1638 days ago

Lockdown: Changes to public transport, health services and Covid-testing in Otago

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Otago, along with the rest of New Zealand, has entered level 4 lockdown which means closing of public facilities, changes to health services, and limiting of public transport.

Healthcare facilities across the Southern DHB will remain open during lockdown, but the majority of scheduled surgeries and outpatient appointments have been postponed for the next three days.

The Covid-19 vaccination programme has been suspended for the next 48 hours, however those with potential symptoms were urged to contact their GP or call 0800 VIRUS-19 (0800 847 8719).

There was capacity for testing and opening of more testing sites if required.

However, those with symptoms were urged not to attend the Emergency Department.

Aurora Energy advised that it would continue to respond to emergency faults and carry out essential safety work on the network during level 4.

There will however be no planned power outages, unless required for essential safety work. Pre-planned work on the network will be deferred until the alert level changes.

The Dunedin City Council’s key services remained unaffected, and the priority was delivering critical services such as water and wastewater, and rubbish collection.

At level 4, facilities such as libraries and museums, swimming pools, and sports and recreational facilities, will be closed.

According to the council, buses managed by Orbus were for essential travel only. In Dunedin, that was for a reduced service and were not free.

Entry into busses will be through the rear doors only, and passengers have to supply their own masks.

Passengers were urged to be kind to drivers and each other.

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23 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.5% Complete
  • 43.5% I want to be able to choose.
    43.5% Complete
  • 47% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47% Complete
2529 votes
7 hours ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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4 days ago

Goldco Antique Buyers in Southland Region

GOLDCO International Limited

WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or similar items then our specialist buyers would like to make an offer.
Any items will be considered so please don’t be shy and visit one of our venues.

Large or valuable collections? Single items? Downsizing, moving or decluttering? Family not interested? or simply turning unwanted items into cash.

*Immediate payment made *No commission or waiting *Free no obligation appraisal *Onsite security *Please have your bank details handy

Whether you have a large and valuable collection or a single item of broken jewellery please take this opportunity to see us at a venue near you.

See us at a venue near you - See venues here:

Goldco Antique Buyers | Member NZNDA | website email: goldco@xtra.co.nz | Ph: 0800 105 228
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