1644 days ago

Poll: Do you support a sugar tax?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Western Leader

Hi neighbours, an international report has ranked NZ's child obesity rate second-worst in the OECD with 39 per cent of Kiwi kids overweight or obese. Unicef is now calling for the Government to introduce a sugar tax to curb the problem. Would you support this? What do you think needs to be done about child obesity? Read the full story here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you support a sugar tax?
  • 38.7% Yes
    38.7% Complete
  • 25.8% No, the Government shouldn't police what people eat
    25.8% Complete
  • 32.3% No, education would be more effective than a tax
    32.3% Complete
  • 3.2% Other (I'll tell you in the comments)
    3.2% Complete
62 votes
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2 days ago

Poll: Could we live without public bins?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many public rubbish bins are being removed by councils due to the large costs of regularly emptying them. Do you think we can adapt and live without them?

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

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Could we live without public bins?
  • 12.2% Yes
    12.2% Complete
  • 87.2% No
    87.2% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
1808 votes
2 hours ago

Autumn Shop Theme

Christine Corcuera from Red Cross Shop Henderson

Come visit us at Red Cross Shop Henderson for your autumn clothing. We have a wide range of autumn selection from clothing and bric a brac in store waiting for you! See you there!!!
Visit us at:
435 Great North Rd, Henderson
(09) 8351152

10 hours ago

Greenpark Village & Terence Kennedy House

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Greenview Park boasts a panoramic view of the Glengarry ridgeline and is set amidst tranquil, landscaped gardens. With indoor and outdoor facilities as well as planned group activities, you’ll find it easy to make friends! Here at Greenview Park Village, we’ve created a homely environment designed with you in mind.

With a total of 72 homes on-site, we have 15 apartments, 16 one-bedroom homes, and 41 two-bedroom villas, all including optional services. Terence Kennedy House is our on-site hospital providing holistic care to residents.
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