Where you can get tested
The Porirua City Council has posted where people can get tested. Please remember to be polite
"See the tile below on the two Covid-19 testing centres in Porirua. Thanks Izzy Ford! Here's some details on the main Bedford St testing site: 178 Bedford Street, Cannons Creek, Porirua COVID TESTING HOURS TODAY 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Mon – Sat 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sun 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM HOURS HAVE INCREASED DUE TO THE LEVEL 4 LOCKDOWN. 0900-1800 DAILY PLEASE BE PATIENT AS WE ARE EXPECTING INCREASED DEMAND Primarily a drive through testing centre, but can also see people on foot. Bookings preferred through our call centre 0508 672 862. When testing demand is high, people with clinical symptoms and Covid-19 contact alerts will be prioritised. We are not currently doing testing for people without symptoms or known exposure to Covid-19. Meanwhile, the Wi Neera Dr pop up centre is in the B Block at Whitireia Polytechnic and hours are 10am-4pm.
If you want to book a vaccine, click on Read More for the link.
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History of Motueka wharf and shipping - Presentation
David Ogilvie and Tom Rowling will make an illustrated presentation about the history of the Motueka wharves and local shipping at the AGM of Keep Motueka Beautiful on Monday 23rd September at the Motueka Library meeting room. There will be a short AGM starting at 7pm followed by the presentation and then light refreshments.
Keep Motueka Beautiful is working with TDC and others to restore the old heritage stone wharf.