Poll: Do you support changes to our smoking laws?
Many high schools report that vaping is a growing issue despite the 18+ legal smoking age and this has been associated with the proximity of schools to vaping retailers.
Recent amendments have been made to The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Act to limit nicotine in products and cease supply to those born in/after 2009. Less retailers are to be approved and product packaging made less appealing.
Until March 15, public submissions will accepted regarding these changes, especially around the location and quantity of retail stores as well as the appeal and addictiveness of smoked tobacco products.
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75.9% Yes, I support these changes
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10.4% No, I don't support these changes
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9.1% I support some of these changes, not all
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4.6% I'm not sure - I need more information
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$50 garden centre vouchers!
Our winners this week have won $50 to spend at a local garden centre.
Congratulations to:
Cassie Arauzo from Cockle Bay
Elizabeth Williams from Hillcrest
Luke Shamy from Hornby
Mitchell Hopping from Wallacetown
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PLANT SALE - TE PUNA QUARRY PARK - 13 Oct
Our spring plant sale on Sunday 13 Oct 2024 (10am - 1pm) at Te Puna Quarry Park will be a large one again. (Plant donations are still welcome though!). On sale is a variety of garden plants, succulents, vegetable seedlings, pots, other garden stuff, some house plants, textiles and gifts. Kids can make Christmas decorations. Omokoroa Lions will do a Sausage sizzle. Online payment is available. Proceeds are for ongoing Park maintenance. Donations of plants and pots are always welcome and much appreciated, either before or on the day. Info: Elly 027 371 8720. Or tepunaquarrypark@gmail.com. Thanks from the Quarry Park volunteers!