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1195 days ago

Motorbike joy for boy who sold $5 note for $1000

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

After finding a faded $5 note in the sea and selling it on Trade Me for $1000, a Selwyn youngster has fulfilled his dream of owning a motorbike – just like his dad.

The extraordinary chain of events began when Zayne Hinton found the cash floating beside him at Christchurch's Sumner Beach.

The 7-year-old grabbed it and while heading home, his dad, Brad Hinton, suggested they try and sell it online.

They hoped they might be able to double it with a $10 bid, but as the days went by the offers flooded in. Read more here.

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12 hours ago

New Lottery, New Home

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1 day ago

The perfect treat this Mother's Day

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2 days ago

Coffee Morning in Lincoln

Fiona Murray from Selwyn Timebank

Selwyn Timebank has another coffee morning coming up. We're meeting in Lincoln on Saturday 18th May at 10.30am.

Join us to learn more about how we work, share ideas, meet members and do some trading!

Email selwyntimebank@gmail.com for more details.

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