Tag: COVID-19
Inquiry finds Covid vaccine mandates caused social division
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19 has found the previous Labour Government’s use of lockdowns during the pandemic was among the most stringent...
Phase two of Covid-19 inquiry takes shape
The Government has finalised the detailed terms of reference for phase two of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19 Lessons.
Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden...
Spike in Covid-19 numbers sees more free tests rolled out
Additional supplies of Covid-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs) are being rolled out to enable Kiwis to continue testing throughout winter.
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti...
Travel advice during city’s busiest time
The next two months are expected to be the busiest in the past five years on Auckland’s roads and public transport network.
Auckland Transport (AT)...
Government secures supply of free Covid-19 tests
Health Minster Dr Shane Reti says additional supplies of free rapid antigen tests (RATs) for Covid-19 will enable continued free testing for the public...
Bluecoats return to Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport is delighted to have its much-loved 'bluecoats' customer service ambassadors back on-hand offering support and care to travellers around the airport.
The ambassador...
Biomedical engineer gets taste of combat engineering
In her day job in East Tamaki, 2nd Lieutenant Lily Feng uses her biomedical engineering training to sell respiratory devices to help with people's...
Christopher and Amanda Luxon cast advanced votes in Botany
The man vying to become New Zealand’s next prime minister has already cast his vote in this year’s general election.
Botany MP and National Party...
Stay Covid safe this summer
The Government says Kiwis need to be prepared for the possibility they may contract Covid-19 during the summer holiday period.
Covid-19 Response Minister Ayesha Verrall...
Survey highlights the big concerns for Aucklanders
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter
Funded by New Zealand on Air
Congestion, crime and the cost of living have been highlighted as the big issues...
Covid-19 Protection Framework ends tonight
The Covid-19 Protection Framework ends at 11.59pm tonight, Monday September 12
All mask wearing requirements removed, except in healthcare and aged care facilities
...
NZ to stay at Red as vaccine passes and most mandates...
New Zealand is seeing a drop in cases, but as Omicron takes hold in the regions, public health advice says now is not the...
BREAKING: Next stage in plan to manage Omicron peak
Only confirmed cases and their household contacts required to isolate
All other contacts now asked to monitor symptoms but do not have to...
New Covid support payment welcomed
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the government's announcement of a new Covid-19 Support Payment for sectors like hospitality and events, which are experiencing...
Restaurant location of interest, student tests positive
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has named today an east Auckland restaurant as a close-contact location of interest for six separate days and a...
Local gym named as location of interest
A local fitness centre has been has been named as a close-contact location of interest by the Ministry of Health today.
Zero-2-100 Fitness, 308 Te...
Flat Bush rest home worker tests positive
An aged residential care worker associated with an infected family from Nelson has tested positive for Covid-19.
The worker is employed at Summerset by the...
Luxon slams Covid decision as National rises in new poll
Botany MP and National Party leader Christopher Luxon says the Government should immediately move Auckland to the 'orange' level of the Covid-19 protection framework...
Covid vaccination centre shutting its doors
East Auckland's biggest Covid-19 vaccination centre will soon shut as health officials divert resources toward outreach events in other areas.
Since the Highbrook vaccination centre...
Aucklanders let down by poor planning for Delta
By Christopher Luxon, MP for Botany
Last week, Aucklanders reached a bleak milestone: our 80th consecutive day in lockdown.
When Delta hit the community back...
Woman charged with Covid-19 breach
Police have charged an east Auckland woman who allegedly travelled to Northland in breach of the current Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
A police spokesperson says the...
‘Vaxathon’ encourages Kiwis to get jabbed in fight against Covid
New Zealand’s first ‘Vaxathon’ is being staged this Saturday, October 16, as a national day of action calling on every remaining eligible Kiwi to...
Ngai Tai posts $10m profit
Local iwi Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki has recorded a consolidated profit of $10.09 million to March 31, 2021, up from $345,000 for the corresponding...
‘Every single dose counts’
Mayor Phil Goff is hailing a major milestone in New Zealand's ongoing fight against Covid-19.
Goff says 85 per cent of eligible Aucklanders have now...
Keep removing barriers to Maori vaccination, doctor says
By Nathan Limm
As Auckland hovers in alert level three, one health authority figure says Maori vaccination numbers need boosting.
