
Poll: Do you agree with the proposed congestion charge of $3.50?
Drivers could be taxed $3.50 to enter the CBD during peak hour.
The congestion charge of up to $3.50 could be implemented within three years under a proposal unveiled by officials.
It is hoped a congestion charge would spur people to leave their cars behind but there are concerns those who are less well off could feel the pinch.

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23.2% Yes
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70.2% No
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6.6% Undecided. It's too complex.

Kauri dieback sniffer dogs a new weapon in the fight against fatal tree disease
Check out this story by Mina Kerr-Lazenby about New Zealand's first dogs to be trained to sniff out kauri dieback:
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Recipe: Kimchi
Kimchi is Korean fermented cabbage made with a rich paste of mainly sweet Korean chilli, fish sauce, mini shrimps and onion.
You will need a Jar for fermentation and Salt which is not iodised because it prevents the growth of bacteria.
Head over to our blog for the ingredients and the full recipe.


Holiday rubbish and recycling collections
Remember rubbish and recycling collection times may change from 25 Dec to 8 Jan due to public holidays.
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