861 days ago

One Giant Walk For Wellness

Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village

Sir Edmund Hillary was quoted with saying: "I think it all comes down to motivation. If you really want to do something, you will work hard for it"

This statement best applies to some incredible Canterbury village residents who walked the Godley Head Track on a chilly Christchurch morning.

The inter-village walk saw residents from Charles Upham and Ngaio Marsh villages walk together up, down and along the peninsula track.

Anthony Wilding residents’ van took a slight detour along Summit Road, so this group of walkers arranged to meet at a point along the track.

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Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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19 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

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Joanne McNally Tickets Wanted

Trish from Northwood

Hi, Has anyone got Joanne McNally tickets for Christchurch on the Wednesday 15th of April 2026 that they can on longer use. I am looking for at least 2 or more if available.
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