3004 days ago

Poll: How's your hay fever?

Eleanor Wenman Reporter from Upper Hutt Leader

New Zealand - warm, humid, stormy and grassy - is already one of the worst countries for hay fever and with the recent hot weather, it looks set to get worse with pollen and other allergens thriving in the humid conditions. Do you suffer from hay fever and if so, have you found this summer worse than usual? Let us know. Comments may be used in print unless marked NFP (not for print)

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How's your hay fever?
  • 53.8% Yes I suffer from hay fever and it's been worse than usual
    53.8% Complete
  • 15.4% I don't usually suffer but have been affected recently
    15.4% Complete
  • 15.4% Yes I get hay fever but it's been the same as in previous years
    15.4% Complete
  • 15.4% I never get hay fever
    15.4% Complete
  • 0% Other - let us know in the comments below
    0% Complete
26 votes
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