Alert level 2
When you wake up tomorrow, we will be at Alert Level 2. This means COVID-19 is still out there so we need to play it safe. But this also means some council services and facilities can resume at a reduced capacity. 🥳
Here's a quick update on some on some key facilities. For details and information on other Council services and facilities, click the link.
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♻️ Transfer stations
Transfer stations will resume regular service and recycling centres will also be able to accept all general rubbish, garden waste and recycling.
⛰ Mauao
Mauao will be open, however it is a COVID-19 high risk area due to the number of visitors, inability to maintain safe physical distancing or contract trace all users.
Keep away from others (ideally 2m), give way on narrow sections, avoid passing others, and do not stop mid-track to talk to others
👨👩👧👦Playgrounds
Staff will be giving all 107 playgrounds a deep clean prior to them being open to the public
Remember to Wash your hands before and after using the playground, and keep your distance from others (ideally 2m).
🌳 Parks and reserves
Parks and reserves will be open, including Oropi Mountain Bike Park and McLaren Falls Park.
People are asked to keep their distance from others (ideally 2m) and give way on narrow footpaths, walkways and bridges.
🙋♀️Customer Service Centre
The Customer Service Centre will be open with a limit on the number of people allowed in the centre at any one time.
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Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
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