Poll: What do you think about restricted access to the Hāwera emergency department?
Hi neighbours - Can you imagine only being able to go to the emergency department with a GP referral or in an ambulance?
The Taranaki District Health Board is proposing to restrict access to Hāwera emergency department, as "there's a real concern that people use it as their general practice rather than just for emergencies."
What are your thoughts? Will this help to prioritise seriously urgent patients, or turn away those in need?
Read more here
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29% It's a good option - people will receive the right care at the right time
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7.2% I'm not sure how this would work out, but time will tell
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63.8% I don't think it'll work - people who need help could be turned away
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
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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81.9% Yes
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15.3% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
Think You’ve Got the Answer? Today’s Riddle Says ‘Prove It’!
If eleven plus two equals one, what does nine plus five equal?
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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.
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