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It takes an extraordinary situation for Auckland Museum to close its doors to the public. However it has happened before.
In 1918, the Spanish Influenza had arrived on New Zealand's shores. In the Auckland Institute and Museum's 1918-1919 Annual Report, there is a very short reference to… View moreIt takes an extraordinary situation for Auckland Museum to close its doors to the public. However it has happened before.
In 1918, the Spanish Influenza had arrived on New Zealand's shores. In the Auckland Institute and Museum's 1918-1919 Annual Report, there is a very short reference to the epidemic's affect on the Museum:
"The recent epidemic of influenza has greatly affected the attendance at the Museum. In the first place, it necessitated the closing of the Institution from November 3 to December 1, or nearly a full month, and after re-opening it was at least another month before the attendance became normal."
We too, will open again, and while it may take a while to get back to normal, we can get there together.
Let's unite against COVID-19. Kia kaha New Zealand. Stay at home, be calm and be kind. He waka eke noa.
As of tonight at 11:59pm New Zealand will move to a Level 4 alert in response to the #COVID19 pandemic. It will put the entire country on lockdown for four weeks. Here’s what that will mean for us moving forward:
There is a reason Readers Tours attract ‘Adventurous Seniors’.
Our itineraries are bold and colourful, so are our tour guides.
We drive scenic roads and coastal highway and have luxury accommodation waiting after a big day. We offer excursions such as Helicopter rides and guided walks and … View moreThere is a reason Readers Tours attract ‘Adventurous Seniors’.
Our itineraries are bold and colourful, so are our tour guides.
We drive scenic roads and coastal highway and have luxury accommodation waiting after a big day. We offer excursions such as Helicopter rides and guided walks and have everything organised down to the last meal, with free newspapers for a spot of reading or challenging sudoku.
We are passionate about bringing like-minded individuals together to explore this beautiful landscape we call our backyard and are ready to go full steam ahead with our next tour the moment it is safe to do so.
For now, we will continue to bring you stunning photography, travel stories and helpful tips during these unprecedented times.
Our team remains dedicated to helping you, so please pick up the phone or fill out our contact form and we will be in touch. We look forward to you joining us and experiencing New Zealand like never before.
www.readerstours.co.nz... | 0800 0800 99
I got this text message from EZ Wash Laundromat this morning: "Dear customers, we have a great news from Newshub today, that self-service laundries can remain stay open during lockdown. So we will no longer provide drop off service until further notice after 4 weeks. We still open for self … View moreI got this text message from EZ Wash Laundromat this morning: "Dear customers, we have a great news from Newshub today, that self-service laundries can remain stay open during lockdown. So we will no longer provide drop off service until further notice after 4 weeks. We still open for self service only from 6am to midnight daily. Please bring your own coins or notes when you come to do your washing, as [our] eftpos machine is not available during these time. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please stay safe. From EZ Wash Laundromat."
I also got a call from someone at Phil Twyford's office this morning. 😃 He told me ATMs would remain open too, so that's another bit of good news. 😃
"We are now entering a time where families are separated into individual household bubbles and unable to communicate and interact the way they normally do. Our neighbours are the ones who can step up and help."
I KNEW THIS would happen!!!!!!!!!! 😃 Fortunately for me, the neighbours' cat came and said hello to me last night!!!!!!!! 😃
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She thought it was soap. =D AND IT WAS ACTUALLY A BLOCK OF CHEESE!!!!! 😃 HAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😃
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Will rubbish collection be considered an essential industry? If yes then we should expect to receive weekly collection but I haven't been able to confirm this viewing the AK Council web site. Would anyone know what is planned for rubbish & recycle collections?
Family - not cancelled
Going outside - not cancelled
Music - not cancelled
Reading - not cancelled
Singing - not cancelled
Laughter - not cancelled
Love - not cancelled
Hope - not cancelled
❣️Let's embrace everything we have❣️
A teenage au pair who narrowly avoided being stranded in Rarotonga has been allowed back into New Ze…
Auckland's libraries, pools and recreational centres, as well as the Maritime Museum and Art Gallery, will close for two weeks from today in line with Government recommendations to constrain the spread of COVID-19.
Hi Neighbours, If you need public transport to get around, it's likely services will move into weekend mode, due to the tightening Coronavirus restrictions. Will that meet your needs? Read the story below:
- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:
www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...… View more- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:
www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...
There are plenty of ways to keep in touch and support one another over the next several weeks. Just don't forget about those with limited internet or mobile phone access!
Hi, everyone. I am making my Internet radio station (RBR) available for public community announcements and notices during the COVID-19 lockdown from Thursday 26th March. All Public notices will be aired between 9am-1pm daily (Mon-Fri). Please send anything you would like to be announced to … View moreHi, everyone. I am making my Internet radio station (RBR) available for public community announcements and notices during the COVID-19 lockdown from Thursday 26th March. All Public notices will be aired between 9am-1pm daily (Mon-Fri). Please send anything you would like to be announced to studio@rbr.rocks and I will add it to the list of announcements (first come first served basis). If a notice or announcement is urgent please mark it so and specify when you want it announced. The station can only be heard on-line over the Internet by visiting our website at www.rbr.rocks... - I hope you enjoy the music and entertainment during these trying times! - Pete Unstead (Station Owner).
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