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Dr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.
"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to … View moreDr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.
"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to understand, I had grown up a welfare-dependent "half-caste" (I hate that term) boy living with his mother, escaping from a life of alcohol, crime and a level of violence that I would not tolerate for my daughters. An under-achiever, I was expelled from two secondary schools. I feel I had a reason to be angry at "the system".
"Then I became a father. It changed my life. I needed to be a responsible adult caring for a son, then a daughter – eventually seven children. We were young parents and wanted to do only the best for these precious beings.
"I read the pamphlet. It described "studies" in the Netherlands into communities that didn't look like mine, but I took little persuasion. I stated our second child, our little daughter Te Miringa, would not be immunised.
"At the time my wife Tracy was working as a nurse at the local medical centre and immunising children daily. Yet this was my protest against the establishment that I so mistrusted.
"Fifteen months later, we had a scare. Te Miringa became unwell with high fever and a body rash and the doctors were concerned as there was a measles outbreak locally. And I realised the information from the Netherlands did not reflect my reality.
"We got Te Miringa immunised."
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It's lunch time at the Deep Green Bush School. The kids are hungry and decide it's time to eat.
There are no lunch boxes. Instead, they start preparing a fire.
Fourteen-year-old Hamish Flemming sets to work with a handmade bow drill and fireboard. He yanks the wooden spindle back… View moreIt's lunch time at the Deep Green Bush School. The kids are hungry and decide it's time to eat.
There are no lunch boxes. Instead, they start preparing a fire.
Fourteen-year-old Hamish Flemming sets to work with a handmade bow drill and fireboard. He yanks the wooden spindle back and forth, back and forth.
"It's smoking, yep, I've got one," he yells. "Where's the tinder?"
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Only one week left to have your say on proposed changes to the election signs bylaw: at.govt.nz...
Construction work on the Pukekohe Station upgrade is due to begin in July and be completed in early 2018.
Patumahoe took a big step towards a home semifinal in the Counties Manukau McNamara Cup premier club rugby competition with a vital 24-14 win over Karaka at Karaka Sports Ground on Saturday.
The win lifts second-placed Patumahoe seven points clear of the chasing teams in the battle for a top … View morePatumahoe took a big step towards a home semifinal in the Counties Manukau McNamara Cup premier club rugby competition with a vital 24-14 win over Karaka at Karaka Sports Ground on Saturday.
The win lifts second-placed Patumahoe seven points clear of the chasing teams in the battle for a top two...
Hello Neighbours! Don't miss out on your chance to come along to the Active Expo and see what Papakura has to offer. There will be something for everyone so bring the whole family! Giveaways and prizes will also be up for grabs.
Plenty to choose from including Foot Mechanics, Poi 4 Pipis, … View moreHello Neighbours! Don't miss out on your chance to come along to the Active Expo and see what Papakura has to offer. There will be something for everyone so bring the whole family! Giveaways and prizes will also be up for grabs.
Plenty to choose from including Foot Mechanics, Poi 4 Pipis, Papakura Croquet Club, Zuu, Transform Health & Fitness, Papakura Tennis & Squash Club... And much more!
Featuring Counties Manukau local talent throughout the day; Atawhai Tupaea, Teuila Fotu-Moala (Kiwi Ferns), Jennifer Feret (White Sox) & Jean Marsh (Touch Black)... Just to name a few. See you all there!
Hey neighbours.
We are very glad to see the girls are doing okay.
What do you all think of this tragedy? Could it have been avoided?
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Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. … View moreEvery year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. #cheerstothevolunteers
A not-for-profit organisation has been left "stranded" without its wheelchair accessible van. Kale…
A last-minute decision to buy a Lotto ticket along with the household shop has left an Auckland coup…
If you're looking to build a new home? We've got something for you. Maybe you're curious about the hidden costs of building and designing a new home? Maybe you'd like to get design and construction planning from the experts? Or perhaps you're exploring how to build an … View moreIf you're looking to build a new home? We've got something for you. Maybe you're curious about the hidden costs of building and designing a new home? Maybe you'd like to get design and construction planning from the experts? Or perhaps you're exploring how to build an environmentally-friendly home - and save money.
Jennian New Home Builder Info Sessions are an opportunity to have all your questions answered and your dreams made achievable. They're free - and they're taking place near you. Click here to register and to reserve your complimentary seats.
Fulton Swim School has won the Outstanding Swim School of the Year at the recent Swim Coaches and Teachers of New Zealand Awards.
It is the fourth time the swim school - based at Puni and Patumahoe primary schools - has won the award, this time in the category for more than 1000 swims.
… View moreFulton Swim School has won the Outstanding Swim School of the Year at the recent Swim Coaches and Teachers of New Zealand Awards.
It is the fourth time the swim school - based at Puni and Patumahoe primary schools - has won the award, this time in the category for more than 1000 swims.
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One lucky Pukekohe local will be popping the champagne on Wednesday after winning $9 million on Lotto. The winning Powerball First Division ticket was sold at Countdown Pukekohe South. If you won the big one how would you spend it?
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