Tag: COVID-19
Planning for pet care in a pandemic
More than 1400 people are self-isolating because of Covid-19 in Auckland metro as of Tuesday this week, and when the region moves to the...
Vaccine mandate for ferry passenger day-trippers a ‘long shot’
When Aucklanders flock back to Waiheke, there’s growing concern around social distancing and Covid etiquette at the familiar pinch points on board and waiting...
An extraordinary meeting for extraordinary times
The news that non-resident travel to Waiheke is getting the green light from Friday 3 December when Auckland moves to the traffic-light framework was...
Saturated takeaway scene sees locals shut up shop
Last week’s announcement, which saw the Government boost payments to businesses affected by Covid-19 lockdowns, was met with sighs of relief from operators struggling...
First Covid case: A tale of two reactions
Tuesday’s announcement that Waiheke had joined the rest of the Auckland region’s suburbs and we were home to a person who had tested positive...
Police encouraged ‘majority’ complying with rules not to jump on ferries
Auckland City Police say they are monitoring ferries to check that passengers coming to Waiheke aren’t breaching the new health order barring non-residents. However,...
Red light for day-trippers
The government’s three-step relaxation of Alert level 3 restrictions was seen by many as a green light for day-trippers to return to Waiheke, but...
Calls for stricter cafe and mask controls on ferries to...
When Auckland eventually moves down through the levels, face masks will continue to be legally required on all public transport – even at level...
Countdown closure could result in ‘civil emergency’
With supermarkets around the country closing temporarily due to Covid-19 exposures, questions are swirling around what might happen if Waiheke Countdown had to close...
Police advice: ‘Stay at home so it’s a short lockdown’
Waiheke police say many locals have had their holidays cut short and are currently returning to the island during the 48-hour period from Wednesday...
