Health and Disability Commissioner investigating alleged conflicts of interest at National Advocacy Trust
The National Advocacy Trust receives millions in taxpayer funding through HDC each year.
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The National Advocacy Trust receives millions in taxpayer funding through HDC each year.
An autopsy report concluded the cause of death was “not inconsistent with death due to drowning”. The charge was laid by WorkSafe New Zealand, which said the company failed to comply with its health and safety duties and this exposed the woman to risk of death and serious injury. Idea Services initially denied the charge but pleaded guilty as the December trial entered its second week. It’s not the first time a service user has drowned in a bath while in the care of Idea Services. In January 2014, a 15-year-old drowned while staying at a respite home in Palmerston North run by the ...
Living on a Dynamic Coast: National conference in Whanganui attracts high numbers 4 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM 3 minutes to read Graham Pearson of Castlecliff Coast Care collecting seeds from dune plants that play a vital role in protecting the coastline. Photo / Bevan Conley Graham Pearson of Castlecliff Coast Care collecting seeds from dune plants that play a vital role in protecting the coastline. Photo / Bevan Conley Liz Wylie is a reporter for the Whanganui Chronicleliz.wylie@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron Castlecliff Coast Care's Graham Pearson was collecting seeds from the spinifex and p...