Posts by Whangarei Leader
1733 days ago

Poll: What will combat obesity in Northland?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

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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What will combat obesity in Northland?
  • 1% Plain packaging on chips, lollies and snacks
    1% Complete
  • 13.4% A levy on sugary drinks
    13.4% Complete
  • 3.1% Banning unhealthy food advertising to children
    3.1% Complete
  • 47.4% Cheaper fruit and veges
    47.4% Complete
  • 27.8% Free exercise and training programmes
    27.8% Complete
  • 7.2% Other (please explain in comments below)
    7.2% Complete
97 votes
More messages from your neighbours
3 days ago

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!

The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.

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Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
  • 89.3% Yes, it's fair
    89.3% Complete
  • 9.9% No, it's unreasonable
    9.9% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
2307 votes
22 hours ago

Just dough it

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

With three basic ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can give old containers new life with Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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1 day ago

This Friday 1st November 2024 - HALLOWEEN CIRCUS & FIRE SHOW

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Check it out tonight! Be safe and have fun!

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