Updates from the Massey Matters team during Level Four

During the nationwide Level Four lockdown period we'll be bringing you a weekly email update each Friday.

This email is a rundown of what the team has been doing, along with information on available social services, activities to keep you and your whanau active and fun stuff we've found. 

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Published updates

Read the Monday 30 March - Friday 3 April edition online.
Read the Monday 6 April - Friday 10 April edition online.
Read the Monday 13 April - Friday 17 April edition online.
Read the Monday 20 April - Friday 24 April edition online.
Read the Monday 27 April - Friday 1 May edition online.
Read the Monday 4 May - Friday 8 May edtion online.

Check back each Friday for the latest edition.

Useful links from each update

This information will be updated as each edition is published.

Jump to ‘Available Support’ list
Jump to ‘Keeping your bubble active’ list
Jump to ‘Boredom Busters’ list
Jump to ‘Official guidance’

Available Support

• 'Support for Auckland Communities during COVID-19' - document of available support maintained by Healthy Families Waitakere

• COVID-19 Pacific Family Package - delivered by The Fono

• Delivereat - Directory of independent kiwi business currently delivering food and other supplies

• Auckland Emergency Management - support for those struggling in isolation. 

• Age Concern - support and assistance for over-65 year olds.

• NZ Mental Health Foundation tips for isolation

• If you’re struggling and need to talk to someone

• Translated resource re Covid-19

• Free meals for healthcare workers

• How long is the line? - Crowdsourced list of current wait times at essential services

• Handy guide to West Auckland community resources 

• Getting through together 

• Student Volunteer Army - request help and volunteer

• Mentemia - Free mental Health app and resources

• Melon - Online community with mental health resources for parents and young people.

• Staying on Track - Free online e-therapy course

• Free guide - living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty

• Learning from Home - info, resources and news from the Ministry of Education

• Waitemata Community Law Centre - legal advice and guidance 

• Business Digital Assessment - Free tool by ATEED for business digital know-how

• ANZAC Day 2020 - advice on how to mark the occasion from your bubble

• West Auckland Together - Info about health, wellbeing, work, social support and other info - managed by Sport Waitakere

• Covid-19 Community Testing Network - list of testing sites from Auckland DHB

• List of essential social services in NZ - see the updated list

• List of resources for Māori communities - collated by Auckland Council

• Support for Pasifika communities - info from West Auckland Together Hub

• Free maths tutoring for yr 9-13 - sign up here

• Paerangi: Resources and information about Covid-19 support in Te Reo, English and NZSL

• Getting Through Together: information and resources from the Mental Health Foundation

• New work opportunities: list of employment opportunities and support

• #ImHearForYou: donate and nominate a loved one with hearing issues for a care package

• Hearts and Minds: free online support groups and phone counselling

• Covid-19 Guidelines for Maori and Pacific Whanau: from ProCare

• Massey Level 3 Business Directory

• Auckland Council services and facilities during Covid-19

• Where to go for services and support - list from the Ministry of Social Development

• Essential and Non-Essential Services list - from VisionWest

• Waitakere Health Link - information on community hospital shuttle

• Helping businesses build resilience in emergencies - from Our Auckland

Keeping Your Bubble Active

• Child friendly workouts

• Teddy bear hunt

• LesMills on TVNZ on Demand

• Youtube workouts

• Free live CityFitness workouts

• Kanikani Kids - free Zumba for kids

• Sworkit - kid-friendly workouts / PE

• DownDog - free yoga and workout app

• Cosmic Kids Yoga - Fun yoga and movement YouTube channel

• 15 minute home workouts - from Popsugar.com

• #WeGotThis - Lockdown Challenge 

• Home workouts - with Auckland Council Pools & Leisure 

• AKL Paths - map of parks, paths and open spaces across Auckland

• Free workouts - from Fitness Blender

• Active Activities - from the West Wave Pool and Leisure Centre

Boredom Busters

• Activities to keep kids learning - Facebook Group

• Kids activities and games 

• List of child friendly games and activities

• A Children's Story About Social Distancing

• Visit Auckland Museum from home 

• Auckland Council - Arts and music free resources

• Wellbeing activities for the family

• Make an Easter bunny with Debbie!

• Life inside my bubble - Photo competition at Te Manawa

• Papaya Stories - Unlock joy with lockdown

• Electrical safety for kids 

• Science in a Van - science-based livestreams for kids. Live from 12.45pm each day

• Molly and Anaru's Great Massey Adventure - vote on a new chapter each day!

• Radio NZ Storytime - audio versions of classic and modern kiwi kids books

• Aerofoil and paper plane making - from Science Learning Hub

• Backyard Enviro Projects - fun and educational activities from Whau River Catchment Trust

• #ConnectAKL - create an artwork for the City Rail Link

• Te Manawa Storytime - recorded versions of their in-library storytime to watch at home. 

• Kelmarana Gardens - Activities to do at home

• The Humble Rubbing - Free bubble activities from Corban Estate Arts Centre

• Coco Kids - videos and activities from The Coconet TV

• Museum At Home: Auckland Museum online activities and fun stuff

• MOTAT Fun: New activities released each day!

• Little Troopers Facebook page posts regular activities to do with the little ones

• ALL STARS Active Kids: Facebook group with new games each day

• Lego Kids NZ: Share your creations! New challenges each day

• Practice your writing skills with acclaimed poet Rupi Kaur with her free writing workshops.

• Complete a virtual tour of an international museum

• Nanogirl's Great Science Adventure - RNZ podcast for kids

• Neighbours Online Aotearoa - vote on workshops and sessions - and suggest your own!

• Make your own face mask (without a sewing machine!)

• Design a Lockdown t-shirt - competition closes 15 May

• Suzy and Friends - fun stuff, videos and learning resources from kiwi icon Suzy Cato

Official Guidance

The best source for all information on the Level 4 lockdown and Covid-19 in New Zealand is the Government's Covid-19 website (www.covid19.govt.nz)

This site includes the latest official updates, as well as information on:

• Covid-19 symptoms

• Self-isolation 

• Essential services

• Financial assistance

• Health advice

• Practical steps you can take to stay safe

This website has information translated into a number of languages. 

Visit the Covid-19 website.