118 days ago

Doug finds family at Ryman

Jean Sandel Retirement Village

Not all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!

It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.

The resulting hilarious sequence of dry, but complimentary-to-Ryman, one-liners left the audience calling for Doug to have his own show. One fan even touted him as the next PM!

What viewers didn’t know, however, was that behind the droll exterior, Doug was dealing with the loss of his beloved wife Jan.

Click to read Doug's story.

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4 days ago

Poll: Have you ever been bullied?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

People associate bullying with children in schools, but it can actually stretch beyond childhood to workplaces or neighbourhoods.

This Friday is Pink Shirt Day, which began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing pink. People across the globe are now encouraged to wear pink on this day to take a stand against bullying and promote inclusivity.

Have you or your whānau ever experienced bullying? Share your thoughts on Pink Shirt Day below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Have you ever been bullied?
  • 81% Yes
    81% Complete
  • 18.7% No
    18.7% Complete
  • 0.3% Other - I'll share below
    0.3% Complete
1189 votes
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9 hours ago

What's On: Taranaki Motor Neurone Support Group

Jen from New Plymouth

Third Wed of each month. Contact Jen on 027 702 7993
Taranaki Motor Neurone Support Group
  • St Marys Vicarage
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9 hours ago

Pink Ribbon Breakfast at The Good Cafe

Jen from New Plymouth

Tuesday 21st 7.30 to 10am at Taranaki Cathedral The Good Cafe 39 Vivian St in the vicarage. Koha. Hot freshly cooked food. Cafe held every Tuesday, this one is for fundraising for Pink Ribbon.