COVID-19
The Ministry of Health announced this morning that the standard gap between first and second doses of the COVID-19 Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to is being extended to six weeks.
Vaccination bookings will also be open for everyone aged 16+ from 1 September.
From today, new bookings made through BookMyVaccine.nz and via the COVID Vaccine Healthline 0800 28 29 26 will default to six-weeks between first and second doses.
People who have already been fully vaccinated don’t need to do anything, The Pfizer vaccine is highly effective if people have both doses, at least three weeks apart.
People who already have vaccinations booked that are less than six weeks apart can keep their second appointment or choose to change it at BookMyVaccine.nz or by phoning the COVID Vaccination Health line 0800 28 29 26 (8am – 8pm, 7 days).
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.1% Yes
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22% No
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
Age Concern Christmas Social Hubs for the Hutt Valley
Meri Kirihimete - Merry Christmas
Come and join our fun Christmas Hubs:
Upper Hutt - Te Kupenga o Rongomai - Maidstone Sports Centre, Wednesday 11th Dec at 12pm featuring the Hutt Ukulele Orchestra.
Lower Hutt - Walter Nash Centre, Thursday 12 December 1:30pm
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
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