Omicron disruption

Levin Aquatic Centre temporarily reduced operating hours due to staff shortages as some staff selfisolate at home, the council said late last week. Levin Aquatic Centre closed at 8pm Friday, March 11 and 3.30pm on Saturday. The centre resumed normal hours on Sunday, March 13 and Foxton Pools remained open with normal operating hours. David Wright, interim chief executive at Horowhenua District Council said: “While these facilities are the first council services to be disrupted, unfortunately due to the infectious nature of the Omicron variant, they may not be our last. You may see further disruption in council facilities and services if more of our staff become unwell and are required to self-isolate.”