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1132 days ago

What you need to know about Auckland's Covid-19 community outbreak

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora koutou. Auckland is expected to be in Covid-19 alert level 4 for at least seven days after Covid-19 was discovered in the North Shore community on Tuesday. It has since been confirmed as the Delta strain of the virus from NSW in Australia. Tests are underway to establish how it got into the community.

There are a number of locations of interest in Auckland and the Coromandel. The list is expected to grow due to there being confirmed cases of community transmission. Read more about the locations of interest here: www.stuff.co.nz...

Free testing for Covid-19 is available across the region. Symptoms of Covid-19 include a new or worsening cough, a fever of at least 38 degrees Celsius, shortness of breath, a sore throat, sneezing and a runny nose, and temporary loss of smell. To find a testing location near you, click here: www.stuff.co.nz...

You can read our live coverage of the Covid-19 outbreak by clicking 'read more' below.

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22 minutes ago

Ryman awarded for top customer satisfaction

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

Ryman Healthcare has won the Canstar Blue 2024 award for Most Satisfied Customers in Retirement Villages in what is a first for the company. 

The award recognises retirement living communities with the highest customer satisfaction. Ryman topped the rankings, achieving a perfect five-star rating across all categories: Overall Satisfaction, Accommodation, Atmosphere, Facilities, Location, and Value for Money.

Click read more for the full story.

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1 hour ago

Win $5000 for home décor by choosing your favourite theme!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Victoria Park

You could win a $4,000 Décor voucher thanks to the Parnell Business Association to spend in one of the eligible participating décor outlets in Parnell. Plus, you can also win a ‘Resene room makeover’ along with a free Resene colour consultation, a prize valued at $1000.

All you must do to enter and be in with the chance to WIN is:
• Click on the Resene colour theme you love the most
• Select your favourite Parnell décor item within that theme
• Enter the competition by filling out the entry form.

You can vote once for each theme!

This competition runs until 6 October 2024.

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7 days ago

Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?

Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱

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Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
  • 48.1% Yes
    48.1% Complete
  • 50% No
    50% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below
    1.9% Complete
3471 votes