Care in Communities
šæ Kia ora, Neighbours!
Thank you for the warm welcomeāIām so glad to be part of this community.
I wanted to share something that's very personal to me. After walking the journey as a full-time caregiver for a loved one, I came to realise just how much support family caregivers truly needābut often donāt have. From managing appointments, medications, and care routines, to liaising with doctors and health services, it can be a lot to handle alone.
That experience sparked the creation of S.O.A.R. ā a digital care coordination tool designed to support caregivers and make communication across the health system easier, clearer, and more connected. The goal is simple: to help lighten the load for caregivers, improve continuity of care, and make a difference for everyone involvedāfamily members, support workers, nurses, and even emergency services.
Iām currently in the early stages and reaching out to connect with othersāespecially caregivers (past or present), support workers, or anyone involved in the health sector. If you or someone you know has a story, an experience, or even just ideas for how things could be improved, Iād love to hear from you.
Every voice matters. This isn't just about creating an appāitās about building something together that can bring lasting change to the way we care, communicate, and support one another in our health journeys.
If you'd like to chat or be involved in any way, please feel free to reach out. I'd be truly grateful.
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The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if itās approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
Aucklanders, we want to know: How are you feeling about the current property market?
New Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if youāre in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.
But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.
So weāre curiousā¦
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If youāre keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
āTis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedinās Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
š āA good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the sellerās Facebook profile was created. If itās very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.ā
š Another important step is to make sure the sellerās profile name and bank account name match up. āWeāre seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - thatās a huge red flag."
š āWhen youāre selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
š āQuite frankly, itās best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
š "If youāre buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if itās stolen or if thereās money owed on it.ā
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
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