Are you immunised against measles?
A warning has been issued from across the ditch after two measles-affected Australians visited the lower South Island.
The Southern District Health Board (SDHB) confirmed a Queenstown resident was confirmed as a new measles case on Friday, bringing the total number of cases in the southern region to 58.
The majority of those – 53 – were in the resort. Two cases had been confirmed in Dunedin, along with two in Wanaka, and one in Oamaru.
Anyone who might have been exposed to measles should watch out for symptoms including a cough, runny nose, inflamed eyes, and fever followed a few days later by a rash.
They should isolate themselves immediately if they start to get sick, and call their GP practice in advance if they are seeking care.
Those needing advice can call Healthline on 0800 611 116, while the Immunisation Advisory Centre has information about measles immunity and the MMR vaccine on its website, and information on measles can be found on the Ministry of Health website.
Riddle Alert! Who’s Up for Some Brain-Busting Fun?
4-letter word, always done tomorrow,
We’re out of tea, the ultimate sorrow!
Without the eye, you owe me some money,
No sugar no nectar no sweetness no honey,
4-letter word, if by chance you choose,
You can never win, you can only lose!
What is the 4-letter word?
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Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.4% Yes
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14.9% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
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