108 days ago

Poll: Do you flush wet wipes? (Hopefully not any more, after this article!)

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

They may feel softer than toilet paper, but wet wipes are jamming things up at Hamilton’s wastewater treatment plant.

Every day, a tonne of wet wipes clog the city’s pipes and must be trucked from the city’s wastewater plant to landfill.

Do you flush wet wipes? (Hopefully not any more, after this article!) Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you flush wet wipes? (Hopefully not any more, after this article!)
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 100% No
    100% Complete
28 votes
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Celebrate in Style: Craft Your Own Decor with Testpots

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Create handcrafted celebrations using Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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NZ Blood

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4 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.9% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.9% Complete
  • 16.1% Hmm, maybe?
    16.1% Complete
  • 11% Yes!
    11% Complete
702 votes