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Increased demand reason for weak power supply that delayed baby unit

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a decision to delay the opening of a new special care baby unit at Waitākere Hospital had to be made as increased demand at the hospital meant the power supply wasn’t strong enough to keep it running.

The new unit was officially opened on June 15 in a ceremony with ministers, staff and stakeholders, but babies and their parents are yet to enter the building.

In emails obtained under the Official Information Act, Te Whatu Ora Waitematā (previously Waitematā DHB) said the new unit would now open on August 17.

The emails show on June 27, almost two weeks after the official opening, the DHB’s chief engineer Paul Bancroft notified the facilities services director for the hospital that testing had indicated work needed to be done to ensure a stable supply of power to the unit.

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5 days ago

We're talking new year resolutions...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Tidying the house before going to bed each night, meditating upon waking or taking the stairs at work.

What’s something quick, or easy, that you started doing that made a major positive change in your life?

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1 day ago

New Year, Same Brain Teasers!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

A man was found dead with a cassette recorder in one hand and a gun in the other.

When the police pressed “play,” the tape said, “I can’t go on,” and then there was a gunshot.

Yet, the police knew it was a murder.

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6 hours ago

Women's clothing

Amy-Grace from New Lynn

Hi there I have a range of clothing that is no longer my size either too big or too small , sizes range from 12-16. From skirts, shorts tops and pants and possibly jersey or two aswell . Would prefer the lot to go as one . Also have kids clothing , basically either sizes between 1 and 2.

Would also prefer these to go to someone in need, I am located in west . Kelston pick up only.