Halloween in the Park this Thursday! π
Fun, family-friendly and FREE - bring the whole whanau down to Queen Elizabeth Park for some spooky good times this Halloween. π
The miniature train will be providing providing free rides on the island in the Lake of Remembrance, and food trucks on the green space will offer all the fuel you need for activities including face painting, pay activities, Halloween photo opportunities. π
This Thursday 4pm-7pm π
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? βοΈπ₯
Thereβs growing debate about whether New Zealandβs extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now itβs your turn. Whatβs your take? π€
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74.4% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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13.8% Hmm, maybe?
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11.9% Yes!
A riddle to start the festive season π²ππ
I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? π°π²
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if itβs approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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52.9% Yes
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47.1% No
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