Poll: Should more companies stop using silica?
A benchtop manufacturer is voluntarily banning silica from its workplaces so staff don’t have to worry about lung disease.
AGB has six factories across the country, including one in Te Rapa, Hamilton, and had already stopped working with high-silica engineered stone as the spotlight came on links with irreversible lung disease silicosis.
Do you think more companies should do what AGB's doing? Tell us why in the comments (please include NFP if you don't want your comments used in print).
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83.3% Yes
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0% No
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0% There should be a maximum limit for silica content
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16.7% Not sure
Vandalism is costing ratepayers - what can be done to better protect our public spaces?
Vandals have repeatedly damaged public amenities across the Waikato District, leaving ratepayers to pick up the bill. So far in 2025, the cost has climbed to nearly $123,000, reports the Waikato Times.
The council is urging residents to report vandalism as soon as possible.
If you witness vandalism in progress, please contact the police immediately.
We want to know: Do you have ideas on how we can better protect our public spaces?
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