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1638 days ago

Should choke-risk foods be banned from early childhood centres?

Reporter Franklin County News

The Ministry of Education is considering a ban on choke-risk foods including sausages, chips and popcorn in early childhood centres.

It's said that under-fives are at higher risk of choking because they have small air and food passages and are still learning how to chew food.

What do you think? Should choke-risk foods be banned?

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5 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.5% Yes
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  • 8.1% No
    8.1% Complete
  • 0.5% Other - I'll share below!
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1328 votes
1 day ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.

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6 hours ago

Revamp an open wardrobe

The Team from Resene ColorShop Pukekohe

Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life with doors and colourful Resene paint.

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