Posts by Taupo Times
2563 days ago

Poll: Why are fewer teens drinking, smoking and partying?

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

Drinking, smoking and taking drugs is less popular than ever, according to a recent survey.

Are today's teenagers too well-behaved?

Link to article: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Why are fewer teens drinking, smoking and partying?
  • 50% Smartphone use is pacifying our youth - iPhones provide teens with enough fun
    50% Complete
  • 0% Taxes makes it too expensive to smoke or source booze
    0% Complete
  • 0% There's more pressure to succeed in their studies, so they can get a good job
    0% Complete
  • 0% Public health campaigns about the damage drugs and alcohol do are working
    0% Complete
  • 50% Parents are more liberal, so there's nothing to rebel against
    50% Complete
  • 0% Another reason... [click reply and mention in comments]
    0% Complete
2 votes
More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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14 hours ago

Riddle Me This: Can You Out-Smart Yesterday’s Champ?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How can the number four be half of five?

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2 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 84.6% Yes
    84.6% Complete
  • 14% No
    14% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
1326 votes