All regions outside Auckland to move to Alert Level 2
All regions outside Auckland will move to Covid-19 Alert Level 2, with Auckland remaining at Alert Level 4 for at least another week.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced the changes at a post-cabinet press conference on Monday afternoon.
Regions outside Auckland will make the change to Alert Level 2, at 11.59pm tomorrow.
Here's what you need to know
- A refresh on Level 2 restrictions and what it means for you.
- Indoor gatherings are now capped at 50 people, with outdoor gatherings restricted to a maximum of 100 people.
- There have been 20 confirmed cases of Covid-19 reported by the Ministry of Health since 9.00am yesterday, all in Auckland.
- If you have any flu-like symptoms, call the NZ Covid-19 Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or ring your GP.
- Find your closest Covid-19 testing location on the Healthpoint website
For more information, visit covid19.govt.nz.
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.
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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28.4% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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20.4% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.7% Keep it as is
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32.7% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.5% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
Last Minute Shoppers Christmas Pop Up Market 2024
Join us for some last-minute Christmas shopping at Riverlea. This is a free festive event for the community where you will find a wide range of gifts for Christmas.
There will be over 65 amazing stalls to shop with! Bone and Greenstone, Māori educational accessories, hand knits, leather moccasins, crystals, clothing, toys, soaps, candles, woodwork, crochet, knitted toys, jewellery, health products, Māori Rongoa, Rawleigh's products, candy, homemade jams, sauces and relishes, pottery, steel art, resin art, hooded towels, garden art and creations, pet products for all doggies, smoked and seasoned salt for all your food dishes and so much more!!
Enjoy a fresh coffee or beverage along with food, including Lil Orbit donuts and some homemade baking, as you have a wander around the event. There will be live music bringing a great vibe.
There will also be stalls offering face painting, hair braiding and an interactive stall for you to create your own name bracelet.
Dawn, a Tarot Reader with over 30 year's experience, will be available for anyone interested in having a reading with her. Dawn has an amazing gift and is highly recommended by people who have had readings with her.
The market will be open from 10am until 2pm on Saturday 21 December. Come along and make sure you are ready for Christmas! We can't wait to see you, and everyone is welcome.
Shop locally for Christmas and support local sellers!
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