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Thoughts from Simon O'Connor MP for Tamaki As I write, we are entering a further week of level four lockdown. It is anything but the 'short and sharp' lockdown we were told it would be, and is the longest lockdown we have had since Covid arrived in New Zealand. Speaking with locals over recent weeks - via email and phone primarily - it is clear that people are struggling. Whether you are a business owner unable to open; a parent trying to explain to their children why they cannot helping several families stuck in Afghanistan. I use the playground; part of a family struggling to coexist in a small space; or someone who has loved ones stuck overseas and cannot secure a an overflowing warehouse as new goods come in? Many write to share their thoughts on how things can be improved, and this is very welcome. I have been able to take in all these suggestions and raise them with colleagues, officials, and others. Covid aside, the most dramatic and distressing piece of work for me in recent weeks has been was not able to assist everyone who asked for my help, but I am pleased to say several families got out of the country. Calling them in Kabul and hearing the gunfire and chaos in the background reinforced the seriousness of the situation. I am now working with a number of our Afghan interpreters here in the electorate who are seeking assistance to bring their close families out. MIQ space, things have been very challenging. There are significant psychological, physical, and financial consequences for everyone in New Zealand. I am often asked what lockdowns look like for me as the local Member of Parliament. It is no exaggeration to say the workload increases substantially. Constituents, often with nowhere else to tum, especially when their usual avenues might be unavailable, have been seeking assistance with all kinds of issues. I should start, If there has been one upside during these extraordinary times, spending more time with my family, cooking and chatting with each other around the kitchen table (rather than traveling back and forth from Wellington) has been very welcome. however, by saying that this is nothing compared to the stresses many face and again, my mind turns to our local business owners unable to Finally, social media has become a key way for me to keep you in the loop with what is happening in our community and Parliament. As always, please be in touch if you have any questions or concerns - be it via email, Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, or any other channel. I look forward to hearing from you. generate income while their expenses continue to add up. As you will anticipate, much of the work is now done by email and phone; the usual activity of face- to-face meetings and visits, all stop. Many locals are needing assistance to understand what is, and is not, possible during lockdowns. For example, can they visit a terminally ill loved one or is a business person able to move stock out of Sign up to my newsletter for regular updates To sign up for my e-newsletter, please email: mp.tamaki@parliament.govt.nz Thin is a ipunonad advertienent fandod by Parliamentary Senice. Authoriued by Simoe CConnor MPlor Tamki Thoughts from Simon O'Connor MP for Tamaki As I write, we are entering a further week of level four lockdown. It is anything but the 'short and sharp' lockdown we were told it would be, and is the longest lockdown we have had since Covid arrived in New Zealand. Speaking with locals over recent weeks - via email and phone primarily - it is clear that people are struggling. Whether you are a business owner unable to open; a parent trying to explain to their children why they cannot helping several families stuck in Afghanistan. I use the playground; part of a family struggling to coexist in a small space; or someone who has loved ones stuck overseas and cannot secure a an overflowing warehouse as new goods come in? Many write to share their thoughts on how things can be improved, and this is very welcome. I have been able to take in all these suggestions and raise them with colleagues, officials, and others. Covid aside, the most dramatic and distressing piece of work for me in recent weeks has been was not able to assist everyone who asked for my help, but I am pleased to say several families got out of the country. Calling them in Kabul and hearing the gunfire and chaos in the background reinforced the seriousness of the situation. I am now working with a number of our Afghan interpreters here in the electorate who are seeking assistance to bring their close families out. MIQ space, things have been very challenging. There are significant psychological, physical, and financial consequences for everyone in New Zealand. I am often asked what lockdowns look like for me as the local Member of Parliament. It is no exaggeration to say the workload increases substantially. Constituents, often with nowhere else to tum, especially when their usual avenues might be unavailable, have been seeking assistance with all kinds of issues. I should start, If there has been one upside during these extraordinary times, spending more time with my family, cooking and chatting with each other around the kitchen table (rather than traveling back and forth from Wellington) has been very welcome. however, by saying that this is nothing compared to the stresses many face and again, my mind turns to our local business owners unable to Finally, social media has become a key way for me to keep you in the loop with what is happening in our community and Parliament. As always, please be in touch if you have any questions or concerns - be it via email, Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, or any other channel. I look forward to hearing from you. generate income while their expenses continue to add up. As you will anticipate, much of the work is now done by email and phone; the usual activity of face- to-face meetings and visits, all stop. Many locals are needing assistance to understand what is, and is not, possible during lockdowns. For example, can they visit a terminally ill loved one or is a business person able to move stock out of Sign up to my newsletter for regular updates To sign up for my e-newsletter, please email: mp.tamaki@parliament.govt.nz Thin is a ipunonad advertienent fandod by Parliamentary Senice. Authoriued by Simoe CConnor MPlor Tamki