Kiwi Kids News- ALL New Zealand Schools To Close??

Prime Minister Adern made the statement on Monday afternoon. According to what she said all schools and early childcare centres in New Zealand, will close from midnight on Wednesday in order to combat Covid-19. 

She spoke about many important things counting with a lockdown situation for approximately 4 weeks. As for now the students will be learning online with government helping beside. Stay safe!

Lockdown 4 BEGINS!

Prime Minister Adern made a revelation this afternoon. During the briefing she explained that New Zealand will be moving into COVID-19 Alert Level 3 for 48 hours, then to Level 4. 

To clarify New Zealand will move into a lockdown situation for 4 weeks until further notice. I hope everyone stays safe for next few weeks and remember social distancing! 

What is Kauri Dieback?

Kauri is a native tree to New Zealand located in a forest. Dieback caused by microsopic fungus organisim called Phytopthora (PA) 

Kauir dieback can kill kauri of all ages as it lives in the soil and infects kauri roots. There's currently no proven cure or treatment meaning nearly all infected kauri die. Please keep our kauri trees 
safe and living.

Kiwi Kids News- Polyfest Cancelled Due To Coronavirus

The huge event this week has recently been called off due to worries of the covid-19 
(Coronavirus) spread. 

Organisers said the event was too huge to trace any contracts of a confirmed case. Still they're trying to find other options to adress student's performances.

ST. PATRICKS DAY! 🍀🌱

St. Patricks Day is a global celebration of Irish culture. It particulary remembers St. Patrick, one of Ireland's patron Saints who ministered Christianity in Ireland. To commemorate the life of St. Patrick they have feasts and celebrate by wearing green. He impacted a lot on Ireland and its history.

Kiwi Kids News- Lego Blocks To Be Sustainable By 2020...

The world's famous toy maker has announced plans to be 100% likey by 2030. Due to fact that plastic is dangerous to the the enviornment the company has been working to change the way they produce their famous toy.

Currently, two percent of its plastic pieces which are mostly from trees, leaves and bushes you find in Lego. New pieces will all soon have the same strength of colour, fastness and sticking power, in order to together with older pieces.

CORONAVIRUS: All You Need To Know!

Currently there is a pandemic (define; a disease that is spreading in multiple countries around the world at the same time) circulating around the globe. That is of course Covid-19 also well known as the Coronavirus. If you're still confused with the lately news about this topic, these answers should answer your questions.  

1. What Is Covid-19?

The Coronavirus is an affecting virus. For example, headaches, tummy aches or coughing. It can spread easily from one to another. As said in the news it can spread from person to person by coughing, or incontact with the surface of your face/skin.

 2. Where Did Covid-19 Orginirate From?

The first few cases were in China, in a city called Wuhan..but has now dispersed across the world. It has thought the disease originated at an animal market in the city. Where it somehow consumed into a person.

3. How Can You Protect Yourself and Others?

• Cough or sneeze into your elbow or by covering your mouth. 

• Put used tissues in the bin or a big immediatly. 

• Wash your hands with soap often (prefaablly 20 seconds)

• Avoid personal contact/ social distance yourself 

• Clean and disinfect frequently tounched surfaces

• Stay home if you feel unwell