Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown writes:
New Zealand appears to be on track for just one more week of Alert Level 3, but we can’t become complacent right before the finish line. Our daily case numbers remain low and there is still no evidence of undetected community transmission, so please continue to stay safe and ensure our hard work and sacrifice isn’t in vain.
If we move to Level 2 next week, it is worth remembering that this does not mean everything goes back to the way it was. What we knew as normal before is likely to change going forward, but more importantly, Level 2 means we must continue to remain vigilant.
The economic ramifications are also still to be realised and with the news last week that 1000 people are going on the dole every day the statistics are very concerning. Moving into Level 2 certainly doesn’t mean our problems are over. Our next steps will shape New Zealand for the future so it’s vitally important we get it right. We can start by doing simple things like shopping local and supporting the businesses in our community, but COVID-19 will undoubtedly change the way we live, learn, and work going forward.
The full list of rules under Level 3 can be found by clicking here and visiting the Covid-19 government website, so please familiarise yourself with them if you haven’t already so we are all following the rules for the next week.
Shop Local
As a result of the Covid-19 lockdown it is more important than ever that we support our local businesses as we begin to return to some normalcy. Many of them in Pakuranga and Howick will be struggling to get through this, so shopping local is vitally important to keep them going and show support for our local community and our neighbours who run these businesses.
For information about what’s open during Level 3 in Howick, click here.
For information about what’s open during Level 3 at the Pakuranga Plaza, click here.
If you’re a local business looking for some support or extra promotional opportunities within the local community, consider joining the Shop Local, Shop Howick Facebook page.
And as always, if you need any help or support from me or my office, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
