Measles outbreak - unvaccinated students told to stay home
Students who are not vaccinated against measles have been told to stay home from Manurewa High School.
The school has 13 cases to date, and those who are not immunised are asked to not return to school until September 2.
"You must contact attendance as per normal to inform us that you are not coming in, reason being you are 'not immunised'." If a student is immunised, they must bring proof, such as a Plunket book or medical records.
For more information, phone Healthline on 0800 611 116 or visit the ARPHS or Ministry of Health websites.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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85.6% Yes
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13.3% No
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Weekend laugh
Morning everyone Just a update on my hernia had a scan last week saw my doctor yesterday it hasn’t come back and there is no liquid around where it was Just swelling and it can take another few months for the swelling to go away. Here is your weekend laugh
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