Poll: Do you support changes to our smoking laws?
Many high schools report that vaping is a growing issue despite the 18+ legal smoking age and this has been associated with the proximity of schools to vaping retailers.
Recent amendments have been made to The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Act to limit nicotine in products and cease supply to those born in/after 2009. Less retailers are to be approved and product packaging made less appealing.
Until March 15, public submissions will accepted regarding these changes, especially around the location and quantity of retail stores as well as the appeal and addictiveness of smoked tobacco products.
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75.9% Yes, I support these changes
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10.4% No, I don't support these changes
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9.1% I support some of these changes, not all
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4.6% I'm not sure - I need more information
$50 garden centre vouchers!
Our winners this week have won $50 to spend at a local garden centre.
Congratulations to:
Cassie Arauzo from Cockle Bay
Elizabeth Williams from Hillcrest
Luke Shamy from Hornby
Mitchell Hopping from Wallacetown
Get in touch with our helpdesk team here if you're on this list! If you're not a winner, check back next week just in case.
Lunchtime Concert, Janey Mackenzie & Fiona McCabe, Wed 9th October
Janey MacKenzie will be presenting a concert at the Methodist Centre on Wednesday 9th October at 12.15pm. Janey well known in Wellington as a singer, teacher and pianist has relocated to New Plymouth. She will be accompanied by another Wellington Icon, Fiona McCabe, both as singer and also solo pianist.
Their programme will be a couple of Handel Arias, several gorgeous French chansons and piano solo and some classic show songs to finish.
Taranaki Caledonian Pipe Band.
We are looking for new members either have played or want to learn the bagpipes or drums. We have a learners group starting on Wednesday 16th October at Lynmouth Park pavilion at 7pm. Will look forward to seeing you there. Check out our FB page