202 days ago

Poll: Would you pay a premium for products with lower environmental impact?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A pioneering meat brand which aimed to get consumers to pay for the higher cost of producing beef while protecting Lake Taupō’s water quality is shutting down.

The decision to cease trading after almost 15 years in business was described as “reluctant but necessary” by owners Sharon and Mike Barton, who said an inability to sustain the company’s original purpose in the current market environment saw them shut up shop.

Would you pay a premium for products with lower environmental impact? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Would you pay a premium for products with lower environmental impact?
  • 18.2% Yes
    18.2% Complete
  • 81.8% No
    81.8% Complete
22 votes
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7 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.6% Inside!
    76.6% Complete
  • 23.4% On top!
    23.4% Complete
1170 votes
36 minutes ago

Poll: How are fuel prices affecting you?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

We’re taking the bus or the train and trucking companies are getting slammed with price rises to simply stay on the road.

Welcome to the world of $3 a litre plus for fuel.

As the average price of 91 octane petrol across the country rose to $3.32/L at the start of the working week and politicians nervously eyed storage figures, Waikato households feeling the strain were offered little but hope.

How are fuel prices affecting you? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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How are fuel prices affecting you?
  • 0% A lot
    0% Complete
  • 0% A bit
    0% Complete
  • 0% I don't drive much
    0% Complete
0 votes
5 days ago

‘Simply irresponsible’: Wallaby likely kept as pet in Hamilton, regional council says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A wallaby spotted in Hamilton was probably kept as a pet, the regional council says - and that’s “simply irresponsible”.

The dama wallaby, which had an immature joey in its pouch, was spotted in Frankton on March 3, reported and killed, Waikato Regional Council says.

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