Thanks for letting me know. I guess it’s both. We have some community transmission and are going back into lock-down. The “good news” is that the government seems to have acted quickly, so hopefully it can be contained.
You have a good government that appears to have been handling this crisis well. Your remarkable PM has secured her place in the history books … for the right reasons.
Thanks Joanne. I am glad that we seem to have really good people in charge. Our Director General of Health has become a bit of a superstar too. Poor man; he always seems quite embarrassed by the adoration he’s receiving.
Oh dear. And you’d been doing so well. At least you have an effective and decisive government that seems to do more than operate from the back of an envelope.
I guess in the big scheme of things, we are doing quite well. We have four new cases with no links to travel, quarantine facilities or border control, so they’re assuming the worst and expecting that more will have also been infected. At least the government seems to be acting quickly.
Oh dear. New Zealand was doing so well!! I’m so sorry, Su. But I’d rather be there than here in the States where we have no national leadership whatsoever and the COVID cases and deaths continue to spiral out of control.
Thank you Hannah. I’m glad to be here, and pleased that the government seems to be acting quickly. Although I am a little anxious — especially for my son, I am more worried about friends and family outside NZ — as I have been for months.
Was hoping you weren’t caught in the latest cluster, Su. Stay strong. Hoping that all the cases can be quickly identified. I wish for a Jacinda Stern here as it looks like NSW is going the way of Victoria.
Thank you Tracy. I guess we won’t know for a few days how widespread the transmission has become, and I guess I’m a little anxious as I’ve actually been out a lot more lately.
It is so frightening to see overseas how quickly the virus spreads.
I think mostly we are resigned to it, and there was relief that we weren’t put into Level 4 lock-down. This way we have a bit more freedom of movement — and people can get takeaways! Not my thing, but cheeseburger withdrawal was a huge issue last time đŸ˜‰đŸ¤£đŸ¤£
The unexplained source is always concerning. People shouldn’t lie when this is a pandemic. I am sure your son and friends will be OK if they do the right thing
4 people test positive and the city goes into lockdown. Here we are still having hundreds of cases each day and everyone seems to think life is back to normal. I know where I’d prefer to live.
Thanks Jude.
I am definitely grateful to be here — and to have the boy-child nearby. This new twist has hit him hard; just a couple of weeks after he started back at Uni.
Covid. Five new cases have been detected, that can’t be linked to travel, border control or quarantine facilities. We have to assume there has been some community transmission, so Auckland is locked down and the rest of the country is on a lower level of alert while they try to get a handle on this.
Uch. Interestinly, two days ago I had a conversation with someone about why the US is doing so much worse than other countries (in addition to the miserable excuse for a “leader” we have currently in office). I said that it’s our culture of “rugged individualism” and people believing they can do whatever they want. The person I spoke with said, “But look at NZ—they have done so well, and they also have that rugged individualist culture.” I said, “Yeah, but they’re a small country and have a greater sense of community.” Was I wrong?
Honestly, I’m not sure. I think the key thing is that we are a small country (and a group of islands). Our total population is about 5 million.
I think that traditionally New Zealand actually had quite a conformist culture and a very strong interventionist government. Even now, after 30 years of Neo-liberal ideologies chipping away at our social structure, we still expect central government to play a big role in our lives. We also have few layers of government (being a small country), so it’s easier to get things done quickly.
I’m not sure if that answers your question at all. You have really got me thinking!
My heart sank when I heard the Auckland news. You probably know it’s happened here too, in Aberdeen: though obviously, we weren’t yet as free from infection as you were. Nicola has been giving numpty footballers the yellow card.
Thanks Anabel. I had read that Aberdeen was locked down, though I hadn’t realised it was because of the idiot footballers! I’ve just seen the news about the train crash, and have cousins telling me about the flooding in Fife. Horrible times.
Hope you and John are safe and well.
