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By local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
Health Minister Shane Reti says the Government will shift more health decision-making back to the regions, but Ashburton’s mayor believes it is already under way.
District health boards were scrapped 18 months ago to form Te Whatu Ora/Health NZ in… View moreBy local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
Health Minister Shane Reti says the Government will shift more health decision-making back to the regions, but Ashburton’s mayor believes it is already under way.
District health boards were scrapped 18 months ago to form Te Whatu Ora/Health NZ in a bid to end geographical differences in healthcare.
Reti said the reforms went too far in removing local decision making.
"There are some parts that need to be owned by the centre [Te Whatu Ora], absolutely, but we need to be very careful because what has happened here is we've lost local accountability.
“We've lost local decision making and it's all owned by the centre."
Ashburton mayor Neil Brown said he believed a move to localise health was already happening under the current model.
The council doesn’t do health, its role is advocacy, but they have been involved in setting up a locality for health, Brown said.
Localities are part of the shift to the Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand system, aimed at delivering place-based planning for health and wellbeing services.
“We have been working with other councils to set up a locality for Mid-South Canterbury,” Brown said.
Ashburton is working with the Timaru, Waimate and Mackenzie councils, and local rūnanga to form a locality.
“To do localities you had to have council on board. We have the four mayors on board and our iwi Arowhenua ... all heading in the same direction, all wanting the best services for everyone.”
Whether the locality model would be retained under the new Government was yet to be seen.
However, Brown said the work had progressed to a point where it would work with Reti's suggestion.
“If it’s not called a locality we can still progress with it as a region.
“I think they will work quite well and have local people making local decisions for health from the Rakaia River to the Waitaki River.”
Reti stopped short of saying he would reintroduce district health boards and Brown questioned if the DHB model was that localised.
The Canterbury District Health Board was Christchurch-centric and rarely had elected members from Mid Canterbury, he said.
The council’s advocacy work is also looking at extending Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua’s Whānau Services into Mid Canterbury, which would happen under the locality system, Brown said.
Craving a recipe that’s sure to impress? Indulge your sweet tooth with our Gooey Caramel Muffins - the latest addition to Ryman’s food menu.
Quick, easy, and oh-so-delicious! Grab your apron and prepare for caramel perfection with our step-by-step recipe.
Click read more for the full … View moreCraving a recipe that’s sure to impress? Indulge your sweet tooth with our Gooey Caramel Muffins - the latest addition to Ryman’s food menu.
Quick, easy, and oh-so-delicious! Grab your apron and prepare for caramel perfection with our step-by-step recipe.
Click read more for the full recipe and video.
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Did you know you can share details of community events with your fellow neighbours on Neighbourly? Please let us know if you’ve got a school fair, community market, workshop or other event coming up that the public can attend! Click the Events tab within Neighbourly for more details.
We can … View moreDid you know you can share details of community events with your fellow neighbours on Neighbourly? Please let us know if you’ve got a school fair, community market, workshop or other event coming up that the public can attend! Click the Events tab within Neighbourly for more details.
We can also share this info in The Press’ weekly What’s On column (published Fridays in print and online at thepress.co.nz). You can email event info to us directly too at reporters@press.co.nz - please include the date, time, location, info on any costs/ticket requirements, info on what the event is and a photo, if possible.
There is no charge to submit an event for this column, but inclusion is not guaranteed. Submissions need to be in by the end of business on Tuesday to be considered for that Friday’s column.
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Dear neighbours, our readers love learning things from other readers, so we're looking for recipes for pumpkin to feature in the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by January 26, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the March issue of NZ Gardener.
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Make the most of your open shelves with a refresh using Resene paints.
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Not all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!
It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.… View moreNot all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!
It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.
The resulting hilarious sequence of dry, but complimentary-to-Ryman, one-liners left the audience calling for Doug to have his own show. One fan even touted him as the next PM!
What viewers didn’t know, however, was that behind the droll exterior, Doug was dealing with the loss of his beloved wife Jan.
Click to read Doug's story.
A huge thank you to all those who entered our Santa Paws competition - what a joy to see so many festive pets!
And now the competition results you've all been waiting for... We now have our ten winners who will receive a $100 Prezzy® Card:- you can click on their names to see their … View moreA huge thank you to all those who entered our Santa Paws competition - what a joy to see so many festive pets!
And now the competition results you've all been waiting for... We now have our ten winners who will receive a $100 Prezzy® Card:- you can click on their names to see their entries.
Tracey Rose
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Robert Brumm
Maria Wood
Kerena Davidson
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Glen Adams
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