One day left to sign the petition to lower the bowel screening age
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
Poll: Would you use a pet cemetery?
Dave Stephens has created a pet cemetery on his land.
The 10-acre site in Albany, Auckland, features graves nestled among beautifully manicured gardens and unique art pieces, offering a serene space where visitors can pay their respects in their own way.
Is this something you think you would use? Share your thoughts below.
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26.3% Yes
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72.6% No
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Show us what you've been up to...
Brighten our day, and show us a glimpse into your world, neighbours.
We'd love to see some of the photos you've taken lately or any craft/DIY projects you're working on.
Simply add a photo below 📷🌅 🌻
Poll: Are speed bumps effective or just annoying?
Speed bumps are a hot topic in many neighborhoods - they aim to slow down speeding drivers, but they also impact everyone on the road. In your opinion, do you think they do the trick or are they just an inconvenience?
Share your thoughts below.
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38.9% They do the job
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59.2% I'm not a fan, they're just annoying!
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1.9% Other - I'll share below
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