1660 days ago

Poll: Should daylight saving be abolished?

Reporter Hamilton Press

The European Parliament has already voted to abolish daylight saving from 2021, due to studies that highlighted the connection between daylight saving and health issues.

For some, having more daylight hours is beneficial, but for others, it can really interrupt their sleep cycle. What are your thoughts?

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Should daylight saving be abolished?
  • 25% Yes - it messes with my sleep rhythm
    25% Complete
  • 62.9% No - I enjoy having more daylight hours
    62.9% Complete
  • 12.1% I'm not bothered either way
    12.1% Complete
380 votes
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Turn downsizing stress into strength

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

Downsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a good thing, such as a move to somewhere you will love to live.

Once you understand why you have this feeling, you can reframe it as creating a new environment that will support your present life while reminding you of your best experiences.

Click read more for the full article.

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8 hours ago

Wondering what's the latest on the Sleepyhead development?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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The inability to hook up to a fully compliant Huntly wastewater treatment plant could slow progress at Sleepyhead Estate’s major Ohinewai industrial and housing development site, a local councillor warns.

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8 hours ago

Were you following Manta5's progress?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Waikato company behind a world first water e-bike appears to have sunk, with its directors putting it into voluntary liquidation.

Manta5 directors on Monday released a statement saying they had appointed Paul Manning and Jessica Kellow from BDO as administrators to investigate the company’s financials and put forward recommendations.

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