Community based assessment centres (CBACs)
Our Community based assessment centres (CBACs) are working hard to test people with COVID-19 symptoms across our region. If you don’t have symptoms you don’t need to get a test – unless you are a close contact of a confirmed case or are directed to by a health official.
If you work at the border, ports, or a managed isolation or quarantine facility you will be tested at work.
If you DO have symptoms, please call Healthline 0508 358 5453 or your GP for advice first. If you are offered a test, please take it.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.4% Yes
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22.3% No
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1.4% 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.
Begonia house to be demolished at botanic gardens
It's outrageous that the Wellington City Council are going to demolish the Begonia house at the Botanic gardens. This is an asset. One would have thought the green faction of the council would have supported fixing it. It's strange no one has questioned the price required to fix it. Cycle ways more important than begonia house i think not