Poll: What do you think about restricted access to the Hāwera emergency department?
Hi neighbours - Can you imagine only being able to go to the emergency department with a GP referral or in an ambulance?
The Taranaki District Health Board is proposing to restrict access to Hāwera emergency department, as "there's a real concern that people use it as their general practice rather than just for emergencies."
What are your thoughts? Will this help to prioritise seriously urgent patients, or turn away those in need?
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29% It's a good option - people will receive the right care at the right time
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7.2% I'm not sure how this would work out, but time will tell
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63.8% I don't think it'll work - people who need help could be turned away
Riddle me this: Neighbourly edition!
What type of cheese is made backwards?
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Daily riddle: The plot thickens in our neighbourhood!
In the myth of Medusa, I was her hair, a creature of legend, with a deadly stare. What am I?
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Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?
At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).
Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.
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71.9% Yes
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25.1% No
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3% Other - I'll share below