
Poll: Should our summer school holidays move to February?
It's a debate that resurfaces each year as weather hits its peak just as kids head back to school.
Traditionally, we've paired the school holidays in NZ with the Christmas period, but would a shift to February make more sense for everyone?

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38% Yes, February would be better
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61.3% No, keep it as is
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0.7% Other - I'll share below

Last call for entries to our Resene Shed of the Year 2025!
Take a look at Paul Bates' "surprisingly roomy" Tardis-inspired shed which took out our 2023 title, and if you reckon your shed is right up there, well, you could be in the running to win a robot lawnmower, Resene vouchers and a subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us why your garden shed is New Zealand's best, and send up to 5 high-quality photos to Resene Shed of the Year 2025, NZ Gardener PO Box 6341, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142. Or email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2025.


🕵️♂️ Solve It If You Can! 🔎 Riddle Time
I’m a place of beauty,
from mountains to sea,
where the long white cloud drifts gracefully;
I’m far from most but close in heart—
what country am I,
a world apart?
Bonus points if you know the photo's location, here's a hint: it's the Riddler's home town!
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High Cholesterol Clinical Research Study
This high cholesterol clinical research study is aimed at learning more about cholesterol management in adults. The study tests an investigational medication's effects on cholesterol levels compared to a placebo, which resembles the medication but lacks active ingredients.
The study also investigates how well participants tolerate the investigational medication and its possible potential impact on any cardiovascular events.
To be possibly eligible for this study, participants need to be:
Aged 18 years and above, and currently taking a medication to help manage your cholesterol, and have experienced cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, strokes, or block artery procedures
OR
Aged 50 or older and considered high risk for major cardiovascular events because you may have multiple blocked arteries, or had amputations
OR
Aged 60 or older with diabetes mellitus or high blood pressure
E: info@wcresearch.co.nz