Members of a NZ Facebook group were asked several weeks ago to share their Covid-19 experiences. Most New Zealanders living in New Zealand have not had Covid and do not know anyone who has. Those who have commented with the stories below. *Names have been removed and minor spelling
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John Black stuffednz.net Information Satire What’s wrong with a little hate? Sure, I can see the dangers of too much. It can make you bitter and twisted and drive you into a career in primary school teaching. A little hate, however, makes the world go round. It literally
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**If readers want this series to continue please send your original photos to window@thebfd.co.nz What can you tell me about this photo? Yesterday’s photo was taken from Napier, Ahuriri, showing Hardinge road seafront with Perfume point to the left and Westshore on the distant left side.
Quotes from Michael Baker: Professor Michael Baker was hesitant to characterise the so-called “Freedom NZ” protests as potential super-spreader events. But the University of Otago epidemiologist did say Covid transmission was likely occurring at them, and symbolically the protests were a corrosive form of “antisocial behaviour”. But Baker
The Prime Minister must today tell the country the conditions and timeframe for ending the lockdown in Auckland and then she needs to get up there and see for herself the fallout from nine weeks of lockdown, says National Party Leader, Judith Collins. This morning, during his weekly media rounds,
Nifka On Super Saturday all political leaders supported vaccination. Why? Because there is overwhelming evidence that being fully vaccinated reduces the spread of infection, reduces the severity of symptoms, hugely reduces the chances that the infected will die, reduces the stress on our poorly equipped hospitals and over-worked staff,
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Another tiring day, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually in our/my troubled times. A couple of wines with dinner and by 9.30, that’s it… bed beckons. A few pages of my book as per usual, and then head down… not too long before it’s Zzzzzzzzz… Suddenly I’m
KSK The organisers and attendees of the park protests this weekend have every reason to be cock-a-hoop about their achievement, even in the face of impending and threatened prosecution. The numbers were impressive; reported attendance varied widely, but thousands arrived to make their feelings known and to picnic
Worzel As a young teen, I drank a few glasses of what turned out to be a knockout punch. It pays to make sure you know what you’re putting into your body before you do so. It was clear from the start of what is known as ‘The Covid
Tim Ordei Information Opinion As far as my political leanings go… I have no idea – I think I’m left, but I tend to disagree with everyone. I guess in the current political climate I would probably describe myself as feeling more comfortable with those on the right. But only
Dr Muriel Newman nzcpr.com US President Ronald Reagan’s famous expression, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the Government, and I’m here to help” used to bring a chuckle from New Zealanders, who traditionally regarded ‘The Government’ as benign. Not any
