Pop-Up drive-through COVID assessment clinics are continuing throughout the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Destinations for the one-day clinics during April include Murupara, Waimana, Rūātoki, Waikaremoana and Ruatāhuna with more locations being assessed and planned where possible. The clinics ensure anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can access services without travel barriers. The […]
Changes to COVID-19 assessment centre closing times starting Thursday
The Bay’s COVID-19 assessment centres will be changing their operating times starting this Thursday (16 April). From Thursday the Tauranga Community Based Assessment Centre (CBAC) located at the Trustpower Baypark Stadium will be moving to new weekday and weekend opening hours. These are as follows: Weekdays 9am-4pm Weekend 9am-2pm […]
Funding for temporary cycleways and footpaths post COVID-19 lockdown
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 […]
Regional council adapts to working from home
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has settled into a new normal during the COVID-19 Alert Level 4, with technology enabling staff productivity and ensuring governance and democracy can continue. Chief Executive Fiona McTavish said since the start of Alert Level 4 on average each day more than 300 staff have […]
Whakatāne Library offers a digital world for readers
Whakatāne Library staff have been busy during the lockdown, rolling out a new opportunity for all library members to access free audio books. Collections and Content Coordinator Christine Whalley says it’s important for library members to know they can still access some of the same services – just in different […]
Covid-19: Change of site for Ōpōtiki assessment centre, launched today
There has been a change of venue for the COVID-19 assessment centre which is being launched in Ōpōtiki today. The “Pop Up Drive Thru” centre will now be located at: The Ōpōtiki Senior Citizens Hall 1 King Street (corner of King and Nelson Streets) Ōpōtiki There will be personnel at […]