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Smoke billows from Christchurch home as firefighters respond

A smoking property in east Christchurch prompted a heavy emergency service turnout this afternoon. At least four firetrucks, along with multiple police uni ....

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'We are their family': hundreds turn out for City Mission Christmas lunch


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George Stewart enjoying his lunch.
Alongside the lunch and desert, those who came down to the Linwood Rugby Club were treated to live music and presents from Santa.
George Stewart, an entertainer now in his 80s, was very impressed. “I d been invited to a friend’s place, but I thought I’d like to hear some music,” he said.
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The Dyer family with takeaway food and their presents.
“I know a lot of people here and it’s lovely to meet [and see] them.”
Mary-Anne Dyer, a hospitality worker, said she moved to Christchurch six months ago and had no family in Christchurch. ....

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Ongoing Covid fallout sees demand for Christmas food parcels soar


Hayes has custody of her two grandsons and her two nieces are also staying with her. They, along with her daughter, will have Christmas at her Shirley home.
Hayes is on a sickness benefit and said throughout lockdown it was easy to get support from Work and Income. However, this changed as restrictions eased.
“They were much harder to deal with once Covid was over and I sort of didn’t have many other options.”
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Lisa Hayes picks up her food parcel from the City Mission.
Demand for Christmas food parcels has surged in the city this year, partly due to the social fallout from Covid-19. ....

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