1545 days ago

Coronavirus cases highly likely to arrive in NZ , health officials say as they seek extra quarantine powers

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

There is a high chance that the deadly coronavirus will make it to New Zealand, health officials say, but that doesn't mean you should panic.

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley BloomfieldBloomfield said cases in New Zealand of the new outbreak, which has killed 56 people and infected thousands overseas, were likely.

Hospitals ICU units were already stepping up in preparation for the possibility of severely ill people with the virus. This was because while the virus was unlikely to kill anyone in New Zealand, figures out of China show about one-in-five people who were infected became severely ill.

Read more about coronavirus and New Zealand's response here

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Get painting with Resene plant-based paints!

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Plant-based paints are made just like normal paint but everything in the tin comes from plants and minerals.

Plus they’re Eco Choice approved with low odour and easy water clean-up, so you can paint or stain your place with ease.

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3 days ago

Course placement

Adrian-James from Linwood

Hey I'm in Christchurch and I was wondering if anyone knows of any places apart from SPCA that handle cats and/or dogs that are looking for volunteers as I need to do 40hrs with cats and cats before September I also need to handle other small animals before June 23rd to pass module 3 any help greatly appreciated

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21 hours ago

Garage Sale Saturday 20/4

Amelia from Mairehau

Hi guys! We're having a garage sale tomorrow at 77 Aylesford St, 8:30-2:30. There's a huge range of womens clothes (Taking Shape, Pagani, Dangerfield), fiction books, Pop! vinyl figures, art, craft and sewing supplies. Come and make us an offer, we want this stuff gone!