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Explore more, worry less at Ryman

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

1721 days ago

Appreciation post

The Team from Canterbury Police

Thank you to all our essential service workers working tirelessly to ensure our communities are kept safe.

Issac is 81years old and was observed by a member of the public struggling to walk to the supermarket. A quick interaction with Isaac revealed he was in need of some intervention.

Community … View more
Thank you to all our essential service workers working tirelessly to ensure our communities are kept safe.

Issac is 81years old and was observed by a member of the public struggling to walk to the supermarket. A quick interaction with Isaac revealed he was in need of some intervention.

Community Constable Reuben Boniface ?‍♂️ was able to connect Issac with Age Concern Southland and with their assistance provide a care package of cooked meals and loaves of bread to help him through this time ? #kindnessgoesalongway

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1723 days ago

Tell us the story behind your bear

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

We're going on a bear hunt! People across the country are popping bears in their windows. But what's the story behind the fuzzy faces? Tell us about your bear - what's their name, where did you get it, how far have they travelled? Post a photo and tell us their story! You can also … View moreWe're going on a bear hunt! People across the country are popping bears in their windows. But what's the story behind the fuzzy faces? Tell us about your bear - what's their name, where did you get it, how far have they travelled? Post a photo and tell us their story! You can also email maddison.northcott@stuff.co.nz if you've seen any bears in Christchurch you think we should cover. (Please mark any posts you don't want to see published NFP).

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1721 days ago

Arona Noa and his daughter Mena are lifesaving neighbours.

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Hero neighbours rescue elderly couple from Timaru blaze.

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1722 days ago

Why not try a back yard bird watch?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The founders of Wuhoo Timaru hope to inspire a new generation of bird watchers with their latest lockdown challenge.

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1722 days ago

Please seek medical help if needed

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The more vulnerable people in our community are being urged to not fear being a nuisance during the Covid-19 lockdown.

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1723 days ago

Join us for lunch and some new ideas

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, it was great to see so many of you at our live lunch with NZ Home and Garden and NZ Gardener editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll. Thanks for stopping by :)

If you missed it, you can still drop in for a recap and see if Jo and Naomi answered your questions, here.

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1722 days ago

Let's chat about your garden today

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, our editor Jo McCarroll is hosting another Live Lunch today (with colleague Naomi who edits NZ House & Garden), so jump online between 12.30 and 1pm to join them. You can ask questions in advance, so start firing through your gardening questions and pictures of your garden or … View moreHello neighbours, our editor Jo McCarroll is hosting another Live Lunch today (with colleague Naomi who edits NZ House & Garden), so jump online between 12.30 and 1pm to join them. You can ask questions in advance, so start firing through your gardening questions and pictures of your garden or the projects you've been tackling over lockdown anytime you like!

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1722 days ago

SOS for South Canterbury businesses

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Several South Canterbury firms have joined up to a new voucher scheme to help hospitality businesses through the Covid-19 lockdown period.

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1722 days ago

Popular Timaru buns back in time for Easter

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A last-minute lifeline from PM Jacinda Ardern means a Timaru bakery will be able to pump out thousands of its award-winning hot cross buns just in time for Easter.

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1727 days ago

Christchurch recycling temporarily halted during Covid-19 crisis

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Mixed paper, plastic and glass from Christchurch and Banks Peninsula households will go to landfill, instead of being recycled. If people are struggling to fit all their general rubbish in their red wheelie bin during the lockdown, they can put excess in the yellow wheelie bin - temporarily.

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1722 days ago

Have you had any trouble staying in your bubble?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Police reveal a number of warnings issued in South Canterbury to people for breaching the lockdown rules.

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1723 days ago

Two weeks into lockdown - how's everyone feeling?

Neighbourly.co.nz

How's everyone feeling at this stage of lockdown? Head over to the Reach Out page and let everyone know how you're coping and share any words of kindness that will help support each other during this time. Do you need help or can you help a neighbour in need? Perhaps you can offer a … View moreHow's everyone feeling at this stage of lockdown? Head over to the Reach Out page and let everyone know how you're coping and share any words of kindness that will help support each other during this time. Do you need help or can you help a neighbour in need? Perhaps you can offer a friendly phone call, have some great baking tips, ways to work from home or ideas to keep the kids entertained. Post on Reach Out and together we can all support each other and our communities during this time.

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1723 days ago

Community response overwhelms Olive

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Elderly Timaru woman is now giving away food after being inundated with groceries after her struggle to get essential supplies during the Covid-19 lockdown was highlighted in the Timaru Herald.

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1723 days ago

It is time to stop the backyard fires

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Fires spark calls for people to stop burning general rubbish and waste.

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1723 days ago

Timaru business picks up groceries for those who can't

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A Timaru business is now offering to purchase groceries, and deliver them, to those who can't get to the supermarket during the Covid-19 lockdown.

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