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Manurewa local owes life to bowel screening test

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

A Manurewa resident owes his life to the National Bowel Screening
Programme, which was launched in Counties Manukau a year ago.

Sixty-one-year-old Society Pasila (Sila)Wilson was one of more than 37,000 residents invited to participate in the programme and encouraged to do the bowel screen test. For Sila, it was a no brainer to do the test given there was a family history of bowel cancer.

Read more of Sila's story in the link below.

Bowel cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death in New Zealand. Currently, more than 3,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year, with more than 1,200 dying from the disease each year.

The programme saves lives by finding bowel cancer early when it can be successfully treated. Those eligible will be invited to take a screening test every two years.

For more information about the programme please visit www.timetoscreen.nz... or call 0800 924 432, or talk to your family doctor.

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3 days ago

Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).

Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Should employees be able to work from home?
  • 69.8% Yes
    69.8% Complete
  • 26.9% No
    26.9% Complete
  • 3.2% Other - I'll share below
    3.2% Complete
1508 votes
6 days ago

Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?

Cast a vote and share your thoughts below.

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How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
  • 26.5% I love it!
    26.5% Complete
  • 30.7% Only in designated areas
    30.7% Complete
  • 42.8% No, it should be outdoors only.
    42.8% Complete
3556 votes