The Hutt Valley and Wellington regions are experiencing a community-wide outbreak of respiratory viruses, including RSV.
The Hutt Valley and Wellington regions are experiencing a community-wide outbreak of respiratory viruses, including RSV. This can cause serious respiratory infections in very young children, elderly and immune-compromised people.
As a result, we are implementing some visitor restrictions and advise the following:
- Please do not visit our hospital wards if you have had fever, cough, sore throat, or runny nose in the past 24 hours.
- Children under 12 should not visit a hospital unless there is a clear medical need.
Children under 12 are not permitted to visit SCBU, the Children's ward and the Maternity and Delivery ward.
For more information, please visit our website: www.huttvalleydhb.org.nz...
Thanks for helping us keep our patients and community safe.
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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76.6% Yes
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22.1% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
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
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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