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Entering New Zealand from the country at the centre of a global virus outbreak, an Air China passenger says no one aboard his flight was screened. The passenger, who did not want to be named, told the Herald he arrived in Auckland from Beijing on Monday evening. "There was no one checking … View moreEntering New Zealand from the country at the centre of a global virus outbreak, an Air China passenger says no one aboard his flight was screened. The passenger, who did not want to be named, told the Herald he arrived in Auckland from Beijing on Monday evening. "There was no one checking passengers' temperatures at Customs, through immigration, anywhere," he said. "I just walked out." Even though he and other passengers mentioned they had recently travelled to Wuhan, they left Auckland Airport only clutching a health pamphlet, he said. It was poles apart from the health screening he had seen in China, where travellers' temperatures were taken at multiple points at Hong Kong airport. Despite feeling fine and seeing no one on his flight seeming to be ill, he said the lack of screening made him nervous. "Every single person on the flight was wearing a mask, protecting themselves and trying not to spread anything. "I'm perfectly fine, but it was very unusual." The passenger's concerns follow comments online by shocked passengers who recently entered New Zealand unscreened. One passenger, who returned to Auckland via Hong Kong with their family only two days ago, took to Reddit to write about their arrival from a self-imposed isolation. They wrote that travellers faced strict precautions at Hong Kong airport and filled out questionnaires on their recent travel. "At the entrance of Hong Kong International Airport, workers were checking documents and only allowing those who had flights within 24 hours in. "Everyone was wearing masks. Before passing through security, temperatures were taken again." But when they arrived in Auckland, there was no indication of the global coronavirus outbreak but a few posters and a few people wearing face masks. "The customs worker who served us wasn't even wearing a mask and there was no temperature check," the passenger wrote. "The E-gates were still open too. It would've been very easy for someone to slip through." Despite extensive media coverage of the coronavirus outbreak, the passenger wrote that it felt as if the outbreak "didn't exist" in New Zealand. "It was a stark contrast from my experience in China and Hong Kong. I'm wondering whether it was because my flight was from Hong Kong rather than mainland China and because it was early in the morning and they had not yet implemented the new procedures they said they would in the news." A Ministry of Health spokesman said that from last Monday, public health staff have been at Christchurch and Auckland International Airports as flights from mainland China arrive. "Staff have been taking the temperatures of anyone who is feeling unwell and anyone with a temperature higher than 38 degrees Celsius will be referred for appropriate assessment," he said. "Yesterday public health staff met approximately 2500 passengers on six scheduled flights and 7 passengers and crew on one private flight arriving at Auckland Airport and 230 passengers and crew on one flight arriving at Christchurch International Airport from mainland China." None of those travellers met the suspected case definition for Novel coronavirus.
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Come along to our Apple Mac meeting 1.30pm at Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga, Monday 11th February. Our 1 hour presentation will be about 5G and Data Usage on our Apple iPhones. Your first meeting is FREE then you are more than welcome to join Mac Senior Net Auckland.
Brighten the day of someone in need and bring a little colour into your life...
By donating a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
Resene will gift… View moreBrighten the day of someone in need and bring a little colour into your life...
By donating a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
Resene will gift all food donations to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.
Start gathering up those cans so you can swap and save at your local Resene owned ColorShop.
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Auckland police were wrong to visit a man in his home who had previously declined to speak with offi…
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A popular lantern festival to celebrate Chinese New Year has been cancelled due to a "groundswell of…
The Golden Triangle of India!
We have a few tailor-made Golden Triangle specials for you to explore the beautiful Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and their surroundings. Discover the history, religion, culture and natural beauty with local guides and engage in a selection of activities from jungle safaris,… View moreThe Golden Triangle of India!
We have a few tailor-made Golden Triangle specials for you to explore the beautiful Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and their surroundings. Discover the history, religion, culture and natural beauty with local guides and engage in a selection of activities from jungle safaris, temple visits to sunrise Yoga...customise your own unforgettable experience with us today!
*Sale ends on 31st March 2020
Call now at 0508 411 111 or
email info@relianztravels.com for more details!
When
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Thursday 13 February 2020, 6.30pm - Thursday 13 February 2020, 10.30pm
Friday 14 February 2020, 5.00pm - Friday 14 February 2020, 10.30pm
Saturday 15 February 2020, 4.00pm - Saturday 15 February 2020, 10.30pm
Sunday 16 February 2020, 4.00pm - Sunday 16 February 2020, 10.30pm
… View moreWhen
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Thursday 13 February 2020, 6.30pm - Thursday 13 February 2020, 10.30pm
Friday 14 February 2020, 5.00pm - Friday 14 February 2020, 10.30pm
Saturday 15 February 2020, 4.00pm - Saturday 15 February 2020, 10.30pm
Sunday 16 February 2020, 4.00pm - Sunday 16 February 2020, 10.30pm
Where
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Auckland Domain, Park Road, Grafton, Auckland
Cost---Free
Website--aucklandnz.com/lantern-festival
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Auckland Lantern Festival began in 2000 as a one-night event, featuring second-hand lanterns from Singapore. Now, it is the country's largest cultural festival, attracting between 165,000 and 200,000 people across four days.
Witness the spectacular illumination of hundreds of handmade lanterns that depict a range of elements from Chinese culture; treat yourself at a variety of stalls selling delicious Asian food and craft; watch stunning performances of traditional or contemporary dance and music from international and local talent, and enjoy demonstrations from masters of martial arts.
Originally inspired by the traditional lantern festivals of China, Auckland Lantern Festival has now become a uniquely Auckland-Chinese event, enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.
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