1645 days ago

Poll: Do you support a sugar tax?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Manukau Courier

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?
  • 33.6% Yes
    33.6% Complete
  • 28.8% No, the Government shouldn't police what people eat
    28.8% Complete
  • 36% No, education would be more effective than a tax
    36% Complete
  • 1.6% Other (I'll tell you in the comments)
    1.6% Complete
125 votes
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Also we are also in need of vintage & man cave items

Feel free to contact us on 09 2991311
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Phone 09 2991311

204 Great South Road Takanini

Open 7 days a week
Mon-Fri9-5
Sat-9-4
Sun10-4

Parking at rear of building

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