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1946 days ago

Poll: Are some kids playing too much sport these days?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

ACC data suggests that an increasing number of kids are injuring themselves on the sports field, with a 60% surge in sports-related injuries for kids aged 10 to 14 over the past decade.

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Are some kids playing too much sport these days?
  • 18.2% Yes, and they’re getting burnt out
    18.2% Complete
  • 32.5% Unsure, every kid is different and it depends
    32.5% Complete
  • 49.3% No, it’s more important kids are active
    49.3% Complete
1219 votes
1946 days ago

The hunt is on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this month's magazine, we've got a special competition. We're looking for a houseplant hero! We're already seeing some amazing early bird entries, but perhaps your collection is even better? Let's see! Click through to find out how to enter.

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1954 days ago

What a rip off!

Irene from Frankleigh Park

Ten cents a litre off the normal price of petrol at BP my email said! However, upon going to fill up at BP Powderham today I noticed that the price for 98 was up at $2.49 per litre! 2.49 - 0.10=$2.39......? So I carried onto Gull, where the price was $2.15 per litre for 98 octane. At present I … View moreTen cents a litre off the normal price of petrol at BP my email said! However, upon going to fill up at BP Powderham today I noticed that the price for 98 was up at $2.49 per litre! 2.49 - 0.10=$2.39......? So I carried onto Gull, where the price was $2.15 per litre for 98 octane. At present I have been told that I need 98 or the sensors in the car motor will malfunction.
Are the higher octane users subsidising the specials?

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1960 days ago

building tools

Michelle from Brooklands - Vogeltown

Hello
I am working with a few school students on small building projects. At the moment I we are using my tools but I would like to slowly build the tools for the school. We are looking for anything pre-loved that is surplus to your requirements. Clamps, drills, jig-saws, scroll saws, set … View more
Hello
I am working with a few school students on small building projects. At the moment I we are using my tools but I would like to slowly build the tools for the school. We are looking for anything pre-loved that is surplus to your requirements. Clamps, drills, jig-saws, scroll saws, set squares, saw horses etc etc etc . If you think you can help by way of donations or cheap tools I would love to hear from you. My number is 02040045927.
Michelle

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