A doctor at an Auckland vaccination...
Delta sacrifice has come at a cost
By Christopher Luxon, MP for Botany
After weeks of huge sacrifice, it will be a welcome relief for our community that Auckland is now...
Call for ideas to activate community space
Organisations are invited to share their ideas on how they could get the most from an historic east Auckland community facility.
Expressions of interest are...
Pak’nSave Ormiston a location of interest
Pak'nSave Ormiston is the latest business to have been cited by the Ministry of Health (MoH) as a location of interest.
The MoH today reported...
Aucklanders need plan out of lockdowns
By Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga
Aucklanders have faced the greatest level of Covid-19 restrictions than any other part of New Zealand over the...
Highbrook Covid vaccination centre reopens
The Covid-19 vaccination centre in Highbrook has reopened after being closed for a month while its staff were redeployed.
Numerous people have expressed confusion and...
23 new community cases of Covid-19
September 22, 2021
There are 23 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today and one case detected at the border.
Current situation
Summary
New cases reported during...
Covid-positive person visits local supermarket
Countdown Botany Downs on the corner Te Irirangi & Ti Rakau Drives has been named as a location of interest. Media today reported a...
Man charged after supermarket incident
Police have arrested and charged a man after responding to a serious incident at an east Auckland supermarket.
A police spokesperson says the 24-year-old is...
Times of troubles for local businesses
Local businesses have continued to face troubles and concerns under the devastating impact of lockdown and Covid-19.
Botany MP Christopher Luxon said on social media...
Police issue moo-ve along directions
Sixty-one people have been charged with a total of 65 offences as part of Auckland Police compliance operations since Alert Level 4 was enacted.
Of...
MP – More support for business needed
By Christopher Luxon, MP for Botany
There is no doubt small business is in Botany's bloodstream.
In East Tamaki alone, we have over 2000 businesses...
Letterbox competition winners revealed
The first lot of winners of the popular local letterbox competition have been announced.
They were judged by local artist Joel Nicholls.
Competition organiser, Howick businesswoman...
Mayor urging people to get vaccinated
Auckland mayor Phil Goff is urging super-city residents to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as soon as possible as appointments are no longer required at...
Ethnic communities get vaccination help
As the Covid-19 vaccination roll-out gathers momentum, ethnic communities have been voicing their concerns about the message not reaching their people.
Language challenges, minimal use...
PM: Level 4 remains our best option to contain the virus
BREAKING
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has just announced Auckland is to remain at Alert Level 4 until 11.59pm next Tuesday September 21 and will then...
Supermarkets join list of Covid-19 locations
Two east Auckland supermarkets have this week been named as locations of interest in the latest Covid-19 community outbreak.
The Ministry of Health revealed on...
Local nurse fears for family’s safety
A Pakuranga nurse who takes Covid-19 swabs and vaccinations is concerned for her family's safety.
Aizzell Floresca Manuyag, 35, is an experienced nurse who is...
Stepping up to stamp out Delta
I want to thank everyone in east Auckland for all of your hard work over the past few weeks as we've stayed home to...
Questions raised over vaccine mix-up
The Government is being criticised for waiting more than a month to reveal people may have been injected with incorrect Covid-19 vaccine doses in...
Community icon passes away
A beloved icon of the east Auckland community has passed away.
Goran (George) Lucič ,73, was ‘world famous’ in Pakuranga for his friendly demeanour, beautiful...
62 new community cases of Covid-19
25 August 2021
There are 62 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, bringing the total number of community cases in the current outbreak...
Investigation into possible incorrect vaccine doses
The Ministry of Health is investigating whether people who received the Covid-19 vaccine at a site in east Auckland may have received an “incorrect...
Mayor: Emergence of a case here is not surprising
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says it’s incredibly disappointing that a positive case of Covid-19 has been detected in the community.
“We have been fortunate that...
Government sets out plan to reconnect New Zealanders to the world
· Vaccination rollout will speed up, with all eligible ages able to book in their vaccine by 1 September
· Move to 6 weeks between...
Coles flatters All Blacks
With the All Blacks flattered by their 57-23 rugby test win against gallant Fiji in Dunedin on Saturday night, the selectors still don't know...
