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2224 days ago

Poll: What are you handing out for Halloween this year?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Halloween is always associated with truckloads of candy! But this year it seems like things are changing and healthy snacks might be on the menu. Is this the case for you?

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What are you handing out for Halloween this year?
  • 25.1% Candy
    25.1% Complete
  • 3.2% Healthy snacks
    3.2% Complete
  • 71.1% Nothing
    71.1% Complete
  • 0.7% Homemade sweet treats
    0.7% Complete
1351 votes
2226 days ago

Poll: Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's … View more
Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's not necessarily any healthier than other chicken.

As part of a new Stuff series, we look at why chicken is so cheap to buy nowadays, what happens inside the barn, why chickens get so big and the use of antibiotics in chicken feed. To learn more about what happens to your chicken before you put it in your shopping trolley, click the links above.

Have you got an opinion on the topic? Share your thoughts in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?
  • 51.4% Yes
    51.4% Complete
  • 48.6% No
    48.6% Complete
214 votes
2225 days ago

Caffeine & Gasoline this Sunday

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Hampton Downs’ weekend car shows kick off this Sunday with Caffeine & Gasoline, a gathering of enthusiast car owners and their cars! It’s free to attend and there’s plenty of parking, come along and check out all the cool vehicles or get involved with some of the optional activities.

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Hampton Downs’ weekend car shows kick off this Sunday with Caffeine & Gasoline, a gathering of enthusiast car owners and their cars! It’s free to attend and there’s plenty of parking, come along and check out all the cool vehicles or get involved with some of the optional activities.

To celebrate we are giving 50% off the all new track cruise & skid pan experiences. It’s $20 off Go Karts all day also, just $29 a session! Check out the event page.

Head over to our website: enter 50%experience code at check out to get discount.
Find out more!

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2225 days ago

Tokoroa Toastmasters

Julian Neighbourly Lead from South Waikato District

Hi South Waikato come down to the Tokoroa club tonight at 7pm for an action packed toastmaster evening, everyone is welcome, we will be upstairs in the blue room.

2225 days ago

Search for man missing in Taupō bush continues

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The search for a man missing in Taupō bush will continue on Thursday morning.

Scott McPherson, 22, contacted his family on Tuesday, to tell them he was lost in the bush around Opepe Farm, near State Highway 5, also known as the Napier-Taupō Road.

No-one was heard from him since. McPherson… View more
The search for a man missing in Taupō bush will continue on Thursday morning.

Scott McPherson, 22, contacted his family on Tuesday, to tell them he was lost in the bush around Opepe Farm, near State Highway 5, also known as the Napier-Taupō Road.

No-one was heard from him since. McPherson was last seen wearing green camouflage pants, a black jacket and a white Tui hat. The search team met at 7am on Thursday to discuss a plan for the day, a police spokeswoman said.

McPherson is described as 183cm tall, of slim build, with short light brown hair. He has blue eyes and a tattoo on his left shoulder down to his elbow, as well as a scar on his neck. Police are asking anyone who might have seen Scott to get in touch by ringing 111.

More information here

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2226 days ago

Poll: Calling all ex-Aucklanders. What age were you when you left?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Lately, we've heard of a lot of people leaving Auckland city due to factors such as the cheaper cost of living, job opportunities or to be closer to family etc. We're keen to know - what age were you when you left Auckland? Let us know by voting below - or tell us more in the comments.
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Lately, we've heard of a lot of people leaving Auckland city due to factors such as the cheaper cost of living, job opportunities or to be closer to family etc. We're keen to know - what age were you when you left Auckland? Let us know by voting below - or tell us more in the comments.

(Add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print)

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Calling all ex-Aucklanders. What age were you when you left?
  • 28.5% 20 - 30 years old
    28.5% Complete
  • 24.3% 30 - 40 years old
    24.3% Complete
  • 23.5% 40 - 60 year old
    23.5% Complete
  • 12.5% 60+
    12.5% Complete
  • 11.2% 0 - 20 years old
    11.2% Complete
456 votes
2225 days ago

Plateau Bar + Eatery

Frankie from Taupo Central

Hi everyone, check out this awesome deal at Plateau that happens every Tuesday from 11:30am - 9pm

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2226 days ago

Title of cheapest fuel in New Zealand goes to tiny hydro power community Ātiamuri

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Would you travel to Ātiamuri for your petrol?

Ātiamuri first made a name for itself in hydro power. Now it's cheap fuel that's putting this tiny village back on the map. The small rural community on the bank of the Waikato River holds the title of cheapest place for petrol in the … View more
Would you travel to Ātiamuri for your petrol?

Ātiamuri first made a name for itself in hydro power. Now it's cheap fuel that's putting this tiny village back on the map. The small rural community on the bank of the Waikato River holds the title of cheapest place for petrol in the country, according to petrol price comparison app Gaspy.

Gull Ātiamuri – 45 kilometres north of Taupō – last week was selling 91 unleaded for $2.107 a litre. Three hours north, in central Auckland, it's 30 cents dearer. Read more

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2227 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with the Resene October Sale!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene… View moreNeighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene cleaning range! Available at your local Resene ColorShop until 31 October 2018.

* Discount off the normal retail price. Excludes WallPrint, trade products and PaintWise levy. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Find out more

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2229 days ago

Toastmasters in Tokoroa

Julian Neighbourly Lead from South Waikato District

Hi South Waikato
Toastmasters Demo meetup will be taking place this Thursday night at the Tokoroa club on Chambers Street, everyone and anyone is welcome we are working very hard to re- establish the club in Tokoroa because we believe that Toastmasters has so many benefits for the community being… View more
Hi South Waikato
Toastmasters Demo meetup will be taking place this Thursday night at the Tokoroa club on Chambers Street, everyone and anyone is welcome we are working very hard to re- establish the club in Tokoroa because we believe that Toastmasters has so many benefits for the community being able to constantly improve our communication skills is so important as we are all very social creatures. A toastmaster club is a fantastic supportive environment for people to conquer their nerves and become confident public speakers as well as being a great chance for people who love the spotlight and public speaking to shine, this is the great thing about it we all learn from each other and have loads of fun in the process and best part is everybody is welcome, look forward seeing many of you there this Thursday night.

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