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Water restrictions spread: what do you think?
Paihia, Opua, Waitangi, Kawakawa and Moerewa are now on Level 4 water restrictions, joining Kaikohe, Ngawha and Kaitaia. This means water is used for essential use only and outdoor water use is banned. What do you think? How are you coping with the restrictions?
How has council's preparation been for the drought?
Kaikohe and Kaitaia residents think the Far North District Council should have better prepared for droughts like the one Northland is in now. But the council says the drought is an exceptional circumstance, testing supplies that are usually reliable. What do you think?
PSA: Kaikohe must save water now!
Emergency planning has started in Kaikohe, which could run out of water soon if dry weather continues. If that happens, residents would have to queue to collect their water from emergency tankers. Kaitaia and Dargaville also have strong water restrictions in place, and everyone is being asked to … View moreEmergency planning has started in Kaikohe, which could run out of water soon if dry weather continues. If that happens, residents would have to queue to collect their water from emergency tankers. Kaitaia and Dargaville also have strong water restrictions in place, and everyone is being asked to save water.
Poll: What do you think will combat obesity in Northland?
Nearly three-quarters of Northland adults are either overweight or obese and Northland District Health Board wants to change this. Its Healthy Food Environments policy includes advocating for plain packaging on chips and snacks and other measures. What do you think will work?
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4.9% Plain packaging on chips, lollies and snacks
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22% A levy on sugary drinks
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2.4% Banning unhealthy food advertising to children
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36.6% Cheaper fruit and veges
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29.3% Free exercise and training programmes
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4.9% Other (please comment below)
How are you saving water?
All of the Far North's water schemes are short of water and one town - Kaikohe - could have extreme water restrictions if residents and businesses don't cut water use by 25% in 2 weeks. How are you saving water?
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