123 days ago

Doug finds family at Ryman

Essie Summers 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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More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

Share your most delicious (but affordable!) go-to meal...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Winter is knocking at the door and the cost of living has already made itself at home. So let's help each other out by sharing your meal ideas that don't break the bank.

Comment below with your go-to meals that are delicious and affordable.

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

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6 hours ago

Opawa Op Shop!!!

Alan from Beckenham

Having trouble getting your washing dry!

We have a large rang of bedding!

Sheets from just $1.00!

Diva covers from just $4.00!

Also a great range of winter clothing.

Pop in and see our friendly staff.

Open Tue, Wed and Thur. 10am - 4pm.

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1 day ago

Lost car keys..

Alan from Beckenham

Hi,

Lost. Set of keys (as per pic) including Kia car keys. Lost in the vicinity Aynsley Tce/Opawa Rd. Saturday May 18.

If found please call 0278955409.

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