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Now THAT Is An Entrance
Walking up to the Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa / Rotorua Museum * through the Government Gardens still delivers an imposing imperial / empire / colonial architectural sight. The museum is housed in the former Bath House building which was opened in 1908 and is noted as the first major investment in the New Zealand tourism industry by the government. [ Wikipedia ] * still closed due to earthquake risk
Measles
This was a most excellent email from one for the kid's schools - passing in for everyone. [tl;dr] Get everyone, including yourself, vaccinated. Don't pass it on if you contract Measles. Dear Parents and Caregivers Over the past few weeks the news has highlighted the rising number of cases of Measles in the Auckland area. As a school, we are following this closely. With holidays approaching and the likelihood of travel increasing, the risk of the virus spreading beyond Auckland also grows. Measles is a virus which spreads quickly and can result in complications requiring hospitalisation and, in the worst instances, death. Immunisation provides the best protection against Measles. The vaccine is free of charge and can be arranged through your GP. If your student has completed the standard vaccination schedule with vaccinations at 15 months and 4 years they will not need vaccination. If you are unsure whether your student has received the vaccine, you can check their Plu