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Did you know that bowel cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death in New Zealand? Around 3000 of us will be diagnosed and 1200 will die of it each year.
But catching it early can save lives and all it takes to find it is a quick and easy test you can do at home.
… View moreKia ora whānau,
Did you know that bowel cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death in New Zealand? Around 3000 of us will be diagnosed and 1200 will die of it each year.
But catching it early can save lives and all it takes to find it is a quick and easy test you can do at home.
The National Bowel Screening Programme is being rolled out across the Waikato region with the aim of reducing the devastating impact bowel cancer has on our communities.
If you're aged between 60 and 74, you will receive a test kit in the mail every two years around the time of your birthday. If that's on an even day (2nd, 4th, 6th) of the month you will receive a kit this year while those on an odd day (e.g 1st, 3rd, 5th) will get theirs in the programme's second year.
The test comes with clear instructions and will help detect early warning signs of bowel cancer. It is free for people aged 60-74 who are eligible for publicly funded healthcare.
If you're not in the screening age range and you have a family history of bowel cancer, you could be entitled to a colonoscopy. Talk to your GP for more information.
If you have symptoms of bowel cancer, don’t wait for screening, talk to your doctor now. Common symptoms of bowel cancer may include:
• a change in your normal bowel habit that continues for several weeks
• blood in your bowel motion.
Although these symptoms are usually caused by other conditions, it’s important to get them checked.
We're encouraging those in the eligible age group to complete the test and send it back, and for whānau to talk to their loved ones about the importance of getting tested.
Do it for you, do it for your whānau.
For more information, visit the Time to Screen website, call 0800 924 432 or talk to your doctor.
International Women’s Day has been postponed due to the restrictions of Covid 19 to Level 3. The intention is to re-schedule it for a later date and the date will be dependent on the speakers availability. It is upsetting, but better to contain the virus than allow potential spread to the wider … View moreInternational Women’s Day has been postponed due to the restrictions of Covid 19 to Level 3. The intention is to re-schedule it for a later date and the date will be dependent on the speakers availability. It is upsetting, but better to contain the virus than allow potential spread to the wider community.
Ticket holders will be informed of the new date when it is fixed. If ticket holders require a refund please notify bpwfranklin.tickets@gmail.com and this will be set in motion but may take a few days to initiate, as all people involved are volunteers.
Thank you for your tolerance and we look forward to sharing our new date asap . We know it will be a great event with much enthusiasm, excitement and anticipation continuing to ooze from all involved!
We are still here to help in Level 3 lockdown. We can meet your needs through our click/phone and collect service.
1. Go to our website wayoflifehealth.co.nz and place your order for collection, or courier.
2. Email your order to wayoflife@xtra.co.nz
3. Phone the shop and place your order over the… View moreWe are still here to help in Level 3 lockdown. We can meet your needs through our click/phone and collect service.
1. Go to our website wayoflifehealth.co.nz and place your order for collection, or courier.
2. Email your order to wayoflife@xtra.co.nz
3. Phone the shop and place your order over the phone. 092387806
If picking up your order, it will be ready at the door, along with the EFTPOS machine if required.
Nigel, our Naturopath & Herbalist, is available. The herbal dispensary, and practitioner products, can be dispensed via a short phone consult if necessary. Please phone and speak to Nigel about your needs. 092387806
Ring or email us with any queries. We are here to help!
This month is all about bringing your community together and having a great time! We want March to be all about celebrating the connections we have while making new ones along the way. As we all know, what makes a neighbourhood great isn’t the houses and cars, gardens and streets - it’s the … View moreThis month is all about bringing your community together and having a great time! We want March to be all about celebrating the connections we have while making new ones along the way. As we all know, what makes a neighbourhood great isn’t the houses and cars, gardens and streets - it’s the people who share their presence and aroha with each other.
A wonderful way to take part is to participate in Neighbours Day Aotearoa which takes place from 20 - 30th March. This year’s theme is ‘The Great Plant Swap’ - as an easy way for our neighbourhoods to grow stronger together. If you’re hosting an event, make sure to register it on their website: neighboursday.org.nz/join-in
Show us how you’re celebrating community this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to: info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
Save $30 off RPP when you subscribe to your local newspaper at mags4gifts.co.nz, and enjoy the convenience of safe delivery straight to your home.
By subscribing, you will also be supporting our journalists across the country who work tirelessly to ensure you remain informed as situations … View moreSave $30 off RPP when you subscribe to your local newspaper at mags4gifts.co.nz, and enjoy the convenience of safe delivery straight to your home.
By subscribing, you will also be supporting our journalists across the country who work tirelessly to ensure you remain informed as situations evolve.
From 6am tomorrow morning, Auckland will move to Alert Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand will move to Alert Level 2. The measures will remain in place for the next seven days.
More details available at www.covid19.govt.nz....
**UPDATED:** 1.22pm Sunday 28 February
The Prime Minister and the Director-General of Health are currently providing an update to media in the Beehive.
