2058 days ago

Coronavirus: Half of all mystery Covid-19 cases are on the West Coast

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

New Zealand has only four coronavirus cases with no link to travel or existing cases – and a disproportionate number of those are on the West Coast.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday there were only eight cases left with no obvious link to travel or contact with another confirmed case. That number dropped to four on Tuesday, which includes two on the West Coast.

Grey district mayor Tania Gibson called for sentinel community testing at a supermarket on the West Coast, and said she encouraged anyone who felt unwell – even if they just had a sniffle – to get tested.

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2 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.7% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.7% Complete
  • 16.5% Hmm, maybe?
    16.5% Complete
  • 10.8% Yes!
    10.8% Complete
556 votes
17 hours ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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6 days ago

Poll: Pedestrian access is being extended to the Ōtakaro Avon River - good idea?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Pedestrian access from one of Christchurch’s favourite streets is being extended all the way to the Ōtakaro Avon River. This new 12m-wide pathway will give you a direct, easy route from the street to the river promenade ... perfect for a stroll, a coffee run, or just soaking up the riverside vibes.

We want to know: In your view, what makes a city people-friendly?
What else should our urban areas be doing to support better community connections?

Curious about the full plans? You can check them out here.

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Pedestrian access is being extended to the Ōtakaro Avon River - good idea?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8.6% No
    8.6% Complete
81 votes