Join us for your Community Health Forum
Kia ora, we’re holding a Community Health Forum in your area, and we want to hear from you. At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand we want you to join the conversation on enabling better access to community health and wellbeing services. This month’s forum will include a local health update, discussion of our new health system, localities development, and community feedback.
Come along to our friendly forum and share your knowledge and experience.
Ruapehu
When: Tuesday 28 November, 1 – 2pm (Proceeded by Ngā Kaumatua o te Mauri
Atawhai hui and shared kai (same venue, 10am-12pm)
Where: Senior Citizens Hall, 16 Morero Tce, Taumarunui
If interested please email: norma.taute@waikatodhb.health.nz for more information.
Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who share in a conversation about what matters to their community and hear what’s happening from Te Whatu Ora, along with other health providers and other local organisations/groups.
We look forward to meeting you. Nei nā mātou e whakarongo ana – we’re here to listen.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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58.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.7% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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