Do you need to be tested for COVID-19?
Hi Manawatū, how are you feeling?
Do you have a winter sniffle? Coughing, sneezing, runny nose, sore throat? Have you lost your sense of smell or taste? Feverish or short of breath?
If you have any one of the above symptoms we would like to see you for a COVID-19 test at your local testing site.
It’s free and we are here seven days a week. The Manawatū testing centre is available from 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 12pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Please call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 to get an appointment.
For more information on COVID-19 in our district, please visit covid19.mdhb.health.nz...
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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29.1% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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19.4% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.6% Keep it as is
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33.1% 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
Riddle Me That: Ready to Test Your Wits?
If the prisoner tells a lie, he'll be hanged;
if he tells the truth, he'll be beheaded.
What can he say to save himself?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
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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.