3005 days ago

What's your opinion of allowing water bottling in Christchurch?

Aaron Campbell - Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Board

In Belfast the former Kaputone plant is now being converted to a Water bottling operation with consent for 4.3million litres Per Day being transferred with the sale at a bargain basement price.
80% of New Zealanders recently polled agreed that there should be a royalty/ levy for this type of business. By adding 3c per bottle produced, NZ could potentially benefit from $millions per year from this single factory. Privatisation by stealth in other words of a NZ resource if it was oil or gas royalties would apply, so why not for this?
(Click the TVNZ link to watch the report)

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14 hours ago

Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? πŸ›»πŸš¨πŸš“

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?

What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?

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If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? πŸ›»πŸš¨πŸš“
  • 31.7% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
    31.7% Complete
  • 68.3% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
    68.3% Complete
189 votes
15 hours ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

How much does it cost to join AEA?

There are no dues or fees for joining AEA or attending AEA meetings. We are self-supporting through our own voluntary contributions. At some point during each meeting we pass the basket to help cover expenses, such as the cost of rent and literature. Members are not obliged to contribute, but we usually do so to the extent we are able.



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8 days ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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