Times Media Covid-19 Lockdown Flipbook 08-05-2020

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If agreed to by councillors, Aucklanders will have mandatory restrictions on their water use from Saturday May 16.

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LOOMING? Auckland Council’s Emergency Committee will this week consider introducing mandatory water restrictions in response to the ongoing drought which, despite recent rainfall, has resulted in a significant water shortage in the region’s dams.

“Auckland is experiencing its worst drought on record, with January to April this year the driest in our history,” said Mayor Phil Goff.

“We have had a long hot summer with less than half of our normal rainfall, which means our storage dams have fallen to around 46.5 per cent, well below the 76 per cent average for this time of year,” he said.

“For some months, Watercare, with Auckland Council backing, has run a campaign around the need to conserve water. We now need to reinforce that message with mandatory restrictions, which is what the Emergency Committee is considering today.”

If agreed to by councillors, this means that from Saturday May 16, Aucklanders will have mandatory restrictions on their water use.

like watering gardens and washing cars and a ban on the use of waterblasters. For the commercial sector, additional restrictions will apply to commercial car washing, and watering of sports fields, plants and paddocks.

“While these restrictions can and will be enforced, we want Aucklanders to work with us to voluntarily save water by doing things like taking shorter showers and using dishwashers and washing machines only when full,” Goff said.

“The mandatory restrictions will highlight water conservation overall.

By everyone saving a little, we can save many millions of litres of water and avoid the need to move to more draconian restrictions under stage 3, should winter and spring not bring enough rainfall.”

“I appreciate that there is a lot of stress due to Covid-19, which is why we have delayed bringing in these restrictions, but now we have to start taking stronger action to conserve water,” said Goff.

While conserving water to reduce demand, other steps are being taken to increase supply of water, using more water from the Waikato River, use of aquifers and use of bores and a currently-unused storage dam for nonpotable water use.

For households, there will be a ban on the use of outdoor hoses for activities

“Longer term, major changes to increase our water supply resilience

in the face of the impact of climate change will be necessary,” the mayor said.

“These include consent to draw much more water from the Waikato, measures to incentivise use of roof rainwater for gardens, consideration of upgrading water from the Mangere Treatment Plant to a potable standard, desalination and reducing water loss through leakage.”

The Emergency Committee will consider different stages of water restrictions.

Restrictions for commercial and non-residential water usage at Stage 1 include banning the use of outdoor hoses or water blasters unless it is for a health, safety, emergency or biosecurity reason; banning commercial car washes unless they use recycled water; and restricting the watering of sports fields, plants or paddocks to those which have an irrigation system fitted with soil moisture or rain sensors.

Non-residential and commercial restrictions at Stage 2 would be similar but would include banning all watering of sports fields.

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ALERT LEVEL 2

RESTRICTIONS ANNOUNCED

• BUSINESSES CAN RESTART FOR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS • BUBBLES CAN CEASE • DOMESTIC TRAVEL RECOMMENCES • SCHOOLS AND EARLY LEARNING CENTRES CAN OPEN

Alert Level 2 will see significantly more activity open up across the country requiring New Zealanders to play it safe and remain vigilant so the virus doesn’t bounce back, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced yesterday.

“Every alert level to fight Covid-19 is its own battle. When you win one, it doesn’t mean the war is over,” Ardern said.

• PUBLIC PLACES REOPEN

“In a nutshell, Level 2 is a safer normal designed to get as many people back to work as possible and the economy back up and running in a safe way, made possible only by our collective actions at Levels 4 and 3 to beat the virus and break the chain of transmission.

• SPORT AND RECREATION COMES BACK ON-STREAM, INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL SPORTS COMPETITIONS

“Strong public health measures such as physical distancing, good hygiene and contact tracing will be essential to making Level 2 work.

• HOME GATHERINGS MUST BE KEPT SMALL

“There is a much higher level of individual responsibly required at Level 2 to prevent the spread of the virus.

• GATHERINGS BOTH INDOORS AND OUTDOORS ARE LIMITED TO 100 PEOPLE

• HOSPITALITY MUST FOLLOW THE THREE ‘S’S – SEATED, SEPARATED, SINGLE-SERVER

“Even though the economy will be significantly opened up we still need everyone to remain vigilant and

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Level 2 is a safer normal designed to get as many people back to work as possible and the economy back up and running in a safe way.

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continue to act like you and those around you have the virus.

“On Monday, May 11, we will make a decision on whether to move, taking into consideration the best data and advice we can, recognising the impact of restrictions, and ensuring we don’t put at risk all of the gains we have made,” Ardern said.

“We need to balance the risk of the virus bouncing back against the strong desire to get the economy moving again.

“We will continue to act with caution and not move before it is safe to do, so entry into Level 2 could be phased, with higher risk activity occurring when there is stronger evidence it is safe to do so.”

More details are at covid19.govt.nz

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VOLUNTEERS WILL BE NEEDED MORE THAN EVER These difficult times have brought out the best of us New Zealanders.

The overall success so far against Covid-19 and our general kindness and caring for each other are measures of our national spirit.

However, at an individual level we all know that some of us are not having a great time at present. Loneliness, depression, isolation, lack of resources, and fear can affect any of us. Many of us are already looking out for neighbours and making electronic contact with friends and family.

The impact of coronavirus Covid-19 seriously affects volunteering throughout New Zealand because a significant amount of volunteering is done by older folk.

And some of these volunteers may have to hang up their volunteering hats forever, or for a while, or else change what they volunteer for.

In the uncertain times that we are living in, volunteers will be needed more than ever before.

So what can we do? A great place to start is to ask yourself what sort of volunteering appeals to you. It may be doing odd jobs for others or perhaps supporting people’s social contact or maybe helping others struggling emotionally or mentally, or is it offering your particular skills to those who need it?

