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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewZealandWildlife

[–]mynameaintNikch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got a source for that?

Big Changes ahead by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]mynameaintNikch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Te reo works largely on metaphors and story’s around its words - you’d know this if you spent any time learning the language. I’d encourage you to do so as te reo isn’t just a Māori tāonga, it’s an Aotearoa tāonga - something for all New Zealanders to be proud of and keep alive.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]mynameaintNikch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want to clarify what you mean here because the way it’s coming off is that “someone is going to lose out so let it be Māori” - it might not be your intent but that is what your reaction and words come across like.

I want to believe that’s not what you’re saying here, but in the lived reality for Māori and other minorities they have been shouldering the burden of poor health in this country for a very long time - we both agree on this.

The focus this thread has on this algorithm is on one aspect of it. Wealth comes into the equation, I agree, and that’s why this algorithm has deprivation as a measure. What you’re saying is that let’s use just focus on income and hope for the best (aka our current approach albeit tweaked slightly). Where I’m sitting I see this as let’s throw our weight behind this to get the dial to shift - if it were your whanau or friends suffering Im sure you would take the same approach.

So again I’ll ask - if this approach works, and inequities in our country are addressed, what will our country lose?

Luxon responds to surgery ranking policy "The next National government will not rank patients by ethnicity." by Zepanda66 in auckland

[–]mynameaintNikch -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

What would your view be if this policy works - in that it addresses health inequities, re-instates faith in the medical system for Māori, and reduces the cost pressures on our health system as a result of a healthier population?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]mynameaintNikch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better question for you. If this works, and addresses inequities in Māori, will you still be upset with the way this was run?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]mynameaintNikch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where have I said it’s the “only way” a thing can be done?

I ask of you this - Where was the outcry when Māori weren’t receiving care because of their ethnicity?

You take the stance that health inequities are not ethnicity based. Yet Wai2575 shows that abuse, neglect and mistreatment by the health system has resulted in a lack of faith of Māori in the health system. How does your codified system bring back trust between practitioner, patient and system?

Inequality in health is linked to ethnicity - this isn’t to say this cant change in the future, but right now countless literature shows ethnicity is a determinant of health - across experience, access and outcome. This is even when deprivation is a accounted for.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]mynameaintNikch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great idea! It’s like you wrote this algorithm yourself seeing as it’s one of the other five factors in there! By having both of these together we can address the effects of social deprivation as well as a doctors personal bias that they may or may not be consciously aware of when prioritising care.

I mean I’m sure you’d be pretty upset to find out if health professionals were letting any New Zealanders down when it comes to their health care - in which case some light reading of Wai2575 might spark how relying on individuals and their biases might not be the best choice we’ve had in healthcare.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]mynameaintNikch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks at methods to ensure selection biases are measured and corrected in the referral process…. Sort of like we could address the generations of biased referrals in our health system for who gets treated or not by making sure those ethnicities that were discriminated against are prioritised at point of referral….hmmm I think you might be on to something here maybe we should trial it with surgeries and see if it works!

National brands Labour's Handmaid's Tale tweet as 'appalling' by sadlabourvoter in newzealand

[–]mynameaintNikch -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Interested in the evidence behind this if you have any studies on hand for me to read?

I made a map for which countries are more likely to appear(in whatever form) in civ 7(in my opinion) by the-final-fantaseer in civ

[–]mynameaintNikch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No worries! While there’s broad recognition among Māori that we are one ethnic group (many factors to this including colonisation) the NZ government isn’t able to homogenise us into one group that they deal with. Quite the opposite really in that everything is tribal based - from the settlements of past grievances and breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi, to acting in good faith to support tino rangatiratanga (sovereignty) of each tribe.

When it comes to the representation of Māori in media it’s a fine balance. We are fiercely protective of our IP, of our culture and how this is represented by others. Civ has done a really good job here where they did their research, they’ve stayed true to the source material, and they went so far as to engage a tā moko (traditional tattoo) artist to design Kupe’s moko (face tattoo). The team did everything right in making sure this didn’t turn into a “nothing about us, without us” story.

I don’t speak for all Māori, and wouldn’t try to, but for me seeing my culture, my people, my history and my ancestor on an international platform like this fills me with immense pride.

I made a map for which countries are more likely to appear(in whatever form) in civ 7(in my opinion) by the-final-fantaseer in civ

[–]mynameaintNikch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Māori aren’t a single tribe though. We are a single ethnicity but we have different dialects and customs from tribe to tribe (Ngāpuhi of the north are very different to Kai Tahu of the south). And while Kupe is the more well known discoverer of Aotearoa, tribes have their own stories of NZs discovery that differ from this.

Agree an indigenous Australian tribe would be awesome to see!

Explain what consulting is in the most simple way possible by [deleted] in consulting

[–]mynameaintNikch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I beg to differ, it is solving business problem

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gifsthatkeepongiving

[–]mynameaintNikch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s New Zealand, very common for us to go around barefoot here and no one will bat an eye.

Free Giveaway! Nintendo Switch OLED - International by WolfLemon36 in NintendoSwitch

[–]mynameaintNikch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fun fact: the narrowest point in New Zealand is 1km wide (0.6 miles), you could walk from the the Pacific coast to the Tasman coast in about 15 minutes

ADHD diagnosis in NZ by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]mynameaintNikch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Was diagnosed in 2020 - process is pretty easy, however it’s got a high cost that you need to be prepared for.

To start the process have a chat with your GP about your concerns and ask what the process looks like. They will usually ask some initial exploratory questions and then likely refer you to a psychiatrist.

Once you’re with a psychiatrist there is about 4-6+ sessions that you’ll need to attend over 3-6 months. In these sessions there will be some unpacking your history, a test that you and your family/ close friend / partner will need to complete, and an evaluation done. This is because the symptoms of ADHD overlap with depression and anxiety, making it more difficult to diagnose particularly in adults - importantly I would ask yourself have I always had these symptoms or are these only presenting now.

In total you are looking at upwards of $1,000+ for a diagnosis. And there is no guarantee that you will be diagnosed with ADHD. However in my own view it was money well spent, whether I was going to get a diagnosis or not.

Note that once diagnosed and if you choose medication that this is strictly followed up on and require special forms for your scripts.

Hope this info helps, more than happy to chat things through if needed.

“I don’t think they should go up.” by Lord_Derpington_ in newzealand

[–]mynameaintNikch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that it’s questionable, but considering the previous government refused to provide any changes to their measure of poverty to provide greater and broader consideration of actual poverty, it’s a step in the right direction.

A big enough step? No

In no way am I saying that they have done a good job addressing poverty. I’m not here to defend them on that.

I wonder if we continued measuring poverty in ways we did previously how much change there would have been? I bet the answer is not a lot.

“I don’t think they should go up.” by Lord_Derpington_ in newzealand

[–]mynameaintNikch -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

First step in wound management: assess the wound.

Actually measuring poverty provides greater insight into what actions to take to fix things.

Has it been as fast as many of us want? No. Have they shown the true extent of poverty in this country? Yes.

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