Posts by Waikato Times
128 days ago

Poll: Should more companies stop using silica?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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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Should more companies stop using silica?
  • 83.3% Yes
    83.3% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
  • 0% There should be a maximum limit for silica content
    0% Complete
  • 16.7% Not sure
    16.7% Complete
18 votes
More messages from your neighbours
3 hours ago

Think You’re the Smartest on the Block? Prove It with This Riddle!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month?

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3 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 5% Second half of November
    5% Complete
  • 44.7% 1st December
    44.7% Complete
  • 16.6% A week before Christmas
    16.6% Complete
  • 32.5% Whenever you wish
    32.5% Complete
  • 1.2% Other - I'll share below
    1.2% Complete
1560 votes
10 hours ago

Poll: Do you think an age check is required for these drinks?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Stores are checking IDs for fancy soft drinks and not everyone is happy about it.⁠
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One shopper, who asked not to be named, bought some zero alcohol branded drinks at his local supermarket and was asked to “step around into the thoroughfare so a supervisor could see me and make sure I was over 18. I couldn't believe it."⁠
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Do you think an age check is required for these drinks? 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 think an age check is required for these drinks?
  • 33.3% Yes
    33.3% Complete
  • 0% Not sure
    0% Complete
  • 66.7% No
    66.7% Complete
6 votes