Northland's Alert Level Change: Are you up to date with the latest?
Northland will move to Alert Level 2 at midnight tonight, Tuesday 19 October.
At Alert Level 2 gatherings are limited to 100 people both indoors and outdoors, schools can reopen, and hospitality venues can operate with extra safety measure. Mask wearing and physical distancing is strongly encouraged.
No community cases of Covid-19 have been detected in Northland for over a week. Last weekend’s Super Saturday vaccination drive saw over 5000 people receive a dose in the region.
Here’s everything you need to know:
• Read the latest at Stuff’s Covid-19 news feed
• Find a vaccination centre near you.
• Keep up to date with locations of interest
• Find a testing centre near you.
Next Sunday – Christmas Market at Reyburn House, Town Basin!
Next Sunday – Christmas Market at Reyburn House!
Join us for a festive Sunday Christmas Market at the beautiful Reyburn House, Town Basin, Whangārei
On Sunday 21 December 2025 from 10:00am – 3:00pmat Reyburn House, Town Basin, Whangārei
Enjoy a relaxed summer Sunday filled with:
- Handmade arts & crafts
- Christmas gifts & local treasures
- Food treats & sweet delights
- Festive vibes in a heritage setting
- Free Entry to Reyburn House Art Gallery
With Free parking, Dog friendly on lead and Family friendly
A perfect chance to support local makers, finish your Christmas shopping, and soak up the community spirit by the water.
Where heritage, creativity, and Christmas come together!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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40.6% Yes
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33.8% Maybe?
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25.7% No
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