Poll: Are you able to get help with your health when needed?
A report has shown that clinics around New Zealand are understaffed, with GP's being overworked and underpaid. And for everyday kiwis, healthcare and emergency healthcare is simply not accessible.
The General Practice Owners Association of Aotearoa's report titled ‘‘On The Brink’’ outlines the urgent need to address pay parity for GP nurses and doctors, beef up workforce numbers and improve funding allocations for practices with the hopes that this makes heatlhcare more accessible in the community.
Are you noticing delays in getting GP appointments or long waits at after-hours care?
Any comments below may be shared in your local paper's We Say You Say column.
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46.2% Wait times are too long - It's unacceptable.
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30.8% I can get the help I need, it just takes longer.
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7.7% I haven't noticed an issue.
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15.3% I'm happy; I have no complaints.
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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60.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.2% ... It is complicated
Night-time chipsealing works on SH2
From 9 to 17 February, stop/go traffic management will be in place on SH2 between McPherson Road and Dimmock Road on multiple nights between 9pm and 5am (Sundays to Thursdays).
During the day, all lanes will be open, but speed restrictions will apply to allow the chipseal to set and to protect vehicles travelling over the newly laid surface.
There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. This is weather dependent so check NZTA Journey Planner before you travel.
Bloom Pukekohe
Are you heading along to the UB40 Concert at @navigationhomesstadium this Friday 13th February?
Alongside Uplift Centre and the Waiuku College Waka Ama team we are running a fundraiser, and we've got your parking sorted!
$20 parking available opposite the stadium, 52 Franklin Road - open from 3pm!
You may have heard there are planned road closures the night of the concert to help ensure the safety of pedestrians leaving the event.
⛔️ PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE - FRIDAY 13 FEBRUARY ⛔️
Stadium Drive & Franklin Road to Reynolds Rd/Cape Hill Rd roundabout will be closed from 9.00pm - 10.30pm
Please note that because our premises fall within the road closure zone, you may have to wait for the road to re-open at approx 10.30pm to exit.
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