Poll: 🚁 Is it time for a more aggressive national strategy for managing wild deer, or should we lean into local hunting communities?
Journalist Nikki Macdonald recently highlighted a growing crisis in Fiordland National Park: the devastating impact of surging deer numbers.
In a place as unique as Fiordland, the damage to native flora can take decades to undo. There are plenty of "cooks in the kitchen" suggesting solutions, from increased commercial harvesting to aerial control or hunter-led initiatives.
We want to know what you think: How should we tackle deer control in our most sensitive conservation areas?
🚁 Is it time for a more aggressive national strategy, or should we lean into local hunting communities?
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0% Yes! A national strategy is needed
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100% Commercial hunting will make a big difference
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0% It is complicated
What's your best cost-saving tip?
Just when we thought the cost of living couldn't climb any higher...it does. While things like fuel prices are out of our control, many of us are looking for small, practical ways to stretch our dollars a bit further. So let’s put our heads together!
Over the next little while, we’ll be sharing tips to help you save money — and we’d love to hear yours too. What’s working for you right now?
Here are a few ideas to get started:
🎉 Plan ahead for the year (birthdays, events, travel) to avoid surprise costs
🪙 Check out $2 shops for everyday items like stationery, baking paper, foil, and cling wrap - often much cheaper than the supermarket
🐖 Bring back the piggy bank and save your loose change
🔨 DIY where you can - like mowing the lawn instead of paying someone
💵 Set a daily budget before heading out and stick to it (cash can help!)
🧴 Stretch household products by diluting things like shampoo or dishwashing liquid
Got a tip that’s helping you save? Share it below, the tip might make a huge difference to someone else.
The Cost of Living: Meal Ideas 🍽️
Continuing our series on how to manage the rising cost of living, this week we’re diving into the kitchen. We want to know your "secret weapon" recipes.
Share below your go-to meals that are:
💰 Budget-friendly (won't break the bank)
🥞 Delicious and easy to whip up
🍜 Great for leftovers (dishes that stretch for several days)
Whether it’s a legendary 20-cent lentil soup or a clever way to dress up basic mince, please share your meal ideas in the comments below!
Poll: Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?
I'm sure you've seen it while doing your weekly shop... In fact, it may have even been you.
What do you think about people heading to the supermarket in their pyjamas?
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13.7% It's fine!
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81.6% It's questionable
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4.7% Other - I'll share below
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