Whanganui didn't quit hit the giddy high of 36.8 Celsius, but came pretty close. Photo / file
Weather to change
Whanganui recorded the country's highest maximum temperature of 28C on Saturday. However, the sunshine is coming to an end, for now at least, with Metservice forecasting rain for the coming week. However, Whanganui temperatures are predicted to remain reasonably warm, with highs ranging from 20C to 24C
and lows of 12C-15C through to Saturday.
Change in hours
Due to reduced demand, from Monday, March 29, the Covid-19 community based assessment centre (CBAC) at Whanganui Hospital will be open from 8am-1pm, Monday to Friday. Outside those hours, people with Covid-19 symptoms should call Healthline on 0800 358 5453. Covid-19 testing is available at Whanganui Accident and Medical (WAM) at Whanganui Hospital from 1pm-8pm Monday to Friday and 8am-8pm on weekends and public holidays. People with Covid-19 symptoms should phone (06) 348 1300 to arrange an assessment or test. They should not go to WAM or their general practice without phoning first.
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