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Twenty five years after he was first asked to design an art centre for Whangarei, construction of Fr…
We’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. … View moreWe’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. Help us celebrate those influential women in your life who are championing real change, every day.
Visit womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
It may be getting colder but with our new season roses in store now, now is the time to get planting!
We have a great range but they sell quickly so get quick this long weekend!
Letters are going out this week to all swimming pool owners on Council’s pool register, alerting them that Council will be re-inspecting the entire register.
Please check that your fences are safe and compliant with the Building Act. More information and our full story here ► bit.ly...
Have you ever thought that getting the medical help you need should be easier?
Anyone who has been bounced from specialist to specialist would agree and at Mercy Radiology, Auckland’s imaging experts are agreeing too, leading the charge to make healthcare work for patients as well as … View moreHave you ever thought that getting the medical help you need should be easier?
Anyone who has been bounced from specialist to specialist would agree and at Mercy Radiology, Auckland’s imaging experts are agreeing too, leading the charge to make healthcare work for patients as well as practitioners. CEO Dr Lloyd McCann explains: ‘‘We’re trying to shift our mindset from ‘what’s the matter with you’ to ‘what matters to you’.’’ ‘‘We’ve talked about being patient-centric for decades, but still expect people to take time off work for appointments, find someone to look after their kids, etc... often it’s at the provider’s convenience rather than the patient’s.’’
In one initiative to flip the switch and focus on the customer, Mercy Radiology have teamed up with ProCare and ACC to create a new model where trained GPs can now refer patients for an MRI scan Directly. This cuts out on average 16 ‘wait’ days for the patient in a standard pathway where an MRI scan is needed. GPs now also have the right information to refer patients to the appropriate specialist in a much shorter time saving everyone on the system time and money. Dr Lloyd says that results from the initiative between ACC, ProCare and Mercy Radiology have shown that around ‘‘30 years of wait so far has been removed from the system’’. Alongside this, Mercy have created a series of ‘one-stop-shop’ clinics where patients with neck lumps, suspected kidney stones, blood in the urine or facial fractures can see all the necessary specialists, have all investigations in one single appointment and walk out with a diagnosis in 45 minutes a huge improvement from 6-10 weeks on the traditional pathway!
Access to MRI scan now in Silverdale and Far north is also important to the team. Having recently installed a new MRI machine in its Silverdale clinic, Mercy Radiology can now offer full imaging services to residents between Albany and Whangarei an area which has long been without MRI. ‘‘We believe patients are now equipped to be consumers of health care so we’re working hard to meet their needs,’’ Dr Lloyd says. Operating across Auckland, Mercy Radiology’s Silverdale practice is at Silverdale Medical Centre, 7Polarity Rise, with MRI s
There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.
Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red … View moreThere’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.
Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red Onions, Free Range Bacon, Mustard BBQ Sauce, topped with melted Swiss Cheese and Gherkin Mayo.
To celebrate the rebirth/revival of Death by Chicken, we’re giving SIX lucky Neighbourly members the chance to win five pizzas - for you and your neighbours.
Want your ‘hood in the draw? Just like or thank this post and we'll chuck you in the draw to win. Five Death by Chicken pizzas.
Winners announced, Friday 08 June
Quote: "Neighbourlychicken" to get free delivery for any order over $20
Okay, I'm bored with playing the radio, so think it's time to learn the ukulele instead. If you have one that's just collecting dust and you want to make a couple bucks, then please let me know. Of course if you want to gift it, that's fine too, but happy to make a koha or … View moreOkay, I'm bored with playing the radio, so think it's time to learn the ukulele instead. If you have one that's just collecting dust and you want to make a couple bucks, then please let me know. Of course if you want to gift it, that's fine too, but happy to make a koha or negotiate price. Thanks a bunch - the next Santana (yeah right!)
Police have released the name of a man who died in a two-vehicle crash south of Whangarei on Sunday.…
Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍
With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.
“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”
… View moreWho doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍
With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.
“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”
nationalvolunteerweek.nz...
Have a favourite volunteering quote? Share it below!
#NVW2018 #volunteering #newzealand
New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?
… View moreNew retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?
Find out more about the upsides, downsides and realities of retirement village living, and let us know what would influence (or already has influenced) your decision for or against it.
Kamo’s shared path is at least two steps closer to opening with pedestrian gates at the path’s Vinery Lane and Whangarei Primary School rail crossings now up and running and lights have been installed.
The first section of path from Manse Street to Dinniss Avenue has been poured.
Read our … View moreKamo’s shared path is at least two steps closer to opening with pedestrian gates at the path’s Vinery Lane and Whangarei Primary School rail crossings now up and running and lights have been installed.
The first section of path from Manse Street to Dinniss Avenue has been poured.
Read our full story here: ► bit.ly...
Seventeen-year-old Whangarei student Kelena Roughan has been selected to play for the New Zealand Ju…
Whangarei Branch NZSG will have their next meeting 10am-12 noon, Saturday June 2nd at the May Bain Room, Whangarei Public Library. The topic this month will be Genealogy websites. All welcome.
Nancy Hawks 0272720032
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