2463 days ago

Poll: Should former defence force interpreters get the same access to care that Kiwi veterans do?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Hi neighbours,
Former Afghan interpreters in New Zealand are struggling to cope with the after-effects of war.
While nightmares and panic attacks keep some from sleeping, others rely on alcohol to put themselves to sleep.

These former Afghan interpreters, awarded medals for serving with Kiwi troops, are desperate for support, but they don't qualify as Kiwi veterans and can therefore not access funded counselling and medicines.

READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

So we want to know, should former defence force interpreters get the same access to care that Kiwi veterans do?

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Should former defence force interpreters get the same access to care that Kiwi veterans do?
  • 73.3% Yes
    73.3% Complete
  • 26.7% No
    26.7% Complete
15 votes
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Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 78.8% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    78.8% Complete
  • 21.2% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    21.2% Complete
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