Christchurch man hatches plan and makes a difference

Christchurch man hatches plan and makes a difference

Sometimes all it can take is one person to make a difference.

In Christchurch's Bickerton Street, that person is Tyrone Smith.

Since the earthquakes, Mr Smith has taken it upon himself to keep an eye on his neighbourhood and his neighbours.

He's been inspiring others to lend a hand too and put that goodwill to good use in an old-style, never-goes-out-of-fashion working bee.

Driving past a neglected property up the road from his house, he decided to hatch a plan and help tidy it up.

Mr Smith put out a call on Facebook and it worked. Hundreds saw the post and helping hands came from near and far to help.

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