2577 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
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20 hours ago

Calling All Puzzle Masters! Can You Solve This?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

When John was six years old he hammered a nail into his favorite tree to mark his height.
Ten years later at age sixteen, John returned to see how much higher the nail was.
If the tree grew by five centimetres each year, how much higher would the nail be?

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15 days 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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5 days ago

Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This Wednesday, we are having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.

John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!

As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!

John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.

Share your question below now ⬇️

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