NZNO nurses strike today - please keep Middlemore Hospital ED free for those who really need it
New Zealand Nursing Organisation (NZNO) members are taking part in a national strike from 11am to 7pm today which will have a significant impact on the services CM Health is able to provide. Our Emergency Department is open and we are here if you need us, but please keep our emergency departments for emergencies only.
Non-urgent surgeries, procedures and outpatient clinics will be postponed, but will be rescheduled as soon as possible. All impacted patients have been or will be contacted.
To further support the impacts of the strike, through tonight we are offering free urgent care at eight clinics to eligible people in our community. More info on our website - link below.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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68.6% Yes
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29.1% No
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2.3% Other - I'll share below
Riddle Me That: Ready to Test Your Wits?
If the prisoner tells a lie, he'll be hanged;
if he tells the truth, he'll be beheaded.
What can he say to save himself?
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What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.