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Almost 60 per cent of at Waikato DHB staff have witnessed bullying at work in the past year, "mind blowing" figures reveal.
Meanwhile, thirty-two per cent of respondents said they felt bullied by a team member over the same period.
Almost 4000 staffers filled in the survey in late 2018, … View moreAlmost 60 per cent of at Waikato DHB staff have witnessed bullying at work in the past year, "mind blowing" figures reveal.
Meanwhile, thirty-two per cent of respondents said they felt bullied by a team member over the same period.
Almost 4000 staffers filled in the survey in late 2018, and board members saw the survey results in a recent meeting.
Speaking later, Dave Macpherson called the figures mind blowing and said whoever ended up running the DHB would have to do something about it.
Outgoing interim chief executive Derek Wright said it was naive to think bullying wasn't going on in a big organisation, but the figure were concerning.
Some instances of bullying would probably have been feedback which wasn't delivered in a constructive way, he said.
Read a former staffer's story here, or more about the staff survey results here.
Junior doctors at Waikato Hospital and other District Health Boards are striking from 8 am on Monday 29 April to 8 am on Saturday 4 May. Services will be affected as there will be fewer staff on duty.
We will be rescheduling many appointments for surgery, treatments and outpatient clinics and … View moreJunior doctors at Waikato Hospital and other District Health Boards are striking from 8 am on Monday 29 April to 8 am on Saturday 4 May. Services will be affected as there will be fewer staff on duty.
We will be rescheduling many appointments for surgery, treatments and outpatient clinics and giving priority to the emergency, intensive care and maternity.
All patients whose operations or clinical appointments are affected by the strike will be notified by telephone. Not all clinics are being deferred, so if you have not been notified please call the service to confirm. If you are unsure please call 0800 276 216.
Please save the hospital Emergency Department for emergencies.
If your illness or injury is not urgent, you may face long delays. Go to your family doctor or local accident and medical centre. Contact Healthline on 0800 611 611 for advice from a trained professional.
Need mental health support and someone to talk to? Free call or text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day. You’ll get to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor.
Should the strike notice be lifted, services will resume.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
www.waikatodhb.health.nz/strike
You might remember the story of Dave and Liz Evans - who found out Dave was terminally ill just months after moving to New Zealand.
The pair said they had a "terrible" work-life balance back in the UK, and moved to New Zealand for the Kiwi lifestyle and the beaches.
But Dave, 44, was … View moreYou might remember the story of Dave and Liz Evans - who found out Dave was terminally ill just months after moving to New Zealand.
The pair said they had a "terrible" work-life balance back in the UK, and moved to New Zealand for the Kiwi lifestyle and the beaches.
But Dave, 44, was diagnosed with terminal cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) in February, soon after the move.
The couple's story has prompted an outpouring of support.
A Stuff reader let them stay at his beachside home in Tairua, meals are cooked for them by members of the Residents of Flagstaff Facebook group, a neighbour goes for daily walks with Dave, and another drove to Auckland Airport to pick up Dave's parents.
Read more here.
Is your bathmat looking the worse for wear? Create a colourful new wooden one with your favourite Resene testpot colours.
It’s an easy way to add colour to your bathroom while being practical too.
Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how… View moreIs your bathmat looking the worse for wear? Create a colourful new wooden one with your favourite Resene testpot colours.
It’s an easy way to add colour to your bathroom while being practical too.
Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this handy project yourself
HarperCollins Publishers has 5 packs of books up for grabs. They are all new releases from bestselling authors Paullina Simons, Danielle Hawkins, Cassandra Clare and Lisa See, plus a copy of Mary Holm’s essential guide to managing your personal finances. This could be your best Mother’s Day … View moreHarperCollins Publishers has 5 packs of books up for grabs. They are all new releases from bestselling authors Paullina Simons, Danielle Hawkins, Cassandra Clare and Lisa See, plus a copy of Mary Holm’s essential guide to managing your personal finances. This could be your best Mother’s Day yet.
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Does your Fisher & Paykel appliance need a service?
Book direct into the technicians schedule, it’s quick and easy online. Then track your qualified technician online for up to the minute information on their arrival time, so you don’t have to sit around waiting.
Your local … View moreDoes your Fisher & Paykel appliance need a service?
Book direct into the technicians schedule, it’s quick and easy online. Then track your qualified technician online for up to the minute information on their arrival time, so you don’t have to sit around waiting.
Your local qualified technicians use only genuine Fisher & Paykel parts, and provide a 12-month warranty on all repairs.
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Some disappointing news for anyone headed to Ngāruawāhia tomorrow for Anzac Day with vandals suspected of damaging the cenotaph and stealing two bronze wreaths.
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Superstars – The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Friends with arrangements by Wayne Senior. Come and be part of a new compilation concert by the creative team that brought you Broadway Hitmen in 2019. From shows such as CATS, Phantom, Joseph, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon and many more.
With … View moreSuperstars – The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Friends with arrangements by Wayne Senior. Come and be part of a new compilation concert by the creative team that brought you Broadway Hitmen in 2019. From shows such as CATS, Phantom, Joseph, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon and many more.
With soloists, live on stage orchestras, choirs and the choirs from Tauwhare and Tamahere Schools. Directed by Kyle Chuen, musical direction by Victoria Trenwith and choreography by Leona Lenore Robinson. Superstars is a concert for the community by the community
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Anzac Day will be marked with a Dawn Parade and Civic Service, coordinated by Hamilton City Council at the Cenotaph in Memorial Park.
The events start at Knox St with a march to Memorial Park via Victoria St, Anzac Pde and Memorial Dr.
The Dawn Parade leaves Knox St at 5.45am and will arrive at … View moreAnzac Day will be marked with a Dawn Parade and Civic Service, coordinated by Hamilton City Council at the Cenotaph in Memorial Park.
The events start at Knox St with a march to Memorial Park via Victoria St, Anzac Pde and Memorial Dr.
The Dawn Parade leaves Knox St at 5.45am and will arrive at the Cenotaph at 6am. The Civic Service march leaves Knox St at 9.45am for a 10am start at the Cenotaph.
Both services will go ahead regardless of weather conditions.
Road closures for Anzac Day 2019
Road closures will be in place in the central city and Hamilton East on Thursday 25 April for the city’s Anzac Day commemorations.
To assist with traffic management and to ensure the safety of event attendees, the following roads will be closed from 12am to 2pm on Thursday 25 April:
-Knox St
-Victoria St, between Grantham St and Anzac Pde
-Anzac Pde, between Anglesea St and Grey St
-Memorial Dr and River Rd, between Te Aroha St and Anzac Pde
Event attendees can park for free in the non-reserved spaces in the Care Park carpark building between Hood and Knox St.
Mobility cardholders attending the events will be given access through the cordon at the intersection of River Rd and Te Aroha St to park on Opoia Rd and Riro St.
The Civic Service includes horses that will be on roads outside the closure area prior to the parade. Motorists are asked to please take care and show consideration.
The boat ramp at Commerce Park on Grantham St will be closed from 5.30am until 11.30am, or until the end of the commemoration service
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