Poll: How are you dealing with the primary teachers strike?
Hi neighbours,
As you'll be aware primary school teachers around the country are going on strike tomorrow?
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We're keen on finding out what you're doing with your children for the day? If one of these selections doesn't fit what you're doing, let us know before.
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24.1% I'm taking the day off work to look after them
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6.9% Other family has stepped in to look after them
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10.3% I'm taking them to work with me
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10.3% They are going to stay with friends for the day
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31% I don't work, so I'll be looking after my childn
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17.2% Other
Poll: Are you feeling more optimistic about our local economy lately?
Waikato farmers are leading the way! 🚜🐄 With exports booming and "stellar seasons" on the books, our farmers are pumping value back into the region.
Even with a cautious approach to spending, the benefits are slowly making their way into the local economy.
We want to know: Are you feeling more optimistic about our local economy lately?
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0% Yes, definitely!
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0% Getting there...
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0% Still waiting to see it.
🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
Do you think you know the answer?
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