Covid update - National figures
Not a very encouraging pattern as the level seems to have settled at nearly twice what it was three months ago.
It is pleasing to see that fewer people are dying, which might be due to either the most vulnerable having succumbed, or the treatment having improved, probably both.
New cases - Deaths
5878 - 15
5555 - 20 - last week
5757 - 20
7016 - 22
8040 - ?? Xmas
7417 - 27
7880 - 27
6656 - 20
6814 - 22
7881 - 20
5947 - 36
3934 - 44
And the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero is...
A huge congratulations to mother and son duo, Mary and Sam Danielson from The Puketapu Hotel.
The votes for all finalists have been tallied and they have been chosen by Neighbourly members across the country as the Prospa Local Business Hero of 2024.
The Puketapu Hotel was nominated by a local called Margaret and the nomination reads:
'On Feb 14, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle flooded many of the rural areas. Puketapu Hotel went under perhaps half a meter of water. However, immediately Mary Danielson and her son, Sam Danielson, along with their loyal staff pulled it together to cook copious amounts of food that without electricity would have been wasted. Throughout the years many of us have been treated with a pub gathering where we can reconnect and a free meal. At Christmas there was Santa, games, gifts for kids, donated patchwork for adults, an ice cream truck and lots of camaraderie.
This February on the cyclone anniversary, they again pulled out the stops to give hundreds of us a special night. We are all tired of the cyclone cleanup and they understood that it was needed.'
Such a deserving business and team, well done Mary and Sam. And thank you to all those who voted!
Share your most delicious (but affordable!) go-to meal...
Winter is knocking at the door and the cost of living has already made itself at home. So let's help each other out by sharing your meal ideas that don't break the bank.
Comment below with your go-to meals that are delicious and affordable.
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Room for rent $ 250/- per week. 0225198600 Kilmurry street Halswell new warm house
Room for rent close to # 7 Halswell bus route, close to Wigram. Free power & internet. 0225198600
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