Reefton residents voiced their dismay amidst shouts of "bulls t" at a protest last night at the sudden closure of the town's hospital aged-care wing, after some residents suddenly moved out of the area days earlier than was first announced.
The number of West Coasters waiting for surgery or a specialist's assessment has soared because of Covid constraints, the vaccine mandate and staff shortages.
The number of West Coast people waiting for surgery or a specialist's assessment has soared in recent weeks because of Covid constraints, the vaccine mandate and staff shortages.
The West Coast District Health Board, the region’s three Mayors and other well-known locals are joining forces to urge West Coasters to get vaccinated against COVID-19