Masks no longer compulsory for commuters
Following the Government’s alert level 1 announcement Metlink has confirmed that face coverings will not be mandatory on board bus, ferry and train services from Tuesday September 22 2020. While some passengers may continue to wear face coverings out of personal preference, the focus for all passengers should now be on personal hygiene measures and tracking journeys. Metlink is encouraging all passengers to log their travel, using the Government’s COVID-19 tracing app for contact tracing purposes. For further updates check out the Metlink website metlink.org.nz/covid-19
Robbery at a Naenae dairy
Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a Naenae dairy.
At around 8am Police were called to Rata Street where a group entered the store and presented a knife, stealing product.
The offenders fled the scene in a vehicle which has since been located in Naenae Park abandoned.
Inspector Simon de Wit Relieving Hutt Valley Area Commander says: “Police are reviewing CCTV footage, speaking with witnesses, and we are searching the area as we work to identify and locate the offenders.”
“Enquiries are ongoing and a scene examination will be conducted.”
“If you have any information that may assist in identifying and locating the youths or saw a small silver Toyota hatchback leaving the scene towards Naenae Park between the hours of 8:10am and 8:20am please contact Police on 111 if it was recent or 105 if it’s after the fact. Please reference event number: P058472846,” says Inspector de Wit.
Alternatively you can report any information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Food Recall: Maketu Pies brand Mussel Pie
Maketū Foods Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Maketū Pies brand Mussel Pie due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (fish).
Maketū Pies brand Smoked Fish Pie has been incorrectly packaged as Maketū Pies brand Mussel Pie.
If you have an allergy to fish and have purchased this product, do not consume. If you have consumed this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.
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