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Locations of interest for Covid contract tracing updated - have you been to Auckland? Check here

Published Thursday 25 Feb 2021

The Covid-19 team have published updates on both the Contract Tracing and Locations of Interest website pages.

We are at alert level 1 - but we need to keep safe, Wairarapa!

Published Wednesday 17 Feb 2021

Auckland is now at Alert Level 2 and the rest of the country is Alert Level 1, but we need to remain vigilant. Please continue to practise good hand hygiene, use the NZ COVID Tracer app and stay home and phone first to seek a test if you feel unwell. Note that masks are now mandatory on ALL public transport.

Crip Camp on Netflix - a great watch!

Published Tuesday 16 Feb 2021

Have you seen the documentary Crip Camp on Netflix yet?

January's winner of the Staff Recognition Awards - Andrew Stewart

Published Tuesday 16 Feb 2021

Andrew was nominated because he is "consistently amazing" and has never been spotted looking stressed at any time. All through the 2020 Covid response, and the logistical challenges of Oracle, he "remains happy, smiling, courteous and professional."

2020 winner of the Lee Malneek Contractors Staff Recognition Awards luxury weekend, Michelle Brown!

Published Monday 1 Feb 2021

Not satisfied with sponsoring a staff recognition award valued at $150 per month, where nominated "stars" go in the draw to win a voucher from a local business, Lee Malneek Contractors changed it up in December to ensure all 53 nominees from throughout 2020 were pooled in a second draw for a luxury weekend away.

December winner of the Staff Recognition Awards was EA, Kylie Elwin

Published Monday 1 Feb 2021

"Any request is always met with a smile. I couldn’t do my job without Kylie's support."

November winner of the Staff Recognition Awards is our star Orderly, Steve Karaitiana

Published Monday 1 Feb 2021

Steve is well liked around the hospital for his friendly and cheerful manner, and his great approach to getting things done with the minimum of fuss.

Covid-19 we ALL need to pitch in

Published Friday 29 Jan 2021

New Zealand can have an 'unstoppable summer' if everyone continues with the simple health behaviours that have allowed us to hold the virus back so well for so long.

Helping us sustain our personal wellbeing goals – Wheel of wellbeing 90 day plan

Published Friday 29 Jan 2021

You may have already made some New Year's resolutions that relate to your personal health and wellbeing. Even if you don't believe in New Year's resolutions, it can be useful to think periodically about what's important and how you might look after yourself.

Farewell to Ngarita Brookes, our ACC whizz, after nearly 26 years of service

Published Friday 29 Jan 2021

Ngarita Brookes leaves us today after more than 26 years with the Wairarapa District Health Board.