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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Police attend firearms incident in Minginui
A person has been seriously injured after what police are describing as a firearms incident. A Police spokesperson said they received a report of a firearms incident near Rimu Crescent, Minginui, around 6.30 pm One person was seriously injured and they were transported to Rotorua Hospital. It doesn’t appear to […]
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 […]
Civil Defence call centre launched
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management has launched a new 0800 number helping Bay of Plenty households meet essential needs during the national rāhui period. The number is 0800 884 222 The call centre will be open from 7am – 7pm, 7 days a week. Group Controller, Clinton Naude, […]
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 […]