Auckland motorists oppose cycle lanes if they displace car space
Hi Neighbours, A survey of members of the Automobile Association, has found 51 per cent oppose new cycle lanes if they reduce roadspace for cars, on-street parking or berms. There's a more mixed view about bus lanes. Do the findings in the following story reflect your view ?
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Poll: Are quality products on the decline?
Gift-giving looks a lot different these days when you can pick up super-cheap goods made overseas. But do they last?
Do you have any old items like appliances, electronics or clothing that have stood the test of time? Share below!
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91.9% Yes
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7.2% No
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
A slightly different type of riddle …
I wanted to make pizza but didn’t have one of the important ingredients - so I made a Roman pizza instead … and it was delicious! So which is the missing ingredient, and why do I call it a Roman pizza?
Kmart duvet recall
Kmart will be recalling a number of their Anko duvet sets.
What you need to know:
- The recall is involving Christmas-themed duvets: Mrs & Mrs Claus Reversible Queen Size Bed Quilt Cover Set and Christmas Elf Reversible Single Bed Quilt Cover Set
- A recall of the products began in Australia following health concerns from several families.
- One woman said she thought she was having a heart attack after using one of the products which smelt of diesel.
- One customer said she’d purchased the quilt covers and said they smelled like gas. Another mum said hers did not have that smell but claimed her son developed a rash that only went away when he stopped using the product.
- The product is no longer available for purchase on the Kmart website.
Regardless of whether you have experienced an issue, customers who have purchased this item may return the product to store for a refund.