Back to Alert Level 3

Up until yesterday our week had been pretty non-eventful - it's beginning to seem like every other day and once or twice I've really had to think about what day it was.

As of today we have just under 1500 cases, 9 deaths which were elderly people mostly with health issues but over 700 have recovered. The prime minister is talking about entering Alert level 3 next week which means this:

You can go out but stay within your bubble and 2 metres apart from others.
Businesses which supply deliveries and those who can work with drive through can open - my 2 worked for McDonalds previously and they are hopefully starting work next week.
Mass gatherings remained banned and a limit of 100 people indoors with outdoor events have a limit of 500 people.
Non emergency treatment through dentists and doctors due to be explained more.
If you can work from home keep that up.
Stay local and try not to travel outside your area unless its essential.
Some schools will reopen to some but not all students.
Low risk activities are fine like surfing or fishing within your local area.

More info here.

One of my friends works from home doing boat repairs and servicing so the other half has booked our boat in for a service. I do think as a country we've done pretty well to come out of this at the level we have but I do think we are going to be in for a tough recession no doubt to come. All we can do is just live day to day and try out best to bounce back.

I hope you're staying safe wherever you are.

Auckland Metropolis Museum

In amongt the modern new highrise buildings in Auckland City is this smaller vintage building that is currently for sale (I'd buy it if I had the money). My research found that: "It was designed by English-born architect Charles Towle and erected in the early 1930s as the Church of Christ, Scientist, the building's Graeco-Roman facade has towering columns that frame its impressive entranceway, with three ornate timber doors decorated with leadlight inserts providing access to the expansive foyer. Arched ceilings dominate the former congregational high stud space beyond the foyer and numerous picturesque windows provide a light, airy feel and an ambience many office buildings lack. The building housed congregational and Sunday school services for 70 years until it was sold and converted into office space in 2003. A significant refurbishment was also carried out with care taken to ensure that the building's distinctive character remained intact. Special architectural ...

Grace Brothers

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Vondel

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