NZNO nurses strike today - please keep Middlemore Hospital ED free for those who really need it
New Zealand Nursing Organisation (NZNO) members are taking part in a national strike from 11am to 7pm today which will have a significant impact on the services CM Health is able to provide. Our Emergency Department is open and we are here if you need us, but please keep our emergency departments for emergencies only.
Non-urgent surgeries, procedures and outpatient clinics will be postponed, but will be rescheduled as soon as possible. All impacted patients have been or will be contacted.
To further support the impacts of the strike, through tonight we are offering free urgent care at eight clinics to eligible people in our community. More info on our website - link below.
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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53.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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27.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
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18.5% ... 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?
Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
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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9.7% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.2% I want to be able to choose.
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47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
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