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2798 days ago

Poll: School holiday poll

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

There has been some talk recently which moots changing our official summer holidays period and in particular the school holidays. Some are saying the unsettled weather over December and early January is almost the norm nowadays , with the weather we expect in summer not really kicking in until February and March. There are several ways of doing this which would still allow the normal Christmas and New Year stat days being observed, but the lengthy 3-5 week break would be delayed most likely to mid February to mid March. What are your thoughts? I

School holiday poll
  • 10.8% Move the holidays but keep stats days
    10.8% Complete
  • 59.5% Don' t move the holidays
    59.5% Complete
  • 2.7% Move the holidays
    2.7% Complete
  • 5.4% Which months? Mid Jan to mid Feb
    5.4% Complete
  • 16.2% End of Jan to End of Feb
    16.2% Complete
  • 5.4% Mid Feb to end Mid March
    5.4% Complete
37 votes
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22 hours ago

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I have no life, but I can die. What am I?

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2 days ago

Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?

Cast a vote and share your thoughts below.

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How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
  • 27.7% I love it!
    27.7% Complete
  • 31.5% Only in designated areas
    31.5% Complete
  • 40.8% No, it should be outdoors only.
    40.8% Complete
2090 votes
3 days ago

This one was sent in by your fellow neighbour, can you figure it out?

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What is first white then red and the plumper it gets the more the old lady likes it?

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