1. The official government COVID 19 website for information is:
https://covid19.govt.nz/

2. RNZ is the media outlet with responsibility for disseminating official information:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news

3. Getting food, supplies and medicines (from the Ministry of Health website):
As an older person you may be more vulnerable to COVID-19 as you may have underlying health issues, therefore you might decide to reach out to friends, family and neighbours for help. Remember to follow good hygiene practices, keep your distance from people you don’t know, and stay home if you’re unwell.
There are also several support services available who can help you access services you need:
• local Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/find-your-civil-defence-group

• the Student Volunteer Army Grocery Delivery Service
https://shop.sva.org.nz/ or via 0800 005 902.

• Countdown Supermarket Priority Assistance Service (from the Ministry of Social Development website):
If you are most at risk of COVID19, according to government’s guidelines, you can apply for Supermarket Priority Assistance Service for online deliveries.

Apply for Supermarket Priority Assistance Service for online deliveries https://shop.countdown.co.nz/shop/content/priority-assistance

Online ordering is open 7 days per week.

Check the store website for information about click and collect and delivery slots.
The guidelines on who is most at risk are on the COVID19 website.

4. Loneliness
Feeling lonely in lockdown? Check out this website:
https://loneliness.org.nz/


5. Avoiding queues
Here is a community link for helping you with the timing of your shopping or Covid test to avoid long waiting times:
https://timeintheline.co.nz