What do if you are feeling unwell
Anyone displaying cold and flu symptoms – especially those in Auckland and Wellington, where community cases have been identified – should seek advice from Healthline on 0800 358 5453 and get a Covid-19 test.
Symptoms include a new or worsening cough, a fever of at least 38 degrees Celsius, shortness of breath, a sore throat, sneezing and a runny nose, and temporary loss of smell. Additional symptoms may include diarrhea, headaches, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting, and irritability and confusion.
Here is a list of places you can get tested.
Some locations require appointments.
* Cannons Creek, Bedford St: Monday to Friday 9am-4pm, Sunday 10am-2pm (appointment and walk-in)
* Hutt Valley mobile team: Monday to Sunday 10am-4pm (appointment only)
* Karori Medical Centre, Parkvale Rd: Monday to Friday 10.30am-12pm (appointment only)
* Kenepuru Hospital, Ambulance bay site: Monday to Saturday 10am-2pm (appointment and walk-in)
* Lower Hutt Central, High St: Monday to Friday 10am-4pm (appointment and walk-in)
* Team Medical (Kāpiti), Coastlands Pde: Monday to Saturday (appointment only)
* Upper Hutt, Lane Street: Monday 9.30am-noon, Wednesday to Friday 9.30am-noon (appointment and walk-in)
* Wainuiomata, The Strand: Monday 1.30pm-3.30pm, Wednesday to Friday 1.30pm-3.30pm (appointment and walk-in)
* Wellington Centre, Taranaki St: Monday to Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday to Sunday 10am-4pm (appointment and walk-in)
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.4% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below!
Roger Hall's latest play at Circa Theatre
Roger Hall is back! With his latest comedy, End of Summer Time.
Experience Sir Roger Hall's End of Summer Time, the third instalment of the lovable character Dickie Hart, starring Gavin Rutherford.
Dickie Hart is told by wife Glenda they have to move from Wellington to Auckland. How will Dickie cope with apartment living, meeting new people, Covid lockdown, getting a new driver's licence…and possibly even having to support The Blues?
"Once again, clever Sir Roger Hall strikes comedy gold…End of Summer Time is a great night out. Don’t miss it!”
- Ross Jolly, Director.
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