COVID-19 update
Northland
As at 9am 24 April there are still 27 cases in Northland, of which 15 have recovered and 12 are active.
Auckland
There are still 212 cases in Waitematā of which 149 have recovered and 62 are active, 186 cases in Auckland of which 149 have recovered and 37 are active, 111 cases in Counties Manukau of which 94 have recovered and 17 are active.
Nationally, there are 2 new confirmed cases and 1 probable case of COVID-19. This has skewed results, as three cases reported yesterday and already been tested positive in Uruguay and then reported to WHO. These numbers are then deducted from our record.
Sadly, there have been two additional deaths to report today. A woman in her 60’s died in Dunedin, arrangements were made for her family to visit her last night. The second death is a man in his seventies in Christchurch. Sympathies and thoughts are with their whanau and friends.
This brings the total number of deaths from COVID-19 to 16 New Zealanders. The total number of COVID-19 cases is now 1,451, of which 124 are Māori. There are 8 people in hospital with COVID-19, one is in ICU. 1065 people have recovered. There were 6,480 tests yesterday and in total 101,277 tests have been done to date. The Ministry of Health will continue community testing this week, particularly in Tairāwhiti, Taranaki and Northland.
We will move from Alert Level 4 to Level 3 next Monday, 11.59pm. Until then, we are still in Level 4 so it's important that we all continue to stay at home. STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES! KIA KAHA WHANAU!
The Ngātiwai ki Tāmaki team
Our Ngatiwai Ki Tamaki Awhi helpline team have taken the time to introduce some of their team taking your calls, so that when you call, you are comfortable know who your are talking to, and in the spirit of whānaungatanga, have shared a little bit about themselves.
Kia ora team!
Kia ora team!
#StandAtDawn - apart, but together as one
Join all of Aoteroa to stand as one this Anzac day. This Anzac Day - we may be apart because of COVID-19, but together we can stand as one.
At 6:00 am on Saturday 25 April stand at your letterbox, at the front door, in your lounge rooms, balconies, in your driveway. Wherever you are in the world, stand as one and take a moment to remember our fallen, our hero's, our tupuna – but please stay within your ‘bubble’.
Tune into Radio NZ National (AM & FM frequencies), listen live on the internet or on your phone(download app here) for the official dawn service broadcast commencing at 6:00 am.
Anzac Day Poppy fundraisers for the Whangarei RSA cannot proceed this year because of lockdown. Local RSA President, Kevin Peachey, has advised that you can make a $3 donation by sending a text WHANG to 4622. Easy as that. It has been tested and can confirm it works!
Learn how you can get involved here: https://bit.ly/standatdawn-inf
We will remember them.
#AnzacDay #StayHomeNZ
Pātai mai
Pātai mai – a free phone line for whanau questions about medicines has been established by the Māori Pharmacists Association 0800 664 668 Where whānau or Kaumatua can call if they have any questions about their medicines.
In response to the COVID-19 situation, Ngā Kaitiaki o Te Puna Rongoā o Aotearoa – the Māori Pharmacists Association (MPA) have re-launched their free phone line to answer questions that kaumātua or whānau may have about their medicines.
People can ring from anywhere across Aotearoa and their call will be returned within 24 hours by a Māori pharmacist.
Click here to read more
Kōhanga Reo to remain closed at Alert Level 3
Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust is advising Kōhanga Reo to remain closed under COVID-19 Alert Level 3.
“The Trust believes whānau should take an extra precautionary approach and not risk the health and wellbeing of our vulnerable pakeke, kaumatua and mokopuna,” says Angus Hartley, Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust Tumu Whakarae (Chief Executive).
Click here to read the full media release
“The Trust believes whānau should take an extra precautionary approach and not risk the health and wellbeing of our vulnerable pakeke, kaumatua and mokopuna,” says Angus Hartley, Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust Tumu Whakarae (Chief Executive).
Click here to read the full media release
TPK - COVID-19 Information for Māori
Te Puni Kōkiri has set up this dedicated page to provide information and guidance to help support you and your whānau. The page is updated frequently.
You can find information about changes to Te Puni Kōkiri programmes as a result of COVID-19. Click here to read more
You can find information about changes to Te Puni Kōkiri programmes as a result of COVID-19. Click here to read more
Beware of online Scams!!
Beware whānau, especially our vulnerable kaumātua - scammers are using COVID-19 as a front for scams.
- Has someone contacted you unexpectedly?
- Have they promised you something?
- Have they asked you to do something?
The first thing to do if you discover you’re being scammed is stop all contact with the scammer.
It’s important to be suspicious because scammers have ways of making their offers seem real.
Beware of the false sense of reassurance that can come from tricks like these:
Scammers can convincingly imitate the logos and communication style of trusted companies. They are known to make fake websites, ID badges, letterheads and other materials to fool people into giving money or information. Just because the opportunity looks legitimate, doesn’t mean it is.
Scammers appeal to people’s emotions and are experienced at building trust to eventually exploit the relationship. When you develop a relationship with someone over time, it can be hurtful to think their interest in you may not be genuine. But if someone you met online eventually asks you to send or receive money, stop and think.
If you have given money or personal information to a scammer:
- stop all contact with them immediately
- contact your bank or the institution you sent money through
- report the scam to Netsafe and follow their advice.
Click here to read more what to know about scams - pleaes reaad!
Hunting under Alert Level 3 confirmed
Under Level 3 the government has announced that hunting will be allowed on private and Māori land.
This is well overdue for many whānau and communities who have not been able to gather from their kapata kai.
The start of the duck hunting season is being postponed from Saturday 2 May to start on the second weekend after that date that is decided for when New Zealand moves to Alert Level 2. The season will also end later
Here is the announcement: Level 3 rules for hunting confirmed
RNZ story: Click here
Feeling "Zoomed" out?
Video chat is helping us stay employed and connected. But what makes it so tiring - and how can we reduce ‘Zoom fatigue’?
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Tukau Legacy Warms The Community
Season-Mary Downs talks to us about how they are supporting whānau during these unprecedented times
