196 days ago

Poll: Do you think the health system is understaffed?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hundreds of roles at Te Whatu Ora Waikato are vacant, including a senior pharmacist position unfilled for 1081 days and more than 250 nursing jobs.

Nurses have “gruelling and relentless workloads“ according to a 30-year veteran who recently resigned from a Waikato Hospital role, saying there was high turnover and she was one of few seniors.

Does our health system need more staff, in your opinion? Let us know your reasons in the comments (add NFP if you don't want them used in print).

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Do you think the health system is understaffed?
  • 96% Yes
    96% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
  • 4% Not really sure
    4% Complete
25 votes
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4 hours ago

🧩 Crack the Code: Today’s Riddle Challenge! 🤔

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I’m a three-digit number; my tens digit is five more than my ones, and my hundreds digit is eight less than my tens—what am I?

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12 hours ago

What are your thoughts on the job losses at Kinleith Mill?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

“We’re moving to Australia.”

Those were the words shouted from the window of a passing car full of Kinleith Mill workers after hearing that at least 230 of them would be losing their jobs by the end of June.

What are your thoughts on the job losses at Kinleith Mill? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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