Parties, chopper rescues and crowded beaches risk Alert Level 3 extension
Warm temperatures on the first weekend under Alert Level 3 saw thousands flock to Christchurch’s beaches, hills and parks.
On Sunday, two people required helicopter rescues in Canterbury, on Saturday night police were called to break up a fight in Sockburn, and Friday night saw police alerted to 685 parties nationwide, including one involving gang members in St Martins.
Director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield warned that breaches of Alert Level 3 could risk a delay to level 2. Continue reading here.
How are you finding level 3? Have you been able to enjoy takeaways or a visit to your local beach or are you finding the city too crowded? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
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