Group 3 COVID-19 Vaccinations
If you are in Group 3 and haven’t booked your COVID-19 vaccination yet, you can now phone 0800 28 29 26 to book your appointments. The line is open 8am – 8pm, 7 days per week.
You will be able to choose the most convenient location from twelve vaccination centres across our region. Vaccinations are by appointment only, no walk-in spots are available.
Special events are also being organised for Pacific people to be vaccinated together. Visit the Vaccinate Greater Wellington website to see the list of upcoming dates.
There is also a series of vaccination events for disabled communities, with additional accommodations and support available. For information about these, phone 0800 829 935, text 027 281 5017 or email covidvaxaccessibility@ccdhb.org.nz.
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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76.9% Yes
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21.6% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
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.
Begonia house to be demolished at botanic gardens
It's outrageous that the Wellington City Council are going to demolish the Begonia house at the Botanic gardens. This is an asset. One would have thought the green faction of the council would have supported fixing it. It's strange no one has questioned the price required to fix it. Cycle ways more important than begonia house i think not