New Zealand lock down Archives - Anne Ashby - New Zealand Romance Writer

Back to Normal?

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Anne Ashby

Are we ready to go back to normal? I hope so. I trust New Zealand’s health department hierarchy and Government have interpreted all the available Covid-19 data correctly and wisely. While dropping to our Level 2 may not be exactly back to normal, it is allowing a lot more individual freedom. More important, its allowing most businesses to return to some form of trading. As this strange situation continues I watch the daily government briefings. I continue to appreciate hearing … Continue reading →

So Many To Thank

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Anne Ashby

We have so many to thank as we ease back a little on lock down. Its been a harrowing four weeks for many. But we mustn’t forget all those who continued to provide essential services while others struggled to stay within their little bubbles. Those workers struggle had to be worse. Some made difficult decisions. For example, leaving their families so they could care for the less able during isolation. Or isolating themselves away from family so they could ensure … Continue reading →

Biding Time

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Anne Ashby

Do you feel like you are just biding time right now? As we enter into our fourth week of New Zealand’s lock down, we await word today of our Government’s decision. Will we continue biding time until life can begin to return to normal? Or are we going to remain in lock down for a while longer? Personally I’m ambivalent. Lock down for me hasn’t presented any problems. In fact, I’m embarrassed to say I’ve actually enjoyed the time. I … Continue reading →

Leadership During Crisis

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Anne Ashby

Leadership is vital. In any walk of life, the leadership we provide ourselves or that provided by those who are placed in a position of leadership above us is often what sees us through. During a crisis this is so much more necessary. I was surfing the net to find a definition of leadership which fit with my current thinking. Eventually I came up with a source very unlikely for me. From a blogger, digital marketer, television personality Lisa Cash … Continue reading →

Coping With Isolation?

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Anne Ashby

Coping with isolation isn’t easy. What are you doing during the lock down? How are you keeping yourself busy and free from boredom? I know it is much more difficult for some people than others. Extroverts likely struggle to abide by the enforced isolation. But their effort is making a difference. Kiwis avoiding any social interaction are saving lives. Are you coping with isolation? What are you doing to while away the hours and days? I believe renovations/redecorating homes or … Continue reading →

Bear Hunt

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Anne Ashby

We’re going on a bear hunt. Come along too. Wherever you are, join in and participate to ease a little boredom of the lock down. I’m uncertain whether this bear hunt is a New Zealand phenomenon right now or whether its being done overseas as well. But I reckon its a great idea. It definitely makes going for a walk around one’s neighbourhood much more interesting. Certainly I applaud whoever came up with idea of making a little adventure for … Continue reading →

Stay Calm Be Kind

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Anne Ashby

“Stay calm, be kind” have turned into a slogan for us all right now. Our Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern mentioned the phrase a few days ago and its stuck. No matter what happens over the next few weeks, as long as we stay calm, be kind to each other and obey the rules we’ll see a light at the end of this virus tunnel. I do appreciate how fortunate I am. During this national lock down our lives have not … Continue reading →

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