"Good work Te Awamutu Courier and parent company NZME for The 90% Project - encouraging Kiwis to reach the magic 90 per cent vaccinated population by December."
Barbara says she understands the fears people may have.
"If you don't trust government messaging or information you can access online, talk to your own doctor or medical centre teams, or anyone you trust in the health arena," she says.
"At least then you can make an informed decision."
And she is urging rural communities not to be complacent.
"Many farmers don't come forward, or stop work when they are unwell, as they're worried about who will run their farm.
"We've seen with Delta that the minute someone gets it in a community it can spread like wildfire.
"Kāwhia is one of my electorate's most isolated areas, yet Delta found its way there, just as it did in Raglan where panicked locals were trying to get tested and vaccinated.
"Don't be those people. Vaccination is the best way to protect your businesses, families and teams and Super Saturday on October 16, is a great opportunity.
"I want to encourage everyone to find an event near you and get the ball rolling for you and yours. It's the only chance we have at the moment, to get our lives back again."
Residents could access vaccination stations at the old Bunnings store in Te Awamutu, and the Cambridge Community Marae, as well as a number of health providers also offering the vaccine via appointment.
More information on Super Saturday can be found at covid19.govt.nz/super-saturday/
