All Rabbit owners beware!
IMPORTANT!!
We just received an email about RHDV1-K5 being released in the Wellington Region. Here are the basics:
* It will be released from 16th of April 2018.
* The virus is a Korean strain of the already established RHDV1 virus.
* The virus will be released at 30 sites across the region. Sites will mostly be on private land, or, on areas where there is minimal public access.
We have been told: "The release will be closely managed and carried out in alignment with the ‘Operational Protocol for the Importation, Distribution, Sale and Use of RHDV1 K5’ prepared by Environment Canterbury Regional Council and approved by the Ministry for Primary Industries."
The current RHDV1 vaccine (Cylap®) that protects pet rabbits from the current RHDV1 virus, should also protect them from the new RHDV1 K5 strain. As with all vaccinations, they are not 100% in efficacy. Here are some things to keep in mind:
* If you have not already vaccinated your rabbit, do it now!!
* If you suspect your rabbit is ill - call your nearest rabbit savvy vet. Do not take your rabbit directly into a clinic unless told to do so. There may be safety protocols in place to prevent infecting other rabbits on site.
* If your pet rabbit dies unexpectedly, call your nearest rabbit vet and ask for advice. If you have other rabbits on your property, we recommend asking to have a post mortem done. We also suggest telling your friends who have rabbits... if they visit you they could transfer the virus back to their own rabbits.
* Keep your rabbits area clean and disinfect regularly (including food and water bowls).
* Bring your rabbits indoors if you have a large enough space to do so.
* Do not pick grass/forage for your rabbits in public places. We suggest growing your own bunny food where possible.
Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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36.5% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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63.5% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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46.1% I avoid spending money on coffee
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42.7% I still indulge at my local cafe
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11.3% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
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