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1841 days ago

Do we need virtual GP clinics?

Reporter Northern News

Dr Lance O'Sullivan has suggested clinics being assisted by a digital aide, with GPs offering virtual support through technology.

He hopes innovation will be embraced to help meet the needs of patients in Northland. Do you agree? Would virtual GPs help combat a dire GP shortage?
Read more.

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More messages from your neighbours
5 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 85.6% Yes
    85.6% Complete
  • 13.2% No
    13.2% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2032 votes
4 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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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2 days ago

Didgeridoo

Jac from West Coast Northland

Hi everyone, would anyone know of someone who can play the Didgeridoo, I work at a Rest Home and would like our residents to listen to this amazing sound of this being played