COVID-19 Updates and Resources

COVID-19 Updates and Resources

At Ngā Tamariki Puāwai o Tāmaki Makarau | Auckland Kindergarten Association, the wellbeing and safety of your tamariki and whānau is our first priority.

AKA continues to be informed by COVID-19 guidance from the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education, as well as monitoring international developments via the World Health Organisation.

Please continue to follow public health and safety measures that are known to reduce transmission of COVID-19 and reduce the risk of serious illness:

Stay up to date with vaccinations, including boosters. Researchshows they are the most effective way to prevent death. Everyone aged five and over can get a free COVID-19 vaccine now, and boosters are available for people aged 16 and over.
There is new guidance for household contacts, who don’t have to isolate but are recommended to test for five days with a rapid antigen test.
Wear a face mask as appropriate (for example, if you are a household contact).
Keep your child home if they are sick and test for COVID-19 if they have symptoms. Stay home if you are sick and test if you have COVID-19 symptoms.
Hygiene measures: hand-washing, cough or sneeze into your elbow.
Maintain good ventilation by opening windows.
Keep a safe distance from people you don’t know while out and about, and in crowded areas.

Your health and wellbeing

If you are unwell contact your GP or call Healthline on 0800 358 5453. COVID-19 tests and care are provided free to all those who need it, irrespective of citizenship, visa status, nationality or medical insurance coverage

For updates please go to https://covid19.govt.nz/

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Food Banks

For those located in Auckland, who need to access more food during the current lockdown, the following food banks are providing kai:

Akaal Foundation

Free packages, delivery available. Call or text for more information. Call 021 297 2602.

0800 TAAMAKI

For those in Central East Auckland, if you would like some assistance for a food parcel, call 0800 822 6254 (0800 TAAMAKI).

Auckland City Mission Foodbank

If you need a food parcel, call ACM 09 303 9266 and speak to the Crisis Care team. You will then be given a time to collect from the ACM distribution centre at 15 Auburn Street, off Boston road in Grafton. Everyone must take ID with them.

Budgeting & Family Support Services. Māngere, Otara & Tuakau

Call Mangere – 09 275 2255 or Tuakau – 09 236 9804. Call first to request, bring ID, proof of address and a face mask.

The Fono Feleoko Food-Hubs

0800 FONO 4U or www.facebook.com/thefonohealt. Support for people directly affected by lockdown and former clients of The Fono. Call or send Facebook message.

Hills Church

Hills Church on Hillsborough Road can be emailed at office@hillschurch.nz. Please provide details on your needs and they will do their best to provide a food parcel. Hills Church has also offered to go shopping for those that cannot leave home due to self-isolation, if needed.

LIFE Soup Kitchen

Cooked takeaway meals which can be picked up from locations in Otara, Manurewa, Glen Innes, Papakura, and Mangere. www.facebook.com/Lifesoupkitchen/

MUMA, Manukau Urban Māori Authority

Call 0800 686 232 or visit www.facebook.com/muma.org. Pick up from 31 Calthorp Close, Favona. Open Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm. Please call first (9am-2pm) and bring ID and a vehicle for collection.

Ngā Whare Waatea Marae, Māngere

Open Mon–Fri, 10am–2pm. Head to the Marae at 31 Calthorp Close, Māngere with ID. Wait in the car when you arrive and staff will get to each person one at a time, asking relevant questions as needed.

Orakei Foodbank

Call 521 5712 and leave message on voicemail with details of how many are in your family etc. Parcels are only delivered on Tuesdays and Fridays to Orakei, Kohi and Mission Bay.

Otara Health Charitable Trust

Provide Otara Food Bank for families living in Otara or Papatoetoe. Please register in their system and bring ID and proof of address. Open Fri 12-2.30pm. Register through Facebook, supplies are usually all allocated by Friday. Contact 022 477 8536 or www.facebook.com/Otara-Health-Charitable-Trust-223677714431863/

Papakura Marae Foodbank

Open Mon-Fri, 10am-2.30pm, call 09 297 2036. Please phone to request a food parcel, someone will ring you back to do a phone interview, then food will be delivered. Deliveries are being made only to Papakura and Manurewa areas currently.

Presbyterian Support Northern

Call 09 309 2054 to arrange a pick up at 8 Madeira Lane, Grafton. Strictly no walk-ins and collections are strictly between 11-12pm, Mon-Fri.

Rawiri Community House

Walk in only, 1 Rata Vine Drive, Wiri. Mon-Fri 10am-2.30pm. No registration necessary, no criteria for accessing help. Also distribute free modems, see Facebook for details. Contact liz@rawiri.org or www.facebook.com/rawiri.org/

Salvation Army food parcels

Contact you local Salvation Army Community Ministry (ring 0800 53 00 00 to find your local ministry). You will be given a time to collect your food parcel.

Shanti Niwas

Provide social support services to senior citizens of Indian and South Asian origin. During Lockdown provide a range of additional services, including grocery and prescription medicine delivery, phone check ins, and emergency housing service. Call 09 622 1010 or www.facebook.com/snct.newzealand/

Southseas Healthcare Trust

Food support to enrolled population and church groups in South Auckland. Pick up only from 14 Fair Mall, Shop 9-12 Otara. Call 027 303 0064

St Marks Church

St Marks Church in Pakuranga are still open but only focusing on those in Pakuranga. You can contact them directly via their contact page on their website or emailing stmarks@xtra.co.nz.

St Vincent De Paul, Newton branch

Call 09 815 6122 or email – auckland@stvinnies.co.nz and they can deliver a food parcel.

Student Volunteer Army

Contactless food delivery service for people 65+, essential workers, their families and vulnerable groups. Shop online (shop.sva.org.nz) or call for assistance. Goods come at a cost. Call 09 801 2122 or 0800 005 902.

Takanini Gurdwara (Suprime Sikh Society of New Zealand)

Call 021 803 512, email suprimesikhsocietynz@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/TakaniniGurdwara. Free food bags for people of all backgrounds. Only available certain dates, see Facebook more information. Also distribute blankets and face masks.

The Otara Kai Village

Food packages and face masks for people living in Otara and Papatoetoe regions. Pick up from 120 East Tamaki Road, Otara, or delivery (pending needs). Register online, and see Facebook for updates. https://form.jotform.com/201027853369053www.facebook.com/TheOtaraVillage4

VisionWest Community Trust

Operates in West Auckland. VisionWest offers pataka kai (food bank), community housing, counselling services, home healthcare and budgeting. www.visionwest.org.nz.

WeCare.Kiwi

Volunteer support network for anyone who is vulnerable, living alone, or caring for others can request check-ins or practical help. Call 0800 777 797.