![]() Just like that and New Zealand is straight back into lockdown with a matter of hours as notice. This isn’t a bad thing, and we were prepared because we were told that if the Delta variant came to New Zealand, we would be put into Lockdown, and this is what has happened. New Zealand has fought off COVID before and we can do it again. Perhaps before we open the border or a travel bubble with another country, this time we will have super tight restrictions and regulations around it. We can’t afford to have further lockdowns, especially when the government is funding wage subsidies for businesses each time. I personally don’t mind lockdown, it gives an opportunity to relax and catch up on things around home. I am in a fortunate position where I can work from home if I want to during lockdowns, but I opt to go into work every few days to check in on the team. They are not so fortunate and are on the forefront driving the public around, wearing a mask all day every day with little to no thanks from the public. It can be more stressful being on the road at work than it can be being stuck at home for weeks. In general I think it is the uncertainty of not knowing how long we will be at level four for is the most stressful part, how it will impact our incomes and the way that it upsets our home and work life patterns or routines. I’m not complaining that it’s upset mine. Having a break from a 4am alarm is great. One thing that lockdown gives us is plenty of time to read books! I haven’t picked up a book yet, however I recently picked up some old readers digest magazines from a secondhand shop, I like reading those, even though some are nearly 20 years old, many of the stories in them are relevant today and the magazines contain some amusing anecdotes and looking at old adverts is intriguing. One of my projects for lockdown was making a good stock of jam to stock I’m Taupo at Love Heart Collective, this is a business where vendors have a space in a retail setting and they also offer workshops for kids etc, check them out on Facebook if you have a chance and give them a like. I have made about 40 jars of jam now, and that’s enough for the time being. It’s quite a complicated task, making sure they all set and are not too thick or too runny. I’d love to know what you and your whanau are doing this lockdown, or if you are overseas and in and out of lockdowns still. Keep safe, take care.
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AuthorAfter the outstanding success of his first children’s picture book, Comet the Red Bus - Around the City, Author Christopher Candy has continued to write the next book in the Comet the Red Bus series. Working full-time as a Manager for Tranzit Coachlines, Christopher has many years of bus-related experience that brings his characters to life. Christopher is based in the Tararua region and enjoys spending time with his partner, farm animals and pet dog, Tupance. You can see updates from Christopher, including new releases, giveaways and more, on his website or social media accounts. Archives
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