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We’re now closed to the public in response to our city’s efforts to limit the transmission of Covid-19.
If you've booked tickets to the Sea Monsters exhibition or to any of our tours for dates while Auckland is in lockdown, you'll receive an email from our bookings team with more … View moreWe’re now closed to the public in response to our city’s efforts to limit the transmission of Covid-19.
If you've booked tickets to the Sea Monsters exhibition or to any of our tours for dates while Auckland is in lockdown, you'll receive an email from our bookings team with more information.
We will await further information from the Government and update here as we know more. We look forward to welcoming you back when the city moves to Level 2 and we’re safely able to open our doors. In the meantime, kia kaha Tāmaki Makaurau!
UPDATE
August 18
1.16pm
The Prime Minister and the Director-General of Health are currently giving an update to the nation at the Beehive.
Here's what you need to know:
- Genome sequencing was undertaken last night and it has been confirmed that this is linked to the NSW outbreak.
- … View moreUPDATE
August 18
1.16pm
The Prime Minister and the Director-General of Health are currently giving an update to the nation at the Beehive.
Here's what you need to know:
- Genome sequencing was undertaken last night and it has been confirmed that this is linked to the NSW outbreak.
- There are no genomic matches to those cases at the border to this case.
- There are a further two cases to report in the community.
- From 11:59pm, it will be compulsory to wear masks when accessing essential services.
- From 8am tomorrow, the Covid-19 vaccination programme will resume.
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UPDATE
August 18
9.10am
- Four new cases have been identified, all genomically linked to the original case
- The original case has been confirmed as having the Delta variant
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New Zealand will move to a Level 4 lockdown after a community case was detected in Auckland.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was joined by Ashley Bloomfield at a press conference, where she confirmed that Auckland and Coromandel would move to Alert Level 4 from 11.59pm for seven days, while the rest of the country will be under Level 4 conditions for three days.
It is unknown whether this case is that of the Delta variant. Bloomfield stated that genome sequencing will be completed by tomorrow morning.
There is currently 23 locations of interest, 10 in Auckland and 13 in Coromandel. Current locations of interest can be found here.
The case has no links to the border and interviews are currently being undertaken with the case to find any possible locations of interest and how they came to be in contact with Covid-19.
Here's what you need to know:
- A refresh on Level restrictions and what it means for you.
- Here are the locations of interest.
- If you have any flu-like symptoms, call the NZ Covid-19 Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or ring your GP.
- Find your closest Covid-19 testing location on the Healthpoint website
- Essential services such as supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open.
For more information, visit covid19.govt.nz.
All welcome to attend the opening of our new Little Library here at Takapuna Methodist Church, 427 Lake Road Takapuna. There will be a short ceremony followed by refreshments. RSVP office@takapunamethodist.org.nz.
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Hi, I'm moving out of the shore this weekend. Made in Germany e-bike bought from Evo Bikes in 2019 at $1498. It will also come with a service plan valid until Nov 2022. Designed for fast commute i.e. a road bike not a mountain bike. Frame is too big for me (I'm 5"3) and especially … View moreHi, I'm moving out of the shore this weekend. Made in Germany e-bike bought from Evo Bikes in 2019 at $1498. It will also come with a service plan valid until Nov 2022. Designed for fast commute i.e. a road bike not a mountain bike. Frame is too big for me (I'm 5"3) and especially after an accident with it I've just left it in the lounge like a display really. The part that fixate the saddle height is broken but an easy fix. Selling as it is. Can come and view after 6pm Mon-Fri this week. Weekend I'll be busy moving but can arrange time :) A bargain not to be missed!
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A 59-year-old newspaper found inside a house’s wall cavity shows Aucklanders in the 1960s were preoccupied with house prices and pandemics – much as they are today.
Mike and Julie Ann Sewell have been renovating their home in Torbay, on the North Shore, for the past two months.
Contractor … View moreA 59-year-old newspaper found inside a house’s wall cavity shows Aucklanders in the 1960s were preoccupied with house prices and pandemics – much as they are today.
Mike and Julie Ann Sewell have been renovating their home in Torbay, on the North Shore, for the past two months.
Contractor Tyrin Perenara found the copy of the North Shore Advertiser, from November 14, 1962, in a wall cavity in the lounge.
It appeared it had been placed in the wall as a time capsule, as written on the front page was: “Ted Peters and Roger Broomfield put this here”.
Julie Ann Sewell said that they had found the newspaper “quite humorous”, especially the old advertisements.
“The prices in those days were really cheap compared to these days.”
According to an advert for Cross’ Supermarket, a can of Oak Spaghetti cost about 1 shilling and six pence – about 15 cents. Today, it sells for about $1.29 at Pakn’Save.
Much like 2021, there was a focus on mass vaccination in 1962, but for polio instead of coronavirus.
But unlike 2021, houses on the North Shore were “easily financed”, according to an advert by PTY Industries, which sold “architect designed homes” for mortgages of less than £3 per week.
Click 'read more' to see what else was in the news in 1962, including a high school "leg show" and a strange creature seen in Lake Pupuke.
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This was originally a TV cabinet. 0.46m Wide at narrowest point and 1.25 at widest (difficult to measure) 0.6 deep and 1.5m high. $40
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