Thu 16 Apr 2020
The impacts of COVID-19 highlight the vital role of farmers in the regional economy, and the challenges they face are not being overlooked in the wider pandemic response, says Taranaki Civil Defence Controller Craig Campbell-Smart.
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Tue 14 Apr 2020
As term two starts for the region’s school children, it’s back to school-work but not yet back to school.
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Mon 13 Apr 2020
It’s natural and normal that many of us will be feeling stress and anxiety as we clock up three weeks in our bubbles says Taranaki Civil Defence Alternate Group Controller Sue Kelly.
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Thu 09 Apr 2020
While the Easter break was to have signalled the start of the school holidays and the traditional end of the summer weather for many, it’s important to acknowledge that this year will be a little different, says Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management
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Wed 08 Apr 2020
The announcement by the Taranaki District Health Board that eight of the region’s 14 cases of COVID-19 have recovered has been welcomed by Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management, but it’s not an excuse for us to drop our guard against the virus.
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Mon 06 Apr 2020
Scams and frauds exploiting the spread of COVID-19 have been noted overseas and are increasing in New Zealand, with some Taranaki people being the target of a text message scam over the weekend.
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Fri 03 Apr 2020
A cracker forecast for the last weekend of daylight savings will have many Taranaki people keen to get out into the sun while they can before winter bites. That’s all well and good but the message remains the same, stay home and save lives, says Taranaki
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Thu 02 Apr 2020
A week into Alert Level 4, Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management is reflecting on the amazing work people and essential services are doing to help others get through COVID-19.
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