The free National Bowel Screening Programme is here in Nelson Marlborough
Bowel cancer can develop with no warning signs. Finding it early with the free bowel screening test could save your life.
Within the next two years, everyone aged 60 to 74 who lives in the Nelson Marlborough region and who can receive publicly-funded healthcare, will be sent a test kit in the mail.
It's important that you do the test as soon as possible, and post it back. The test is easy, clean, and you can do it at home.
Make sure your postal address is up to date with your GP.
To find out more call 0800 924 432, visit www.timetoscreen.nz, or talk to your doctor.
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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