2076 days ago

Kate Sheppard's home, rose gardens and unexpected running races in lockdown

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Coronavirus travel restrictions mean Kiwis can't enjoy day trips or weekends away but lockdown can be a chance to rediscover hidden gems closer to home. Stuff reporters explore their neighbourhoods as part of a new series called Round Our Way.

From Stuff student reporter Samantha Mythen: I live in Ilam, Christchurch, and exploring somewhere different each day is one of my favourite new hobbies.

In the morning, I set out in one direction and head for a run around the Mona Vale gardens. There's a divine rose garden, and a pond full of lily pads and colours reflecting the autumnal leaves of the trees standing guard around the glade. Continue reading here.

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4 days ago

Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?

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1 day ago

Xmas Lillies

Peter from Northwood

If anyone would still like the smell of Christmas I still have late blooming Xmas Lillies still for sale 50 cents a bud 24 Springwater Ave Northwood. Kind Regards Pete

6 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 78.8% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    78.8% Complete
  • 21.2% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    21.2% Complete
1094 votes