Ardern has confirmed that health authorities have found a possible person to person link for how Case M and N picked up Covid-19. This could … View more**UPDATED:** 1.22pm Sunday 28 February
The Prime Minister and the Director-General of Health are currently providing an update to media in the Beehive.
Ardern has confirmed that health authorities have found a possible person to person link for how Case M and N picked up Covid-19. This could eliminate concern that there are other chains of transmission to identify.
Ashley Bloomfield asked people to keep an eye out for atypical symptoms
"This new variant of the virus, the B117, does seem to be presenting with symptoms that are not the typical respiratory symptoms," he said.
If you have muscle aches, do consider this might be a Covid-19 symptom.
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Auckland is now at Alert Level 3 and the rest of the country will move to Alert Level 2 until at least 6 March.
Here's what you need to know:
- Case M, the latest Covid-19 case, is a 21-year-old male, the older sibling of a Papatoetoe High School student.
- If you have symptoms of concern, call the NZ Covid-19 Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or call your GP.
- Find your closest Covid-19 testing location on the Healthpoint website
- Essential services such as supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open.
- Customer-facing businesses will need to move to non-contact methods of payment and collection.
- See the full list of guidelines under Alert Level 3 and Alert Level 2
- Keep up-to-date with the latest by following the Stuff live blog
Neighbourly will be updating this message as further information comes to hand.
With the craziness of last year behind us, it’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes.
As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at … View moreWith the craziness of last year behind us, it’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes.
As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at Prospa love seeing small businesses reach their goals with a faster, easier approach to business loans. And we’re proud to be back sponsoring the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
The Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share your experience - good or bad - email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz, otherwise leave a comment. Is there an aspect of transportable housing you'd like us to enquire about for you?
Want a healthy treat for the whole family? Then make up Lifestream's Spirulina Nice Cream!
You will need:
Lifestream Spirulina - 2 tablets or 1 tsp of powder
2 frozen bananas
1/2 cup frozen mango (or you could try pineapple)
1/4 cup milk of choice
1 tsp maple syrup
Instructions:
Blend until … View moreWant a healthy treat for the whole family? Then make up Lifestream's Spirulina Nice Cream!
You will need:
Lifestream Spirulina - 2 tablets or 1 tsp of powder
2 frozen bananas
1/2 cup frozen mango (or you could try pineapple)
1/4 cup milk of choice
1 tsp maple syrup
Instructions:
Blend until completely smooth. Spoon into a serving bowl, jar or cone and enjoy!
YUM!!!!!
When New Zealand’s Alert Level 4 came into effect in March 2020, schools around the country faced the challenge of a transitioning from onsite to online learning.
As students adjusted to the shift in their educational environment, many schools were ill-prepared to move to quickly to online … View moreWhen New Zealand’s Alert Level 4 came into effect in March 2020, schools around the country faced the challenge of a transitioning from onsite to online learning.
As students adjusted to the shift in their educational environment, many schools were ill-prepared to move to quickly to online learning. Schools such as St Peter’s in Cambridge were readily prepared for a seamless transfer between classroom and digital learning.
With each student ready to use online platforms such as Google Classroom and Hangouts, a streamlined shift was enabled as soon as the lockdown occurred.
Find out why more families are choosing St Peter’s at our Open Day on 12 March.
The World Day of Prayer will be celebrated in Pukekohe with a service at 11am on Friday, March 5, at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Seddon St.
Panmure resident Davy Binois was paragliding at Karioitahi Beach in February 2018 when his glider’s lines were struck by a drone.
He was about 100 metres high and enjoying the good flying conditions when he heard a small noise “like an engine”.
When he looked up, he was shocked to find a … View morePanmure resident Davy Binois was paragliding at Karioitahi Beach in February 2018 when his glider’s lines were struck by a drone.
He was about 100 metres high and enjoying the good flying conditions when he heard a small noise “like an engine”.
When he looked up, he was shocked to find a drone had become stuck in his right-hand side brake line which connected his harness to the glider’s canopy.
As a result of the multiple-propellered drone becoming tangled, Binois’ right-hand line became shorter, as if the right brakes were on, which made it difficult to steer the glider.
Binois said while it was a stressful situation, he managed to land uninjured and with “no problems”.
“It could have been a different story if the drone struck the glider in the canopy.”
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IWD is fast approaching it is being celebrated on March 6th and the public is invited. Traditional dancing, national dress encouraged, get a group from your country and make a splash, it is an inclusive and diverse event, so make sure your country is represented.
Tickets purchased from … View moreIWD is fast approaching it is being celebrated on March 6th and the public is invited. Traditional dancing, national dress encouraged, get a group from your country and make a splash, it is an inclusive and diverse event, so make sure your country is represented.
Tickets purchased from bpwfranklin.tickets@gmail.com Cost $30 includes buffet lunch, excellent speakers and static displays. Numbers are limited. There will be no door sales, for catering purposes.
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