2666 days ago

Poll: Is the school cross-country outdated?

Reporter Franklin County News

As the season winds to a close, is it time to consider ditching the school cross-country for good?

Joe Bennett argues in an opinion piece for Stuff, that we should give the old-fashioned tradition the boot.

Rather than encouraging kids to exercise, he says the practice creates a hatred of exercise.

What do you think?

READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Is the school cross-country outdated?
  • 66.7% Keep it. Cross-country builds character.
    66.7% Complete
  • 9.5% Keep it, but make it more inclusive.
    9.5% Complete
  • 23.8% Ban it. Cross-country is cruel and unusual
    23.8% Complete
21 votes
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2 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 79.2% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    79.2% Complete
  • 20.8% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    20.8% Complete
562 votes
8 hours ago

Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲

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