Poll: Is showering in under 5 minutes doable?
Anti-poverty campaigners are criticizing a campaign rolled out by the government. The campaign shares tips for New Zealanders to save energy while the energy companies continue to make huge profits at this time.
These tips include reassessing your power plan, switching off unused appliances, having heat pumps set to lower than 21°C, cold laundry washes and having showers of less than five minutes.
Vote in our poll and share what you think of these energy-saving tips below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
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69% Yes
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28.5% No
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2.5% I'm not sure
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Herbal Balm Workshop with Jane Wrigglesworth
Come along to our upcoming Herbal Balm Workshop with medical herbalist and author of The Everyday Herbalist, Jane Wrigglesworth!
You'll learn to make a soothing herbal balm for cuts, scrapes, and minor skin irritations. Using healing herbs like calendula, plantain, and chamomile, we'll guide you through the process of infusing oils, blending natural beeswax (or a vegan alternative), and creating a gentle, nourishing salve. Perfect for families, gardeners, and anyone looking to incorporate natural remedies into their daily routine.
✨ You'll leave with your own tin of balm and the confidence to make more at home! ✨
• Saturday 12 April
• 9.30-11am
• 1.5 hour workshop
• $25 per person
🎟️ Register online here: www.epsom-community-centre.org.nz...
Held by Epsom Community Centre as part of EcoFest 2025: ecofest.org.nz...
Poll: Should the second harbour crossing be a bridge or tunnel?
The government is prioritizing building a second crossing additional to the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
What's your preference? Bridge or tunnel?
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0% Bridge
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0% Tunnel
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0% Other - I'll share below
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