KFC returns, but drive through only
KFC is back on the menu for fans in Whangārei but at this stage on a drive-through basis. The fast food restaurant has been closed for a few weeks as it undergoes major renovations. The operators are renovating to a new design and have submitted a building consent to the Whangarei District Council to upgrade the kitchen as well as the rest of the premises. KFC currently holds an A grade for the premises. The exact reopening date for the whole restaurant is unknown at this stage.
Medical strike off
Anaesthetic technicians working at Whangarei Hospital have called off their second strike planned for tomorrow. Allied Scientific and Technical Union (APEX) representing the 16 anaesthetic technicians employed by the Northland District Health Board lifted notice of strike action late yesterday.While actual settlement is yet to be reached over better pay and working conditions, APEX said it expected progress at the negotiating table. The first 24-hour strike was held on Thursday while the third was planned for October 18.
Mental health talk on