Loved one's ashes found the night before Covid-19 lockdown
A grieving family thought an urn containing the ashes of a cherished relative had been lost forever, but on the eve of the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown they made a surprising discovery.
Mosgiel's Mira Meek went public with her story after believing her late brother's ashes had been accidentally donated to a charity shop.
But the night before the nationwide lockdown began, she spotted an icecream container in her drawer and inside was the small urn containing her brother Todd's ashes.
''I burst into tears. I was so excited," she says.' Read more here.
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!
Carols @ Carisbrook School Hall - Christmas Eve, 7pm
Carols @ Carisbrook
Christmas Eve 7pm
Christmas - Then & Now - From Bethlehem to Dunedin
Family Friendly - All Welcome
Supper provided
Carisbrook School Hall - Cr Surrey St & South Rd
Arranged by Caversham Baptist Church ph 4558566
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73.5% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.3% Hmm, maybe?
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10.2% Yes!
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