Oriental Fruitfly - Birkdale, Beach Haven, Bayview, Windy Ridge
IMPORTANT: An Oriental fruit fly has been found in the vicinity of Roseneath Place, Birkdale.
There are now restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Birkdale and Beach Haven and parts of Bayview and Windy Ridge.
Attached is a map of the Zone A and Zone B areas. If you live in one of these areas, please see the below and attached information that applies to your household.
MPI press release: www.mpi.govt.nz...
MPI webpage: mpi.govt.nz...
NZ Herald: www.nzherald.co.nz...
Zone A:
* No fruit and vegetables (other than leafy or soil free root vegetables and cooked, processed, preserved, dried, frozen and canned fruit) can be moved from Zone A of the controlled area.
* Compost and green waste from gardens also cannot be moved out of this zone.
* Residents in Zone A are asked to avoid composting fruit and vegetables. To dispose of fruit and vegetable waste, use a sink waste disposal unit if available, or bins provided by Biosecurity New Zealand. These bins will be delivered shortly, and residents advised of their location.
Zone B:
* No fruit and vegetables grown in the Zone B can be moved out of the controlled area.
* You are free to move commercially purchased fruit and vegetables (for example fruit and vegetables brought at the supermarket) out of the area.
* Homegrown produce waste and garden waste needs to be disposed of in Biosecurity New Zealand bins.
For further information and general enquiries, email: info@mpi.govt.nz
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Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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0% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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0% No, I enjoy it
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0% Other - I'll share below
Poll: How important is the ability to book a doctor’s appointment online?
Hi Neighbours
Here at The Doctors we would love to hear how you prefer to book your doctor’s appointments. With busy schedules, different people find different methods easier.
For some, online booking is very convenient, you can make an appointment anytime without needing to wait on the phone. Others still prefer calling the clinic and speaking to a real person, especially if they have specific questions about their visit.
Your feedback helps us understand what works best for our patients and how we can improve access to care.
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35.6% I prefer booking online whenever possible
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23.6% Online booking is helpful but not essential
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36.5% I prefer calling the clinic
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4.3% I didn’t know online booking was available
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.4% Inside!
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23.6% On top!
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