Poll: What's your New Year resolution?
Tell us about your New Year resolution. How are you going to make 2019 better for yourself, your friends, family and community?
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2.8% Eat better
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12.1% Lose a kilo or three
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10.2% Get up, get out and exercise more
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5.8% Take care of myself (eg getting more sleep)
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2.6% Quit the cigarettes
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1.5% Cut down on the booze
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3% Spend less money
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1.6% Read more books
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2% Learn a new skill, take up a hobby
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2.8% Get a new job
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1.9% Advance my career
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2.3% Make more money
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1% Spend less time online, eg social media
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1.2% Spend less time at work
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1.1% Make more environmentally-friendly choices
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2.7% Get out and enjoy NZ's natural environment more
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1.9% Make new friends/neighbours
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0.4% Focus more on my appearance
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3.3% Concentrate on my relationship/family
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0.8% Go on more dates
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0.1% Focus less on my appearance
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39.1% I'M NOT MAKING A NEW YEAR RESOLUTION
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Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.8% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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19.6% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.7% Keep it as is
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32.9% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.5% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.