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Active Response II Level 4 Recreation
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.” Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities.
Hunker down and stay at home [Jacinda Adern] The government’s message is clear that during Level 4 restrictions – stay at home and recreate close to home – within walking distance. •
Use the tracks in your local park, green space or walk along local streets
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Recreate only with the people from your own household or on your own
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Stay at least 2 metres from anyone you meet [you can still wave or call out hello]
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Practice good hygiene – use hand sanitiser when out and wash hands on return home Make outings relatively short – public toilets, water fountains, playgrounds and other facilities will NOT be available to the public.
Recreation in the ‘hood What opportunities are in your home, backyard or neighbourhood? Inside
Choose something that works for you – there are plenty of online videos, courses or activities. Virtual exercise groups will suit some, and others may choose to exercise alone. Pump up the music or be silent and reflective. •
Yoga, Pilates, stretching, meditation
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Physical education – alone or as a group
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Home workout with or without equipment
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Kapa haka, poi, singing, music and dance
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Kids fun.
Backyard or courtyard •
Use balls, bats, frisbees, bubble mix, hula hoops, nets, hoops, washing baskets…
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Have fun with: water play, picnics or camping in the backyard, gardening, treasure hunts, tree climbing, pet play, hut building, backyard Olympics…
Community messaging Communicate the following to your community: •
Recreate locally, within easy walking distance of your home
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Stay away from others
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Focus activities on your home and your own backyard
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The closer we stay to our home area, our ‘bubble’ the less chance of passing on the virus.
NZRA Insights Report – Fight, Flight or Freeze in the Red Zone
Local community Find areas where children can run around and have some space, away from play equipment or seating. Find some space that enables them (and you) to feel a sense of freedom. •
Walk to: parks, walkways, cycleways, trails, school fields, courts and streets, river, lake or beach
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Have fun: walking, scooting, cycling, kite flying, playing in streams, photography, nature hunts.
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