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October 4, 2021

Ministry of Health Waikato, Palmerston North cases update

All initial tests from household members of COVID-19 cases in Hamilton East and Palmerston North have this afternoon returned negative results.

Results were received for two household members of the Auckland-based truck driver who is isolating in Palmerston North, and eight household members from the case in Hamilton East.

The results of three household members of the Raglan case, who have now all been moved to an Auckland quarantine facility, are expected back later tonight and will be announced tomorrow.

September 27, 2021

Covid 19 Symptoms

If you develop symptoms of Covid – 19 you need to get a test

May 24, 2021

#COVID19vaccines #protectourwhakapapa #COVID19vaccinerollout

We have come a long way in protecting our whānau from Covid-19, lets keep going! Are you are aged 65+, do you have underlying health conditions or a disability, are you Māori or Pasifika 50+ with underlying health conditions and are you their whānau living with them? If so, you are now eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine!!
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March 29, 2021

COVID19 Get the Facts

You may have seen some differing views on Whanganui’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and it’s important to know that what you’re reading is accurate and reliable. Here’s 5 tips to help you make sure what you read online is from a reliable source:

March 17, 2021

Protect against measles – get immunised today!

Become a Guardian of the Future by getting immunised against measles. Not only will you be protecting yourself against a disease that’s even more contagious than COVID-19, you’ll also be protecting your whānau, your community, and future generations from harm.

March 5, 2021

Water Skills for Life is the essential beginning for lifelong water safety

Water Skills For Life was developed for children in Years 1 – 8 to learn water safety. It establishes broad fundamental competencies for life-long water safety.

March 5, 2021

National Warning: Tsunami Threat. Immediate evacuation required.

National Warning: Tsunami Threat. Immediate evacuation required in the following areas under threat. Friday 5 Mar – last updated 8:45 am *** THIS IS THE THIRD EARTHQUAKE THIS MORNING *** A Tsunami Warning has been issued following the M8.0 earthquake north-east of New Zealand near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION.

February 19, 2021

Youth Committee membership is open

Whanganui Youth Committee is recruiting now! This is a great experience for young people who want to represent other young people and make a difference on the issues they care about.

February 17, 2021

Whanganui’s velodrome is closing until further notice

Whanganui’s velodrome is closing until further notice due to concerns about the deterioration of the track.

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