All of us have talents that may be used to help others. Often our work or hobbies give us knowledge and experience that can benefit our community. Volunteering is a great way to turn that potential into action. Perhaps you could listen to John F Kennedy’s rallying cry, ‘Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country’.

An often-unexpected outcome from helping others is one expressed by many volunteers who say that they get more

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out of volunteering than they put in.

A good place to start looking is at the Citizens Advice Bureau website at www. cab.org.nz searching ‘volunteering,’ and then use the ‘Filter content type’ check boxes on the right-hand side to focus your search.

[Interestingly, Citizens Advice had its origins in late-Depression times around the outbreak of World War II, circumstances not unlike today].

This Solutions Column has been compiled by Graeme from the Pakuranga Citizens Advice Bureau, Phone 576 8331 and at Botany, Phone 271 5382 or 0800 267 222 for free, confidential and informative help.

1 NEW CASE OF COVID-19 NO ADDITIONAL DEATHS From Dr Ashley Bloomfield, DirectorGeneral of Health

applicant’s self-isolation while visiting their loved one.

MINISTRY OF HEALTH Today (Thursday) we are reporting one new confirmed case of Covid-19.

The person who has tested positive for Covid-19 is a household contact of previously confirmed cases that are linked to the Matamata cluster.

The DHB is publicly calling for anyone in Matamata who is concerned they may have been exposed to Covid-19, regardless of whether they were involved in the St Patrick’s Day event or whether they have symptoms, to immediately seek advice on getting tested.

That brings New Zealand’s combined total of confirmed and probable Covid-19 cases to 1489.

That is made up of 1139 confirmed cases, which is the number we report to the World Health Organisation, and 350 probable cases.

We now have 1332 people reported as having recovered from Covid-19, which is 89 per cent of all confirmed and probable cases – an increase of 16 on yesterday (Wednesday).

Today there are two people in hospital with Covid-19 – one in Auckland City and one in Middlemore. Neither are in ICU. We still have 16 significant clusters.

There are no additional deaths to report.

Yesterday our laboratories completed 7323 tests, bringing the total number of tests completed to date to 168,023.

It’s encouraging to see testing numbers increase again and a reminder that anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms, however mild, should rapidly seek advice about getting tested for Covid-19. It is

As at Thursday, May 7, 2020

The review process has found that all of the original decisions were correct on the original criteria, but has found that some decisions should be changed to reflect the updated criteria, which incorporate the findings of last week’s High Court judgment.

important that people with symptoms get tested early to help us confirm whether or not they have Covid-19 and then take the appropriate follow-up actions as quickly as possible.

There has already been media coverage from one applicant who has had their request for an exemption agreed to on review and who has now left managed isolation.

AGED RESIDENTIAL CARE SAFETY

The Ministry team is now completing these reviews with urgency and is contacting applicants as these are completed.

A new questionnaire has been developed in collaboration with DHBs and the New Zealand Aged Care Association to assess when to test new or returning aged residential care residents for Covid-19.

It has been released to DHBs, aged care providers and the wider health sector for immediate use. It is expected to provide greater assurance to providers, residents and their families about the measures being taken to keep facilities safe during Covid-19. The questionnaire is available on the Ministry website.

EXEMPTIONS REVIEW The initial review of 32 of our previous decisions on exemptions to managed isolation on compassionate grounds has been completed.

Alongside this, we have updated the criteria for assessing requests for individuals wishing to visit a dying relative including a recent medical assessment of the relative, evidence of their family relationship and an appropriate plan to manage the

MASKS The Ministry has published today a literature review of the risks and benefits of the wider use of masks by the public.

The key finding of the review commissioned by the Ministry’s chief science advisor Dr Ian Town is that there is a range of approaches taken by different countries and there is evidence of both potential benefits and potential harms. The science is not conclusive.

We are aware that the issue of the general public wearing masks continues to generate attention. We have referred this updated evidence to our Technical Advisory Group to advise on whether there should be any change to our current recommendation.

URGENT HEALTH NEEDS A reminder that hospitals remain open at all Alert Levels, and no one should delay seeking treatment for their health.

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LOCKDOWN FAILS TO COOK JAMIE’S GOOSE! Eating out went by the board when the Covid-19 lockdown came into effect six weeks ago but alert level 3 provided some respite – takeout meals were back on the menu and so were quality restaurant meals despite venue doors still being closed. Jamie Logan, who took over The Boatshed at Bucklands Beach Yacht Club just ahead of lockdown talked to Helen Perry about the difficulties.

Covid-19 couldn’t have come at a worse time for Jamie Logan, owner of Logan’s Event Catering & Logan’s Eats. He had just taken on the The Boatshed at BBYC and had also won the contract to operate The Franklin Club’s restaurant in Pukekohe.

“Being early days at both venues meant we weren’t really into profit and then we had to shut up shop,” Jamie says.

“My mainstream income from events, weddings and corporate catering also came to a halt, but rent, wages, and numerous expenses associated with catering had to be paid.

“Having great staff, I wanted to help them as much as possible but it’s been tough. I’ve done everything possible not to lose them or the business.”

Like many others, Jamie jumped at the chance to offer takeout meals when alert level 3 came into effect and, while the mainstay of the venture has been in Pukekohe, where he is based, Jamie also undertook to deliver meals to customers at the yacht club in Half Moon Bay.

horseradish cream and a rich jus being snatched up. A short, live video can also be seen on Jamie’s Facebook page showing how to heat and plate the meals just like a chef.

this unimaginable situation, community spirit is alive and well, I hope we can all take something positive away from this as we move forward and navigate our next steps”.

