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2480 days ago

Poll: Do you think pool covers provide adequate safety?

Reporter Rodney Times

A loophole in legislation is allowing pool owners to ditch pool fences in favour of covers. Do you think the covers will properly protect people for drowning? The video in the story makes it appear the cover is quite sturdy, but do you it's completely child proof?
www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you think pool covers provide adequate safety?
  • 28.6% Yes, it's better than a fence
    28.6% Complete
  • 35.7% No, a fence is best
    35.7% Complete
  • 35.7% A pool should have a cover and a fence
    35.7% Complete
42 votes
2478 days ago

Let’s join together and put tamariki first!

Children's Day

There are lots of awesome events happening in neighbourhoods around Aotearoa for Children’s Day, Sunday 4 March. Check out what’s on near you. If you don’t head along to an event, remember the most important thing you can give tamariki is your time and aroha! Find out more

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2478 days ago

Poll: What part does meat play in your diet?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

More Kiwis are cutting back on meat; more farmers are noticing the downturn. So what part does meat play in your diet?

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What part does meat play in your diet?
  • 52% I eat meat most days
    52% Complete
  • 29.2% I am reducing the amount of meat in my diet
    29.2% Complete
  • 4.5% I eat only white meat
    4.5% Complete
  • 3% I eat only fish
    3% Complete
  • 7.2% I don't eat any meat
    7.2% Complete
  • 4% I don't eat any animal products at all
    4% Complete
2794 votes
2478 days ago

'Glamping' tents have arrived

Renee Clayton Reporter from Rodney Times

People can now experience camping at its finest with luxury furnished canvas bell tents now on site at Ōrewa Beach Top 10 Holiday Park, Martins Bay Holiday Park and Wenderholm Regional Park!

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2484 days ago

Poll: Agapanthus - pretty flower or ugly weed?

Jay Boreham Reporter from Rodney Times

Agapanthus is one of Kiwi gardeners' most popular flowers, but it could be argued the southern African plant is also our most visible invasive weed.
It's a major threat to native plants, and some councils list it as a pest species. Did you know it was a weed? And do you think it needs … View more
Agapanthus is one of Kiwi gardeners' most popular flowers, but it could be argued the southern African plant is also our most visible invasive weed.
It's a major threat to native plants, and some councils list it as a pest species. Did you know it was a weed? And do you think it needs eradicating, or is it a welcome addition to your garden?
www.stuff.co.nz...

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Agapanthus - pretty flower or ugly weed?
  • 17.1% I didn't know it was a weed, but it's welcome in my garden
    17.1% Complete
  • 42.7% I knew it was a weed, but I like it
    42.7% Complete
  • 40.2% Its an invasive weed and I would like to see them gone
    40.2% Complete
164 votes
2478 days ago

Live chat recap: Your gardening dilemmas answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Gardening expert and author Lynda Hallinan joined us us live on Homed on Valentine's Day to share her love of gardening and answer your plant-based dilemmas.

If you missed it, you can see what Lynda had to say and maybe get some new ideas to try in your own garden, by clicking here.

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2478 days ago

Humble sausage sizzle raises much needed funds for local charities

The Warehouse New Zealand

We’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk … View moreWe’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk past don’t forget to purchase a sausage sizzle as all funds go back to your local community. Watch the video

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