The Government will provide extra funding to help councils expand footpaths and roll out temporary cycleways to help people keep 2 metres of physical distance after the Alert Level 4 lockdown, Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter announced today. “When people begin to return to city centres following the […]
Licenses, WoFs and regos extended under lockdown
All driver licences, WoFs, CoFs, and some vehicle certifications, that expired on or after 1 January 2020 will be valid for up to six months from 10 April 2020, Transport Minister Phil Twyford has announced. “People shouldn’t have to worry about getting fined for having an expired document if driving […]
More time for health workers and elderly to get flu vaccine
The Government has extended by two weeks till April 27 the amount of time priority groups, such as health workers and those aged over 65, have to get their flu vaccine before it is made available to the wider public. This year’s vaccination campaign is a key component of the […]
Covid-19: Road closures in place as people flout lockdown rules
Local police are urging people to follow instructions to stay home to ensure the lockdown period achieves its goal. In partnership with Whakatāne District Council and local iwi, several public roads have been closed as traffic volumes and people converging continue to increase. The closed roads include: Maraetotara Road; Burma […]
First Tauranga Hospital COVID-19 positive case discharged “in awe” of care received
The first COVID-19 positive patient treated and discharged from Tauranga Hospital has praised healthcare staff for the exceptional and compassionate care received. “How do you thank people for having a life?” said the person who was discharged yesterday. The patient, who cannot be named or otherwise identified for patient privacy […]
Work to repurpose PGF funds begins
The Provincial Development Unit is working through applications and projects to see where Provincial Growth Fund money can be repurposed for initiatives deemed more critical to fighting the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says. “We need to be throwing everything we have at […]
The Hub camp closed
The temporary overnight camping area established at The Hub last week has now closed. All those who were staying at the Hub have now been found alternative accommodation. Welfare staff from the Council’s Emergency Operation Centre have been working with other agencies and accommodation providers to make this happen. Portaloos […]
Better coverage for Minginui and Te Kaha
People in Minginui and Te Kaha will now have access to 4G mobile and wireless broadband services. Two new cell towers have gone live as part of the RCG – Rural Connectivity Group roll out providing critical online access at a time when connectivity is more important than ever. The […]