Poll: What olden days etiquette do you think should come back?
They are probably the most proper women in Southland.
Polished and primped, and not a hair out of place, the ladies of the Southland Women's Club celebrated 95 years of the organisation at a formal lunch at the clubrooms on Esk St on October 15.
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66.7% Manners - General politeness, please, thank you and not swearing in public
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2.4% Posture - Everyone has terrible posture
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0% Dress code - It would be nice to see people dress up more when they go out
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0% Using honorifics - Calling people Mr, Sir, Ms, Miss or Mrs
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26.2% Respect - Younger people should respect their elders more
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4.8% None - I think the standard of etiquette these days is great
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
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Which of the following words don't belong in the group and why?
CORSET, COSTER, SECTOR, ESCORT, COURTS
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Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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75.7% Yes
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22.9% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below