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1003 days ago

Testing station to open in Upper Hutt

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

An Upper Hutt COVID-19 Community Testing Centre will be established on Friday 18 February. It will be located at the Heretaunga Christian Centre, 51 Lane Street, Upper Hutt.
Upper Hutt residents that have COVID-19 symptoms and require swabbing should call Healthline (0800 358 5453) for advice. If you need a test they may suggest you visit a Community Testing Centre.
Once you know you need a test please call 0800 4888 123 and you will be booked into the Upper Hutt Centre. Bookings are preferred – walk ins are available.
If you are offered a test for COVID-19, please take it. It will help us monitor community transmission, and help keep your friends, family and whānau safe
Centre hours
Friday 18 February 2pm – 6pm
Saturday 19 February 2pm – 6pm
Sunday 20 February 2pm – 6pm
Ongoing regular hours
From there, the regular hours ongoing, until further notice will be:
Monday 1pm – 5pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 1pm – 5pm
Thursday 1pm – 5pm
Friday 1pm – 5pm
Saturday 1pm – 5pm
Sunday 2pm – 6pm

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More messages from your neighbours
3 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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1 day ago

It’s Riddle Time – You Might Need an Extra Cup of Coffee!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Nobody has ever walked this way. Which way is it?

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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4 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 84.7% Yes
    84.7% Complete
  • 13.9% No
    13.9% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
1604 votes