COVID-19 Alert L3 - updated info on appointments and visitor policy at Middlemore Hospital
We’re moving into Alert Level 3 at 11.59pm tonight whaanau! Public visiting at Middlemore Hospital, Manukau SuperClinic and other CM Health sites will be restricted to those with appointments or if a visitor has been granted by the charge manager/nurse to visit their loved one on compassionate grounds. If you have an upcoming appointment you should wear a mask and attend unless you are feeling unwell, have any of the COVID-19 symptoms or visited one of the locations of interest during the stated time period. If any of these apply, please stay at home and call Healthline on 0800 611 116 who will advise you on what to do. Our priority is to keep our patients, whaanau and staff safe.
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Remember: wash your hands, scan QR codes with the COVID-19 Tracer app, stay home if you're sick and wear a face covering on public transport. You got this whaanau! #uniteagainstcovid19
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.9% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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