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)
Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.
Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.
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23.7% Yes
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75.6% No
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.
Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.
So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?
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67.9% Yes
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28.9% No
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3.2% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
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