Poll: Should former defence force interpreters get the same access to care that Kiwi veterans do?
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.
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So we want to know, should former defence force interpreters get the same access to care that Kiwi veterans do?
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85.2% Yes
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14.8% No
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Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
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Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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77.9% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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22.1% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Poll: Do you use the district nursing service?
The health system has been accused of breaking the law amid sky-rocketing demand for community-based nurses in Waikato.
This comes as the supply of district nurses lags behind referral increases of more than 100%, leading to staff burn out and an “unprecedented” service failure.
Do you use the district nursing service? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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50% Yes
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50% No
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