“The thing is, we have to do something,” he says. “I’m desperately trying to hang on to my staff and ensure they have money going in their bank but, undeniably, its touch and go. I’ve lost the best part of $300K-$400K of business since this all began.”

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Across the country there has been a call to ‘support local’ and locally, residents are responding to that call. However, Jamie recognises that personal hardship may mean people won’t have the money to spend on luxuries such as eating out when restaurants re-open. He wonders when things will actually go back to normal.

“Restaurants will have to rely on custom from those in a good financial position and I guess we’re all hoping they will come out and support us otherwise there might not be much left to support down the track.”

“I’m doing every Thursday with pick-up through a drive-away system at the yacht club. In the first night we did 70 meals with a shelf-life of two nights if refrigerated. I can’t manage the five nights we do in Pukekohe but the eastern service has been popular.

With everyone waiting on alert level 2, which could be here on Wednesday, Jamie is among the many restaurateurs hoping they might be back to everyday business soon but admits that, too, has its challenges.

“I have six chefs, including myself, and two extra assistants, working on our weekly menu changes with all mains priced at $20 each, desserts at $10 and children’s meals also at $10. There’s virtually no profit because I use top quality produce but I wanted to keep meals simple to put together as well as affordable.”

“Social distancing poses problems – separating a group of say six or eight who regularly dine together will be a test. Re-opening venues also means spacing tables which result in fewer people being admitted. But Kiwis are a resilient and innovative lot so we’re sure to make it work. At the end of the day, our livelihoods are at stake.”

Subsequently, demand has been high with the likes of Moroccan slow-cooked lamb and the roast scotch fillet of beef, served with handmade Yorkshire pudding, vegetables, scallop potatoes,

Despite the many challenges since the outbreak of Covid-19 Jamie applauds New Zealand for the way everyone has largely come together: “there have been positives to come from

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A roast sirloin meal packed first into foil containers and delivered in a c An online video shows customers ho so it resembles that same meal as p Jamie Logan (right).

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1000 NEW PEOPLE A WEEK GOING ON DOLE 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 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 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.

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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.

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NEW CONSERVATIVE PARTY R E O B E D E W U IE D S E T O M O PR FOR BOTANY SEAT

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The New Conservative Party has selected Dutch-born Dieuwe de Boer as their candidate for Botany in September’s general election.

The seat is held by independent incumbent Jami-Lee Ross, who will be in a fight to retain the seat from National’s Chris Luxon.

New Conservative emerged from the ashes of the Colin Craig-led Conservative party. The current party leader is Leighton Baker, who has led since January 2017. The party advocates for social conservatism and environmental pragmatism coupled with lower taxation and reduced government spending.

Mr de Boer was in the news in January in regards to a raid by police, who suspected de Boer of having an illegal firearm, allegedly retained after the government’s buy-back scheme.

Mr de Boer speculated the raid was politically motivated, in light of his opinions expressed on the Right Minds NZ website he is involved with.

He has been marked as a ‘far-right activist’ by media, a tag he refutes, telling the Times, “I don’t have any altright views although there are people who don’t like me and throw that label around. I’m a conservative Christian and a nationalist. I’m not shy about that even if the media deems it unpopular at the moment or if those with an opposing agenda hate it. “ He adds he is “vocal about my views and people can trust me to take principled stands, even if they don’t agree with me on every issue. While that may be unusual for politics, I think voters are tired of the duplicity that is so common for politicians. I can represent all the people of Botany and New Conservative will always support equality under the law for all.”

De Boer states he believes promoting “timeless values, smaller government, and national unity” should not be controversial or “result in people being smeared with horrible labels”.

Carbon Bill and have “stood up for law-abiding firearms owners who have been punished with the recent firearms amendments while the government goes soft on gangs.”

He trumpets in recent polling (source unavailable) that “that shows around a third of voters would consider supporting a conservative party” and adds that other parties have “run on policies to reduce immigration and done very well. I believe there are a lot of voters in east Auckland with conservative views and family values who want to see that reflected in Parliament. East Auckland has a lot of families who immigrated here to find a better life and become part of New Zealand and New Conservative’s focus on national unity is very important to many immigrants, myself included.”

When asked for opinion on infrastructure projects for east Auckland, de Boer says, “I would push for prioritising upgrades to Botany’s arterial roads to decrease the amount of valuable time wasted in traffic jams. I also want to promote a shift towards more local decision-making to give people more control over regulations that affect their local communities.”

The party opposed the recent Abortion Legislation Bill (latterly passed into law). De Boer says the party promises to repeal it should it attain representation in Parliament.

He notes his party has backed farmers in opposing the Zero

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LOCAL BUSINE IN ALERT 101 HOWICK

Messages and orders available through Facebook or phone 535-2101. Hours: 10.00am–3.00pm. Door pickups and local delivery during Level 3.

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AUCKLAND GUITAR SCHOOL

Remaining closed but classes being held remotely.

COOPERS TYRES

Essential business – extended hours are 8.00am–5.00pm – from Tues.

CRE.ATE CAFÉ

Open Tues-Sat 8.00am-2.00pm then Mon – Sat week 2 of Level 3. Takeaway ordering available and option to order on-site with zero contact.

Check FB/Instagram pages for more info.

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HOWICK HOUSE DISPENSARY Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm. Phone 537 0923 or email howickhousedisp@gmail.com.

HOWICK VILLAGE BUTCHERS Online orders and delivery.

www.howickvillagebutchery.nz/delivery

HOWICK VILLAGE DENTAL Open during Level 3 for emergency and urgent dental care. Phone 534-8052 or 534-8931.

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CRYSTAL NAILS

Will remain closed during Level 3.

