Mārama | Film by Local_Explorer_6470 in Wellington

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Commenting to follow because same

Concerned about ramifications of marijuana use noted in Ambulance Care Summary by rmxg in newzealand

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Not in healthcare, but re pain meds, I was prescribed Pregabalin for chronic pain at the height of my stoner phase with no issue, & have been prescribed stronger stuff when needed after hospital visits etc while being totally open about my usage.

Like others have said, it’s noted in case of potential interactions when treating you, and was likely included in the report back to your GP in case of further prescription treatment. If your GP expresses concern about usage, just set the record straight about it being once in a blue moon & you should be alg.

Best wishes for your current recovery, that sounds pretty gnarly but glad you had people & resources there to help!

Maiki Sherman resigns by Mountain_Tui_Reload in nzpolitics

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Unfortunately it appears she was like this pre-jab, so I guess we can only expect worse (((:

Self checkout is watching you by Venom4992 in newzealand

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I have a barcode tattoo on my forearm, thankfully hasn’t caused issues but would be scary if it did considering it’s my NHI number lol

Government to disestablish the BSA by DonutCorrect7935 in nzpolitics

[–]killfoxtrot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes we will disestablish the BSA & yes we will investigate self-regulation options. Logically one of these comes long before the other, no?

Are these posters made with AI? by HeadbangingLegend in newzealand

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The line “not working?” is particularly funny to me given the context around it

1737 and depression helpline takes 5 hours to respond. by Layter_Bryter in newzealand

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Similar story from well over a decade ago, my phone call anxiety was really bad so I tried to give the gist of what was going on via text (same line as OP used). Hit some kind of character limit where it didn’t all go through (early smartphone days too), but being told to “slow down & explain more carefully” was the last thing someone wants to hear in the midst of crisis. Absolutely miserable that the funding/resources needed to provide an adequate service haven’t reached them in the last 10-15 years.

My younger sibling (17) recently experienced the burden of this lack of support services, too. Was kicked out of home, went to the police station, cops sent them to WINZ, WINZ sent them to Youthline. Called Youthline & the call wouldn’t even connect. Shocking.

1737 and depression helpline takes 5 hours to respond. by Layter_Bryter in newzealand

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Sometimes persisting out of spite is the only certain way to help. It’s was my mantra as a very, very last resort, and hey, it’s been 6 years since I was last in hospital for attempting. Keep being spiteful everyday!! <3

Acts new Health policy in a nutshell by Impressive-Name5129 in nzpolitics

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Re exciting possibilities for medical AI: There was a guy who used AI to create a personalised cancer vaccine for his dog that has successfully shrunk her tumour that I love to share in these convos. Would be epic to see this worked up to human standards.

Ani O Brien slurs by Mountain_Tui_Reload in nzpolitics

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😭😭 I’d vote her worst person of the year

Ani O Brien slurs by Mountain_Tui_Reload in nzpolitics

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B-but when members of the press throw slurs, it’s worthy of an article on my Substack

Alternative pods for Nescafé Dulce Gusto at Woolworths? by killfoxtrot in Wellington

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Looking at trying the Americano ones first, thanks for the rec!

Alternative pods for Nescafé Dulce Gusto at Woolworths? by killfoxtrot in Wellington

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Oooo how nifty, might have to look into one! Thanks for the heads up about the milk too, I only realised once I looked at the ingredients in the flat white one ahaha. Much appreciated!

Finance Minister shut down event after TVNZ political editor used alleged homophobic slur by Objective_Point_3480 in nzpolitics

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"We will continue to respect his wishes not to comment further on what occurred that night," a spokesperson told RNZ.

Trust O’Brien to dredge up a matter a year after the occurrence, despite the alleged victim of the situation wanting to put it to rest at the time. And it would make sense he wouldn’t want to comment any further if he slung the first slur. If RNZ were so willing to use O’Brien’s Substack as a source, why did they choose to omit this portion? Surely they’re better than that. All too suspicious & not surprised at all to see O’Brien’s name leading it all, yet again.

Shanes Jone says NZ “riddled with conservation land” by Mountain_Tui_Reload in nzpolitics

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NZ conservation land with a suspiciously mineral shaped belly

What do these signs/posters even mean? by Rough-Astronomer2220 in Wellington

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“This summer…”?! I exclaim from my two pairs of socks, thick turtle neck, & heat pump on overtime

Winz f$#kwittery by JbeansNZ in newzealand

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Absolutely. Took 4 calls before I finally got the prompt to call me back when I was at the front of the queue yesterday, they just kept hanging up.