1203 days ago

Five hour queues for Christchurch residents awaiting Covid-19 tests

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

People wanting a Covid-19 test in Christchurch face a wait for up to five hours at one of the city’s two testing centres as Kiwis around the country rush to check they are safe in the wake of the latest outbreak.

A queue of hundreds of cars stretched for about a kilometre out of the Pages Rd centre in east Christchurch at one point on Thursday morning, the queue snaking down nearby suburban streets.

There were similar scenes at the city’s other testing centre at Orchard Rd near the airport, where scores of cars queued for about hundreds of metres in a carefully managed line, as they did on Wednesday.

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19 hours ago

Poll: Are quality products on the decline?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Gift-giving looks a lot different these days when you can pick up super-cheap goods made overseas. But do they last?

Do you have any old items like appliances, electronics or clothing that have stood the test of time? Share below!

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Are quality products on the decline?
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  • 8.4% No
    8.4% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
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263 votes
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8 hours ago

Puzzle Pros of the Neighbourhood, Assemble!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What common English verb becomes its own past tense by rearranging its letters?

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