Join us online for our Waikato Disability Community Health Forum
At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato we want more of you to have a say about what is most important to support your health and wellbeing.
This helps us to develop better access to local community services for people living with a disability / whānau hauā. Dial in to our friendly forum and share your knowledge and experience as we work together on these matters. On the agenda: Topics include - Local community feedback, update on Whānau Hauā Responsiveness Plan, equity update and discussion on the new health system and localities.
Waikato Regional Disability Hui/ Whānau Hauā Forum
When: Monday 17 October, 4 - 6pm
If interested please email norma.taute@waikatodhb.health.nz or Join Zoom Meeting – us06web.zoom.us/j/88142676152 Meeting ID: 881 4267 6152
Disability 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 Waikato, other health and social service providers and local organisations/groups.
We look forward to meeting you online. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen
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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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
Poll: Are you prepared for an emergency?
The Manawatū-Whanganui Emergency Management Group have been tidying up their emergency response.
We want to know: Do you have an emergency plan and stored supplies at home? Do you have any suggestions for anyone looking to get their emergency response kit ready?
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26.3% Yes
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73.7% No
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