966 days ago

Covid-19 community cases spike with 75 new cases

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from East & Bays Courier

There are 74 new cases of Covid-19 in the community in Auckland and one in Wellington.

Director general of health Ashley Bloomfield said the latest bounce is not unexpected.

“It is clear on average daily cases are lower,” he said.

32 case are in hospital, and eight are in ICU with three on ventilators.

40 supermarkets have been added to places of interest in Auckland.

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said he encourages everyone to take up the opportunity to get vaccinated.

“The highest possibly uptake is the best way we can open up and stay there,” he said.

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1 hour ago

Anzac Day 25th April - we are CLOSED

The Shop Manager from Red Cross Shop Onehunga

Kia Ora Neighbours,

We will remember them.

We will remember their courage
We will remember their years
We will remember their sacrifices
And wipe away tears
We will remember their honour
Remember their love
And hold this day special
For those resting above

Never ever forgotten ❤️‍🩹🌹

ANZAC DAY x
Giving all respect to those who fought for peace and freedom.
Rest in Harmony 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

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3 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8.3% No
    8.3% Complete
  • 0.3% Other - I'll share below!
    0.3% Complete
993 votes
5 hours ago

ANZAC Day // We Will Remember Them

Saint Johns Butchery

Spare a thought tomorrow, ANZAC day, for New Zealand's servicemen and women, both past and present. These amazing people will be remembered and honoured this day for their courage and service to our country. For details about ANZAC parades and services in the Auckland area, check out ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

Respectfully, Saint Johns Butchery will be CLOSED on ANZAC day and will reopen for business as usual on Friday.

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."

- Laurence Binyon, 'For the Fallen' (fourth stanza)

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