Not entirely footballers, but they didn’t help. The outbreak largely seems to be attached to pubs and 8 Aberdeen players went out drinking together. 2 tested positive and the rest are in isolation. The rules for restarting football games were that they should keep socially distanced! The crash is awful, and seems to be linked to the bad weather on the east coast as it seems the train hit a landslide. Driver, conductor and one passenger have died. The west coast has not been as bad, so we are fine thanks.
Thanks Darren. I do feel very fortunate that the government has acted quickly and decisively. This time around it feels more real and scarier; I guess because the outbreak is so close to home.
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Not much to like about that! Here’s to more positive news next week. Take care, Su.
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Thanks Suzanne. We went out for dinner with the boy-child and his girlfriend last night; so glad we did!
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Nothing to like here…. so sorry for your country. Not much to say either, so Wordless it is.
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Thanks. At least we are onto it quickly (I hope). If it saves lives I can’t complain.
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That script is awfully small Su, is it good or bad news?
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Thanks for letting me know. I guess it’s both. We have some community transmission and are going back into lock-down. The “good news” is that the government seems to have acted quickly, so hopefully it can be contained.
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I do hope it is Su.
Leslie xoxo
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Thanks Leslie xoxo
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That is unfortunate news. I had just heard a few days ago that NZ had had 100 days COVID-free. Sorry your winning streak came to a halt.
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Thanks Joanne. It was inevitable; and I’m grateful that at least the government seems to be acting decisively.
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You have a good government that appears to have been handling this crisis well. Your remarkable PM has secured her place in the history books … for the right reasons.
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Thanks Joanne. I am glad that we seem to have really good people in charge. Our Director General of Health has become a bit of a superstar too. Poor man; he always seems quite embarrassed by the adoration he’s receiving.
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Oh dear. And you’d been doing so well. At least you have an effective and decisive government that seems to do more than operate from the back of an envelope.
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We’re hoping so! Thank you.
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I second you comment, Margaret
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Thanks Sue
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On last night’s news, they said how great New Zealand was doing. This changed so quickly?
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I guess in the big scheme of things, we are doing quite well. We have four new cases with no links to travel, quarantine facilities or border control, so they’re assuming the worst and expecting that more will have also been infected. At least the government seems to be acting quickly.
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Kudos to your government for that!
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Thank your government for taking precautions! That is the right way to deal with the crisis and should be followed by the rest of the world.
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I am grateful Peter, and hopeful that by imposing the restrictions so quickly, we will save lives.
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I’m sorry you’ve had a spike, Su, but I’d much rather be where you are with an informed and steady leader. Be safe and stay healthy. đŸ™‚
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Thank you Jane. I am glad this is happening g now, rather than waiting u til it is too late.
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Oh dear. New Zealand was doing so well!! I’m so sorry, Su. But I’d rather be there than here in the States where we have no national leadership whatsoever and the COVID cases and deaths continue to spiral out of control.
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Thank you Hannah. I’m glad to be here, and pleased that the government seems to be acting quickly. Although I am a little anxious — especially for my son, I am more worried about friends and family outside NZ — as I have been for months.
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Be safe and take care!!!
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Thank you.
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Was hoping you weren’t caught in the latest cluster, Su. Stay strong. Hoping that all the cases can be quickly identified. I wish for a Jacinda Stern here as it looks like NSW is going the way of Victoria.
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Thank you Tracy. I guess we won’t know for a few days how widespread the transmission has become, and I guess I’m a little anxious as I’ve actually been out a lot more lately.
It is so frightening to see overseas how quickly the virus spreads.
I hope you are safe and well.
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All good here, Su. I’m hoping for NZers sake that Ms Adern shuts you down for a few more days. What a mystery it is turning out to be.
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Thanks Tracy. I think that now there are so many more new cases — and no obvious origin, we are likely to stay locked down for a while longer.
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Stay safe, Su. Time to get mask making.
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My heart sank when I poked around the Auckland news after seeing your post. Be safe and well.
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Thank you Ju-Lyn. At least we have had a fast, decisive response from the government.
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We have been talking about the Auckland response this week at our family teas – if only all govts were this responsive.
How is the mood on the street?
