Poll: Should NZ have a "junk food" tax?
Hi neighbours, A world-first study, led by the University of Auckland, has found a "junk food" tax could be more effective in encouraging healthy eating than an excise only on sugar.
But the Government has ruled it out. What do you think? Vote in the poll below or share your thoughts in the comments. Please write "NFP" if you don't want your comment to appear in print.
Read the full story here: www.stuff.co.nz...
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33.8% Yes
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26.8% No, the Government shouldn't police people's eating habits
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39.4% No, educating people on healthy eating would be more effective
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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40.8% Yes
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33.4% Maybe?
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25.8% No
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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