The business community has expressed support for the National Party’s Covid recovery plan released today. Steve Gillett, owner of popular sports bar and restaurant The Kingslander near Eden Park, said he was “totally” supportive of any plan that gets people…
Read MoreCovid 19 Delta outbreak: Ministers message for Sandra Goudie – no exception for mayor vaccinations
The Minister of Local Government is sending a strong message that everyone who can get vaccinated should – and says there should be no exception even for mayors. Nanaia Mahuta’s comments come as Thames-Coromandel mayor Sandra Goudie remains adamant she…
Read MoreCovid 19 Delta outbreak: National’s rescue package for hospo, tourism, small business
National would give fully vaccinated adults a $100 voucher to spend at any hospitality, accommodation, or tourism business in the country over the next six months to support the devastated sectors. The party has today released a plan, ‘Back in…
Read MoreCovid-19 Delta outbreak: Auckland tourism employers worried senseless
An Auckland tourism leader says the Government’s drip feed of information is a “kick in the guts” for the mainly small employers whose mental health has reached a disturbing low. “The fatigue and depression I’m encountering amongst business owners is…
Read MoreCovid 19 Delta outbreak: Brian Tamaki avoids breach of bail charge for now
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki claims police have decided not to charge him for breaching bail after he attended a freedom protest at Auckland Domain at the weekend. But police say no decision has been made – and an investigation…
Read MoreCovid 19 Delta outbreak: Auckland crew fly to Wellington to film Vaxathon
Seven Auckland-based crew were flown to Wellington to film Saturday’s vaxathon. The staff belonged to Pango productions and NEP. All tested negative before flying to Wellington. Pango confirmed the staff it sent were vaccinated. NEP would not directly disclose the…
Read MoreCovid 19 Delta outbreak: The public shaming isnt on; neighbours of North Shore party speak out
Neighbours of a wild North Shore party involving young influencers and models are calling for the public shaming to stop. About 50 people partied till the early hours of Sunday morning at a large rental property in Redvale, a rural…
Read MoreCovid-19 Delta outbreak: Auckland apartment block now a location of interest – visitors told to isolate
Another inner city Auckland apartment block has been identified as a location of interest linked to at least one person infected with Covid-19. The Washington Apartments building site in Eden Terrace has been linked to a Covid-positive case several times…
Read MoreCovid 19 Delta outbreak: North Shore influencer party – model Charlie Wilson dropped by agency
A model and social media influencer has beendropped by her agency as the fallout continues over a wild party on the North Shore that flouted lockdown rules. The Herald understands the party took place at a large rental property in…
Read MoreCovid-19 Delta outbreak: Fully vaccinated Aucklanders should be rewarded, experts say
By Rowan Quinn for RNZ Auckland is not vaccinated enough to relax restrictions but the fully vaccinated should be rewarded with small freedoms, say some experts. About 89 per cent of eligible people in the city have now had at…
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