1946 days ago

Poll: Should we be building quarantine facilities instead of using hotels for Covid 19 quarantine

Reporter Community News

Experts are warning that there will be more pandemics in the future.
Rather than put people in hotels, some experts are arguing we should put people in purpose built facilities.

Professor Nick Wilson, of Otago University’s public heath department, said returnee breakouts and virus spread from hotels which were not built for a pandemic means there is still the risk of another Auckland-sized outbreak.

Wilson told Stuff instead of hotels spread across the country, New Zealand needed a purpose-built facility in a more remote area with flight connections, like the Ōhakea Air Base in Manawatū. Planes carrying returnees could fly direct, and passengers should be tested several days before departure.

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Should we be building quarantine facilities instead of using hotels for Covid 19 quarantine
  • 65.4% Yes
    65.4% Complete
  • 34.6% No
    34.6% Complete
266 votes
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4 days ago

Poll: How are you feeling about the role of AI in business and everyday life? 🤖💻

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Post reports that nearly two-thirds of business leaders are feeling optimistic about 2026 ... with much of that confidence driven by the rollout of AI.

We want to know: How are you feeling about the growing role of AI in business and everyday life?

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How are you feeling about the role of AI in business and everyday life? 🤖💻
  • 6.7% Excited
    6.7% Complete
  • 71.6% Cautious
    71.6% Complete
  • 21.8% Somewhere in between
    21.8% Complete
992 votes
28 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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