1552 days ago

Woman in her 80s tests positive for virus at Avondale rest home

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a woman in her mid 80s at a rest home in Avondale has tested positive for Covid-19.

Further testing has been carried out at the Rosaria Rest Home in Avondale after the woman's positive result.

So far, all results received for other residents and staff are negative, with four further tests results expected later on Tuesday.

It's the second aged care facility in West Auckland to be affected by Covid-19 in the Delta outbreak.

At Edmonton Meadows care home in Henderson there are 20 residents and four staff members with the virus.

Read the full story below.

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10 hours ago

Rock'in with Elvis by Mike Cole

Jackie from Titirangi

The Memories of Elvis Fan Club invite you to our 1st Elvis Social for 2026. We are excited to have our own Mike Cole back at the Te Atatu RSA on Saturday 28th February at 7.30pm. Cost only $20pp. Tickets are on sale at the RSA or reserve through Jackie 0274901126. So lets see you with your dancing shoes on and that great smile as we start off 2026 with a bang.

21 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?
  • 9.4% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.4% Complete
  • 43.5% I want to be able to choose.
    43.5% Complete
  • 47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.1% Complete
2421 votes
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17 hours ago

Room Available in Henderson

Mike from Henderson

Have a furnished room available with king single bed and heat pump. In newer home, $200/week utilities and internet included. Prefer young lady as bathroom shared with lady in mid twenties. We are a friendly group. Message me if interested.