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Dr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.
"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to … View moreDr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.
"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to understand, I had grown up a welfare-dependent "half-caste" (I hate that term) boy living with his mother, escaping from a life of alcohol, crime and a level of violence that I would not tolerate for my daughters. An under-achiever, I was expelled from two secondary schools. I feel I had a reason to be angry at "the system".
"Then I became a father. It changed my life. I needed to be a responsible adult caring for a son, then a daughter – eventually seven children. We were young parents and wanted to do only the best for these precious beings.
"I read the pamphlet. It described "studies" in the Netherlands into communities that didn't look like mine, but I took little persuasion. I stated our second child, our little daughter Te Miringa, would not be immunised.
"At the time my wife Tracy was working as a nurse at the local medical centre and immunising children daily. Yet this was my protest against the establishment that I so mistrusted.
"Fifteen months later, we had a scare. Te Miringa became unwell with high fever and a body rash and the doctors were concerned as there was a measles outbreak locally. And I realised the information from the Netherlands did not reflect my reality.
"We got Te Miringa immunised."
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Hi neighbours,
Rotorua is set to get five new police officers in the next year.
Making the announcement on Thursday, Police Commissioner Mike Bush said the Bay or Plenty would get 15 new staff as part of the Government's four-year, $388 million Safer Communities Package.
Of those, five … View moreHi neighbours,
Rotorua is set to get five new police officers in the next year.
Making the announcement on Thursday, Police Commissioner Mike Bush said the Bay or Plenty would get 15 new staff as part of the Government's four-year, $388 million Safer Communities Package.
Of those, five will be based in Rotorua with two joining the Child Protection Team and three constables joining the Tactical Crime Unit.
But do you think that's enough?
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Our NEW Te Ngae store will be opening on 22 June! We're dedicated to bringing you a local and friendly shopping experience, as well as fantastic range. Be sure to visit us in-store, we're always happy to help! Find out more details about our new supermarket near you. We look forward to … View moreOur NEW Te Ngae store will be opening on 22 June! We're dedicated to bringing you a local and friendly shopping experience, as well as fantastic range. Be sure to visit us in-store, we're always happy to help! Find out more details about our new supermarket near you. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Hi neighbours,
Domino's Pizza is refusing to deliver to Fordlands, citing safety concerns.
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Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. … View moreEvery year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. #cheerstothevolunteers
Hi neighbours,
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There are over 200 prizes to giveaway each week, for 4 weeks. Plus, go in the draw to win one of three Air New Zealand mystery breaks.
Feeling … View moreHi neighbours,
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Don't forget, there is a new chance to win every week. Share the competition with your friends and family and make their week.
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Are you following these tips to promote respect and prevent abuse? Elder Abuse Awareness Week runs from the 15-22 June 2017, starting with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2017. Help Age Concern help older Kiwi's live happily and safely in their own homes and neighbourhoods. … View moreAre you following these tips to promote respect and prevent abuse? Elder Abuse Awareness Week runs from the 15-22 June 2017, starting with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2017. Help Age Concern help older Kiwi's live happily and safely in their own homes and neighbourhoods. #alwaysrespected #WEAAD2017
Are you following these tips to promote respect and prevent abuse? Elder Abuse Awareness Week runs from the 15-22 June 2017, starting with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2017. Help Age Concern help older Kiwi's live happily and safely in their own homes and neighbourhoods. … View moreAre you following these tips to promote respect and prevent abuse? Elder Abuse Awareness Week runs from the 15-22 June 2017, starting with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2017. Help Age Concern help older Kiwi's live happily and safely in their own homes and neighbourhoods. #alwaysrespected #WEAAD2017
Inland Revenue is warning of several scams circulating this tax season. Inland Revenue revealed earlier this month that there is about $183 million of tax refunds sitting unclaimed – enough to fly first class from Auckland to London and back more than 11,000 times.
Since then the IRD has been … View moreInland Revenue is warning of several scams circulating this tax season. Inland Revenue revealed earlier this month that there is about $183 million of tax refunds sitting unclaimed – enough to fly first class from Auckland to London and back more than 11,000 times.
Since then the IRD has been alerted to a scam email that asks users to enter their personal details to claim their tax refund. The email has the subject line, "IR3 individual income tax return 2016".
It's important to remember the IRD will not:
- Advise you that you are due a tax refund through email
- Send an email with a link to a webpage which asks you submit personal details
- Ask for credit card details or bank account numbers over the phone in order to process a monetary payment
- Ask you to pay a tax debt using gift cards or vouchers
- Sent you an email that does not include or ask for your IRD number
If you receive a suspicious email, SMS scam message or a fraudulent call please email phishing@ird.govt.nz or call them on 0800 227 774 (make sure you have your IRD number).
Log on to the Inland Revenue's website, register for myIR and use its calculator to work out whether you are owed money or have tax to pay.
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