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Best medical alarms
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.
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Poll: Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?
Some spare wood, used furniture or children's toys - do you mind when your neighbours leave goods on the street for others to make use of?
Share your thoughts in the comments and poll below.
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83.3% It's fine!
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14.9% It annoys me!
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1.8% Other - I'll share below
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Poll: Do you think the new rules will help?
A Waikato council is attempting to put the brakes on boy racers by banning light vehicles on several rural roads.
A new bylaw by Waipā District Council means police now have the power to issue warning notices and impound cars of rule breakers.
Do you think the new rules will help? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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25% Yes
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16.7% Maybe
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52.8% No
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5.6% Don't know
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Have you needed Waikato Hospital recently?
Patient safety is at risk at Waikato Hospital, claim doctors, with reports of at least one person not seen by a medic for six days.
The hospital was down 60% on medical registrars last weekend, New Zealand Resident Doctors Association (NZRDA) national secretary Dr Deborah Powell said, and patient care was suffering.
Have you needed Waikato Hospital recently? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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