Buller District, Westport

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930 days ago

FREE FIREWOOD PINE and BLUE GUM

Sandi from Hurunui District

Dry seasoned firewood free for the taking for anyone with chainsaw muscle and a trailer. MUST help with clearing up what you dont want into my trailer for the burn pile. Limbs branches trunks small medium large. Tractor with FEL ( and driver) on site for assistance in pulling trunks out of the … View moreDry seasoned firewood free for the taking for anyone with chainsaw muscle and a trailer. MUST help with clearing up what you dont want into my trailer for the burn pile. Limbs branches trunks small medium large. Tractor with FEL ( and driver) on site for assistance in pulling trunks out of the piles the loggers piled it in and loading large blocks onto your trailer.. There are about 6 burn piles that cant not burnt where they are so whilst I am pulling them apart to move them to burn elsewhere ( the loggers didnt listen to where I needed them putting!) there is a lot of good wood in amongst them ready for burning this year. ( Been down since Sept 2020) Need 4 WD vehicle preferably to cross paddocks as I dont want any 2 WD getting stuck and ruining the paddocks Spent two years repairing the paddocks after the loggers churned it all up with tracked vehicles! and I dont have time to tow people out. This is a working farm so any chilren need CLOSE supervision ( chainsaws tractors and powerful electric fences) but there are many cones that can also be collected if you want to bring bags. Situated 8 kms NW of Hawarden E mail spcooke@amuri.net

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931 days ago

Design process for new mental health unit under way soon

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From local democracy reporter Brendon McMahon:

Work is progressing for a new mental health unit in Greymouth.

Canterbury and West Coast District Health Boards infrastructure executive director Rob Ojala, told the West Coast board on Friday that the planning had reached the point where … View more
From local democracy reporter Brendon McMahon:

Work is progressing for a new mental health unit in Greymouth.

Canterbury and West Coast District Health Boards infrastructure executive director Rob Ojala, told the West Coast board on Friday that the planning had reached the point where "we're on the market to get the design team."

He shared that following a query from iwi representative Francois Tumahai whether the planning would include a consumer representative.

Ojala said user group representatives would be part of the design structure for the new unit, "so we get a broad lens on the reality for the model going forward".

However, a user representative was probably not going to be in the governance structure for it, although iwi would be represented.

DHB general manager Philip Wheble noted the auditors from the Office of the Ombudsman had requested an update on 16 recommendations.

There was a continued focus on recruitment across the mental health service.

Key positions appointed in the past few weeks included the clinical nurse manager for the inpatient unit, a UK registered nurse as a case manager for Northern Community Mental Health (Buller), and a clinical psychologist who was not due to start until January.

"This is a key role to fill having been empty since 2016," Wheble said.

Occupational therapy vacancies continued to cause challenges for service delivery and specialist input in the mental health area.

He also reported a focus on equity for Māori patients, with a Māori casual mental health assistant employed, while the manager hours for the Māori mental health team had also been increased from half to full-time.

Services had not been significantly impacted by Covid apart from the Alcohol and Other Drugs service (AOD), which had a higher proportion of positive cases with increased service delivery challenges, "all of which have been managed well".

*Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air

931 days ago

Want to go shopping without leaving your couch?

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933 days ago

Does your business need a better broadband plan?

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Business is tough and finding the right broadband plan or provider can be just as rough, so let's make it a little easier.

We want you to focus on achieving your strategy, not going from site to site, call to call to get a good deal! So we've launched Business Compare - a simple, free … View more
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936 days ago

Old china

Samantha from Hurunui District

teapot and jug in perfect condition , $10.00 minitaure tea cups (no saucers) , $5.00 each , prefer pickup as they are fragile ,

Price: $10

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936 days ago

school calculators

Samantha from Hurunui District

two school calculators one is working the other needs a battery, sliding covers , can post or contactless pickup

Price: $20

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936 days ago

Westport hospital replacement on track

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From local democracy reporter Brendon McMahon:
The West Coast District Health Board says the new Buller Health complex, which will replace the ageing Buller Hospital and medical centre facilities in Westport, will be completed in mid-2023.

