1942 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 think banning gang patches is reasonable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.

This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.

Do you think this ban is reasonable?

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Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
  • 76.3% Yes
    76.3% Complete
  • 22.4% No
    22.4% Complete
  • 1.3% Other - I'll share below
    1.3% Complete
1568 votes
18 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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9 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.1% Yes
    82.1% Complete
  • 15.2% No
    15.2% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I'll share below
    2.7% Complete
2582 votes