Brian Bates, Part 2, A pharmacist in New Zealand - Manawatu Conversations

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Broadcast on Manawatu People’s Radio, 31st October 2023. Flew to New Zealand, 1963. First few days in NZ. Sent to PN, first impressions. Settling in, basketball and surfing. Married, transferred to Wellington. Managing Boots in Dunedin, then in PN. Senior management position in Wellington for 2 years. Regulated, so Boots couldn’t expand. Bought pharmacy business in PN. Changes in medications. Falling number of pharmacies in central PN. Set up pharmacy in Cook St, there until retired. The future for pharmacies – more healthcare services from pharmacists. Mother travelling from UK, Brian travelling to UK. Advantages of Palmerston North.

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Date

October 31, 2023

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COMM1706583190