
Favourite summer holiday spots
Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite summer holiday spots in NZ. Is there somewhere you keep returning to year after year and, if so, what are the main attractions? What makes it such a stand-out spot? Any tips you may be able to offer on the best things to see and do there - as well as the best places to grab a drink or bite to eat - would be much appreciated. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article. Thanks again.
Face coverings on public transport-cause for concern?
I use public transport daily to commute to work. On an average, 25% commuters do not wear masks/coverings.
I spoke to some who don't, over past few days. Their casual response, "sorry I don't have one", "forgot"...
As far as I understand wearing of masks is mandatory on all public transport in Auckland, even at level 1. Exceptions do apply.
However with these excuses, what is the point in majority of commuters following rules, whilst a handful of them, just don't bother.
Is is alright to ask them or just leave them alone and change your seat?
Any other suggestions?
Is this complacency or irresponsible attitude- waiting for another outbreak in community?
So annoying

Holiday rubbish and recycling collections
Remember rubbish and recycling collection times may change from 25 Dec to 8 Jan due to public holidays.
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Kauri dieback sniffer dogs a new weapon in the fight against fatal tree disease
Check out this story by Mina Kerr-Lazenby about New Zealand's first dogs to be trained to sniff out kauri dieback:
www.stuff.co.nz...
