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2572 days ago

New bus shelters

The Team from Nelson City Council

As part of the recent Waimea Road pedestrian refuge project, a new bus shelter has been installed. This is one of five new shelters around the city. Where would you like to see a bus shelter in place of existing bus stops?

Read the latest Our Nelson story.

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2573 days ago

Summer Celebration

The Team from Nelson City Council

Summer in Nelson Tasman is officially here, with the launch of an action-packed programme of free or affordable events to keep locals and visitors entertained throughout the festive and holiday season.

Read the latest Our Nelson story.

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2574 days ago

Have you brought your pressie in yet?

Sally Kidson Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Go on, bring in your pressies. The Nelson Mail Christmas tree is up and now accepting unwrapped gifts to be passed to the Sallies to help Nelson families at Christmas time.

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2597 days ago

book your experienced pet-sitter now!

Marsha from Atawhai

Hi there, I have many local references I can refer you too, & here's my profile page www.kiwihousesitters.co.nz... Bookings are filling up, have a few days here n there in Dec, otherwise mid Feb. availability. Thanks =)

2575 days ago

Nominate your neighbourhood's Santa - comment below!

Reporter Sunday Star Times

We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called … View more
We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called upon each year to don the red suit to go out and about posing for photos, handing out presents and just be an all-around nice charitable person.

If you know of someone, please leave us a comment with your details and how we can get in touch with your local Santa. COMMENT BELOW!

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2588 days ago

Is the rent in Nelson too high?

Reporter The Nelson Mail

Recent government stats show the average rental price for a property in Nelson has gone up to $383 per week, an increase of $29 since 2017. What are rental prices like in your area? Is it a struggle to find an affordable rental property?

Let us know in the comments section below - we may get in … View more
Recent government stats show the average rental price for a property in Nelson has gone up to $383 per week, an increase of $29 since 2017. What are rental prices like in your area? Is it a struggle to find an affordable rental property?

Let us know in the comments section below - we may get in touch with you later.

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2576 days ago

FREE Rabbit Hutch

Armando from Nelson South

Hi neighbours,
I am cleaning up my backyard and I have rabbit hutches (4) for free. Just pick it up. It's not new and may need some touches to be ready but I cleaned up as much I could. I have some chicken netting for free as well.

2575 days ago

*WIN* a Christmas book pack!

Simon & Schuster

Click LIKE or THANK to go into a draw to win a pack of five best-selling books!

The pack includes Cassandra Clare’s brand new blockbuster, Queen of Air and Darkness, the epic finale to The Dark Artifices series; the ever-popular Kate Furnivall returns with her deeply moving The Survivors; … View more
Click LIKE or THANK to go into a draw to win a pack of five best-selling books!

The pack includes Cassandra Clare’s brand new blockbuster, Queen of Air and Darkness, the epic finale to The Dark Artifices series; the ever-popular Kate Furnivall returns with her deeply moving The Survivors; In Pieces is actress Sally Field’s haunting and powerful memoir; Fear is the inside story of President Trump, as only Bob Woodward can tell it; and finally, take a peek into Reese Witherspoon’s world with the beautiful Whiskey in a Teacup.

Simply click LIKE or THANK to enter! Goodluck!

T&Cs apply.
See more books!

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2575 days ago

The SuperSeniors newsletter is out now!

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The December edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers

In this issue we talk about the changes to GP fees. If you have a Community Services Card you may be entitled to cheaper doctor visits.

Need some … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The December edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers

In this issue we talk about the changes to GP fees. If you have a Community Services Card you may be entitled to cheaper doctor visits.

Need some motivation in the kitchen? Try our delicious Mexican Salsa Salad from the NZ Nutrition Foundation.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view the current edition go to superseniors.msd.govt.nz...

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2575 days ago

Poll: Push for safe walking/cycling around Nelson's waterfront

Skara Bohny Reporter from The Nelson Mail

What do you think about NZTA's push for quicker development of safe walking/cycling around Nelson's waterfront? Vote and tell us what you think in the comments!
The next step of the Southern Link Investigation will take ten years to produce real results, but safer shared pathways could be… View more
What do you think about NZTA's push for quicker development of safe walking/cycling around Nelson's waterfront? Vote and tell us what you think in the comments!
The next step of the Southern Link Investigation will take ten years to produce real results, but safer shared pathways could be coming to the waterfront much sooner, as NZTA looks into that separately from and simultaneously to their Southern Link work.
(Image: Councillor Matt Lawrey's sons on the narrow waterfront footpath)

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Push for safe walking/cycling around Nelson's waterfront
  • 81.6% Great! We've been waiting too long
    81.6% Complete
  • 18.4% NZTA should keep SLI+waterfront linked
    18.4% Complete
38 votes
2593 days ago

Poll: Should Waimea Road near Bishopdale be 50kmh?

Skara Bohny Reporter from The Nelson Mail

The council is putting out for consultation a proposal to reduce the speed limit near Bishopdale from 70kmh to 50kmh, but councillor Tim Skinner says it seems the decision is "fait accompli".

What do you think? Should the speed limit be reduced? Does it sound like the decision has … View more
The council is putting out for consultation a proposal to reduce the speed limit near Bishopdale from 70kmh to 50kmh, but councillor Tim Skinner says it seems the decision is "fait accompli".

What do you think? Should the speed limit be reduced? Does it sound like the decision has already been made?

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Should Waimea Road near Bishopdale be 50kmh?
  • 25.1% Yes, reduce it; it'll happen anyway
    25.1% Complete
  • 12.8% Yes, reduce it; decision isn't made yet
    12.8% Complete
  • 30% No, keep it 70; but it'll happen anyway
    30% Complete
  • 32% No, keep it 70; decision isn't made yet
    32% Complete
203 votes
2576 days ago

Who's ready for our December National Campaign?! 😁🎁

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This month, we want to challenge everyone to come together and help those in need this holiday season. With so much going on this time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget about those having a difficult time.

From elderly neighbours with no one to celebrate with to … View more
This month, we want to challenge everyone to come together and help those in need this holiday season. With so much going on this time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget about those having a difficult time.

From elderly neighbours with no one to celebrate with to homeless families and those with disabilities struggling to just get by, reach out to someone who could use a helping hand and remind them what the holiday spirit is all about!

Share your photos and experiences using the following hashtag so we can see what you got up to.

#NSNZhelpinghands

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2577 days ago

Hanging baskets are back!

The Team from Nelson City Council

Nelson’s beautiful hanging baskets are back for summer.

Read the latest Our Nelson story.

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2576 days ago

Tickets on sale now for Nelson's Christmas Celebration

The Team from Nelson City Council

Following the success of last year’s new-look Christmas Celebration for our senior residents at the award winning Trafalgar Centre, the doors are set to open for this year’s festive event on Thursday, 20 December.

Read the latest Our Nelson story.

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2577 days ago

Ozito Manuals - Mower and Trimmer

Avner from Todds Valley

To the person who got my gardening tools - I found the instruction manuals if you want them.
Or anyone else if unclaimed. Free. Will post.
To be recycled December 15 if not wanted.

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