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We often get reports from around the region about tap water being discoloured, brown or tea-like in appearance. Not the nicest sight, especially in warm weather like this where a cool glass of water from the tap is often required. We'd like to know what the water is like at… View moreMorena neighbours!
We often get reports from around the region about tap water being discoloured, brown or tea-like in appearance. Not the nicest sight, especially in warm weather like this where a cool glass of water from the tap is often required. We'd like to know what the water is like at your place? Some residents of Marton have got in touch to say their water is brown at the moment. We would like to hear your reports and see pictures of your tap water so we can start to get an idea of how widespread this issue is. If you're affected by this, let us know where you are, what your experiences have been and any photos of your discoloured tap water.
(Photo: Discoloured water in Foxton in 2017)
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The My Health myself team would like to wish our neighbours a great 2019. We are excited to be introducing new courses for diabetes and chronic pain.
These will complement the courses we already run for those living with any long-term condition. If you have or care for someone with, a health … View moreThe My Health myself team would like to wish our neighbours a great 2019. We are excited to be introducing new courses for diabetes and chronic pain.
These will complement the courses we already run for those living with any long-term condition. If you have or care for someone with, a health condition that isn’t going to go away, our free courses are there to help.
Come along to a course and you will meet new people, have fun, and learn skills that help you manage your long-term conditions so that you have more time to live life!
See our website for more details, or email myhealthmyself@centralpho.org.nz
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Please be aware of the intended 48-hour strike by some Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) who are members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association (NZDRA), starting tomorrow.
The proposed strike is part of a national period of industrial action by RMOs and will take place from 7am on … View morePlease be aware of the intended 48-hour strike by some Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) who are members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association (NZDRA), starting tomorrow.
The proposed strike is part of a national period of industrial action by RMOs and will take place from 7am on Tuesday, 15 January through to 7am on Thursday, 17 January.
Patients should still come to their scheduled appointment or surgery at Palmerston North Hospital on the strike days UNLESS we have contacted them directly to say their appointment is being rescheduled.
People with non-urgent ailments or injuries should visit their GP or after hours clinic in the first instance. Anyone unsure about whether they need ED care should contact their GP or call Healthline (0800 611 116) for free advice from a registered nurse.
More information is available on our website.
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