Just another flu
When people say Covid 19 is just like a flu, today I read this interesting story in Stuff about the 1918 Flu Pandemic which hit New Zealand so bad that "By early November 1918, there were 15 deaths a day in Auckland, and on November 12, this peaked to 83 deaths on a single day. By the end of the year around 1100 Aucklanders had succumbed to the virus." Taking into account that the population of Auckland was (308,766) this was a lot of deaths for the time. www.stuff.co.nz... I am sure they would have loved to have a Vaccine for the Spanish flu as we do for Covid 19, get vaccinated.
Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?
Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.
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85.3% Yes
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12.9% No
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1.8% Other - I'll share below!
Looking for some new neighbours
Hey Neighbourly,
I'm looking for a new neighbor to move into our local suburb. If you know anyone who might be interested, please share this with them.
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Volunteer Shoutout!
🌟🌸 A huge shoutout to our amazing volunteers who have been working tirelessly to prepare the perfect Mother's Day gifts! Your dedication and creativity have made it possible for us to offer beautiful and thoughtful gifts for everyone to celebrate the moms in their lives. Thank you for your incredible efforts! 🎉❤️ #MothersDay #VolunteersRock #ThankYouVolunteers
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