Mackenzie District, Lake Tekapo

1681 days ago

Join us for lunch and some new ideas

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, it was great to see so many of you at our live lunch with NZ Home and Garden and NZ Gardener editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll. Thanks for stopping by :)

If you missed it, you can still drop in for a recap and see if Jo and Naomi answered your questions, here.

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1680 days ago

Let's chat about your garden today

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, our editor Jo McCarroll is hosting another Live Lunch today (with colleague Naomi who edits NZ House & Garden), so jump online between 12.30 and 1pm to join them. You can ask questions in advance, so start firing through your gardening questions and pictures of your garden or … View moreHello neighbours, our editor Jo McCarroll is hosting another Live Lunch today (with colleague Naomi who edits NZ House & Garden), so jump online between 12.30 and 1pm to join them. You can ask questions in advance, so start firing through your gardening questions and pictures of your garden or the projects you've been tackling over lockdown anytime you like!

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1680 days ago

SOS for South Canterbury businesses

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Several South Canterbury firms have joined up to a new voucher scheme to help hospitality businesses through the Covid-19 lockdown period.

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1680 days ago

Popular Timaru buns back in time for Easter

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A last-minute lifeline from PM Jacinda Ardern means a Timaru bakery will be able to pump out thousands of its award-winning hot cross buns just in time for Easter.

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1685 days ago

Christchurch recycling temporarily halted during Covid-19 crisis

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Mixed paper, plastic and glass from Christchurch and Banks Peninsula households will go to landfill, instead of being recycled. If people are struggling to fit all their general rubbish in their red wheelie bin during the lockdown, they can put excess in the yellow wheelie bin - temporarily.

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1680 days ago

Have you had any trouble staying in your bubble?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Police reveal a number of warnings issued in South Canterbury to people for breaching the lockdown rules.

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1680 days ago

Two weeks into lockdown - how's everyone feeling?

Neighbourly.co.nz

How's everyone feeling at this stage of lockdown? Head over to the Reach Out page and let everyone know how you're coping and share any words of kindness that will help support each other during this time. Do you need help or can you help a neighbour in need? Perhaps you can offer a … View moreHow's everyone feeling at this stage of lockdown? Head over to the Reach Out page and let everyone know how you're coping and share any words of kindness that will help support each other during this time. Do you need help or can you help a neighbour in need? Perhaps you can offer a friendly phone call, have some great baking tips, ways to work from home or ideas to keep the kids entertained. Post on Reach Out and together we can all support each other and our communities during this time.

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1680 days ago

Community response overwhelms Olive

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Elderly Timaru woman is now giving away food after being inundated with groceries after her struggle to get essential supplies during the Covid-19 lockdown was highlighted in the Timaru Herald.

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1680 days ago

It is time to stop the backyard fires

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Fires spark calls for people to stop burning general rubbish and waste.

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1681 days ago

Timaru business picks up groceries for those who can't

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A Timaru business is now offering to purchase groceries, and deliver them, to those who can't get to the supermarket during the Covid-19 lockdown.

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1681 days ago

Family's fantastic community support in Waimate

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Lorraine Morgan has been blown away by the support a Waimate family have given her and five other households with elderly residents during the Covid-19 lockdown.

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1681 days ago

Practice good health habits

Neighbourly.co.nz

● Wash your hands.
● Use cough and sneeze etiquette.
● Respect self-isolation.

These are only some of the ways that you can keep yourself and your Neighbours safe!

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1681 days ago

*Win* a $50 Prezzy Card

The Team from Readers Tours

We are looking for seniors 65+ to take part in a short questionnaire to help us improve our website. The questions will take no longer than 3 minutes to complete and no personal information is required. The winner of a $50 Prezzy Card will be drawn at random on 27 April and contacted directly.

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We are looking for seniors 65+ to take part in a short questionnaire to help us improve our website. The questions will take no longer than 3 minutes to complete and no personal information is required. The winner of a $50 Prezzy Card will be drawn at random on 27 April and contacted directly.

Visit www.readerstours.co.nz and spend a few minutes browsing our website. Think about the pages you would visit and the information you would like to see in order to book your next adventure! When you are ready, click here to complete our questionnaire.

Thank you, your feedback is greatly appreciated.
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1682 days ago

What have you been doing to alleviate the lockdown boredom

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A Timaru family is getting creative to keep spirts up during lockdown.

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1682 days ago

How many teddy bears have you spotted?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Teddy bears popping up in windows of South Canterbury homes during Covid-19 lockdown.

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