What you need to know about tomorrow's nurses strike
Wellington Regional Hospital has been emptied out and will be reduced to essential services on Thursday as thousands of nurses and healthcare workers stop work. The industrial action will run from 7am Thursday for 24 hours.
What you need to know:
• CCDHB will notify patients if their appointments change. Anyone uncertain about their appointment or surgery can call (04) 806 0992 from 8am-8pm, and 0508 4 CCDHB (0508 4 22342) after hours.
• Wellington Regional Hospital’s delivery suite and maternity ward will remain open.
• On the day of the strike, people should still go to hospital if the matter is urgent. Dial 111 for emergencies or an ambulance.
• Otherwise, people should visit their GP or a local pharmacy.
• Free medical advice is available 24/7 at 0800 611 116.
Poll: What does 'Kei te pēhea koe' mean?
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Maori Language Week) is upon us and we always love to get involved.
Add your vote to the poll and share a phrase in te Reo Māori below to be in to win a $25 Prezzy card.
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12.5% You are finally here
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87.5% How are you (feeling)?
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0% There are two fish
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0% Pass the salt, please
Poll: Is it rude to take a full trolley to self-checkout?
Luckily self-checkout is pretty common in supermarkets these days and we generally use it to quickly buy a few things without the long lines. But perhaps it's appropriate to head there with your full trolley to skip the lines?
What are your thoughts? Is that rude?
Share in the comments below if this has ever happened to you.
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53.4% Yes!
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44% Nah, it's okay
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2.6% Other - I'll share below!
Happy Friday neighbours, the last riddle race of the week is on!
I can be long or short,
I can be grown or bought,
I can be painted or left bare,
I can be round or square.
What am I?
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