Are patient wait times an issue in your community?
Hi neighbours,
A lack of specialists and facilities is being blamed on the long waiting time for bowel cancer tests in Northland. Is this something that's affected you or your family? To read more, click here.
Currently, the waiting time for a colonoscopy at the hospital falls below national standards. However a second gastroenterologist has recently been employed at Whangarei Hospital to help pick up the waiting time rate.
What are your thoughts on this? Have you had issues with long wait times? What changes or improvements would you like to see in your community? Let us know in the replies!
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Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
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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85.6% Yes
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13.3% No
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1.1% 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.
Museum 40th Sunday 17th
Fun, food, free rides, interesting exhibitions... Celebrate with the team and volunteers at Heritage Park. 10:00 - 14:00. Parking at Gate Two
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