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
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Poll: What do you think about Fonterra's deal? 🐮🥛
Fonterra is selling some of its well-known brands — including Anchor, Mainland, Fernleaf, and Kapiti Fine Foods — to French company Lactalis.
Why? Fonterra says it wants to focus on ingredients rather than consumer brands.
💭 What do you think about the move?
Keen to read more? Luke Malpass offers his opinion in The Press
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6.5% Unsure - will wait to see how this affects my wallet
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29.9% Sad to see Kiwi brands sold off
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54.4% Against it – a loss for NZ manufacturing
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9.3% For it – focusing on ingredients is the right move
This week's brain bender! Ready to solve? 🧠✉️
What do the numbers 11, 69, and 88 all have in common?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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