The Scam - Short documentary - A good lockdown watch
New Zealand’s most successful short documentary initiative @loadingdocs has launched "THE SCAM" made by Christchurch filmmakers. WATCH IT HERE: loadingdocs.net/thescam
The ultimate scam lures an elderly beekeeper around the world in this wild true-crime tale.
Our goal now is to spread the film as widely as possible to ensure lots of people get to watch it. We thought the film might be of interest to the community.
It’s a cautionary and sensitively told story that shows how older people can fall victim to predatory scammers. We’d love it if you could share the film across your channels.A
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.
Book Cellar Christmas Opening hours
Merry Christmas from The Book Cellar!
The summer break is the perfect time to relax with a book or two (or three or four…). And, of course, books make excellent gifts. There is still time to come in and find the perfect read for you or someone else.
We are open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week as usual, then our Christmas hours are:
Monday 22nd December, 10am – 3pm
Wednesday 24th December, 10am – 12noon
Friday 26th December (Boxing Day), 10am – 1pm (last day for the year).
We will reopen with our usual hours on Thursday 8th January 2026
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!
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