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Poll: Is there a place for Halloween in NZ?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's that spooky time of year and while there are some streets that welcome Halloween and set themselves up for trick or treating, there are other houses where you're more likely to get an earful than Halloween lollies. Do you think there's a place for Halloween in NZ?

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Is there a place for Halloween in NZ?
  • 19.2% Yes
    19.2% Complete
  • 80.1% No
    80.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll explain below
    0.8% Complete
3038 votes
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