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2402 days ago

Poll: Do we need more skate and bike parks?

Renee Clayton Reporter from Rodney Times

Over the past few years there has been an increase in the number of skate and bike parks around Auckland.

Do you believe we need more?
Vote and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Please write NFP (Not for print) if you do not wish to be quoted.

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Do we need more skate and bike parks?
  • 68% Yes, they are a great place for the kids.
    68% Complete
  • 32% No, there is far too many already. Spend the money elsewhere.
    32% Complete
25 votes
2403 days ago

Poll: Would you take your child out of school to travel?

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

The world schooling phenomenon is driven by a growing number of parents with a desire to spend a greater amount of time with their children, escape the pressures of work and discover new cultures and lifestyles, jacking it all in, taking the kids out of school and setting off on an adventure.
What… View more
The world schooling phenomenon is driven by a growing number of parents with a desire to spend a greater amount of time with their children, escape the pressures of work and discover new cultures and lifestyles, jacking it all in, taking the kids out of school and setting off on an adventure.
What do you think? Would you take your child out of school to travel?

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*Please write NFP (Not For Print) if you don't want your comment published in print.

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Would you take your child out of school to travel?
  • 76.9% Yes - travel and having life experiences are educational
    76.9% Complete
  • 23.1% No - children need to attend school and travel in the holidays
    23.1% Complete
26 votes
2403 days ago

Poll: Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

An internal email from BP's head office has exposed the petrol industry's pricing behaviour. It revealed a novel tactical plan: raise prices in the Levin, Kāpiti and Paraparaumu areas, and hope that its major rivals responded by doing the same. To find out more, click here.

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Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?
  • 19.4% Yes, that's fair
    19.4% Complete
  • 80.6% No, it's not
    80.6% Complete
1830 votes
2415 days ago

Do you have an electric or hybrid car?

Renee Clayton Reporter from Rodney Times

If you own an electric or hybrid car we want to hear from you!

Do you find it is more convenient and easier owning an electric or hybrid car verse a petrol motor vehicle?

Whatever your answer is, email your name and contact number to renee.clayton@stuff.co.nz and we will give you a call!

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2405 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you can find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There are still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes!

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2406 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite … View moreThe competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 25% 1. WAS: Piano .. NOW: Cocktail bar (Mel Gibson from Spencerville)
    25% Complete
  • 13.7% 2. WAS: Wooden pallet .. NOW: Fence (Craig Keen from Northland)
    13.7% Complete
  • 10.9% 3. WAS packing crate .. NOW: Coffin (Paul Rawlinson from Levin)
    10.9% Complete
  • 8.4% 4. WAS Door shutters .. NOW: Side Table (Joy Brady from Birkdale)
    8.4% Complete
  • 42% 5. WAS Deck .. NOW: Playground (Anna D'Shea from Pinehaven)
    42% Complete
1778 votes
2406 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene… View moreWe've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 8.2% 1. Recycled Caravan - (Kayleen Martin from Orewa)
    8.2% Complete
  • 17.4% 2. Recycled Drawers - (Serena Roxburgh from Mount Roskill)
    17.4% Complete
  • 9.5% 3. Recycled Table - (Lynda Price from Raumati Beach)
    9.5% Complete
  • 17.6% 4. Recycled Chair - (Jess Robertshaw from Beckenham)
    17.6% Complete
  • 47.3% 5. Recycled Piano - (Karen Malanaphy from Thames)
    47.3% Complete
1966 votes
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