Posts by Manukau Courier
2342 days ago

Poll: Should NZ have a "junk food" tax?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Manukau Courier

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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Should NZ have a "junk food" tax?
  • 30.8% Yes
    30.8% Complete
  • 29.2% No, the Government shouldn't police people's eating habits
    29.2% Complete
  • 40% No, educating people about healthy eating would be more effective
    40% Complete
65 votes
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2 hours ago

Fencing

Don & Tamara from Papakura

Hi All,.
I am looking for good fencing contractor, needs recomondations.

Thanks
DON

11 hours ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10.3% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.3% Complete
  • 20.1% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20.1% Complete
  • 69.6% Nah - not for me
    69.6% Complete
184 votes
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1 day ago

Stolen car - LPP146 blue Daihatsu boon

Linda from Takanini

Hi neighbours
Our locked vehicle was stolen from our driveway in the early hours of this morning - 27/12/25. It is a blue Daihatsu boon rego # LPP146. I am a carer to my 92yrs mum. Her walker was in the back with 4 boxes of washed clothes for hospice op shop. If you see this vehicle can you pls call the police and message me on neighbourly.
Thank you