The Tauranga COVID-19 Assessment Centre’s first day in its new home at the Trustpower Baypark Stadium has been a success say organisers. The Tauranga Community Based Assessment Centre (CBAC), which is testing those with potential COVID-19 symptoms, had been relocated to Baypark from the Tauranga Racecourse and opened its doors […]
Whakatāne Hospital prepared for COVID-19
Whakatāne Hospital is triaging patients at the front entrance as part of its preparedness to protect patients, staff and the wider community from COVID-19. “People will notice a portacom is now set up at the front entrance. Rather than coming into the emergency department (ED) waiting room to be triaged […]
BOPDHB going the extra mile in Covid-19 response
People should have confidence in the preparations being made on their behalf by their healthcare professionals says the person leading the Bay of Plenty District Health Board’s COVID-19 response. Everyone is going the extra mile, putting their hands up and taking on responsibility. For me it’s been quite a humbling […]
One case of Covid-19 in Eastern Bay
Today’s update from Toi Te Ora Public Health includes one case in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Confirmed and probable numbers are updated on the Toi Te Ora page after the Ministry of Health daily public update (early-mid afternoon). Currently there are 15 cases in the Western Bay, 1 in […]
State of emergency extended
The State of National Emergency to help stop the spread of COVID-19 has been extended for a further seven days, Minister of Civil Defence Peeni Henare said. The initial declaration on March 25 lasted seven days and can be extended as many times as necessary. “Since we went into isolation […]
Do your part to prevent street flooding
As autumn descends, Whakatāne residents are urged to rake up leaves on their properties, and clear leaves and debris from nearby stormwater grates to avoid possible damage from surface flooding. Council Manager Three Waters Infrastructure Tomasz Krawczyk says gutters are regularly swept to remove leaves and litter, but Council teams […]
Major decisions for new emergency committee
There are some major decisions ahead for the newly formed Kawerau District Council Emergency Committee. The Emergency Council comprises Mayor Malcolm Campbell, Deputy Mayor Faylene Tunui, and Regulatory and Services Chair Carolyn Ion. The COVID-19 Level 4 Alert status and the subsequent declaration of a national state of emergency have […]
Driving Programme for offenders celebrates success
Over 250 offenders and ex-prisoners have been given a second chance with a driving programme in the Eastern Bay of Plenty helping people off the pathway to prison and into work. NZ Howard League for Penal Reform Operations Manager Jenny Michie says the programme is excellent value for money and […]