Calls for Waitākere Hospital upgrades as patients drive 40km for care
Kia ora neighbours, West Aucklanders say they’re travelling more than 40km to access cancer treatment and certain surgeries.
A petition started by community organisation Waitākere Health Link is calling on the Ministry of Health to commit urgent funding to upgrading services at Waitākere Hospital including more beds and theatre expansion.
Waitākere Health Link chairwoman and Waitākere ward councillor Linda Cooper said many people in the community were having to travel to North Shore Hospital for treatment.
Have you had to travel to North Shore Hospital for treatment?
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Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.6% Yes! New Year, New Me
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21% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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68.4% Nah - not for me
Poll: 🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
Aucklanders, our weekly rubbish collections are staying after councillors voted to scrap a proposed trial of fortnightly pick-ups.
We want to hear from you: would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
Keen for the details? Read up about the scrapped collection trial here.
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85.1% Same!
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14.9% Would have liked to try something different
Elvis in the Park
Elvis in the Park. 11th January from 11am till 5pm. Cranwell Park in Henderson. Free Family day out. Check out the Classic Cars and Hot Rods. Bring your chairs, sun tan lotion, water, and your smile. We are celebrating Elvis' 91st Birthday. Any questions ph Jackie 0274901126. Park at Tui Glen as easy walk over bridge to Cranwell Park
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