Poll: What do you think about restricted access to the Hāwera emergency department?
Hi neighbours - Can you imagine only being able to go to the emergency department with a GP referral or in an ambulance?
The Taranaki District Health Board is proposing to restrict access to Hāwera emergency department, as "there's a real concern that people use it as their general practice rather than just for emergencies."
What are your thoughts? Will this help to prioritise seriously urgent patients, or turn away those in need?
Read more here
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29% It's a good option - people will receive the right care at the right time
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7.2% I'm not sure how this would work out, but time will tell
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63.8% I don't think it'll work - people who need help could be turned away
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Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.4% Yes! New Year, New Me
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19.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.7% Nah - not for me
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
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