1176 days ago

Covid-19 vaccinations ramping up again after level 4 confusion

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Covid-19 vaccination centres are busy again after some initial confusion in the wake of this week’s alert level 4 announcement.

But resources for the vaccination roll-out are being diverted to test for the virus, prompting experts to warn of staff burnout.

A pop-up drive-in vaccine service opened at Dunedin’s Te Kāika medical service on Friday.

A long line of vehicles snaked around the parking lot on Friday morning.

The service would operate from the Edgar Centre parking lot for the duration of alert levels 3 and 4 to ensure the safety of staff and the wider community.

“It’s essential that our community stays safe and our drive-in services are one of the best ways of maintaining important social distance,’’ Te Kāika chief executive Albie Laurence said.

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Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
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22 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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