1099 days ago

Waitematā DHB staff begin receiving Covid-19 vaccinations

Danielle Clent Reporter from North Shore Times

Front-line health workers in Waitematā DHB are beginning to get their Covid-19 vaccinations.

It comes a week before the DHB officially launches its vaccination programme for its 8600 staff.

In a media release, the DHB said it would start with 1820 higher-risk staff members who are more at risk of contracting the virus through direct patient contact if community transmission was to occur.

North Shore Hospital emergency department nurse Tegan Mayo received her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine this week.

"The whole process was painless and I encourage everyone to get vaccinated when the opportunity arises, Mayo said.

"It was exciting and I was glad to be part of history being made."

Vaccination clinics for healthcare workers have been set up at both North Shore Hospital and Waitākere Hospital.

DHB chief executive Dale Bramley said vaccinations beginning was an important milestone in protecting the community from Covid-19.

"An incredible amount of work has gone on to get these clinic up and running and the vaccination of our staff will provide yet another layer of protection for all those who use and visit our facilities."

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Bob Francis Wins Senior New Zealander Of The Year

William Sanders Retirement Village

Seven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial development, the arts, aviation, homelessness, conservation and sports.

Bob’s award signifies the sixth time Ryman Healthcare has supported this category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, which provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Kiwi seniors who continue to make positive contributions towards the future of Aotearoa.

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14 hours ago

Easter Services at BBP Church 45 Anzac Road.

Robin from Browns Bay

We are pleased to annouce that our first service in our restored buildings after the Auckland Anniversary flood will be on Easter Sunday at 10.00am. Thanks for your support and encouragement and special thanks to the team who have worked so hard on this project.

2 days ago

Work wanted

Katie from Red Beach

Looking for full time work for a friend who is a Jack of all trades and has experience in the earth moving industry, has class 4 truck driving experience willing to jump on a digger if needed but would prefer to drive trucks.
Looking for a job $30 per hour would be ideal.
Prefer to work week days Monday to Friday as he has family commitments on the weekend.
Looking to stay on the Hibiscus coast or North shore for work and does not want to work in South Auckland anymore.
Any enquires would be appreciated so I can pass onto my friend. Big Thanks..