Covid update - National figures
It is now hanging around at high'ish levels, like a bad smell and might or might not, go with way. We were down to below 3000 before Xmas.
As long as we are aware it is still very much here.
Stay safe.
New cases - Deaths
6084 - 20 - Last week
6312 - 14
5878 - 15
5555 - 20
5757 - 20
7016 - 22
8040 - ?? Xmas
7417 - 27
7880 - 27
6656 - 20
6814 - 22
7881 - 20
5947 - 36
3934 - 44
Shared with Halswell + 20 Other Neighbourhoods in Noticeboard
And the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero is...
A huge congratulations to mother and son duo, Mary and Sam Danielson from The Puketapu Hotel.
The votes for all finalists have been tallied and they have been chosen by Neighbourly members across the country as the Prospa Local Business Hero of 2024.
The Puketapu Hotel was nominated by a local called Margaret and the nomination reads:
'On Feb 14, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle flooded many of the rural areas. Puketapu Hotel went under perhaps half a meter of water. However, immediately Mary Danielson and her son, Sam Danielson, along with their loyal staff pulled it together to cook copious amounts of food that without electricity would have been wasted. Throughout the years many of us have been treated with a pub gathering where we can reconnect and a free meal. At Christmas there was Santa, games, gifts for kids, donated patchwork for adults, an ice cream truck and lots of camaraderie.
This February on the cyclone anniversary, they again pulled out the stops to give hundreds of us a special night. We are all tired of the cyclone cleanup and they understood that it was needed.'
Such a deserving business and team, well done Mary and Sam. And thank you to all those who voted!
Winter Market Bush Inn
Bush Inn Shopping Centre
You asked, and we listened! Winter Markets are back at the Bush Inn! Join us this Saturday, May 25th, from 10 AM to 4 PM for a delightful day of shopping and fun. Discover a wide array of stalls offering everything from lavender, honey, kids clothing, freshly baked cakes and treats to wooden toys, chopping boards, candles, crochet, knitwear and much more. We can't wait to see you there!
Monday 27th May
A little blackbird told me that its Beatles fever this week (27 May 7.15pm) as we come together with our Toastmaster Zane McKinnon at the helm.
Take the long and winding rd to join us in the fun. If you're new to our club, I want to hold your hand until you feel comfortable and let it be.
Unfortunately, we won't be at Penny Lane, but we will be at the Halswell Bowling Club. So twist and shout you way down there 😀