by Louise Rees | Apr 12, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media, Stories
New research from the Helen Clark Foundation has found that many people have bounced back from the increased loneliness experienced during Covid-19 lockdown, but for some societal groups, those feelings have lingered. Find out more here.
by Louise Rees | Mar 15, 2021 | News Media, Stories
Citizens Advice Bureau is celebrating its 50th year in New Zealand. Two volunteers from different generations tell about their experiences of volunteering for CAB. Read the article here.
by Louise Rees | Mar 8, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media, Stories
A podcast by Jessie Chiang explores the social and emotional impact of multiple lockdowns in Auckland. Listen to the podcast here.
by Louise Rees | Dec 17, 2020 | Loneliness, Stories
An excellent blog by Emily Preston is now live on the Innovation Unit website, and also on facebook and linkedin. The blog, “Human Connection, Socially Distanced” shines a light on intergenerational connection in Aotearoa New Zealand during...
by Louise Rees | Dec 3, 2020 | News Media, Stories
This short film tells the story of a small, Cornish, seaside community where residents, led by local councillor Daisy Gibb, have developed support networks, and adapted to become more self-sustaining in the face of Covid-19 restrictions.
by Louise Rees | Aug 25, 2020 | Loneliness, News Media, Stories
Read about how Grandfriends is connecting people across generations for friendship and support. This Daily Encourager article tells about the joy that contact with a surrogate grandparent is bringing to one young family. ...
