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2313 days ago

Poll: Have you been forced off the Taylor River Reserve footpath?

Chloe Ranford Reporter from Marlborough Express

Cyclists expect walkers to "get off the path" along the Taylor River Reserve in Blenheim, a resident says, but change is coming.

The council says the path will be doubled in width in the next ten years.

What do you think? Have you ever been forced off the path? Will a wider path solve conflicts between cyclists and walkers?

Read more: bit.ly...

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Have you been forced off the Taylor River Reserve footpath?
  • 19.2% Walkers have forced me off the path.
    19.2% Complete
  • 38.5% Cyclists have forced me off the path.
    38.5% Complete
  • 26.9% I've never had to move off the path.
    26.9% Complete
  • 15.4% I don't use the river reserve path.
    15.4% Complete
26 votes
More messages from your neighbours
4 days ago

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

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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27 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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2 days ago

Poll: Are big music and food events good for the Marlborough region?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Marlborough has a busy summer ahead, with plenty on the calendar, the latest being the Fruit Loop Festival, as reported by the Marlborough Express.

We want to know: Are big music and food events a good thing for the region? Does the boost they bring make the crowds worthwhile?

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Are big music and food events good for the Marlborough region?
  • 33.3% Yup - an influx of money trumps crowds
    33.3% Complete
  • 66.7% No - I prefer the peace
    66.7% Complete
  • 0% Other - tell us your thoughts below
    0% Complete
6 votes