DHB executive director infrastructure Rob Ojala, said … View more
From local democracy reporter Brendon McMahon:
The West Coast District Health Board says the new Buller Health complex, which will replace the ageing Buller Hospital and medical centre facilities in Westport, will be completed in mid-2023.

DHB executive director infrastructure Rob Ojala, said construction was progressing well.

"All roof trusses have been installed and installation of the roofing iron is well under way, with 85% of the roof completed.

"The project is still on schedule and the expected completion timeframe remains the second quarter of 2023."

Brickwork, installation of plumbing and electrical services, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning and fire systems had all commenced, Mr Ojala said.

"Activity on site has really ramped up with service trades now well into their work."

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937 days ago

Nursing shortage keeps West Coast rest home shut

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Joanne Naish:
A rest home on the West Coast will remain closed while a nursing shortage grips the aged care sector.

Reefton’s Ziman House closed in February due to staffing shortages and a concern about levels of care during the oncoming Omicron peak. Ten residents were moved to … View more
From reporter Joanne Naish:
A rest home on the West Coast will remain closed while a nursing shortage grips the aged care sector.

Reefton’s Ziman House closed in February due to staffing shortages and a concern about levels of care during the oncoming Omicron peak. Ten residents were moved to Christchurch, Hokitika and Greymouth, with the West Coast District Health Board (DHB) saying it would reopen in June.

This week, DHB general manager Philip Wheble said Ziman House could not reopen until more staff were recruited.

The home, which offered hospital-level care, employed two full-time equivalent nurses, but needed 5.6 to provide hospital-level care.

Wheble said if it could not recruit enough staff, the DHB might consider reopening with rest home-leve care, which had a lower requirement for staffing levels.

Between six and seven residents had indicated they wanted to return.

“The reality is that recruiting into health care roles across New Zealand is challenging and more so for rural locations like the West Coast,” Wheble said. Continue reading A rest home on the West Coast will remain closed while a nursing shortage grips the aged care sector.

Continue reading here.

939 days ago

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940 days ago

THE VILLAGE HALL MARKET, CHEVIOT

Janine from Hurunui District

Don't miss this indoor market, running fortnightly from Saturday 21 May through to the end of September 2022. New stallholders welcome to apply.

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940 days ago

Any size McCafé® coffee is $4

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943 days ago

Our 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero Winner!

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Congratulations to Robert Fenwick, owner of Fenwicks Pharmacy in Canterbury, the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero.

Robert has been recognised for his ongoing service and support for the community through tough times. Fenwicks pharmacy remained open throughout the lockdown with friendly greetings,… View more
Congratulations to Robert Fenwick, owner of Fenwicks Pharmacy in Canterbury, the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero.

Robert has been recognised for his ongoing service and support for the community through tough times. Fenwicks pharmacy remained open throughout the lockdown with friendly greetings, conversations and smiles!

Congratulations to all the finalists and thank you for nominating your favourite local business. We'd like to acknowledge the official winner of the public voting poll, Josh Coe, owner of Page 42 cafe. Unfortunately, Josh has decided to close his business after 3.5 years and we wish him all the best.

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945 days ago

Poll: Why aren't you switching power providers?

The Team from NZ Compare

The weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!

53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why … View more
The weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!

53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why you're not switching power providers?

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Why aren't you switching power providers?
  • 32.6% Switching is too hard, I have enough to deal with!
    32.6% Complete
  • 23.7% I'm in a contract
    23.7% Complete
  • 43.8% I don't know where to find a better deal
    43.8% Complete
473 votes
946 days ago

Know a deserving neighbour?

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Our winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® … View more
Our winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
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946 days ago

Don't miss NZ Gardener's newest collectible edition!

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It's time to sow your seeds and cut those flowers because NZ Gardener's new special edition is on-sale now!

The NZ Gardener team takes you through the seasons with advice on cutting fresh flowers 365 days of the year. Flick through the pages and find stunning … View more
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It's time to sow your seeds and cut those flowers because NZ Gardener's new special edition is on-sale now!

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