HOWICK VILLAGE GROCERS

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DAISY CHANG’S/THE APOTHECARY

Essential business – normal hours from Level 3.

Business open for limited hours for contactless takeaway. Phone 021-023-24196 for enquiries.

ASCO LEGAL

Open for phone contact 8.30am-5.30pm – Mon-Fri (remote contact).

www.ascolegal.co.nz/

BAKERS DELIGHT

Online orders and contactless delivery available – click and collect platform available from Tues (Level 3). Bakery will be open from 7.00am-4.00pm Tues, Thurs and Sat for order collection/ contactless service. Please refer to website for ordering and delivery conditions.

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BELLE BOUTIQUE

Open from 11.00am-3.00pm for Click and Collect and online. Phone 021-241-0733.

www.info@belle.kiwi

BENJARONG THAI RESTAURANT

Open for pick up takeaway from front window.

Phone 533-9568 or check menu.

www.benjarong,co,nz/takeout

CAROLINE EVE

Store is currently closed but online ordering and delivery available. Phone 0800 CAROLINE or 533 7480 to place a click and collect order.

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CINNAMON BROWN

Online sales – either door pick up or delivery – during Level 3.

Open for takeaways 7 days from 5pm.

Contactless service and delivery. Teaming up with the Apothecary (from Daisy) with coffee & morning treats from 7.30am till 2.00pm, 7 days.

Again contactless.

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ELITE PROPERTY

Contactable on office phone number and email throughout lockdown. Available for showing properties from Level 3.

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HOWICK VILLAGE OPTOMETRISTS Contact for online orders/delivery during business hours.

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HOWICK VILLAGE JEWELLERS Workshop is open for repairs – available for online orders and delivery can be arranged.

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EYES OF HOWICK

JOHN RUSSELL’S SCHOOLWEAR

Onsite during Level 3 to offer urgent repairs or eyewear replacement. Please contact 5345565 or email info@eyesofhowick.co.nz.

FENCIBLE LAW

Open for business by phone, email or video call – Mon to Fri 8.30am-5.00pm. Phone 533 3539 or email kim@fenciblelaw.co.nz.

Online orders during Level 3.

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INDIAN KITCHEN RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAYS Open for contactless takeaways, pick ups and Uber Eats deliveries – phone 537-5116 or 021-287-7921.

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KENT MORGAN JEWELLERY

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Open for online appointments via Whatsapp and Zoom – phone 021-159-1251 or 216-0386 or email brendan@kentmorgan.co.nz.

FOCUS HEARING

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Available for online or in-home consultations – retail store remains closed during Level 3.

Will be operating Mons, Tues and Thurs from 9.00am–4.00pm. Please phone 533 6463 or email info@focushearing.net.

HELLOWORLD

www.cinnamonbrown.co.nz

Not open in Level 3 but any enquiries welcome, email howick@helloworld.co.nz.

CLAIRE THOMPSON COUNSELLOR

HONEYBUN JEWELLERS

Essential business – Level 3 hours are 9.00am5.00pm weekdays, 9.00am- 12.00pm Sat. Free local daily delivery service available.

www.lifepharmacy.co.nz

LILY WHYTE Online orders and delivery available or phone 021-034-7625.

Closed but please phone Angela on 021-162-0447 for enquiries.

www.lilywhyte.co.nz

www.clairethompson.co.nz

COFFIX

HOUSE OF TRAVEL

Online and phone orders from Tues – store hours 10.00am-3.00pm including Saturdays.

Available for Skype/Zoom meetings.

7.00am–2.00pm from Tues – contactless service at business address.

Not open during Level 3 but can be contacted on 535-4559 or email howick@hot.co.nz.

MARDELLS www.annemardell.co.nz/contact

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MARIGOLD MERCHANT

PRYOR CONSULTANTS

THE FLOWER BAR

Online deliveries and contactless pick ups available. Please phone florist shop on 535-6503 or 021-664-322. Visit our website for online purchases.

Open for business 9.00am-5.30pm. Phone 533-3600 or email enquiry@pryor.co.nz.

Now open at 35 Cook Street (Rombus Café) for contactless pick up. Please phone Holly on 021-812-208 for enquiries.

www.marigoldmerchant.co.nz

Online delivery orders available and contactless pick up – email purplemoonshopnz@yahoo.com.

THE NATURAL HEALTH CO

RESTHAVEN FUNERALS

THE PROSPECT / THE GOOD HOME

MEHMAAN INDIAN RESTAURANT & BAR Open for takeaways and deliveries. Phone 537-0444 for information/ordering.

MICHAELS EMPORIUM

PURPLE MOON SHOP

Open 24/7 – phone 533-7493.

www.resthavenfunerals.co.nz/

Mike can be contacted for orders/enquiries/ online deliveries from Tues on 021-766-611 or email mwardtrading@outlook.com.

ROMBUS CAFÉ

MINOS PIZZA

SHOES ON PICTON

Tues-Sun for contactless pick-up and delivery – 4.00–9.00pm.

www.minos.co.nz

MOOI SKIN Open for phone and online purchases and contactless pick up.

www.mooiskin.co.nz

Open from Level 3 – please contact directly for hours/details.

Open from Level 3 via Shoes on Picton Facebook page messenger or contacting sarah@shoesonpicton.co.nz. Contactless delivery available.

SPICE HR Mon to Fri 9.00am-5.00pm by phone on 021-501-525 or contact by email info@spicehr.co.nz.

NZ SKIN HEALTH

www.spicehr.co.nz

Open in Level 3 – normal business hours.

SPCA OP STORE

www.nzskinhealth.co.nz

PAPERPLUS Available for online orders and click and collect.

