Have you been impacted by the pressure on the health system?
With winter bugs biting and a new spike expected in the Omicron outbreak, New Zealand's health system is under increasing pressure. The Association of General Surgeons warns the staffing shortfall is “profoundly reducing” doctors’ ability to deliver care - and President Dr Rowan French said acute and planned surgeries had been reduced.
Have you been affected by this? What has your experience of the public health system been in recent months?
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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0% Yes, supporting people is important!
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0% No, individuals should take responsibility
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0% ... It is complicated
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Good seafood eateries in Kaikoura at the moment. Visitinglater in the summer and want to know what's what in terms of kai moana
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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