New Kaiapoi shop rekindling nostalgia for sports cards
Covid-19 may have been a difficult year for many, but it has been the key to success for one new Canterbury venture.
Cameron Knapp there had been an explosion in demand for sports cards since lockdown, which gave people time to dig out their old collections and get their children involved.
He opened Cards Plus, a dedicated sports card shop in Kaiapoi, last month with customers lined up waiting for the doors to open.
Did you used to collect sports cards? Or did lockdown prompt you to rekindle another old hobby? Share your story in the comments below.
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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37.5% Yes
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62.5% No
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