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699 days ago

One day left to sign the petition to lower the bowel screening age

Peter from New Plymouth

Only one day left to sign the petition to lower the bowel screening age to 45 and lower if there is a family history of bowel cancer .Deadline just before midnight Monday December 5 .This petition is supported by Bowel Cancer NZ, The Cancer society, Green MP Dr Elizabeath Kerekere and Labour MP Gregg O'Oconner who recovered from stage 3 bowel cancer 20 years ago Over 1200 people die of bowel cancer each year in NZ including over 350 under 50 because delayed detection where as in Queensland my nephew got a colonostomy paid by the government at 42 as there was a family history of bowel cancer. Because of this Queensland which has a similar population to NZ has less Bowel cancer deaths per year compared to Aotearoa NZ

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3 days ago

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!

The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.

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Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
  • 89.4% Yes, it's fair
    89.4% Complete
  • 9.8% No, it's unreasonable
    9.8% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
2359 votes
1 day ago

Just dough it

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Plymouth

With three basic ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can give old containers new life with Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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1 day ago

On the range

Resene

Venetian plaster finishes are on-trend at the moment, so why not recreate this look at home and cover that unsightly rangehood at the same time?

Find out how to create your own with Resene Sandtex and these easy step by step instructions.
Find out more

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