COVID-19 Pandemic

Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 15th December 2020. Part 4 of 4.  Trip to London to form World Association of Flower Arrangers. Night train to Scotland. Conference in Australia. Books on floral art. Origins of floral art. Fundraising diaries. Plant varieties in NZ. Night school and start of the local club. Training to teach floral art. Design principles. Growing suitable plant material. Flower arranging as an art form. Durability. Online demonstrations by Francine Thomas through the Covid-19 pandemic. Grandmother’s artwork. 

A collection of anti-vaccine and anti-Covid-19 Vaccine Pass protest slogans chalked outside Palmerston North City Library.

During the first Covid-19 lockdown, the 'Sheild's Up' initiative coordinated makers across New Zealand in mass producing face shields to ship to under stocked healthcare providors. Local Makerspace Blueprint (a division of the Palmerston North City Library) contributed its 3D-printers and expertise. Together with machines loaned from Te Manawa museum, over 800 face shields were 3D-printed and provided to local dentists, midwives and the sterilisation department at Palmerston North Hospital.

An abandoned shopping trolley on an empty George Street before the COVID-19 Pandemic lockdown.

A beautiful Easter Saturday at the beach, normally there would be dozens of people enjoying a warm autumn holiday. The government directed people to stay home and not visit baches and public spaces. Hence this almost deserted beach in a warm day in the Easter weekend.

No teddies, but some great post-it note pixel art. Taken during the COVID-19 pandemic on a Huawei GR5 mobile device. License plates hidden to protect privacy.

Langley Reserve closed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

This seal is sunbathing at Foxton Beach marina during the Covid-19 lock down. All the boat owners have gone, there are few people about and the animals are reclaiming the land.

Neighbours having a drink together at Shortt Street, Foxton Beach. They are keeping a good social distance to ensure that if any are carrying the virus, it will not be transmitted.

A view of Ruahine Street, looking towards St Peter's Anglican Church, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A video showing the streets of central Palmerston North during the lockdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor of Palmerston North, Grant Smith, providing an update to residents regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Foxton New World erect a gazebo to shelter waiting customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A view from the corner of Ruahine Street and Edwards Place during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A resident of Terrace End adorned their home with Christmas lights during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Taken during the COVID-19 pandemic on a Huawei GR5 mobile device. Address hidden to protect privacy. 

During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, climate change activists left chalk messages in The Square. "COVID NOW CLIMATE NEXT"

During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, climate change activists left chalk messages in The Square. "BAIL OUT THE PLANET"

Mayor of Palmerston North, Grant Smith, providing an update to residents regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor of Palmerston North, Grant Smith, providing an update to residents regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.