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2733 days ago

Waikato DHB Nurses Strike

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

Waikato DHB NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives will strike for 24 hours on the following days:

- 7am Thursday 5 July to 7am Friday 6 July
- 7am Thursday 12 July to 7am Friday 13 July

Services will be severely affected during this time.

To reduce the number of patients … View more
Waikato DHB NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives will strike for 24 hours on the following days:

- 7am Thursday 5 July to 7am Friday 6 July
- 7am Thursday 12 July to 7am Friday 13 July

Services will be severely affected during this time.

To reduce the number of patients in hospital and attending our clinics over the time leading up to and during the proposed industrial action we will be:

- Rescheduling appointments for surgery, treatments and outpatient clinics.
- Giving priority to emergency, critical care and maternity.
- Still providing some essential outpatient clinics such as cancer and dialysis treatments.
- Contacting all patients whose operations or clinic appointments are affected by the strike.

Please save the hospital emergency department for emergencies only.

If it’s not an emergency contact your GP, or go to an urgent care centre or call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

For further information around the strike please visit our website - www.waikatodhb.health.nz/strike

Or if you have a query call toll-free 0800 276 216.
Find out more

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2734 days ago

Poll: Do your kids play Fortnite? Do you have any concerns about it?

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours,
The latest online craze, Fortnite, has a hold on young Kiwis and concerns are mounting about school children staying up too late to play the game. More than 125 million players worldwide play the game and the multi-player Battle Royale, where 100 people battle it out in a … View more
Hi neighbours,
The latest online craze, Fortnite, has a hold on young Kiwis and concerns are mounting about school children staying up too late to play the game. More than 125 million players worldwide play the game and the multi-player Battle Royale, where 100 people battle it out in a third-person shoot 'em up until the last person standing wins, is hugely popular. More details here: www.stuff.co.nz....
Tell us how you're coping with the new online craze in the comments section - are you having problems? Have you noticed a change in your child's behaviour? Are they losing sleep? How are you managing it?

* Remember to write NFP (not for print), if you don't want your comments to be used in print

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Do your kids play Fortnite? Do you have any concerns about it?
  • 9.5% Yes, I'm worried about how obsessed they are and it's affecting my kids
    9.5% Complete
  • 34.9% No, it's just another online game, I just let them rip
    34.9% Complete
  • 55.6% No, restrictions prevent it from becoming a problem
    55.6% Complete
63 votes
2734 days ago

Are you excited for the ski season to start?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Check out all this snow! Mt Ruapehu is looking epic after a fresh dumping of snow. The mountain is gearing up to open this weekend for its first skiers of the season. Will you be heading along?

Are you excited for the winter season? Which NZ skifield is your favourite? Let us … View more
Hey neighbours,

Check out all this snow! Mt Ruapehu is looking epic after a fresh dumping of snow. The mountain is gearing up to open this weekend for its first skiers of the season. Will you be heading along?

Are you excited for the winter season? Which NZ skifield is your favourite? Let us know in the replies! Photo credit: Tom Lee/ Stuff

2735 days ago

Lucky Lotto - was it you?!

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hamilton Press

Someone in the Waikato is relishing a $1 million Lotto win.
The lucky player took out Wednesday night's first division prize draw with a ticket purchased on MyLotto.
Another eight players will be shouting office morning tea after winning $20,810 apiece in the second division draw.
This … View more
Someone in the Waikato is relishing a $1 million Lotto win.
The lucky player took out Wednesday night's first division prize draw with a ticket purchased on MyLotto.
Another eight players will be shouting office morning tea after winning $20,810 apiece in the second division draw.
This included another two Waikato players - one who purchased their ticket from Nawton Stationers & Lotto and the other through MyLotto.

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2735 days ago

Legally Blonde to hit Southwell School

Gary Farrow Reporter from Hamilton Press

Make sure and catch the production 'Legally Blonde the Musical', put on by St Paul's Collegiate.
NOTE: It will be performed at Southwell School, as opposed to what was suggested in the newspaper article today.

2736 days ago

Dr Sparky Electricial Services - Ngaruawahia, Horotiu, Huntly, Te Kowhai, Whatawhata

Gina from Ngaruawahia

Need an electrician who's fast, friendly and local? Contact Todd Field, owner of Dr Sparky Electrical on 021 508571.  Todd is an extremely talented senior electrician of 17+ years experience, who's also a Ngaruawahia born & bred local.  Todd can fix/install anything electrical … View moreNeed an electrician who's fast, friendly and local? Contact Todd Field, owner of Dr Sparky Electrical on 021 508571.  Todd is an extremely talented senior electrician of 17+ years experience, who's also a Ngaruawahia born & bred local.  Todd can fix/install anything electrical in residential or commercial properties or commercial/industrial appliances found in catering businesses, restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, such as lighting, fridges, baking equipment, ovens.  If you or your business needs prompt repairs, call Dr Sparky NOW on 021 508571.

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2736 days ago

Crystal Cafe at the Western Community Centre

Trevor from Dinsdale

Held at the Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde ave, Nawton. 2nd Friday of each month. Receive a mini reading, healing and supper for $20 a person. Connecting people. For more information see facebook.com/thecrystalpoint.nz

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2736 days ago

Office utility table

Sian from Pukete

Measures 2400 L x 1200 W x 720 H

Walnut veneer, grey powdercoated metal frame.

Must pick up.

Will need several people to dismantle and carry.

Pick up Pukete.

Price: $100

2737 days ago

Gina Jansen Lawyers - Local Lawyers

Gina from Ngaruawahia

Need legal advice?  Gina Jansen Lawyers are a local boutique legal practice based in Ngaruawahia and Raglan.  We can assist our clients with buying/selling or refinancing property, commercial/business matters including Bank requirements, leases and buying/selling commercial property and any … View moreNeed legal advice?  Gina Jansen Lawyers are a local boutique legal practice based in Ngaruawahia and Raglan.  We can assist our clients with buying/selling or refinancing property, commercial/business matters including Bank requirements, leases and buying/selling commercial property and any Inland Revenue matter such as tax arrears/debts and District & High Court legal actions such as bankruptcy and liquidation.  We can also obtain work drivers licences for those who have lost their drivers licence (for drink driving or boy racer convictions) but need to keep driving for work purposes.  Gina Jansen Lawyers are your specialist property, IRD and litigation lawyers and we support local communities.  If you have an enquiry, please feel free to email us at gina@ginajansen.co.nz or text/phone us on 021 544623 or message us here.  You can also PM us on Facebook under Gina Jansen Lawyers. We welcome enquiries and look forward to being of assistance to you.

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