2190 days ago

Sending Christmas cards a simple gesture to help lonely older people

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The simple gesture of sending a Christmas card could help tackle "the single biggest issue facing older people today".

It all started when Auckland woman Hannah Rodgers and her son, Jayden, committed to 100 days of kindness in the lead-up to Christmas last year.

"On day 65, Jayden suggested we write a card for someone who might feel lonely at Christmas," Rodgers says.

Now Rodgers and her son want the campaign, Sending Love, to help 100,000 Kiwis of all ages as it returns for its second year.

Find out more about the initiative and how you can get involved by clicking the link below.

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16 minutes ago

Christmas Cottage open home..

Alan from Beckenham

Hello all you Christmas lovers out there!

This annual event is not to be missed!

Our Beckenham cottage has been decorated tip to toe in the spirit of Christmas.
All funds raised go to the children’s charity “Good night sleep tight”.

Just $5.00 for adults, children are free.

We are open this weekend Sat 7th and Sun 8th from 10am - 4pm.

Round up your friends and neighbours and come along to this much talked about event!

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3 hours ago

ChCh South Community Gardens Summer Market Day - this Saturday 7th Dec - 10-1pm 188 Strockland Street

Christine Blance from Christchurch South Community Gardens

All welcome to check out some interesting plants - we need to clear our stocks - all going for a nice community price..

Sausage sizzle, cool cordials, plants , preserves, produce

Contact: info@cscommunitygardens.net.nz

2024 ChCh Sth Community Gardens Summer Newsletter (2).pdf Download View

2 days ago

Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.

This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.

Do you think this ban is reasonable?

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Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
  • 75.8% Yes
    75.8% Complete
  • 22.8% No
    22.8% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
1956 votes