Get to Know Richard Smith

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[one_half] Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? Born in Christchurch and spent most of my childhood in what was then the small country town of Rolleston. Where do you live now and with whom? I live in bishopdale with my 10 year old ginger tom Beefa, who is … Read More

Get to know Michael Coulter

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Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born and raised in Christchurch, the middle child of five. Where do you live now and with whom? I live in Saint Albans, an older area of Christchurch which I really love. My wife Susan and I have been married … Read More

Get to know Lynda Bell

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Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born in Christchurch and lived here until I was twenty when I moved to Blenheim and nannied on a high country station. I then did my nursing training at Wairau Hospital.  I then went on my OE and returned to … Read More

Get to know Byron Clark

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Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born here in Christchurch and grew up in Papanui. Where do you live now and with whom? Today I live in Mairehau with my partner, our three flatmates, two cats, two chickens and a Flemish Giant rabbit. What aroused your … Read More

Get to know Leonie Jackson

Get to know Leonie Jackson

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Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born in Christchurch and spent all my childhood here. Apart from a few years away travelling and working, this city has always been home to me. Where do you live now and with whom? I live in Avonhead with my … Read More

Get to know Ruth Bird

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Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born in Leeston and spent my early childhood on a farm at Lakeside. I boarded in Christchurch for secondary school. Where do you live now and with whom? My husband and I moved to Christchurch in 1970 from Greymouth. We … Read More

Get to Know Sandi MacRae

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Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? Having been born and brought up in Christchurch at Mum and Dad’s nursery, Woodland Nursery in Harewood Road, I call Christchurch home. Where do you live now and with whom? I still live here and have 1000+ bees as company in the … Read More

Get to know Lesley Clouston

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Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born in Wellington but spent all my school days in Hastings. I lived in Auckland at various times, did the big OE and came to Christchurch 40 odd years ago. Where do you live now and with whom? I live … Read More

Get to know Helen Bain

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Member of the Month – Helen Bain Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born in Balclutha but grew up in Owaka in the Catlins where my father owned the local garage. Where do you live now and with whom? I’ve lived in Christchurch since 1958 when … Read More