What you need to know about tomorrow's nurses strike
Wellington Regional Hospital has been emptied out and will be reduced to essential services on Thursday as thousands of nurses and healthcare workers stop work. The industrial action will run from 7am Thursday for 24 hours.
What you need to know:
• CCDHB will notify patients if their appointments change. Anyone uncertain about their appointment or surgery can call (04) 806 0992 from 8am-8pm, and 0508 4 CCDHB (0508 4 22342) after hours.
• Wellington Regional Hospital’s delivery suite and maternity ward will remain open.
• On the day of the strike, people should still go to hospital if the matter is urgent. Dial 111 for emergencies or an ambulance.
• Otherwise, people should visit their GP or a local pharmacy.
• Free medical advice is available 24/7 at 0800 611 116.
Poll: Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?
Some spare wood, used furniture or children's toys - do you mind when your neighbours leave goods on the street for others to make use of?
Share your thoughts in the comments and poll below.
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0% It's fine!
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0% It annoys me!
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0% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Do you believe in ghosts?
Just for a little bit of fun, we'd love to know whether Kiwis believe in ghosts. What goes on in our communities that we don't know about!
Perhaps you've seen a ghost or lived in a haunted home in New Zealand. We'd love to know, so vote in our poll and share your experiences in the comments below.
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55.1% Yes
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42.7% No
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2.2% Other - I'll share below
Light the way
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