Join us for your Community Health Forum
Kia ora, we’re holding a Community Health Forum in your area, and we want to hear from you. At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand we want you to join the conversation on enabling better access to community health and wellbeing services.
This month’s forum will include a local health update, discussion of our new health system, and community feedback on the Te Tara o Te Whai Hauraki Locality Plan.
Come along to our friendly forum and share your knowledge and experience.
Hauraki – Thames - Coromandel
When: Thursday 19 October, 10.30am – 1.30pm
Where: Hauraki Resource Centre, 2 Mackay Street, Paeroa
If interested please email: norma.taute@waikatodhb.health.nz for more information. Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who share in a conversation about what matters to their community and hear what’s happening from Te Whatu Ora, along with other health providers and other local organisations/groups.
We look forward to meeting you. Nei nā mātou e whakarongo ana – we’re here to listen.
A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟
I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.4% Yes
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46.6% No
Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri
From 7 to 18 December, there will be night-time closures on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am) to carry out wire rope barrier maintenance. Please expect delays when travelling through this area.
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