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Covid Champion helping his community with 3D printed solution to fogging glasses when wearing masks
Hey Neighbours,
Windfarm technician Ben Robertson has dedicated all his spare time to 3D printing nose clips to prevent glasses from fogging up when wearing masks, and getting them out to anyone in the community who needs them.
Lets know if there's anyone else out there you think deserves … View moreHey Neighbours,
Windfarm technician Ben Robertson has dedicated all his spare time to 3D printing nose clips to prevent glasses from fogging up when wearing masks, and getting them out to anyone in the community who needs them.
Lets know if there's anyone else out there you think deserves recognition for their kindness and selflessness when times get tough.
Covid-19 vaccination rates
Evening neighbours,
The number of people who have had their Covid-19 vaccination continue to grow. Have you had your jab yet?
The Ministry of Health has released the latest statistics for vaccination rates at each district health board, broken down to the suburb, based on percentage of the … View moreEvening neighbours,
The number of people who have had their Covid-19 vaccination continue to grow. Have you had your jab yet?
The Ministry of Health has released the latest statistics for vaccination rates at each district health board, broken down to the suburb, based on percentage of the eligible population.
Within MidCentral, the area with the highest percentage of fully vaccinated people is Linton Camp, with 83.5 per cent of people there having had both doses and 95 per cent having had their first dose. Hokowhitu Central, Poutoa and Ruahine have all had more than 60 per cent of people having had both doses.
At the opposite end of the scale, Shannon (32.6 per cent), Highbury East (33.8 per cent) and Palmerston North Central (35.5 per cent) have had the lowest percentage of people to get both doses.
Te Horo south of Ōtaki has one of the highest rate of Māori who are fully vaccinated with 49.1 per cent and Whakarongo has one of the higher rates of Pasifika people who are fully vaccinated with 81.8 per cent.
Free parking on Sundays and evenings safe for now
Hi Neighbours,
A lot of you probably let the city council know how much you opposed the idea of paying for parking on evenings and Sundays. You got a result!
Celebrating our backyard bliss
Hey neighbour,
Our homes are our havens, particularly during lockdown, when backyards become a vital venue for DIY enterprise, children's adventures and beloved hobbies.
The Standard is keen to celebrate and share the projects, games and passions brewing in our region's backyards, … View moreHey neighbour,
Our homes are our havens, particularly during lockdown, when backyards become a vital venue for DIY enterprise, children's adventures and beloved hobbies.
The Standard is keen to celebrate and share the projects, games and passions brewing in our region's backyards, that are helping to keep families entertained and spirits up during the alert level 4 restrictions.
If you've got a backyard bliss worth sharing, email reporter George Heagney at george.heagney@stuff.co.nz
He and a visual journalist will be visiting homes while adhering to lockdown social distancing rules and using drone photography.
Supplied images, supported by a brief description and caption information, are also welcome.
Covid-19 heroes in Āpiti feeding essential workers and vulnerable communities
Hey neighbours,
The team at the Āpiti Tavern have been busy cooking up a mighty feed for essential workers and the community groups.
Let us know if there's a Covid-19 champion who you think deserves some recognition.
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