Pakuranga pharmacy starts Covid jabs
A pharmacy in Pakuranga has become the first to provide Covid-19 vaccinations in Auckland.
In April 2021 Director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield confirmed the...
There’s an easier way
Times Newspapers' managing director Reay Neben and husband Brian have finally had their second vaccination shot. Turns out there's an easier way
Last week, off...
A stronger recovery for East Auckland
If you've been following the news this past week, you might have heard that our Government has released this year's Budget.
At its core, the...
GPs trial Covid vaccinations
As the national Covid-19 vaccination rollout ramps up, three local practices have been trialling vaccinations through their clinics on a strict appointment-only basis.
There are...
Covid email draws reprimand
An east Auckland elected representative has been warned his access to official emails may be restricted after he shared his thoughts on the Covid-19...
Crawford staff receive vaccine
Ninety per cent of staff at Crawford Medical Centre in Picton Street, Howick, have had their first Covid-19 vaccine shots while 75 per cent...
Collins: Someone owes someone an apology
The Botany Downs KFC worker who was vilified by the Government for not self-isolating deserves an apology from the Prime Minister if the Covid-19...
Police pleased overall with compliance in Auckland
Police are pleased with the compliance of motorists as officers continue to stop and question vehicles at 10 checkpoints across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Official figures measured between...
Tearfund mums stand tall
Tearfund and Compassion International interviewed 12 women from around the world about their experiences with Covid-19 for International Women's Day on Monday March 8....
Howick Ward Councillors urge locals to have their say
Auckland Council is now seeking feedback on the 10-year Budget, what’s important to you, and how to pay for it.
Howick Ward councillors Sharon Stewart...
Covid-19 vaccination programme must be government’s top priority for 2021
The community cases found in Auckland last week and the resultant three-day lockdown have demonstrated the need for immediate progress on a vaccination plan...
Easy saliva testing for staff at Bruce McLaren
Staff at Bruce McLaren Retirement Village, Chapel Rd have taken a voluntary saliva tests this week to ensure they are Covid-free.
Ryman Healthcare and Hill...
Lockdown once again
Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown has said the latest lockdown will be a devastating blow to Kiwis as Auckland faces its second day at Alert...
NZ’s first Covid-19 vaccine to arrive earlier than expected
New Zealand’s first batch of Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is set to arrive in New Zealand next week subject to transportation plans and quality temperature...
AUT students’ concept makes global final
Two Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies students - Whitford’s Gayle Lee and Mt Wellington’s Jessica Vea - have...
BREAKING NEWS: First Covid-19 vaccine approved
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has welcomed Medsafe’s provisional approval of New Zealand’s first Covid-19 vaccine.
“The provisional approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is a positive...
Mayor: Scanning essential to containing Covid
Mayor Phil Goff is urging Aucklanders to continue scanning with the NZ Covid Tracer app and practising good hand hygiene in light of the...
Covid-19 vaccine slated for possible approval next week
The green light for New Zealand’s first Covid-19 vaccine could be granted in just over a week, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed.
“We’re making...
Ryman Healthcare to repay wage subsidy
Retirement village and rest home operator Ryman Healthcare has confirmed it will repay the $14.2 million wage subsidy it received to help protect jobs...
3 new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation
Ministry of Health update
December 9, 2020
There are three new cases of Covid-19 to report in managed isolation in New Zealand today.
There are no new...
4 new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation
Ministry of Health Covid-19 update
November 30, 2020
There are four new cases of Covid-19 to report in managed isolation in New Zealand today. There are...
1 new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation
Ministry of Health Covid-19 update
November 16, 2020
There is one new case of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand today - detected in a recent...
One new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation
10 November, 2020
There is one new case of Covid-19 to report in managed isolation today.
There are no new community cases. Today’s new case arrived...
Managed isolation allocation system mandatory from today
The new system requiting returnees to New Zealand to have booked a place in a managed isolation facility in advance of boarding a flight...
‘Election hygiene standards set to change permanently’
New safety measures and hygiene standards introduced for the 2020 general election are likely to set a model for future elections according to an...
Seymour shares election campaign message in east Auckland
Less than a week out from this year's general election, ACT leader David Seymour and eight of his party's candidates swung into east Auckland...
