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Driving trucks offers freedom, along with mental health worries

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Long hours, loneliness, lack of exercise and a poor diet are among the factors contributing to mental health issues for the New Zealand’s more than 26,000 truck drivers.

To remind them to look after themselves during mental health awareness week, the Road Safety Truck team took to the road to start the conversation.

NZ Trucking Association chief executive Dave Boyce and general manager Carol McGready visited the Glasnevin weigh bridge in North Canterbury on Thursday to make sure drivers were trucking along happily. Read more here.

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11 hours ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.

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3 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8.2% No
    8.2% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below!
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1064 votes