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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82.5% Yes
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14.8% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.7% Second half of November
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43.8% 1st December
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17.7% A week before Christmas
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32.6% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.