Mill Road Vet Hospital is reminding pet owners to keep their furry friends safe from toxic foods during the Christmas period. Cooked chicken bones, mince pies, fruit cake, Christmas pudding, macadamia nuts and the fat of ham are some of the food items that can cause severe issues.
Covid booster uptake rising
There has been a strong increase in the number of Northlanders getting Covid-19 vaccine boosters in the last two weeks, health providers say. Geoff Milner from Ngāti Hine Health Trust said the uptake is linked to an increase in positive infections, including in some workplaces, with those who are not sick hoping to avoid it. People are also getting used to having regular boosters. The latest wastewater results show Covid-19 infection levels in Northland are at their highest since June.
Edible Garden Trail in February
The Northland Edible Garden Trail will run across the region from February 3 to 11 next year. The trail will feature inspirational edible gardens in the Mid and Far North and Whangārei. They will be open for the public to meet the gardeners, have a chat, look, learn and be inspired to grow fruit and vegetables in a sustainable way. The trail features small urban gardens, rural lifestyle blocks and commercial growers and includes demonstrations and workshops.
