Poll: Are you able to get help with your health when needed?
A report has shown that clinics around New Zealand are understaffed, with GP's being overworked and underpaid. And for everyday kiwis, healthcare and emergency healthcare is simply not accessible.
The General Practice Owners Association of Aotearoa's report titled ‘‘On The Brink’’ outlines the urgent need to address pay parity for GP nurses and doctors, beef up workforce numbers and improve funding allocations for practices with the hopes that this makes heatlhcare more accessible in the community.
Are you noticing delays in getting GP appointments or long waits at after-hours care?
Any comments below may be shared in your local paper's We Say You Say column.
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46.2% Wait times are too long - It's unacceptable.
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30.8% I can get the help I need, it just takes longer.
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7.7% I haven't noticed an issue.
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15.3% I'm happy; I have no complaints.
Show us your creative backyard build
We hope you've been enjoying the Neighbourly Backyard Awards so far, we know we have!
It is time for our last award. And the category is....Most creative backyard build
It could be a planter box, an outdoor table or even a backyard bar. We just want to see the sanctuary you've created in your backyard.
So share a photo, or two, in a comment below of your creation or backyard set up a to be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher. Winner will be announced next Monday 🛝🪴🛖
Poll: Do you have a pet at home?
Neighbourly members LOVE their pets, whether it's a smoochy cat, a trusty pup or even a feathered friend.
We'd like to know how many of you who see this post actually have a pet at home. Let us know in the poll below!
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73.7% Yes - I have a pet / multiple pets
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7.7% Not currently, but one day!
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18.6% Nope, I live in a pet-free home
SISTERS OF ST PETER CLAVER MISSION FAIR
SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY from 10am to 1pm
The Sisters of St Peter Claver in Island Bay are once again holding their Mission Fair. Come and enjoy this fair in the grounds of the convent at 1 Mersey Street in Island Bay. Always a festive atmosphere with a variety of stalls and of course the rapid raffles.
The Sisters thank you in advance for your support. You can contact them directly 3838 401 if you have items to donate or wish to make a monetary donation.
Proceeds from the fair will aid the following projects.
Tanzania - Iringa: Request from Sr Prudensiana Maya Education for needy children, also providing medicines, food and clothing.
Pakistan - Diocese of Lahore: Request from Sr Farzana Roseann in Nanaka Sahib District. Asks financial assistance for the education, boarding and lodging of orphans and street children.
Sudan - Rumbek Diocese: financial support for purchasing sewing machines for St Monica Women’s group; so young women and girls can help support their families and generate income.
Hope to see you at the Fair!!
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