1117 days ago

One day left to sign the petition to lower the bowel screening age

Peter from New Plymouth

Only one day left to sign the petition to lower the bowel screening age to 45 and lower if there is a family history of bowel cancer .Deadline just before midnight Monday December 5 .This petition is supported by Bowel Cancer NZ, The Cancer society, Green MP Dr Elizabeath Kerekere and Labour MP Gregg O'Oconner who recovered from stage 3 bowel cancer 20 years ago Over 1200 people die of bowel cancer each year in NZ including over 350 under 50 because delayed detection where as in Queensland my nephew got a colonostomy paid by the government at 42 as there was a family history of bowel cancer. Because of this Queensland which has a similar population to NZ has less Bowel cancer deaths per year compared to Aotearoa NZ

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4 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 79.4% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    79.4% Complete
  • 20.6% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    20.6% Complete
763 votes
9 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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1 day ago

Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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