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I think mostly we are resigned to it, and there was relief that we weren’t put into Level 4 lock-down. This way we have a bit more freedom of movement — and people can get takeaways! Not my thing, but cheeseburger withdrawal was a huge issue last time đŸ˜‰đŸ¤£đŸ¤£
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How are you all faring this week?
I hear you on the cravings – when we can’t get it, It suddenly becomes so attractive!
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We’re fine, thank you. Locked down for a few extra days, but in the big scheme of things, it’s a small sacrifice.
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Hope you will be safe Su đŸ™‚
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Thank you Brian. T and I are pretty self-contained and probably low risk. We’re worried for our son and his friends, but all we can do is wait.
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The unexplained source is always concerning. People shouldn’t lie when this is a pandemic. I am sure your son and friends will be OK if they do the right thing
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Stay safe, my friend. Keeping my fingers crossed you don’t see it get away from you like we have. Good that the government is acting quickly.
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Thanks so much. I am glad that the government has moved quickly. I guess we just have to hope that’s enough.
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4 people test positive and the city goes into lockdown. Here we are still having hundreds of cases each day and everyone seems to think life is back to normal. I know where I’d prefer to live.
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Thanks Jude.
I am definitely grateful to be here — and to have the boy-child nearby. This new twist has hit him hard; just a couple of weeks after he started back at Uni.
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Stay safe and well, Su – you have Jacinda!
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Thank you Ann-Christine. We do have some really good people in charge and for that I’m grateful.
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Is this for COVID or something else? What triggered the increased alert level?
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Covid. Five new cases have been detected, that can’t be linked to travel, border control or quarantine facilities. We have to assume there has been some community transmission, so Auckland is locked down and the rest of the country is on a lower level of alert while they try to get a handle on this.
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Good luck. New Zealand will do what needs to be done.
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I hope so; but already the idiots are out trying to break the rules.
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Uch. Interestinly, two days ago I had a conversation with someone about why the US is doing so much worse than other countries (in addition to the miserable excuse for a “leader” we have currently in office). I said that it’s our culture of “rugged individualism” and people believing they can do whatever they want. The person I spoke with said, “But look at NZ—they have done so well, and they also have that rugged individualist culture.” I said, “Yeah, but they’re a small country and have a greater sense of community.” Was I wrong?
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Honestly, I’m not sure. I think the key thing is that we are a small country (and a group of islands). Our total population is about 5 million.
I think that traditionally New Zealand actually had quite a conformist culture and a very strong interventionist government. Even now, after 30 years of Neo-liberal ideologies chipping away at our social structure, we still expect central government to play a big role in our lives. We also have few layers of government (being a small country), so it’s easier to get things done quickly.
I’m not sure if that answers your question at all. You have really got me thinking!
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Thanks, Su. That’s consistent with what I’ve read and understood about New Zealand. I think my friend was not well informed.
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My heart sank when I heard the Auckland news. You probably know it’s happened here too, in Aberdeen: though obviously, we weren’t yet as free from infection as you were. Nicola has been giving numpty footballers the yellow card.
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Thanks Anabel. I had read that Aberdeen was locked down, though I hadn’t realised it was because of the idiot footballers! I’ve just seen the news about the train crash, and have cousins telling me about the flooding in Fife. Horrible times.
Hope you and John are safe and well.
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Not entirely footballers, but they didn’t help. The outbreak largely seems to be attached to pubs and 8 Aberdeen players went out drinking together. 2 tested positive and the rest are in isolation. The rules for restarting football games were that they should keep socially distanced! The crash is awful, and seems to be linked to the bad weather on the east coast as it seems the train hit a landslide. Driver, conductor and one passenger have died. The west coast has not been as bad, so we are fine thanks.
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I’m really glad that you are ok. Sounds a bit grim in Fife, and the crash is terrible.
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Bless your government Su. They are doing the right thing, and quickly. Stay safe and I hope you are free to move around again soon.
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Thanks Darren. I do feel very fortunate that the government has acted quickly and decisively. This time around it feels more real and scarier; I guess because the outbreak is so close to home.
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