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2577 days ago

Poll: Why are fewer teens drinking, smoking and partying?

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

Drinking, smoking and taking drugs is less popular than ever, according to a recent survey.

Are today's teenagers too well-behaved?

Link to article: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Why are fewer teens drinking, smoking and partying?
  • 50% Smartphone use is pacifying our youth - iPhones provide teens with enough fun
    50% Complete
  • 0% Taxes makes it too expensive to smoke or source booze
    0% Complete
  • 0% There's more pressure to succeed in their studies, so they can get a good job
    0% Complete
  • 0% Public health campaigns about the damage drugs and alcohol do are working
    0% Complete
  • 50% Parents are more liberal, so there's nothing to rebel against
    50% Complete
  • 0% Another reason... [click reply and mention in comments]
    0% Complete
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15 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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6 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.2% Yes
    82.2% Complete
  • 15.2% No
    15.2% Complete
  • 2.6% Other - I'll share below
    2.6% Complete
2229 votes