Poll: What will combat obesity in Northland?
Nearly three-quarters of Northland adults are either overweight or obese and Northland District Health Board wants to change this. Its Healthy Food Environments policy includes advocating for www.stuff.co.nz... |plain packaging on chips and snacks and other measures. What do you think will work?
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1% Plain packaging on chips, lollies and snacks
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13.4% A levy on sugary drinks
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3.1% Banning unhealthy food advertising to children
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47.4% Cheaper fruit and veges
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27.8% Free exercise and training programmes
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7.2% Other (please explain in comments below)
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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75.8% Yes
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22.8% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
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.