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1500 days ago

Health Services and testing update: Alert Level 2

Nelson Marlborough Health

Where to get tested during Alert Level 3

Testing is free for people with COVID-19 symptoms in the Nelson Marlborough region. If you are unsure of whether you should get a test, call Healthline for advice: 0800 358 5453.

Here are your options for testing:

1. At your regular GP clinic (your family doctor). Appointments are needed, but there is no charge for testing. Phone ahead first if you are planning to visit your doctor and request a test. Golden Bay and Motueka GP clinics have increased their capacity for testing from Thursday 13 August.

2. After-hours clinics: The Medical and Injury Centre in Nelson and the Urgent Care Centre in Blenheim. After-hours centre information for Golden Bay, Motueka and Murchison is available online here

3. During Alert Level 2, testing is available at two community-based assessment centres (CBAC):
In Nelson:
● At the Tahunanui CBAC in the former Suburban Club building on 168 Tahunanui Drive
● Operating hours: 8am to 5pm
In Blenheim:
● At the old netball courts, Horton Park, 29b Redwood St
● Operating hours: 8am to 5pm from Thursday 13 August

4. Testing is available when required for inpatients in hospitals and for people presenting to EDs in emergencies.

5. The public are advised to check the Nelson Marlborough Health website, or Facebook page, for the most up to date information about testing - visit our site. Find out more

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1 day ago

Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?

Cast a vote and share your thoughts below.

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How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
  • 27.8% I love it!
    27.8% Complete
  • 31.5% Only in designated areas
    31.5% Complete
  • 40.7% No, it should be outdoors only.
    40.7% Complete
1270 votes
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21 hours ago

New Childrens holiday program 7th-11th Oct

Richmond Church of Christ from Richmond

Childrens holiday program for 5-12 years 9am-3pm
come for week or for a day or 2
A new style Childrens program with a Chinese flavor
Book now 022 094 6682

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1 day ago

International Film Festival

Jo from Tahunanui

Hello the South Pacific Film Festival will take place on 8.11.24 at the Refinery ArtSpace at 5pm, 7pm and 9pm, free entry. More info on www.southpacificfilmfestival.com.... We screen films from all over the world but also New Zealand. This is our second year and it was also screened in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington as well as Berlin (Germany). More info also on Eventfinda