Super Saturday Vaxathon: Prizes, celebrity appearances and performances announced for telethon-style broadcast
Taika Waititi, Suzy Cato and the Briscoes Lady are just some of the famous faces who will appear on the Super Saturday Vaxathon this weekend, which will feature live crosses from around Aotearoa and offer a huge range of prizes for those getting vaccinated and watching at home. With an aim to help boost the country's COVID-19 vaccination numbers, the Vaxathon will take place at 12pm on October 16, streaming live on Three, Māori television, TV2, Hahana and Channel 200. There will be prizes to be won from NZ businesses like Mitre 10, Contiki, ASB, Vodafone, The Warehouse, ANZ, Rhythm and Vines, Countdown, with many more signing on by the hour. Here's everything you need to know about the who, what, where and why of the Vaxathon:
What's the purpose of the Vaxathon?
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Getting people vaccinated
Helping people to help their friends and whānau get vaccinated
And celebrating the regions with the biggest change in vaccination numbers
The Vaxathon will showcase what everyone is doing to overcome COVID-19 and celebrate the places with the biggest shifts in vaccine numbers.
What's cool about the Vaxathon?
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Content created by and for Māori and Pasifika
There is a strong focus on positive vaccination stories
There will be live performances by local talent across the motu
The broadcast will cross live to a number of locations across Aotearoa throughout the day including Ōtara, Manurewa, Rotorua, Porirua, Ōtautahi and Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
What prizes are up for grabs during the Vaxathon?
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NZ businesses have been beyond generous in donating prizes for the Vaxathon
There will be opportunities for everyone getting vaccinated to win prizes
The prizes aren't just for those getting vaccinated, there will be giveaways online as well for those watching from home
There will be prizes from The Warehouse, Placemakers, BurgerFuel, R&V, The Travel Corporation (Contiki), Foodstuffs, Vodafone, Precinct Properties, Aesop, Mitre 10, Weta Workshops, ASB, ANZ, Rod Drury, Contact Energy, Countdown, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Goodman Property, Jarden, Kiwibank, Meridian, Fulton Hogan, and Christchurch Airport with more being confirmed every hour.
Who is appearing on the Vaxathon?
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Patrick Gower and Sonny Ngatai will be live presenting from Te Whanganui-a-Tara with more of Aotearoa's talent coming to you live from other regions around the motu.
There will also be appearances from Taika Waititi, Louis Baker, Dr Ashley, The All Blacks, Black Ferns, TJ Perenara, Hollie Smith, Lucy Lawless, Madeleine Sami, Toni Street, Suzy Cato, Megan Alatini, Ana Corbett, the Shortland Street Cast, Tammy Wells (The Briscoes Lady), Shannon Paku and plenty more.
Stay tuned on Saturday to find out who the rest are!
How can I watch the Vaxathon?
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On Saturday the Vaxathon will be streaming live on Three, Māori television, TV2, Hahana and Channel 200 from 12pm
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Q&A: Animal Welfare with SPCA's Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell
We're back with a Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell who is a qualified veterinarian and SPCA’s General Manager Animal Services.
A little bit about Corey:
Corey has an interest in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and biosecurity. He shares his home with ostriches, guinea pigs, bees, a rescue tortoiseshell named Lynk, a ragdoll named Oscar, two mini foxies called Chester and Maya and a black Labrador named Bonnie.
Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell is excited to answer your questions on all things animal welfare, whether it's how to best look after your new pet, how to combat separation anxiety or how to report neglect.
↓ Share your questions now ↓
Poll: Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?
It may be fine now but in a few years trees can block out light or views for neighbours.
Do you think neighbours should ask before they go ahead and plant these?
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69.5% Yes, always ask
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29.5% No
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0.9% Other - I'll share below!
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I am always hungry and will die if not fed, but whatever I touch will soon turn red. What am I?
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