Plague of Peacocks HIT New Zealand!!

 It may seem strange but the growing numbers of peacocks living wild in New Zealand is creating problems for the farmers. They eat pasture that livetock depends on, and their numbers are increasing thanks to the hunting of stoats and possums. Some experts believe the number in Northland currently exceeds 1,000!! 

Kiwi Kids News- Auckland Zoo Has A NEW RHINO?!

Auckland Zoo is celebrating the birth of its first baby rhino in 20 years- a healthy female delivered. To follow the new arrival, Auckland Zoo is running a competition to name the new rhino. If you'd like to enter the competition: Visit the Auckland Zoo website for many more details. 

Auckland Goes Back To Alert Level 3? - Kiwi Kids News

Starting from Wednesday noon Auckland will be going into lockdown after finding four new Covid cases. The four cases all come from members of a single family but none had travelled oversea recently. The rest of New Zealand has been placed into Alert Level 2.

Netflix; Pandemic Series

Yesterday Room 1 & 7 collaborated on watching a Netflix series = the pandemic. During today we wrote down as many important factual statements we should know about the virus. Some questions were difficult but together we managed to do perfectly fine. 

What I noticed through the show is that the things we already knew about, we detailed so well...I understood more than before. It reminded me that this virus is nothing new even as it's not extremly deadly. Though our safety rules still apply to New Zealand, considering we're in L1! 

Kiwi Kids News - Shortest Day Of The Year For New Zealand

The winter solstice occurred at exactly 9:43Am. It marks the point when New Zealand, at the rest of the southern hemisphere begins recieveing more daylight as the sun's angle in the sky begins to increase. The coldest weather in New Zealand is coming. 

Kiwi Kids News- C19 RETURNS?!!

After many days of no cases in New Zealand, it has been annoucned there are two new cases. These two cases are were people who had arrived from the UK. 

The government was quick to act following the news. 

As well as Health Minister David Clark annouced a move to suspend all compassionate exemptions until he was conifent that border was safe. 

Lockdown: Level 1!!

This week New Zealand is currently on Alert, level 1. We should be extra careful as even though we're on level 1, there could still be a chance someone could engrave that disease. 

I'm very happy about the news since I now can hangout with my friends + we're able to do more things. What are your thoughts moving into level 1?

What Did I Do During Lockdown??

Winter Is Arriving?!!

As winter is arriving, its best we stay warm and protect ourselves from frostbites or anything that includes a viral disease. It's not a big deal unlike Covid-19 but as there are many possibilities, getting a viral infection + adding onto the pandemic. 

The smartest thing to do is to be safe & covered in warm clothes!

Kiwi Kids News- Students Starting School Next Week?

Prime Minister Jacinda Adern has annouced New Zealand will take action into Level 2 on Thursday. Signifing schools will be renewed on Monday 18th May. At the press conference they also declared that social gatherings will be narrowed to groups of 10 for the next two weeks.

Jacinda Adern warned of a long road ahead and urged New Zealanders to continue to maintain public hygiene and health practices. We shouldn't give up. Stay safe everyone!

Kiwi Kids News- NZ's Covid-19 Communication Is Leading The World?

A global survey of communication during this situation of Covid-19 has established New Zealand at the top. According to a survey by Stickybeak, they found that New Zealand was selected more than any other country as the most impressive response to the pandemic. What are your thoughts on this?

 For more detailed information: Kiwi Kids News Article

ANZAC Day 2020

ANZAC Day is on the 25th of April. It's an influential day for everyone as we commemorate all New Zealanders tragically killed in wars. 

Also honouring those who suffered during that time. Many soldiers fought for our country and we should be proud what they have impacted upon us. 

We should all be have this day to remember what great & thoughtful soldiers we had. 

Kiwi Kids News- First Online Supermarket Opening..

New Zealand's first purpose built online supermarket yesterday. It is predicted that the new store will fill up to 7,500 online orders a week from the Auckland reigon. 

The store will operate 24 hours a day & 7 days a week was planned due to the virus. Please stay safe and clean! 

Kiwi Kids News- Daylight Saving ENDS In New Zealand...

Daylight saving has ended for New Zealand. With clocks going back at 3am on Saturday night. In Summer, these early morning sunlight hours are seen as being wasted as many people are asleep at that time. By way of daylight saving time, they are more useful. 

Fun Fact: New Zealand first introduced daylight saving in 1927. Daylight savings is also a reminder for New Zealandrs to check their fire alarms and ensure they are working in order. 

Kiwi Kids News - Stay At Home But Be Connected!

We are now on day 12 of the lockdown in New Zealand. During this lockdown we should all be learning how together, we should all stay connected whilist still social distancing. 

It's a perfect time to spend more time with your loved ones wether it's helping them, having conversations or even having breakpoints with them. 

Sometimes its okay to feel lonely at times but everyone is going through this. Remember your not alone you'll be back with your friends. Have hope & 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.

Fresh Start For 2020 - BLOG Profile🌞

Malo e lelei, my name is Limiteti and grew up in Auckland, New Zealand. I’m a year 8 attending Ruapotaka Primary School and my teacher is Mrs. Cardoza. 

I have four siblings in total and my culture is full Tongan. My most liked subject in school is history because it’s fascinating to research about the past world. For my hobby, I enjoy multiple things but my most favorite is probably investigating/prediciting the future. 

Growing up I had many aspirations like being a teacher or someone who owned a bakery store. I’m still confused and lost of what I want to pursue when I’m older but, I strongly want to be someone who takes care of animals or keeps them safe. 

Some goals I want to accomplish during this year is getting accepted into a good college and improving my knowledge and grades. It will be tough as a year 8 but in the end, I hope focusing on my work is worth it.  I can't wait to see what 2020 has to offer, thank you for reading my blog profile.

Kiwi Kids News- COUNTDOWN TO STOP SELLING ENERGY DRINKS TO CHILDREN?!

New Zealand super market Countdown, has announced there will be an age restriction for drinking energy drinks. Starting from September, people will need to be 16 and over to purchase an energy drink.

Energy drinks are not recommended for minor children as this move had an amount of support. Many are suggesting the government should bring in more responsible rules.

Research from Food Standards Australia and New Zealand shows that energy drinks have less than three percent of overall caffeine. What are your opinions?

Kiwi Kids News- Police Issued Eviction Notices On Protesters Living At Ihumatao??

Auckland police have issued eviction notices to protesters living at Ihumatao. Ihumatao is a small settlement in South Auckland that has deep strong spiritual and cultural significance to New Zealand.

The dilemma at Ihumatao has been going on for years. An extensive building company wants to benifeit their land to build houses. 

A group called SOUL has been living on the land preserving it: stopping the building development.

This latest move by the council and police is an attempt to sort out the situation. Enabling the housing process to begin.