2336 days ago

Poll: What do you think about restricted access to the Hāwera emergency department?

Reporter Taranaki Daily News

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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What do you think about restricted access to the Hāwera emergency department?
  • 29% It's a good option - people will receive the right care at the right time
    29% Complete
  • 7.2% I'm not sure how this would work out, but time will tell
    7.2% Complete
  • 63.8% I don't think it'll work - people who need help could be turned away
    63.8% Complete
69 votes
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1 day ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 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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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10.5% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.5% Complete
  • 20.2% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20.2% Complete
  • 69.3% Nah - not for me
    69.3% Complete
649 votes
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6 hours ago

Bees

Margaret from Brooklands - Vogeltown

anyone have a Bee swarm lookin for one or two

7 hours ago

Morning Aches Are Optional - Let’s Start the Year Sleeping Better

Beds4U - New Plymouth

Hey neighbours,

Waking up with sore shoulders and stiff mornings? Here’s the plot twist - it might actually be your mattress (and pillow) letting you down.

It’s the perfect time to upgrade. New Year, New Bed! Our Boxing Day Sale is still on, so why not treat yourself to a mattress that actually supports you and helps you wake up refreshed? Side sleeper? Back sleeper? Tossing and turning? We’ve got tips and solutions for every kind of snoozer.

Don’t settle for mornings that hurt, your bed should work with you, not against you. Curious about how your mattress could be affecting your shoulders? Check out our blog: beds4u.co.nz...

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Browse all Boxing Day deals: beds4u.co.nz/boxing-day

Here’s to starting 2026 waking up refreshed, because mornings should feel amazing!

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