692 days ago

Doug finds family at Ryman

Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

Not all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!

It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.

The resulting hilarious sequence of dry, but complimentary-to-Ryman, one-liners left the audience calling for Doug to have his own show. One fan even touted him as the next PM!

What viewers didn’t know, however, was that behind the droll exterior, Doug was dealing with the loss of his beloved wife Jan.

Click to read Doug's story.

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More messages from your neighbours
3 hours ago

Gentle Home Help

Dena from Goodwood Heights

I’m offering gentle home support for individuals and families who need a calm, respectful helping hand around the home.

This is not heavy cleaning, it’s quiet, supportive help for everyday overwhelm.

Services can include:
• Light tidying
• Laundry folding
• Dish clearing / cleaning
• Simple organising
• Decluttering support
• Home “reset” sessions

This service is ideal for:
– Busy parents
– Anyone feeling overwhelmed or burnt out
– Elderly neighbours
– Those needing a calm, non-judgemental presence

My approach is:
Reliable, respectful, caring, and completely judgement-free.

Your privacy will be respected at all times.

Pricing:
$30 per hour
Minimum booking: 2 hours

If this sounds helpful for you or someone you love, please feel free to send a private message to chat

3 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.2% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.2% Complete
  • 16.7% Hmm, maybe?
    16.7% Complete
  • 11.1% Yes!
    11.1% Complete
594 votes
1 day ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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