#281 Tall Poppy syndrome in NZ

Tall Poppy syndrome is a term that I have heard around and about but not really paid much attention to, till I spoke to the press and it was mentioned a heck of a lot more.

But, what is it exactly and how does it alter social expectations in New Zealand?

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Vascular update

Life is not always happiness and smiles.. even though social media might make it look like that sometimes.

Following a limb centre appt 5 weeks ago due to unexpected left leg pain, the possibility of further vascular issues was raised.

I’ve not been allowed to walk for 5 weeks.

I asked ACC to make me an URGENT vascular appt.. I am yet to hear back. 🙄😒

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‘Difficult’ wait for accessible bathroom continues. [pub ODT 8/6/24] & my comments

As you know if you follow me online, I have been waiting 3 years and 7 months for ACC (the Accident Compensation Corporation) to modify my house and make it wheelchair accessible following my left leg below knee amputation (which was a result of medical negligence and was 100% avoidable).

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#280 Medical waiting game: what else is wrong?

I have been pretty quiet these past few weeks on socials, frankly I have had a lot of stuff to deal with. Here’s what’s been going on.

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