1865 days ago

Poll: Electric scooters on Nelson's footpaths

Barnaby Sharp Reporter from The Nelson Mail

As electric scooters become more popular, more people are taking to the streets, and specifically the footpaths. With little regulation around the use of these scooters, is this a good thing or an accident waiting to happen?
Choose the option that best fits your view and explain more in the comments below.
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Electric scooters on Nelson's footpaths
  • 20.2% They're a great, clean mode of transport
    20.2% Complete
  • 52.6% Get them off the footpath
    52.6% Complete
  • 14% Death traps for riders and pedestrians
    14% Complete
  • 4.4% More unnecessary bureaucracy
    4.4% Complete
  • 8.8% My life, my choice
    8.8% Complete
114 votes
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Have your shopping habits changed?

Amy Ridout Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Nelson retailers say sales have hit a worrying low, prompting them to cut staff numbers and tighten their belts. A street stall vendor told council that as well as the cost of living crisis, shopping patterns had changed, with more people making purchases online from places like Temu. Do you still head into town to buy essentials? Or are you hitting the internet?

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5 days ago

Best medical alarms

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

Do you feel less steady on your feet than you used to be, or perhaps have already experienced a fall or seizure? If so, a medical alarm can help you regain your independence and confidence.

If you have a medical emergency or fall, just press the button on your personal medical alarm and speak to an operator through the built-in speaker. If you can’t speak, an ambulance will be dispatched immediately.

There are a number of different medical alarm options available in New Zealand, so you will be able to find one that suits your needs.

Click read more for the full article.

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7 days ago

Update your Covid protection

Health New Zealand

It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.

To book your vaccination, go to BookMyVaccine.nz or talk to your healthcare provider.
Book now

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