2095 days ago

Do you need a test for COVID-19?

Lisa Knight from MidCentral District Health Board

Hi Palmerston North, how are you feeling?

Do you have a winter sniffle? Coughing, sneezing, runny nose, sore throat? Have you lost your sense of smell or taste? Feverish or short of breath?
If you have any one of the above symptoms we would like to see you for a COVID-19 test at your local testing site.

It’s free and we are here seven days a week. There’s two sites in Palmerston North, and there’s always one available from 8.30am to 5pm every day, Monday to Sunday.

Please call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 to get an appointment.

For more information on COVID-19 in our district, please visit covid19.mdhb.health.nz...

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40 minutes ago

Poll: Teaching Preferred Pronouns in Schools

Tony from Feilding

After a recent debate with a group of professionals, I'm curious to hear your thoughts! As language and societal norms evolve, the use of gender-neutral pronouns has become increasingly common.

I'm exploring whether teaching these pronouns is a reflection of what the public wants within a state education system. Your input will help me understand perspectives on this topic.

In advance, many thanks for taking a moment to share your thoughts, via the short anonymous survey below.

Teaching Preferred Pronouns in Schools
  • 0% Yes, schools should teach gender-neutral pronouns to promote inclusivity.
    0% Complete
  • 100% No, schools should not teach gender-neutral pronouns, focus on traditional gramm
    100% Complete
  • 0% Neutral/ Unsure
    0% Complete
1 vote
17 days ago

Time to Tickle Your Thinker 🧠

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?

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19 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.5% Complete
  • 43.2% I want to be able to choose.
    43.2% Complete
  • 47.2% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.2% Complete
2304 votes