Covid-19 coronavirus: Health agencies urge Whanganui to keep up Covid-19 contact tracing with big events on the horizon
8 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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Patea visitors Jo and Kerry Lane scan the QR code poster at Sunny s in Victoria Ave.
Photo / Bevan Conley
Liz Wylie is a reporter for the Whanganui Chronicleliz.wylie@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron
As Whanganui enjoys a summer free of Covid-19 and tough restrictions, authorities say it remains as important as ever for people to trace their movements, especially with several large gatherings over the next few weeks.
A managed isolation facility worker sparked a brief lockdown at the Hamilton District Court this week when they turned up at court and told a staff member she had a runny nose and was awaiting the result of a Covid-19 test.
Whanganui Vintage Weekend sees return of Plumber Dan Soap Box Derby
14 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM
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Entrants will have to navigate the steep hill on Drews Ave to get to the finish at Rutland St. Photo / File
Entrants will have to navigate the steep hill on Drews Ave to get to the finish at Rutland St. Photo / File
Mike Tweed is a multimedia journalist at the Whanganui Chroniclemichael.tweed@nzme.co.nzWhangaChron
Brakes and a helmet are the two things you ll need the most if you re planning to enter the Plumber Dan Soap Box Derby during the Bayleys Whanganui Vintage Weekend next month.