Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?

Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?

• Yes, it serves us well
• No, I have concerns
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 37.3% Yes, it serves us well
  37.3% Complete
• 61.8% No, I have concerns
  61.8% Complete
• 1% Other - I'll share below
  1% Complete

102 votes

A time to be vigilant

The team from Netsafe

It's tax return time. Scammers are impersonating Inland Revenue (IR) - and even the Police to steal personal information and money.

They may contact you by email, text, or phone, claiming:
🔹 You're owed a tax refund and must provide your bank details to receive it.
🔹 You owe tax and need to pay immediately to avoid legal trouble.

How to stay safe:
✅ Don’t click on links in emails or texts - log in to your myIR account directly.
✅ Check the sender - official IRD emails always end in @ird.govt.nz.
✅ Be cautious with texts - IRD only sends messages from four-digit codes, not
regular phone numbers.

Learn more about protecting yourself from tax scams:
netsafe.org.nz...

Accident

David from Sunnyhills

At approximately 07 25 Tuesday 1st April my car was hit by a bus at the roundabout Buck’s Beach rd and Gills rd, I would like to thank all those who stopped to assist and help and all those who asked if I needed a push or help in anyway and asking about my welfare it is truely appreciated and shows the goodness in human nature. Once again thank you very much David Doherty