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'Grave concerns' Covid will spread into Northland this summer
Govt won't back down amid growing pressure to stop unvaccinated visitors to Northland.
Govt won't back down amid growing pressure to stop unvaccinated visitors to Northland.
Aucklanders are being offered 100,000 vouchers this summer for a range of activities.
The scheme aims to boost vaccination rates before Christmas
"Currently the risk is too high for our people," Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui chair says.
A Māori health leader says vaccine acceptance is surging and could reach 97 per cent.
Waka is life for some paddlers, but the health of the community is number one priority.
The event normally attracts 30,000 to 40,000 people.
South Taranaki District Council is reviewing how it buys and sells property.
OPINION: We believe the Covid response vaccination bill was not compliant with Te Tiriti.
Four major DHBs have supported calls to stop unvaccinated visitors travelling to Northland
COMMENT: Nearly a third of Northland's eligible population is unvaccinated.
Another 3781 vaccinations are needed for Whanganui Māori to reach the 90 per cent target.
The roadblocks will prevent holidaymakers visiting Ōpua, Waitangi, Russell, and Paihia.
Tairāwhiti iwi have urged Rhythm and Vines owners and management to cancel festival.
Nine providers get funding to support Northland rangatahi Māori affected by Covid-19
Kūmara, taewa, edamame beans and peanuts crop trials planted in eastern Bay of Plenty.
'I made the decision not to re-stand after having a whole lot of abuse'.
Diversity in children's books is vital, writes Ataria Sharman
Hosea Watson is completing his master's degree next year.
"I'm just like a little cheeky monkey sometimes."
Whangārei nurse gets $20,000 scholarships for study to improve Māori healthcare outcomes
National is wounded and hurting after internal struggles and division this week.
However, another councillor says it's not time to 'quibble'.
"Some of us will become seriously ill and some of us may die," worried iwi chair says.
Bernie Hornfeck has had a life-long love affair with the kumara.
Growing food reconnects us to Papatuanuku, and the kumara is part of the Māori DNA.
Combined efforts aim to improve wellbeing