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Victorian manners and modern laughs Opposition mounts to tip reversal A tribal gathering has been called to counter an iwi leadership decision to support a mega-landfill for …
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Leaders meet for water accord Northland’s District Councils are working together to explore a collaborative approach to water infrastructure …
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p Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest hit the stage in full, baroque Victorian-era decadence and style this week, bringing the 130-year-old story of love, lies, social graces and comic misunderstandings to Dargaville. Pictured: the formidable Lady Augusta Bracknell (seated) pays a surprise visit to the London apartment of her playboy nephew Algy (centre), but her daughter Gwendolyn only has eyes for the mysterious Ernest Worthing (right). Algy’s longsuffering servants can only watch the chaos unfold.
Hospital could change focus by Andy Bryenton
One of the most senior officials administering healthcare services in Northland has held a meeting with mayor Craig Jepson and Dargaville councilman Gordon Lambeth, regarding the direction of Dargaville Hospital.
Engaged with democracy From Matariki Friday onward, the Whānau Focus Centre in Dargaville’s Victoria Street will become a hub …
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The discussion took place at the Kaipara District Council’s Hokianga Road headquarters, with the mayor, councillor Lambeth and Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau group director of operations Alex Pimm frankly addressing the concerns of the public.
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“We have no plans to close the Dargaville Hospital,” said Mr Pimm. “However, we do want to change how care is provided there. We want to ensure that the most benefit is felt by the largest number of people.” While Mr Pimm admitted it has been logistically
impossible to staff the hospital to ideal levels for the past two years, he said that the arrival of two new part-time doctors and a scheme to establish new, in-demand local services will enable the hospital to work smarter. continued on page 3 …
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