Coronavirus: Half of all mystery Covid-19 cases are on the West Coast
New Zealand has only four coronavirus cases with no link to travel or existing cases – and a disproportionate number of those are on the West Coast.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday there were only eight cases left with no obvious link to travel or contact with another confirmed case. That number dropped to four on Tuesday, which includes two on the West Coast.
Grey district mayor Tania Gibson called for sentinel community testing at a supermarket on the West Coast, and said she encouraged anyone who felt unwell – even if they just had a sniffle – to get tested.
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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76.2% Yes
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22.4% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
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.
Lawnmowing
We require some to mow some of our lawns for the next few weeks while I recuperate after surgery.