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2226 days ago

Poll: Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's … View more
Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's not necessarily any healthier than other chicken.

As part of a new Stuff series, we look at why chicken is so cheap to buy nowadays, what happens inside the barn, why chickens get so big and the use of antibiotics in chicken feed. To learn more about what happens to your chicken before you put it in your shopping trolley, click the links above.

Have you got an opinion on the topic? Share your thoughts in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?
  • 51.4% Yes
    51.4% Complete
  • 48.6% No
    48.6% Complete
214 votes
2225 days ago

Caffeine & Gasoline this Sunday

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Hampton Downs’ weekend car shows kick off this Sunday with Caffeine & Gasoline, a gathering of enthusiast car owners and their cars! It’s free to attend and there’s plenty of parking, come along and check out all the cool vehicles or get involved with some of the optional activities.

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Hampton Downs’ weekend car shows kick off this Sunday with Caffeine & Gasoline, a gathering of enthusiast car owners and their cars! It’s free to attend and there’s plenty of parking, come along and check out all the cool vehicles or get involved with some of the optional activities.

To celebrate we are giving 50% off the all new track cruise & skid pan experiences. It’s $20 off Go Karts all day also, just $29 a session! Check out the event page.

Head over to our website: enter 50%experience code at check out to get discount.
Find out more!

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2225 days ago

Last 3 Days of ColourPlus Thames Spring Sales

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Mention this ad to get 20% off 10L & 4L Colourplus Premium Paint. Check out our FREE MAKE offers on selected fabric for lined curtains. Refer to attached image for details.

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2225 days ago

Motorcycle Charity Ride - Age Concern Counties Manukau Inc

Age Concern Counties Manukau Inc

If you have a motobike and would love to join our charity ride then come along to 250 Puhinui Road at 9am on the 11th of November to register.
More details on our website.

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2226 days ago

Poll: Too many tourists?

Reporter Franklin County News

Hi neighbours, in a recent Stuff opinion article Lorna Thornber reveals we have been dropped from Lonely Planet's top countries list.

However, with a record-breaking 3.7 million international visitors visiting our shores in the 12 months ending October 2017, one in five Kiwis feels the … View more
Hi neighbours, in a recent Stuff opinion article Lorna Thornber reveals we have been dropped from Lonely Planet's top countries list.

However, with a record-breaking 3.7 million international visitors visiting our shores in the 12 months ending October 2017, one in five Kiwis feels the country already attracts too many tourists.

Thornber argues we don't need the likes of Lonely Planet directing more people to our shores. Or want it.

What do you think? Does New Zealand attract so many tourists that it spoils it for the rest of us?

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Too many tourists?
  • 38.9% Yep, there are way too many tourists.
    38.9% Complete
  • 27.8% It's nice the way it is, no more, no less.
    27.8% Complete
  • 33.3% No, we need more tourists they're great for the economy.
    33.3% Complete
18 votes
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2232 days ago

Goats

Bruce from Thames

Hi, I am after a couple of goats to help control the unwanted growth on a block of land. Pickup not a problem, i am just out of Thames.
Contact: Bruce, 029 770 2583

2227 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with the Resene October Sale!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene… View moreNeighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene cleaning range! Available at your local Resene ColorShop until 31 October 2018.

* Discount off the normal retail price. Excludes WallPrint, trade products and PaintWise levy. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Find out more

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2227 days ago

Reserves are not for mining

Denis from Thames

The Court of Appeal has issued a landmark decision today stating that reserves created under the Reserves Act take precedence over the Crown Minerals Act and are off-limits to mining.
This is a crucial decision not just for the proposed Te Kuha coal mine on the West Coast but for every reserve … View more
The Court of Appeal has issued a landmark decision today stating that reserves created under the Reserves Act take precedence over the Crown Minerals Act and are off-limits to mining.
This is a crucial decision not just for the proposed Te Kuha coal mine on the West Coast but for every reserve throughout New Zealand – including on the Coromandel Peninsula. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...

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2227 days ago

Register for the Auckland Walk Challenge

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

The Auckland Walk Challenge is back for November! Get a group of friends or colleagues together and step up to the challenge.
Register by 27 October to be in the draw to win a Fitbit Charge 2 step tracker!

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2233 days ago

Pottery Classes

Amanda from Thames

Young and old Beginners and addicts! All welcome!

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