The Emergency Treatment Fund
this is a new health development for the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The fund, which is a registered charity in Whakatane, is designed to help those who are financially disadvantaged with urgent health problems.The fund is designed to assist not only GPs, but the overburdened public health system by prioritizing urgent cases; which might have to otherwise wait many months to be reviewed and treated.The fund if it receives sufficient corporate and public financial support, will pay for urgent assessment by specialists and urgent investigations they may require. If there was someone who was interested in helping with administration, or has knowledge of fundraising,and would like to help for four hours a fortnight please contact me. Dr Paul Anderson
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.5% Yes
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14.1% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Railing planters
To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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