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Should new medicines to treat type 2 diabetes be funded?
Should more than 50,000 people receive funding for the drugs?
Government drug-funding agency Pharmac is expected to decide next week whether it will fund two new medicines to treat type 2 diabetes.
Botany resident Graham King and … View moreShould new medicines to treat type 2 diabetes be funded?
Should more than 50,000 people receive funding for the drugs?
Government drug-funding agency Pharmac is expected to decide next week whether it will fund two new medicines to treat type 2 diabetes.
Botany resident Graham King and thousands of other people who suffer from the condition hope the decision will fall in their favour.
King (pictured) pays $100 a month for Dapagliflozin, which is used to treat the condition.
Despite the cost, he said it helps control his diabetes and has cut the amount of insulin he has to take.
He said he doesn't think people should endure what he has had to to get modern medicines, like Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin and Dulaglutide, to treat the condition.
"I'm just lucky I can afford $100 a month."
Figures released by the Ministry of Health last year showed there were 45,266 people registered in the Counties Manukau area with type 2 diabetes in 2019.
Pharmac chief executive Sarah Fitt said that next week its board will look at funding both Empagliflozin and Dulaglutide for 50,000 New Zealanders with type two diabetes who have a high risk of complications such as heart and kidney disease.
"Clinical experts told us that there is evidence for significant benefit from these two medicines in people with established or at high risk of cardiovascular and/or renal disease," she said.
Kia ora neighbours! With two bouts of lockdown it's a been a funny old year of schooling. Where kids struggled to keep up at home, some parents are thinking about repeating the school year. Is this you? If it's something you're considering and you'd like to share the reasons … View moreKia ora neighbours! With two bouts of lockdown it's a been a funny old year of schooling. Where kids struggled to keep up at home, some parents are thinking about repeating the school year. Is this you? If it's something you're considering and you'd like to share the reasons why, do get in touch - josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz
Students from a Mangere school are reliving the Covid-19 pandemic on stage.
The Viscount School learners will star in Double Bubble Trouble at their South Auckland school on November 4.
Set in 2100, the play centres on rest home residents who are watching the 80-year commemoration of the pandemic… View moreStudents from a Mangere school are reliving the Covid-19 pandemic on stage.
The Viscount School learners will star in Double Bubble Trouble at their South Auckland school on November 4.
Set in 2100, the play centres on rest home residents who are watching the 80-year commemoration of the pandemic on television.
Each class will portray an aspect of what it was like to live during the virus outbreak.
Performances will be held at 10.30 am and 5.30 pm at the Viscount St school.
To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.
To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. … View moreTo celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.
To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. Visit travel-booking.stuff.co.nz for inspiration and to view all the other destinations.
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New dynamic lanes have been installed in Manukau's Redoubt Rd to ease congestion.
Dynamic lanes use overhead signs and on road lights to change the direction of centre lanes at peak times to improve traffic flow.
The overhead signals will switch on this Monday.
But the lanes will stay the … View moreNew dynamic lanes have been installed in Manukau's Redoubt Rd to ease congestion.
Dynamic lanes use overhead signs and on road lights to change the direction of centre lanes at peak times to improve traffic flow.
The overhead signals will switch on this Monday.
But the lanes will stay the same for one week to give commuters time to get used to following the overhead signals.
The dynamic lanes will go live for the first time on November 9 between 3.30pm and 7pm on week days.
Do you approve of the new design?
Will it enhance traffic flow or cause confusion for motorists?
Auckland Transport is concerned about the impending costs it will face if Drury's redevelopment goes ahead.
A report to Auckland Transport's (AT) board reveals it has misgivings about the planned redevelopment of Drury, which is likely to see the population soar in the next 30 years.
… View moreAuckland Transport is concerned about the impending costs it will face if Drury's redevelopment goes ahead.
A report to Auckland Transport's (AT) board reveals it has misgivings about the planned redevelopment of Drury, which is likely to see the population soar in the next 30 years.
The paper said it is reviewing the private plan change proposals and what they entail for its funding of transport infrastructure.
Oyster Capital, Fulton Hogan and Kiwi Property are seeking to rezone about 330 hectares of land in the Drury East area from future urban to a mix of residential, business and open space zones.
A fourth smaller private plan change to rezone 33.7 hectares for mixed use housing by Karaka and Drury Consultant Limited was added to the public notification by council officers.
The AT report describes the changes as 'out of sequence' with the Auckland Plan 2050's Development Strategy and the Council's Future Urban Land Supply Strategy.
It states: “If these plan changes are approved by the council, there will be an expectation that the necessary transport infrastructure will be provided by AT to align with development demands.
“However, there is currently no funding allocated for these areas and overall funding over the next decade is under pressure. AT is working with council and government to identify potential funding and financing options, but it is not clear that will provide a timely solution.”
The paper says it would need to consider the area’s transport infrastructure requirements and how it could provide them, as well as how to align the public works with the staging and sequencing of the development.
People will be able to walk over the Manukau Harbour this weekend where the new Mangere Bridge is being built.
They are invited to an information day this Saturday for the old Mangere Bridge replacement project.
