1722 days ago

Coronavirus: Shoppers spending large in supermarkets as politicians call for calm

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Politicians and leading supermarkets are calling for calm amid an apparent surge in bulk-buying and reports of shoppers spending $1500 at the tills as they stockpile essentials over fears about coronavirus.

Shoppers have emptied shelves in some stores, targeting staples such as bread, rice and pasta and buying toilet paper, water, medicines and cleaning products in bulk.

Supermarket giants insist there is plenty of food to go round and have urged people to shop normally.

Read more here.

More messages from your neighbours
19 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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9 hours ago

It’s Riddle Time! Beat the Neighbourhood with Your Smarts!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Which of the following words don't belong in the group and why?
CORSET, COSTER, SECTOR, ESCORT, COURTS

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

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13 hours 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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