Falls prevention programme prompts dramatic drop in fall rates
Did you know that if you suffer from a fragility fracture following a fall your chance of having another fracture in the future doubles? Our falls prevention and fracture liaison teams were proud to be featured in a Manawatu Standard article this week highlighting the impact of their work in the communities. www.stuff.co.nz...
Our teams work with other agencies in the districts to help prevent future fractures and rebuild people's confidence following a fall. There's more information about our Fracture Liaison Service on our website - check it out if you think it's something that could benefit you!
Say goodbye to tyre waste
About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.
The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme.
Tyrewise ensures that tyres in Aotearoa New Zealand are recycled or repurposed properly, saving millions from going to the landfill.
Find out more about the scheme online.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.9% Yes
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7.7% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
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