Living with COVID; lessons learned for the community and health system
Breakfast at Corelli's Cafe with a speaker this Friday 20th Nov 6.45am
Des Gorman (Ngati Kuri and Ngapuhi) is a Professor of Medicine in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland and is currently involved in health reforms in a number of different jurisdictions.
"We went into this pandemic profoundly under-prepared and when we should have closed the borders hard, we couldn't. Being properly resourced meant being able to call on the army and police to set up motels, and even a tented village. "I think we were spectacularly complacent."
Business on Toast
A delicious and bountiful full breakfast for people living or working in and around Devonport and a great way to network with others in your community.
Corelli's Cafe, Devonport. Friday 7 am to 8 am
(coffee or tea available from 6.30 am)
Book in advance and pay $25 cash
(This includes a donation to the Devonport Rotary Charitable Trust)
RSVP by Wednesday 18 Nov 2020
info@devonportrotary.co.nz
with Business on Toast in the subject line
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.6% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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19.6% Small fireworks displays in each community
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8% Keep it as is
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32.9% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.4% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
Brain Burn Alert! Today’s Riddle Will Make You Think Twice!
What is seen in the middle of March and April that can't be seen at the beginning or end of either month?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
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What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
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