3071 days ago

Poll: Should councils get rid of sugary drinks?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

hi neighbours,
Councils will be urged to reduce sugary drinks in public facilities and at council-run events through adopting their own voluntary policies.

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) voted in favour of a remit, designed to take steps to dial back consumption of sugary drinks, at an annual meeting in Auckland on Tuesday.
READ MORE HERE: www.stuff.co.nz...
What do you think? Should it be up to councils to dictate if sugary drinks should be sold at council-run events?

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Should councils get rid of sugary drinks?
  • 62.9% Yes
    62.9% Complete
  • 37.1% No
    37.1% Complete
35 votes
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24 days ago

We want to know: Have you thought about cutting your insurance cover to save costs?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Senior business reporter Rob Stock tackles a big question many of us have wondered about: “What are the pros and cons of cutting back on insurance?”

So we’re curious… What are your thoughts on trimming your insurance cover? Have you ever considered it?

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16 days ago

Appeal for information following fatal crash: Tāneatua

The Team from Bay of Plenty & Taupo Police

Police investigating a fatal crash in Tāneatua are seeking further information from members of the public who witnessed the crash, or any movements leading up to the crash, to assist with our enquiries.

Prior to the crash, Police can confirm the red Honda Accord was observed travelling on Reid Road in excess of the speed limit.

A Police vehicle travelling the other direction observed the vehicle at speed, however was unable to locate the vehicle as it travelled towards White Pine Bush Road.

Police believe there were two other vehicles near or on the Pekatahi Bridge at the time of the crash, and we’d like to speak to the occupants of those vehicles to understand what they saw.

Additionally, we’re still seeking information from anybody who saw a red Honda Accord travelling in and around Tāneatua between 5:30pm and 6pm on Tuesday 2 December.

If you have information, please contact Police via 105, either over the phone or online, referencing file number 251202/5566.

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