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Keeping it local this Christmas
Hospice brings light to the community
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If you would like to see one of the most special displays of Christmas lights in Auckland, head to Hospice House on Te Atatu Peninsula this December.
Hospice West Auckland lights up Hospice House every year, giving a special sparkle to the Peninsula while reminding everybody that Hospice is there for them. Each individual light on the building represents a life of someone the charity has cared for.
The lights are made possible by the generous support of local businesses. This year’s platinum sponsors are Morrisons Funeral Directors and High Wire Electrical, with the latter installing the lights.
“Hospice is doing a wonderful job in our community, and we are grateful to support them and bring sparkle to the community,” says Daniel Richardson from Morrisons Funeral Directors.
Perfect for a family outing in the evening, you will find the lights sparkling at 52 Beach Road, Te Atatu Peninsula, from December 10 onwards (8pm to midnight).
Hospice West Auckland has been providing end-of-life care to people with terminal illness and support to their families since 1987.
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Susannah Bridges, maker of ceramics and porcelain lighting, wishes all Fringe readers an enjoyable and fun-filled summer. Heaven knows we deserve it! Should you be looking for something special for someone special, or to treat yourself (yes!), you can visit Susannah’s workshop sale, December 15 to 18 at unit F4, 29 Keeling Road, Henderson. Go to susannahbridges.co.nz for more info. Susannah’s work is also available at Te Uru. Kia Kaha Tāmaki Makaurau!
One step closer to a safe summer
The arrival of the Covid-19 Delta variant presented us a difficult challenge this year. For those of us here in Auckland it’s been incredibly tough but together, we’ve pulled out all the stops to keep each other safe.
Our hard work has meant that we can enjoy summer and the new possibilities on the horizon while continuing to stick to the rules. Masking up, scanning in, staying distanced, and staying home and getting tested if you’re sick remain central pillars of our Covid response.
If you’re vaccinated, you’ll be able to visit bars and restaurants, reconnect with family and friends, and do the things you love. Businesses that require people to show they’re fully vaccinated before entry will be able to operate with fewer restrictions. This will help protect New Zealanders into the future, while ensuring that we have a pathway out of lockdowns.
The Government recently announced extra help for businesses to ensure they’re supported as we make the transition forward with the new Covid-19 Protection Framework. This includes doubling the Resurgence Support Payment, so businesses can access up to $43,000 every two weeks. You can find out more about the extra support at covid19.govt.nz.
We know everyone is looking forward to doing more here in the New Lynn and Kelston electorates. If you haven’t yet, get out and get your free Covid-19 vaccine as soon as you can – and make sure your friends and family know they’ll need to be fully vaccinated to enjoy the things they love this summer.
We wish you a wonderful, safe Christmas and New Year holiday and all the best for 2022.
