Primary care nurses’ strike
Hutt Valley DHB is aware that some primary care nurses will be undertaking strike action for eight hours tomorrow (Thursday 3 September).
DHB nurses are not involved in the strike action.
Community-based assessment centres (CBACs) are not included in the strike and will operate as normal. GPs and after-hours centres are also expected to be operating as normal. People who are unwell should continue to contact their GP or Healthline as usual.
Anyone in need of care of urgent care should go to the emergency department. In an emergency, call 111.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.3% Yes
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22.4% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
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.
Begonia house to be demolished at botanic gardens
It's outrageous that the Wellington City Council are going to demolish the Begonia house at the Botanic gardens. This is an asset. One would have thought the green faction of the council would have supported fixing it. It's strange no one has questioned the price required to fix it. Cycle ways more important than begonia house i think not