Customers can also email or phone the store to arrange supply of stock in store – can be collected or delivery available. Phone 534-8715.

www.paperplus.co.nz

PAPER, SCISSORS, ROCK HAIR SALON Open for online orders and free delivery in Howick area – info@psrhair.co.nz.

PICTON STREET CLOTHING ALTERATIONS Will remain closed until Level 2.

POPPIES BOOKS Re-opening from Tues 28 April – online orders available.

To remain closed until Level 2.

SPILLERS HARDWARE Online orders and delivery – increased hours from Level 3 9.00am-4.00pm – email and social media orders available spillershammer@ outlook.com or phone 534-7411. Credit card or DD payments only. Contactless pick up from rear carpark between 9.00am-4.00pm – please phone to arrange a pick up time.

STEFANS BAKERY 7.00am-2.00pm Mon-Sat for phone orders and pick-up. Phone 534-3858 or 021-203-9428.

SUPER LIQUOR Online orders and contactless delivery – superlhowick@gmail.com

THE APOTHECARY

www.poppiesbooks.co.nz

Refer to Daisy Chang’s information – both are teaming up.

PORTOFINO

THE CORNER BAR

Contactless takeaways – phone orders and credit card/phone payments or payWave at front of restaurant for pick ups. Email howick@portofino.co.nz.

www.thecornerbar.co.nz

Takeaway service – coffees and breakfast bites 7.00-11.00am daily. Dinner takeaways from 4.00pm-8.30pm every night.

Free local delivery for online orders – Level 3.

www.thenaturalhealthcompany.co.nz Opening for takeaways in Level 3 – 5.00-8.00pm every day.

www.theprospect.co.nz

TIM ENGLAND & CO ACCOUNTANTS Open for business 8.30am–5.00pm. Please contact by phoning 532-9971 or email tim@timengland.co.nz . Contactless drop off or pick up of documents/records.

TIMES MEDIA Back in print May 12, 2020.

Digital flipbook online.

www.times.co.nz

UNICHEM PHARMACY Essential service provider – Mon-Wed 8.30am– 6.00pm; Thurs 8.30am–7.00pm; Fri 8.30am– 6.00pm; Sat 9.00am-4.00pm and Sun 10.00am3.00pm. Free local delivery. Phone 535-6739.

www.unichem.co.nz

VELCA Your health centre – offering telehealth consultations during Level 3 – re-opening at Level 2. Phone 950-6801.

VITIS CELLARS Online orders - contactless delivery.

www.vitiscellars.co..nz

WILD WHEAT One delivery per week on a Wed but pre-order and pick up can be arranged – information on our website.

www.wildwheat.co.nz/monthly-specials

SURVEY GIVES HEART TO KIWI BUSINESS The latest research is great news for Kiwi business, says Buy NZ Made. Love Local research shows more people want to buy New Zealand-made products and services once the Covid-19 crisis is over.

More generally, it’s a wonderful confirmation of what we all know – that Kiwi-made is the best.”

The survey by Rutherford Labs tracked New Zealanders’ buying intentions before and after the crisis, finding that “local” had become the second most important motivation for consumers after “price”.

HOW SHOULD BUSINESSES ADAPT?

Being “New Zealand-made” had become highly significant in consumers’ minds during the crisis.

Buy NZ Made head Ryan Jennings said the research was very meaningful for Kiwi businesses. “It gives heart to local businesses, knowing Kiwis want to show their love and support,” Jennings said.

“It means local businesses should market themselves clearly as “local” to speed their recovery following the lockdown.

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Rutherford Labs notes: “Considering our results, businesses that want to speed their recovery following lockdown might want to consider marketing based on their affiliation with local communities— or at least position themselves as a “Kiwi” business.

aid the New Zealand economy. Future research from Rutherford Labs looks to explore this possibility. It should be noted that this survey gathers evidence from hypothetical claims about future behaviour and actual future behaviour does not often reflect these claims.

It may also be a particularly opportune time for businesses to combine their “local” positioning with a genuine investment in ethically positive business practices. We may also find that larger NZ businesses and the Government may begin assigning more weight to tenders from NZ businesses to further

However, the fact that our respondents still placed price as the most important deciding factor for their shopping decisions is a good sign for the reliability of our results. It has long been established that New Zealand consumers are driven most often by price, and by other factors less-so.”

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS OR FOR DELIVERY CONTACTLESS PICKUPS

We are open during Level 3 and Level 2 for Takeaways

Michael’s Emporium ‘Fully Stocked’

BEACHLANDS RESTAURANT 45 Wakelin Rd, Beachlands.

Phone 09 218 3888.

• Wool • Fabric & Haberdashery • Over 800 sewing threads • Full range of DMC embroidery threads • We are happy to deliver

• LUNCH Takeaway 12noon to 2.30pm Tuesday to Saturday • DINNER Takeaway 2.30pm til Late Tuesday to Sunday. Monday CLOSED.

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COCKLE BAY RESTAURANT 11 Litten Rd, Cockle Bay. Ph 09 533 1900.

• LUNCH Takeaway 12noon to 2.30pm Tuesday to Saturday • DINNER Takeaway 2.30pm til Late Tuesday to Sunday. Monday CLOSED.

To what extent will do you plan to change any of the products, services, or brands you will choose once the COVID-19 lockdown protocols lift?

5 Rices Mall, Howick | Phone 021 766611 michaelsemporium.co.nz mwardtrading@outlook.com

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7957 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Intellectual. 8, Settle. 9, Ticket.

10, Deplete. 12, Lunge. 15, Sting. 16, Unclean.

18, Basset. 20, Embody. 22, Sweet-william.

Down - 1, Interest. 2, Felt. 3, Alberta. 4, Acute.

5, Punctual. 6, Blue. 11, Landseer.

13, Guardian. 14, Angelic. 17, State. 19, Also.

