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2263 days ago

A precious gift of time

Tamara Thorn Reporter from Taupō Times

Steph Rangi and Daniel Weston are fundraising for a CuddleCot for Taupō, after suddenly losing their son Connor.
Full story: www.stuff.co.nz...

2264 days ago

You'll never want to sit in a normal bean bag again

Croco

Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

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Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

Enjoy our one and only pre-summer sale with a massive 40% off our bean bags collection!

You’ll be proud to show off your Croco bean bag to family and friends, but be careful – once someone sits in a Croco, they never want to move!

Croco bean bags are:
- designed from scratch in New Zealand
- stylish, contemporary fabrics such as denim and linen
- in-built structure for ultimate support and comfort
- special Smart Filling Design so you don’t spill a single bean
- 365-day warranty on all products

Discount offer valid to 07/10/2018. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Order bean bags!

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2265 days ago

Check out the winners!

Countdown

Thanks to everyone who entered our green tips competition—there were hundreds of fantastic tips, tricks, ideas and ways we can all help the environment. See the top ten tips here.

Find out more about Countdown's commitment to phasing-out single use plastic bags.
See the winners!

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2266 days ago

Poll: Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was debated.

But one debate is still ramping up - should the New Zealand Wars become a compulsory part of the curriculum? What do you think? Take part in our poll below!

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Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?
  • 33.6% Yes, it's an important part of our history
    33.6% Complete
  • 39.5% It should be taught, but shouldn't be compulsory
    39.5% Complete
  • 13.1% No, I'm against the idea
    13.1% Complete
  • 13.8% I'm for both te reo and the wars to be compulsory
    13.8% Complete
2408 votes
2274 days ago

Poll: Are you stockpiling plastic bags?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are you going out of your way to collect plastic bags before they become illegal in NZ? Some Kiwis have admitted they are stockpiling bags before they can no longer get them from supermarkets and petrol stations.

It's been noticed that some customers have been taking … View more
Hi neighbours,

Are you going out of your way to collect plastic bags before they become illegal in NZ? Some Kiwis have admitted they are stockpiling bags before they can no longer get them from supermarkets and petrol stations.

It's been noticed that some customers have been taking plastic bags for things like single chocolate bars and drinks "to save up".

Do you find plastic bags handy for bin liners? What eco-friendly tips and alternatives to plastic can you share with your neighbours? Leave a reply to share your thoughts.

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Are you stockpiling plastic bags?
  • 17.9% Yes, I've been collecting them
    17.9% Complete
  • 25.4% I'm saving the bags I have already
    25.4% Complete
  • 27.8% No, I no longer use plastic bags
    27.8% Complete
  • 28.9% I only use them when I forget my reusable ones
    28.9% Complete
658 votes
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