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Need support at home - use the CHECKLIST
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Zepter New Zealand - Mobility aids & useful products
A Gentle New Light for Pain Relief Many people ask if there is a gentler way to support healing and ease everyday aches and pains – especially as we get older and the list of medications grows longer. We’re excited to introduce BIOPTRON medical light therapy to our community. What...
Nurse Maude Health & Mobility Shop - Mobility aids & useful products
Leukomed Skin Sensitive $17.20 Leukomed T plus is a transparent film dressing, with a water and bacteria proof design that can be safely removed after use without fear of damaging your skin. Order online now for $17.20 or come visit us in store!
SPCA Op Shop Trucks - Free pick-up service - Downsizing & moving home
New SPCA Truck Service Launches in Southland! We’re excited to bring our free furniture pick-up service to Southland, helping you donate large, good-quality items directly from your home. Your furniture will be sold in SPCA Op Shops to raise vital funds for animals in need. Our Southland team now operates...
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❤️ The 7-Minute Home-Care Cost Check ❤️ A simple way to avoid overpaying for care at home Home care costs in New Zealand can add up quickly—and many families don’t realise where the extra charges are coming from. You don’t need to be an accountant to stay in control. Just...