No new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today
Latest update from the Ministry of Health:
There are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today.
There are 39 people isolating in...
Board divided over asset sales
Members of the Howick Local Board were divided over a plan to raise money by selling a number of Auckland Council-owned properties in east...
Sustenance for Salvation Army food bank
Doing their bit to help the locals, FreshChoice recently donated $1000 worth of groceries to the Salvation Army East City Corp.
Before loading the trolleys...
Locals share in the Good Stuff
TSB Good Stuff puts $250,000 behind nine brilliant ideas to benefit New Zealand communities
Howick’s Dr Angela Lim and Botany’s Stephen Lyon have been recognised...
Three new imported cases of Covid-19
Ministry of Health Covid-19 update
September 15, 2020
There are three new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today – all detected in recent...
Jami-Lee Ross not contesting Botany seat
EXCLUSIVE
Independent MP Jami-Lee Ross is not contesting the Botany seat in the General Election in October.
The former National front bencher who fell out spectacularly...
2 new cases of Covid-19 in the community
Ministry of Health Covid-19 update
September 12, 2020
There are two new community cases of Covid -19 to report in New Zealand today.
Both new cases have an...
Jailed mother in Covid case to speak at National Rally for...
The co-leaders of Advance NZ, Billy Te Kahika and Jami-Lee Ross - the current MP for Botany - will be standing shoulder to shoulder...
Contact tracing locations of interest includes local supermarket
The Ministry of Health has published locations of interest for people who may be 'casual contacts' of Covid-19 cases in the community.
While risk from...
Covid-19 lockdowns – impact on Howick Village businesses
To say the winter of 2020 has been a challenging one would be a gross understatement.
Never before have we had a situation as intrusive...
Police: Remember, Alert Level 3 restrictions continue this weekend
Auckland is close to leaving Alert Level 3 restrictions but police urge Aucklanders not to get complacent this weekend.
Level 3 remains in place for...
Masks on public transport from Monday
From Monday it will be compulsory for everyone aged 12 and over to wear a face covering on public transport and planes under Alert...
7 new cases of Covid-19 all linked to cluster
Ministry of Health Covid-19 update
August 25, 2020
There are seven new confirmed cases of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand today. All are related to...
Covid alert remains at Level 3 until midnight Sunday
Auckland will remain at Alert Level 3 until 11.59pm Sunday.
The Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern made the announcement at 3pm yesterday at her post-Cabinet media...
Ross: NZ needs a new strategy to combat Covid-19
Auckland will remain at Alert Level 3 until 11.59 pm on Sunday, the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced at 3pm today.
The ultimate goal, she...
Police: 105,963 vehicles processed, 5622 turned around
Police are urging our community to play it safe this weekend and stay local as much as possible and to adhere to the Alert...
Govt security enhancements: thermal CCTV, Covid card
Additional security systems, including thermal CCTV that triggers an alarm if returnees break out, will be rolled out to all Managed Isolation and Quarantine...
Keep away from public amenities during lockdown
Even if you can’t see a closed sign at a playground or equipment in the park, the fact that Covid-19 can live on a...
Police busy across Auckland region in lockdown level 3
Police are thanking the community for their ongoing patience as they continue to operate 13 checkpoints in North and South Auckland under Alert Level...
Level 3 restrictions: Higher Police visibility and checkpoints
Police will increase reassurance visits and establish road checkpoints when regional Alert Level 3 restrictions for Auckland come into effect from midday 12 August.
Police...
4 cases of Covid-19 in the community with unknown source –...
LATEST FROM THE PRIME MINISTER'S EMERGENCY MEDIA CONFERENCE TONIGHT
August 11, 2020
The Prime Minister has announced four confirmed cases of Covid-19 in one family from...
No new cases of Covid-19 for fifth day running
Ministry of Health Covid-19 update
August 10, 2020
There are no new cases of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand today.
It has been 101 days since...
Community grants open: Need greater than ever
This month, Auckland Foundation is looking for organisations to share in a slice of $470,000 - the 2020 distributions from its five contestable funding...
Covid-19 update: No new cases in NZ
Today there are no new cases of Covid-19 to report.
It has now been 87 days since the last case of Covid-19 was acquired locally...
