Skin cancer consultations are still available
Dr Amy Stanway, a trained medical physician and qualified specialist medical and surgical dermatologist, is available for remote consultations by phone, email and video conference during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Skin cancer can affect people of any age, including children so if you notice any one of the following changes on your skin, you should have it checked by a dermatologist:
- A new mole or freckle that hasn't always been there
- A change in the look of an old mole or freckle
- A new feeling in a skin lesion, for example, tenderness or an itch
- A spot on your skin that looks different to other moles and skin spots
- A spot or lesion that won't heal properly.
For more information, or to request an appointment visit us.
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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76.6% Yes
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22.1% No
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1.4% 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.
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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82.1% Yes
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15.2% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below