspects of caring for your family member are done in a respectful and compassionate manner. Phone us anytime on (09)4772433 We are here if you need us. #bekind #besafe
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