Poll: Will you be getting into steampunk?
Hi neighbours,
Steampunk the Thames is vying for a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of steampunks after Aussie rivals snatched the previously New Zealand-held title by eight people.
Coordinator Diane Connors said the November 9 event intended to "smash" the current record of 236.
READ MORE here.
So will you be donning your best steampunk outfit and heading along to help?
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46.2% Yes for sure
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30.8% No it's not for me
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23.1% I might go and check it out
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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41.1% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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57.4% No, I enjoy it
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
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If you’d like to know more about how to research your family tree and its history, GETTING STARTED with YOUR FAMILY TREE with NZ Society of Genealogists Thames Branch and Thames Museum te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga is for you. We’re looking forward to getting you started.
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.1% Inside!
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23.9% On top!
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