2070 days ago

Kate Sheppard's home, rose gardens and unexpected running races in lockdown

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Coronavirus travel restrictions mean Kiwis can't enjoy day trips or weekends away but lockdown can be a chance to rediscover hidden gems closer to home. Stuff reporters explore their neighbourhoods as part of a new series called Round Our Way.

From Stuff student reporter Samantha Mythen: I live in Ilam, Christchurch, and exploring somewhere different each day is one of my favourite new hobbies.

In the morning, I set out in one direction and head for a run around the Mona Vale gardens. There's a divine rose garden, and a pond full of lily pads and colours reflecting the autumnal leaves of the trees standing guard around the glade. Continue reading here.

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5 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

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5 hours ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 58.8% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    58.8% Complete
  • 41.2% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    41.2% Complete
17 votes
28 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

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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