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Published: 3 December, 2020
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Published: 27 November, 2020
Message from Dr Lorraine Eade: “Get your flu jab”
Tēnā koutou e ngā iwi o Te Tauihu o te Waka-ā-Māui
PĀNUI FOR WHĀNAU – MESSAGE 9, APRIL 22: Flu jabs
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Don’t delay, get your flu jab now
Dr Lorraine Eade, a Senior Advisor at Te Puni Kōkiri, has been working hard on the ground as Manaaki a-iwi lead for Rōpū Kōkiri ā-iwi (K.A.I.) within the Civil Defence Covid-19 response in Te Tauihu.
Her number one piece of advice? "Get your flu jab whānau."
“We’re in the midst of Covid-19 and it’s really important that we protect ourselves.
“One in four people get the flu each year. If you have a chronic health condition, are aged over 65, have tamariki aged under four who have respiratory problems, or are hapū, then you can get your flu vaccination now and for free.”
Regardless of our age or health status, we should all think seriously about getting a flu jab this season. If you haven’t had one before e te whānau, now is the time, even if you do not fall into the above categories. It’s easy, doesn’t hurt and will help protect you.
All you need to do is contact your GP. Some pharmacies are also offering the free service. They are listed online here:
https://www.fightflu.co.nz/sites/default/files/2020%20Vaccinating%20Pharmacies%2007042020.pdf
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Click here for more information »Published: 24 November, 2020
Motueka Wastewater Treatment Plant Discharge of Partially Treated Wastewater to Land
Kia ora koutou,
After the recent rains (183mm since 2 Nov) and the related increase in groundwater level (0.5m by Friday) under Motueka, flows to the wastewater treatment plant have exceeded the treatment rate since 02 November 2020. This has resulted in a rapid rise in the oxidation pond water level. There is a risk that the pond could reach overflow point (approximately 4.2m) in the next rain event, forecast for Tuesday evening (Nov 24) and into Wednesday and another following on Sunday.
TDC has permission to carry out an emergency discharge of partially treated wastewater to the adjacent planted area, which used to be the sand filter and soakage area. The ex-sand filter covers approximately 3.5 hectares and has been planted in 30,000 natives. A discharge of 1000m3 to this area would be less than 3mm of liquid per day, equivalent to a small rain shower. TDC anticipates the sand will provide good removal of bacteria, as it has done in the past, and don’t anticipate any elevated bacteria on the beach. Monitoring of the one remaining groundwater bore downstream of the planted area will be undertaken to confirm this.
Over pumping will only occur while an operator is on-site, so the water levels and any impact on the planted area can be monitored. This will also allow the area to drain away overnight.
Signage is being put up at the planted area advising of the discharge. The usual signage warning of the treated wastewater discharge remain in place by the outfall and on the beach.
Continued tracing of inflow and infiltration and repairs remains a priority.
Please contact TDC on 03 543 8400 if you have any questions.
Published: 18 November, 2020
Makete Pō
Calling all stall holders! Register NOW - NO COST for securing a site!
As time is running out fast before Xmas, we may not be able to run a Mākete Pō before then however for now, we have locked in a partnership to hold one in early Jan 2021.
There will be no cost to stall holders, Te Awhina will provide everything from generators, portaloos, bouncy castles, tables and chair for whānau to sit and have kai.
Motueka Mai Tawhiti Juniors have been funded to tautoko a community event, so they will do all the set up, pack down, rubbish clean up and anything else we may need them to help with. So all our members have to do is turn up, set up, sell their wares then haere atu.
We will still make a call whether a Mākete Pō could possibly be held before Xmas once the committee look at the logistics.
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