21, Bold.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7957 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Made no profit. 8, Cry off. 9, Wrests (rests). 10, C-offers. 12, Ado-re. 15, St-one.

16, Hear-say. 18, Recall. 20, Op-ti-on. 22, Half of bitter.

Down - 1, Carry out. 2, (Lo)Ve-to. 3, Con-firm.

4, Grown (groan). 5, Off-end-er. 6, Stet.

11, F-ant-ails. 13, Re-as-one-d. 14, Re-doubt.

17, (ni)G(ht)-loom. 19, Echo. 21, To-t(her)e.

NZSF & RUSSELL PROPERTY BUYS UP FORMOSA AND SURROUNDS

NZ Super Fund and others are the new owners of the land containing Formosa Golf Resort.

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The new owner of a large block of land at Beachlands says it looks forward to engaging with the local community on the area’s future.

settlement was completed as planned despite the Covid-19 lockdown and that Russell Property Group had been appointed as manager of the property.

Whitford-Maraetai Road site to create a significant land holding able to support well-integrated and carefully considered development.

A partnership comprising the NZ Super Fund and parties associated with the Russell Property Group became the new owner of the 250 hectare waterfront land holding in east Auckland, including the Formosa Golf Resort, following settlement of the acquisition announced earlier in March.

“The partnership will be exploring opportunities for the site with any future plans and associated infrastructure improvement to be developed in close consultation with the local community for the benefit of Beachlands and Auckland as a whole.”

“We are excited to welcome golfers back to Formosa this week with Alert Level 3 protocols in place to provide a safe environment for everyone.

NZ Super Fund head of direct investments Will Goodwin says that

Russell Property group managing director Brett Russell says the acquisition consolidated the Formosa Golf Club & Resort site and the 620

“We will commence improvements to the golf course immediately to benefit our members and public golfers with the conference and event facilities undergoing maintenance and refurbishment before possible opening later in the year.”

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HOW WELL DID YOU KNOW OUR AREA?

Lloyd Elsmore Park

THE RESULTS ARE IN Thank you to everyone who entered our competition to identify all these wonderful landmarks right on our doorstep in beautiful east Auckland. It was a tough challenge and just two entries came close to naming all the spots successfully. With Alert Level 3 – and a drop to Alert Level 2 looming – giving us a little more flexibility to move about our region, perhaps its something to consider with the family – knocking off all these places for your own photos. Anyway, there can only be one winner and that’s Emily Zheng of Half Moon Bay (Dave Hand of Howick was so close). The prize was a sandwich press from Breville.

Green Gables, Howick

Musick Point

Sandspit, Shelly Bay

Lloyd Elsmore Park

Cascades Walkway Waterfall

Granger Cottage, Whitford

St Johns Church

Mellons Bay

Snakes and Ladders Playground, Fisher Parade

Barry Curtis Park

Bucklands Beach Marina Walkway

Hawthorne Dene

Barry Curtis Park

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Duder Regional Park

Highbook

Cascades Walkway

PARENTING PLACE GETS QUIZZICAL New Zealand’s popular media personalities Petra Bagust and Pio Terei are connecting whanau all over the country on Saturday night, with the virtual ‘Whanau Fun Night 2’, the second large-scale family event to be hosted by Parenting Place in lock-down.

This is an opportunity for up to 2000 New Zealand families to join together for a night of hilarious fun, playing against hundreds of other New Zealand families to take out the top spot and claim quiz master status (things may get heated as competitive families take on the challenge!).

There are questions to get the whole family involved and, by attending, participants raise money to support vulnerable families around the country, with a $10 ticket donation.

Following the success of the first Whanau Fun Night held in April, this event will be bigger and better lock-down social event.

hilarious and Pio and I loved letting our hair down virtually - thank goodness that man can play guitar and sing! I loved it and am looking forward to doing this again on Saturday night!”

Hosts Pio Terei and Petra Bagust will facilitate online quiz questions to suit all ages so everyone in the whanau can take part. There are prizes for the winning family thanks to Hasbro, live entertainment and loads of laughs!

The fundraiser will raise much-needed funds to help vulnerable families who need extra support, offered through Parenting Place in local communities around Aotearoa.

with us to achieve this – that’s exactly the kind of community change we believe in.”

WHANAU FUN NIGHT 2 ONLINE QUIZ AND ENTERTAINMENT When: 6pm, Saturday May 9 How does it work? Families sign-up at www.parentingplace.nz/whanaufun-night and will be sent an event link and access code on the night Who is invited? Everyone welcome!

Bagust says, “If laughter is good medicine, then Parenting Place Whanau Fun Night is like an injection of high dose vitamin C! It was a blast hosting the first quiz night for New Zealand families battling it out in their homes, the perfect excuse to come together and laugh and learn.

“The competition was tight, topics

Kylie Shirtliff, fundraising manager says, “Our last event was a huge success with over 300 families taking part! It’s been overwhelming to see the number of families get behind our drive to support more New Zealand families during Level 4 and 3 and beyond. We have a dream to see all New Zealand whanau thrive, and when families and individuals partner

Cost: Ticket cost is a suggested donation of $10. Families can also choose to make an additional taxdeductible donation to Parenting Place by visiting parentingplace.nz/ support-us

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Pre-frailty occurs in 45 per cent of people aged 40-49, which is about the same percentage of people aged 70-75.

Y T L I A R F E L K TAC 0 4 E G A M O R RISK F WELLBEING, L A T N E M , E IS C R E X E , T DIE SLEEP ALL FACTORS

Frailty is a condition most people hope won’t afflict them too early in life.

However, health researchers are urging people from the tender age of 40 to build physical and mental health to reduce, or even avoid, ‘frailty’ and higher mortality risk down the track.

