Poll: Should plastic straws be removed from all NZ supermarkets?
Hi neighbours,
You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.
Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.
The supermarket's move is expected to remove 11.6 million straws from circulation and the waste stream each year. WOW.
Do you think other NZ supermarkets should follow suit?
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77.6% Yes, let's get rid of them
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22.4% No, plastic straws are useful
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.5% Yes! New Year, New Me
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19.7% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.7% Nah - not for me
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
CAB REOPENS 5 JANY 2026
Happy New Year to all our Far Northerners.
We will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026 Our hours are Monday to Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. and Fridays from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
No matter what your issue is, please don't hesitate to give us a call on 09 407 9829 or 0800 367 222. Email us farnorth@cab.org.nz or pop in and see us at 6 Cobham Road, Procter Library Building, Kerikeri.
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