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826 days ago

Women in labour diverted from Waitākere Hospital amid midwife shortage

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, an Auckland maternity ward has been diverting women in labour to another hospital amid a midwife shortage.

On Monday, midwives at Waitākere Hospital’s maternity unit were sent a message warning them the unit was at capacity and to divert expectant mothers to North Shore Hospital, 26km away.

A spokesperson for Health New Zealand Waitematā said there was a shortage of midwives across the country which was impacting hospitals.

Read the full story at the link below.

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7 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.1% Yes
    82.1% Complete
  • 15.2% No
    15.2% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I'll share below
    2.7% Complete
2444 votes
35 minutes ago

Cupboards of calm

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Lynn

Transform the inside of your humble storage spaces with Resene paint and you’ll be happy to delve into them in future.

Get our quick tips to transform your storage spaces.

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16 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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