With all eyes on avoiding major illness in this Covid-19 year, a new study published online in BMC Geriatrics is, perhaps a timely warning. It found ‘prefrailty’ occurs in 45 per cent of people aged 40-49, which is about the same percentage of people aged 70-75.

From the age of 40, or even younger, people in ‘pre-frailty’ stages have the chance to avoid poor health outcomes and frailty, Flinders University Caring Futures Institute and international colleagues found.

“You don’t have to be in your 70s or 80s to be heading down the path to frailty. Age doesn’t matter,” says Flinders University Strategic Professor Sue

Gordon, Chair of Restorative Care in Ageing.

programmes and options for improving health outcomes are available online.

“Successful healthy ageing interventions and self-management should commence in at least the fourth decade of life, focusing on factors which contribute to pre-frailty and frailty.”

“People working from home during this self-isolation [lockdown] period can take the opportunity to reassess their health, habits and routines to seek ways to make their daily routines and homes better places to live, and live longer in the process,” he says.

The report suggests people can take matters in their own hands by improving a range of things, including: • Pre-frailty indicators – poor dynamic trunk stability and lower limb strength, poor balance, poor foot sensation, being underweight, pelvic floor problems, and poor nutrition.

• Pre-frailty to frailty factors – poor mental state i.e. living alone, high psychological distress, poor lung function and poor sleep quality.

Professor Anthony Maeder, from the Digital Health Research Centre at Flinders University says many

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The researchers, including collaborators based in Canada and South Africa, found similarities between the sample cohort of urban-dwelling Australians and similar studies in the UK, Europe and Asia (Taiwan).

For more see: The BMC Geriatrics (Nature Springer) article, ‘Pre-frailty factors in community-dwelling 40–75?year olds: opportunities for successful ageing’ (2020) by SJ Gordon, N Baker, M Kidd, A Maeder and KA Grimmer DOI: 10.1186/s12877-0201490-7 https://rdcu.be/b2D5L

BE YOUR PERSONAL

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For more recipes visit www.tilda.com/ eat-well/recipes.

In these pandemic times when people want their immunity to be at its best, sleep, regular exercise, vitamin D and a balanced diet will help.

Extra top-ups such as vitamin C, zinc and echinacea can also play a role but another superfood trending for their immunity-boosting properties are blackcurrants.

Canterbury-grown blackcurrants are the clever fruits behind CurraNZ, a natural sports and health superfood supplement which contain generous handful of New Zealand blackcurrants.

Their immunity-boosting quality is due to them containing high levels of anthocyanins, which enhance immune responses, help to control and suppress inflammation in the body and help with repair too.

Newly-released studies carried out by the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research found that taking New Zealand blackcurrant extract boosted innate immune defences and demonstrated impressive antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties.

The study stated: “Daily consumption of blackcurrant extract for five weeks enhanced the expression of immune factors associated with the maintenance of innate immune defences and enhanced cellular anti-inflammatory/antioxidant properties.”

Industry spokesperson, Mike Callagher said the importance of anthocyanins in terms of maintaining good health was only just starting to be understood.

“Anthocyanins are a type of polyphenol. They’re found in other fruits and vegetables but not as high in potency as New Zealand blackcurrants. They act as strong antioxidants in the body, protecting cells from damage and reducing inflammation. “

VEGGIE MOUSSAKA WITH TILDA RICE

Why go against the ‘grain’? Thanks to recipes such as this one, from Tilda rice, we can all spice up our lives.

INGREDIENTS • 2 packs Tilda Pure Basmati • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 red onions, peeled and finely chopped • 2 cloves garlic • 2 tsp dried oregano • 1 tsp allspice • 250ml vegetable stock • 1 can chickpeas, drained • 1 can black eyed beans, drained • 2 cans chopped tomatoes • 4 large aubergines • 600ml milk • 50g spelt or plain flour • 50g butter • 75g feta cheese, crumbled • 25g parmesan • 2 egg yolks • Salt and pepper to season

METHOD Preheat the oven to 180degC/gas 4.

Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onions, garlic, oregano and allspice and fry on a medium heat for 6-8 minutes until softened.

Add the stock, chickpeas, black eyed beans and the tomatoes. Season with plenty of salt and pepper, bring to the

boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the rice.

Meanwhile, slice the aubergine into 1cm rounds. Place in a colander and sprinkle with a pinch salt, set aside for 15 minutes to drain. Rinse the aubergine in cold water and pat dry with kitchen paper then spread onto a large roasting tray. Drizzle with oil season and roast for 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.

Warm the milk in a pan over a low heat.

Once warm transfer into a jug, then return the pan to the heat, add the butter and allow to melt on a medium heat. Stir in the flour to form a paste.

Start adding the warmed milk a little at a time stirring well. Once all the milk has been added and the sauce is smooth and creamy add the feta, simmer for five minutes. Allow to cool slightly then whisk in the egg yolks.

Assemble the moussaka by spooning a layer of the chickpea mixture into a large oven proof dish, followed by a layer of aubergine, repeat twice then cover with the cheese sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bake for 35-40 minutes.

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FIVE PIECES

FROM YOUR MUM’S WARDROBE YOU SHOULD KEEP It’s said history tends to repeat itself especially when it comes to fashion so, with retro styles making a comeback in many quarters, it’s appropriate to look at trends which were big 30 or more years ago although, it’s fair to say, some have never really departed a woman’s wardrobe.

SILK SCARVES A silk scarf can be worn on your neck, to keep your hair back or as a decorative belt.

The possibilities are endless when it comes to wearing this staple.

