Cyber Attack

There has been a new cyber attack on the New Zealand stock exchange. This means that NZX has stopped all trading in most of its markets. It's the fourth cyber attack that has happened in the last week.

No one knows who is behind this whole attack. "Two to three percent of the profits of the traders could be wiped out by cyber attacks" New Zealand's Central bank said. The New Zealand government has now begun activating the national security system. 

How I Feel About Lockdown!

Since this is the second lockdown that New Zealand has been through, I'm not really that keen to be staying home. Although its boring one thing that is good about staying home is that we get to stop the spread of covid-19 throughout our community.

Staying home also gives me and my family time to retrace where we've been and to limit the contact between family members and the public. Maybe after this lockdown we will have a less amount of covid-19 cases than the start of it.

New Zealand vs Coronavirus

New Zealand has now defeated the pandemic that has been going around the whole world. Now its been 17 days since a new case of covid-19 and 26 days in lockdown alert level 2! Since we are on alert level 1 gatherings have no limit in how many people can go.

We are still having the same border restrictions but we are only allowing NZ citizens or permanent residents in. All who come in through the border must self isolate for a fortnight.
Jacinda Ardern has asked that people keep track and write down every place they are going to.

Water Restrictions

Many might know that our country is starting to have water issues. Since that has happened, Auckland has begun to have water restrictions. Auckland has only had 35 percent of our normal rainfalls. People are saying that our dam is currently sitting at levels that citizens haven't seen in 30 years! 

Since we are preserving water sprinklers, water blasters and car washers are turned off. Make sure that when you are taking showers and brushing your teeth don't take too long.

Avocado Milk

There is a new trend with Avocado Milk! It was invented by a kiwi food guru Sachie Nomura. This avocado milk is sold in over 100 stores in the United States of America and might even by in stock at our local supermarkets and dairy's.

This avocado milk was also rewarded the healthiest drink due to how healthy it is! For those people in New Zealand who haven't tried this I suggest try to make your own Avocado milk at home! 

Avocado Milk Ingredients:
Avocados
Oat Milk
Sugar

Method:
1. Mash avocados till is has a runny consistency.
2. Add milk and stir.
3. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar then stir.
4. Enjoy!

Prince Charles & The Duchess Of Cornwall Arrive In New Zealand!

Prince Charles and the duchess have now made their arrival in New Zealand for their 7 day tour. 

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have arrived in New Zealand on a 7 day tour.

Their tour of New Zealand will take them to Northland, Christchurch and Kaikōura. 

During their Auckland stay, Prince Charles and Camilla will receive an official welcome at Government House and meet with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Local Elections!

Regions in New Zealand have completed their Local Body Elections for 2019. During these elections, regions in New Zealand vote for who they want as their mayor, city councillors, and district health boards.

Wellingtons mayoral race was good with Andy Forster beating incumbent Justin Lester. While Phil Goff remained mayor of Auckland beating John Tamihere. 

As a surprise 19 year old Fisher Wang was elected into the Rotorua Lakes Council making him the youngest ever voted into local government in NZ

Endeavour Sails Around New Zealand

A realistic replica of Captain Cooks ship the endeavour has continued it's journey around New Zealand. The replica of the ship is part of a flotilla known as Tuia 250 that has been sailing around New Zealand in memory of Captain Cooks arrival in New Zealand.

Over in the holidays the replica ship docked in Gisborne where Captain Cook saw this part and named the cove Poverty Bay. Although some people were excited for the ship to dock in their bay the local Maori community were not happy with this.

Some cities didn't allow the ship to dock there because their local Maori community says that its Maori area. I think they should let the replica ship dock because Captain Cook named most the land in New Zealand.

A Penguin Travelled From NZ To Australia!

A fiorland penguin was found tired and struggling to walk amongst the rocks on Kennett River in west Melbourne on July 10. It was taken to the zoo to get some test results by marine experts. It'll be fed and taken care of until it is able to go back home to NZ.

The penguin travelled 2,500km in total from NZ to Australia! It's surprising because penguins can't fly but their actually one of the fastest swimmers on the planet! 

NZ History Taught In Schools

In New Zealand Jacinda Ardern has made the choice for all New Zealand schools to be taught about the history of our country by 2020. Some schools have the choice which parts they want to be taught. There will be changes to many schools.

 I think its a good idea that Jacinda Ardern has chosen to do this because not only will it help New Zealand kids right now it'll also help them in the future. Jacinda had thought of the idea while unveiling a plaque commemorating the New Zealand Wars.

Christchurch Is The Friendliest City In NZ?

In New Zealand some travellers come around to look at our fine cities but what really caught their eye was Christchurch. They think Christchurch is the most friendliest because the people who live in Christchurch have a positive and friendly attitude.

When it comes to the worlds friendliest city Vancouver already took the title. I've been to Christchurch and I agree that people their have a friendly attitude. 

Stepping Into The Future...

In New Zealand The Warehouse decided to create New Zealand's first ever online shopping mall. A lot of people who now know about this are very excited to have our first online shopping mall. The new website that we are looking forward to costs $12 million New Zealand dollars to build which is a lot.

I think its a good idea that The Warehouse decided to put up an online shop because sometimes people are very tired to go and pick up their own shopping and actually buy the shopping. There are 9% of New Zealanders who buy online, 14% in America, 18% in UK and more than 20% in China.

New Zealand Music Month

Music month in New Zealand is a way to celebrate all the music made in New Zealand including the musicians them self. The New Zealand music month first started off as music week but by 2001 it had became a New Zealand Music Month.

I think its a good idea to have a New Zealand music month that way young musicians can express their voice with the whole country. There are going to be music gigs around the country for young musicians to come and celebrate music. I hope that more people get to make music and find a way to express it!