Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.

While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.

And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?

Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️

• Yes - get rid of the clock changes
• No, I enjoy it
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 41% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
  41% Complete
• 57.2% No, I enjoy it
  57.2% Complete
• 1.8% Other - I'll share below
  1.8% Complete

1224 votes

SHOP LOCAL THIS WEEKEND - FARMERS MARKET SOLWAY SHOWGROUNDS JUDDS ROAD MASTERTON

Lynne from Masterton District

Come along to our Farmers Market & Crafts held EVERY Saturday Rain or Shine
BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ALONG FOR MORNING TEA AND COFFEE, AND HAVE A BROWSE AROUND OUR WONDERFUL MARKET

HOT OFF THE PRESS:
FRESH LOCAL VEGES also for sale
DANIEL’S SPUDS Freshly dug Agria potatoes and Crown Pumpkins

And of course, there is always lots on offer: Hot Food, fresh Coffee, Fresh Vege stall, Yummy Honey, fresh bread to name just a few.

We have a fabulous array of creative gifts on display and available for purchase.
Embroidered tea towels, Oma’s children’s clothing, wooden gifts, bespoke cushions, just to mention just a few

We even have live music to get your toes tapping and we are always ready for a friendly chat. For a great day out or an early morning visit we have something for everyone.

We have a new Facebook page:
Wairarapa Farmers Market 2025 - have a look and view our newsletter for this week, or alternatively sign up to receive the newsletter into your inbox.
We also have a Eftpos terminal where you can access cash for your Farmers Market purchases. Come and have a look, I’m sure you will be pleasantly surprised.
Look forward to seeing you.

FRESH LOCAL VEGES THIS WEEKEND - FARMERS MARKET SOLWAY SHOWGROUNDS JUDDS ROAD MASTERTON

Lynne from Masterton District

FRESH LOCALLY GROWN VEGETABLES
Make sure you come along this weekend and purchase our Organic and Spray free vegetables from our Market Shop sourced weekly.

Find us at the Solway Showgrounds, under the grandstand, Judds Road Masterton 9am-1pm

This week we are offering:

Organic:
Round tomatoes 500g bags
Red Beetroot 500 g bags
Rainbow Chard
Purple Sprouting Broccoli 200g bunch
Green Kale 500g bunch
Heritage Zucchini
Leeks

Spray-free:
Butter Crunch Lettuce
Green Frilly Lettuce
Green Oak Lettuce

Daniel's Spuds 5kg bags Agria potatoes freshly dug this week, along with Crown Pumpkins from his farm.