REEBOK CLUB C SNEAKERS

MUM JEANS A mum’s closet is not complete without a pair of comfy straight legged, high waisted, stretch, jeans. The term mum jeans was first coined in 2003 on a Saturday Night Live sketch and has since been the go-to silhouette for an effortlessly chic look.

SCRUNCHIES Whether you are rocking a bun or a ponytail, a scrunchie is the perfect accessory to keep hair back and add a bit of fun to any outfit. They come in many different colours and textures meaning there is a scrunchie for everyone.

This iconic white sneaker first made its debut in 1985 with a cult fan base. Reebok Club C has made a recent come back with celebrities such as Gigi Hadid, Khalid, Ariana Grande and Chloe Mortez spotted rocking them day to day. This timeless sneaker, the perfect white sneaker for any outfit, celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. See sidebar.

PEASANT BLOUSES This flowing silhouette took over the 70s, representing the nature and freedom of that decade. The peasant blouse has a wide neck, short or long, full sleeves, intricate embroidery and elastic or smocking at the waist or neckline.

Rock them with a fitted pair of jeans or peasant skirt and you have a boho look which has never really lost diehard followers.

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Last month, Reebok paid homage to the Club C as the cult classic shoe celebrated 35 years of iconic style. In 1985, the Club C kicked off the white sneaker trend and, now, as the timeless silhouette marks its 35th anniversary it will this year release a series of revered styles to fresh iterations and forward-thinking collaborations.

Originally designed as a tennis shoe, the Club C evolved from four of Reebok’s court staples – the Revenge Plus, the Club Champion, the Club Classic and the Monterey.

It often dominated the 80s sneaker conversation amongst tennis players and casual wearers alike, then became a style staple in many wardrobes.

Fast forward from ‘85 to 2020 and the silhouette returns in full swing with its year of celebratory Club C launches which started in February with the rerelease of the original navy and white Club C.

Whether it’s the fun and fabulous Carlton sneaker, the classic leather Teresa Mule or the transforming Sepia Heel with removable print tie that’s up your alley there’s a Merchant 1948 floral wonder to suit every sole.

SHOES BLOOM It’s a labour of local love which has added something special to the Merchant 1948 Teresa Mule, Sepia Heel and Carlton Sneaker.

These blooming beautiful styles were designed in house at Merchant 1948’s Auckland HQ with each colour painstakingly selected to bring the fantastic floral print to life.

Heroing 2020’s Pantone Colour of the Year – Classic Blue – the print was designed to tie into the footwear company’s Autumn/Winter 2020 collection and give these shoes

blue!

adorned, effortless femininity.

The associate footwear designer at Merchant 1948, Ellie Mills, was behind each Pantone selection. She played around with enlarged scale and a darker colour palette in the print to create a stunning and elevated result.

Several rounds of adjustment and an expert eye perfected the pattern with the outcome something special and different.

Whether it’s the fun and fabulous Carlton sneaker, the classic leather Teresa Mule or the transforming Sepia Heel with removable print tie that’s up your alley there’s a Merchant 1948 floral wonder to suit every sole.

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MAKE A STATEMENT

bigger than fashion It’s time to get ‘shirty’ over cancer with fashion retailer Witchery, which has just launched its annual White Shirt campaign to raise funds for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.

Hinging on the importance of medical research and the vital development of an early ovarian cancer detection test to be readily available and accessible as a pap test or mammogram, the campaign runs throughout May. “More than 50% of the community incorrectly believes a pap test diagnoses ovarian cancer. This has ultimately led to ovarian cancer being the leading cause of death of all gynaecological cancers. We must

find an early detection to save lives,” says Lucinda Nolan CEO of OCRF. With early stages of ovarian cancer having no obvious symptoms, more than 70% of women diagnosed are already in the advanced stages of the disease. Of these women, 7580% will not survive more than five years.

The White Shirt campaign is aimed of ultimately preventing ovarian cancer taking the lives of

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women, and, to date, Witchery has contributed more than $13 million to the OCRF which is focused on finding that early detection test.

The Witchery White Cotton Shirt is now available for purchase online via witchery.co.nz and for every White Shirt sold up until Sunday, May 31, 100% of the gross proceeds will again go to the OCRF.

Haircut heroes REMINGTON COMPETITION WINNER We received some great ‘bad hair day’ photos (pictured below) from readers in our competition to win Barber’s Best all-in-one grooming kit from Remington.

The lucky winner is Barnaby Hards. Thanks to everyone who took part.

Barnaby Hards

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BUBBLE Boredom Beaters MORNING WALK

FOR DOGS AND OWNERS TOO There are plenty of activities to keep dogs – and their owners – busy during lockdown and beyond.

The first thing to do each day is to nominate at least one family member to take man’s best friend for a walk or run, preferably early, to burn off some energy after a night’s rest. Exercise is most important. In addition, consider the following:

TUG OF WAR FUN Tug is a great way to mentally and physically challenge your dog. Short games of tug are challenging and will work wonders for tiring out canine friends. Contrary to myth, playing tug of war with your dog will not make him/her aggressive. If you don’t have a tug toy for dogs make one! (see below).

MAKE YOUR OWN TUG TOY Don’t throw out those old, faded or ripped jeans. Cut into reasonably long strips (not too narrow). Take three strips and knot together at one end.

Plait the strips and when you have a ‘rope’ of about 25cm knot the other end. You will have created a strong doggy toy – perfect for tug of war.

LOVE THOSE NOSE GAMES Hiding treats around the house or playing a game of hide and seek with your dog is a fun way to add some extra mental stimulation to their routine.

It’s one of the most versatile games you can teach your dog. Start with a simple game of ‘guess which hand’ to gain interest. It can be played anywhere, with toys or treats you already have. This is a great game school children can play with the dog when they get home from classes.

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