People can meet the team behind the bridge build and learn more about the new … View morePeople will be able to walk over the Manukau Harbour this weekend where the new Mangere Bridge is being built.
They are invited to an information day this Saturday for the old Mangere Bridge replacement project.
People can meet the team behind the bridge build and learn more about the new walking, cycling and fishing bridge spanning the harbour.
The information day will be held from 9.30am to 1pm at the Waterfront Reserve in Mangere Bridge.
Visitors will be able to walk on the temporary staging, which is like a temporary road in the harbour, said Waka Kotahi senior manager project delivery Andrew Thackwray.
The staging allows cranes to move out over the water alongside where the new bridge is under construction.
Earmarked for completion in 2022, the new bridge will restore the walking, cycling and fishing connection to the Mangere Bridge and Onehunga communities.
The new bridge will boost space between the piers for waka, canoes and small watercraft to sail through Mangere Inlet.
Thackwray said the event will be a great chance for people to see close up what the team is doing.
"They are very proud of the progress they are making and will be on site to explain what they're doing and answer any questions," he said.
A sausage sizzle and activities to entertain children are also planned.
A limited number of people will be able to check out the big cofferdams created in the harbour to build the bridge piers.
A cofferdam is a watertight box made from joined steel plates driven up to 20 metres below the seabed and rising above the water level at high tide.
Workers had to pump 1.4 million litres of water to create a dry working space in one of the biggest cofferdams which stretches 25 metres by 12.5 metres.
A crane lowered a digger into the cofferdam to dig through 2.5 metres of mud to reach the seabed.
Workers then had to remove 1100 cubic metres of mud - enough to fill 187 trucks.
They poured a concrete floor which will be the foundation of construction of the first pier.
“The cofferdams and the temporary staging will only be in place for as long as they’re needed to construct the bridge, so this is a one-off chance for some people to come and see them up close and understand what they’re for," Thackwray said.
Tickets to the site tour will be limited and subject to health and safety requirements.
This part of the information day may be cancelled if bad weather hits.
Hello everyone ......
I have a mum looking for flexible childcare option for her children aged 2 and 4 year old. She works rostered shift in Mt Wellington so need a person who could be flexible. At times she starts at 6.30am and might have second shift which finishes by 8pm.
Please let me know if … View moreHello everyone ......
I have a mum looking for flexible childcare option for her children aged 2 and 4 year old. She works rostered shift in Mt Wellington so need a person who could be flexible. At times she starts at 6.30am and might have second shift which finishes by 8pm.
Please let me know if anyone is interested to work from home. You need to have some experience with young children, safe care environment and go through PV process.
Thank you
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Hi everyone, im looking for people who are wanting to upgrade their slow computers to make them fast again or for people who are wanting to puchase a new computer.
I was an IT Technician before i became redundant due to covid so was wanting to help around the community while i was at home.
Please… View moreHi everyone, im looking for people who are wanting to upgrade their slow computers to make them fast again or for people who are wanting to puchase a new computer.
I was an IT Technician before i became redundant due to covid so was wanting to help around the community while i was at home.
Please spread the word if you know someone whose interested or having issues on their computers.
Contact me via neighbourly or on my mobile number: 0211519811
Act now to beat the water shortage:
• Install a rainwater tank (resource consent fees waived).
• Maintain your tank (check guttering is clear).
• Install water saving devices (shower head/taps).
• Install a water sensor to monitor your usage.
We've had a good clean out of all our stuff and will host a garage sale on Sunday 1st November from 8 am to 12 noon at 35 Walter Haddrell Crescent - Flatbush Auckland. There are a number of great items available, including:
Panasonic Home Theatre System
Panasonic LCD 32" Flat Screen TV … View moreWe've had a good clean out of all our stuff and will host a garage sale on Sunday 1st November from 8 am to 12 noon at 35 Walter Haddrell Crescent - Flatbush Auckland. There are a number of great items available, including:
Panasonic Home Theatre System
Panasonic LCD 32" Flat Screen TV with wall mounting bracket
Panasonic 5 CD Stack Mini Stereo System
Samsung DVD Player
SoundBar 40 W output
Elna Clothes Press
Defy Tumble Dryer
Gasmate Patio Heater
Tobi Garment Steamer
George Foreman Electric Grill on stand
Bosch Impact Driver with charger and 2 1.5 amp batteries
Folding Dog Cage
Large & Small Wooden Kennels
3 Fencing enclosures for pets.
Bicycle Rack for Car
Wall bracket for Bicycle storage in the garage
3 Division Boot Organiser
Stockman Weekender Wimmera 8 Person Family Tent
Folding Plastic Picnic table with 4 seats
Soft Cooler on Wheels
Beach Shade
Gaming Computer, keyboard and mouse
TP Link Modem with 4 ports
2 sets of D-Link PowerLines
Remote Controlled Helicopter
Lots of other smaller sundry items including pots and pans, odd crockery and glasses and other.
We do have a price in mind for most of the larger and electronic items, so come have a look, see that it's in working order and if you interested make us a fair and reasonable offer.
See you Sunday
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