Kate Sheppard's home, rose gardens and unexpected running races in lockdown
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.
Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.
Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?
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43.3% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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56.1% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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0.6% Other - I'll share below
Neighbourly challenge: Who can solve the daily riddle?
I have a crown but am not a king.
I'm prickly on the outside but sweet within.
What am I?
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Riddle time: Because lawn mowing can wait!
George, Helen, and Steve are drinking coffee. Bert, Karen, and Dave are drinking soft drinks.
Following this pattern, is Elizabeth drinking coffee or a soft drink?
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