Poll: Do you support changes to our smoking laws?
Many high schools report that vaping is a growing issue despite the 18+ legal smoking age and this has been associated with the proximity of schools to vaping retailers.
Recent amendments have been made to The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Act to limit nicotine in products and cease supply to those born in/after 2009. Less retailers are to be approved and product packaging made less appealing.
Until March 15, public submissions will accepted regarding these changes, especially around the location and quantity of retail stores as well as the appeal and addictiveness of smoked tobacco products.
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75.9% Yes, I support these changes
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10.4% No, I don't support these changes
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9.1% I support some of these changes, not all
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4.6% I'm not sure - I need more information
Giant toybox, 18-metre tree and festive joy from 'square to square' sprinkle the magic
Ready to feel the magic in the heart of the city? β¨ With 22 days of celebrations, the city centre is buzzing with holiday cheer!
π A giant toybox lighting up Aotea Square
π An 18-metre Christmas tree dazzling at Te Komititanga
πΆ Live music, markets, and so much more!
Itβs Riddle Time! Beat the Neighbourhood with Your Smarts!
Which of the following words don't belong in the group and why?
CORSET, COSTER, SECTOR, ESCORT, COURTS
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Dive into Summer Fun at The Village Square Trust! π»π
Get ready for an unforgettable summer adventure with our Summer School Holiday Programme! We're excited to welcome your children back for six weeks of fun in the sun.
Book online here: villagesquare.org.nz...
π December Programme (16 to 24 December):
β’ Epsom Only
β’ Full day (7:30am - 6pm): $69
β’ Short day (9am - 3pm): $60
β’ Activities include Kiwi Christmas, Santa's Workshop and Candy Cane Carnival!
π January Programme (6 to 31 January):
β’ Balmoral, Epsom and Parnell (28 to 31 January is Balmoral only)
β’ Club House activities include arts and crafts, cooking and baking, STEM activities and more!
β’ Adventure Seekers activities include Rainbows End, Kelly Tarlton's, Vector Wero Lake Park, Auckland Zoo and more!
π OUR SITES:
β’ Balmoral School, 19 Brixton Road, Mt Eden
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β’ Epsom Normal Primary School, 41 The Drive, Epsom
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β’ Parnell Community Centre, 545 Parnell Road, Parnell
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For more information, contact our team at:
β’ 09 555 5193
β’ pfc@villagesquare.org.nz
β’ villagesquare.org.nz/school-holidays