The Brook, Nelson

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2306 days ago

Would you return your takeaway coffee cup for composting?

Carly Gooch Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Sublime Coffee Roasters and Nelson Airport are collecting takeaway coffee cups and lids bought on their premises for composting. Would you ensure your used compostable cup ended up in Sublime's bin or the airport's shredder machine for composting rather than chucking it in the trash?
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Sublime Coffee Roasters and Nelson Airport are collecting takeaway coffee cups and lids bought on their premises for composting. Would you ensure your used compostable cup ended up in Sublime's bin or the airport's shredder machine for composting rather than chucking it in the trash?
Tell us what you think below in 'Reply'.

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2306 days ago

The Plan: Delay teen drinking

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Alcohol in NZ – What don’t you know?
Any surprises here for you?
Follow the link to our second quiz.

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2306 days ago

Wishing everyone a safe, fun and kind #FathersDay weekend!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To celebrate here's some of our fave cheesy dad jokes...


Q: What did the policeman say to his belly button?

A: You're under a vest!

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To celebrate here's some of our fave cheesy dad jokes...


Q: What did the policeman say to his belly button?

A: You're under a vest!


Q: How do you make a tissue dance?

A: Put a little boogey in it!


Q: Where do bees go to the toilet?

A: At the BP station!


#NSNZrandomactsofkindness

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2306 days ago

Creative designs from your recycling bin!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Nelson

What to do with old glass jars? There’s something about the beauty of empty glass jars that makes it hard to just put them into the recycling bin.

If you’ve been holding onto a few hoping for an inspiring project, you’ll love this super easy idea.

Make the most of this weekend with this … View more
What to do with old glass jars? There’s something about the beauty of empty glass jars that makes it hard to just put them into the recycling bin.

If you’ve been holding onto a few hoping for an inspiring project, you’ll love this super easy idea.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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2306 days ago

HALF PRICE Soups and Steamy Puds

Banana Box

With Spring around the corner we have introduced our LOWEST PRICE EVER on Hansell’s All Natural Soup and Aunt Betty’s Steamy Puds. A whopping HALF PRICE off. But be quick - when the stock is gone, it’s gone. PLUS 10% (ex GST) of what you spend goes to the charity, school or sports club of … View moreWith Spring around the corner we have introduced our LOWEST PRICE EVER on Hansell’s All Natural Soup and Aunt Betty’s Steamy Puds. A whopping HALF PRICE off. But be quick - when the stock is gone, it’s gone. PLUS 10% (ex GST) of what you spend goes to the charity, school or sports club of your choice.

2308 days ago

Kiwifruit plant or cuttings

Marilyn from The Brook

I have a male kiwifruit and I'm keen to get a female plant. A few cuttings would be good a known female plant even better.

2307 days ago

sea nymph boat 13.5 feet and 40 hp mercury 2 stroke motor etc

Peter from Richmond

up for sale due to health issues.
good boat outboard and reg trailer, will get current wof
with oars anchor auxillary motor bracket road cover banini.
key start motor with hydrollic tilt 4 rod holders
new spare tyre and bracet

Price: $3,300

2307 days ago

New rules take effect for rental property market

Paul Reporter from Stuff

This week the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 took effect, bringing in a raft of changes for tenants and landlords.

Here's what it means for renters and landlords.

To read more, click here.

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2307 days ago

New community fundraising opportunity with Banana Box!

Banana Box

Banana Box is a fundraiser for charities, schools and sports clubs. We sell the same leading grocery brands you find in supermarkets at similar prices. We then donate up to 10% of what you spend to causes you choose.
Register now to go in the monthly draw for $100 of groceries.
Do you have cause … View more
Banana Box is a fundraiser for charities, schools and sports clubs. We sell the same leading grocery brands you find in supermarkets at similar prices. We then donate up to 10% of what you spend to causes you choose.
Register now to go in the monthly draw for $100 of groceries.
Do you have cause you would like to donate to? If so get in touch to set this up.
Banana Box can deliver to your workplace too. So how about talking to your work mates and signing up.
We are Nelson based and all about supporting our community.

2308 days ago

Meet the Candidates event

News Director Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Hi Neighbours
The Nelson Mail and the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting a Meet the Candidates evening with Nelson City council candidates for the upcoming local body elections.
The event is at the Mahitahi Colab at NMIT on Thursday, September 12 from 5.30pm-7.30pm. Each candidate … View more
Hi Neighbours
The Nelson Mail and the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting a Meet the Candidates evening with Nelson City council candidates for the upcoming local body elections.
The event is at the Mahitahi Colab at NMIT on Thursday, September 12 from 5.30pm-7.30pm. Each candidate will be invited to speak for one minute and then there will be some questions collated in advance from members of the public.
If you would like to ask a question, please email mailbox@nelsonmail.co.nz with Candidate Question in the subject line or reply to this post. Please bear in mind we may not have time to ask all questions but we will accommodate as many as we can.
See you there!

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2308 days ago

Daffodil sausage sizzle fundriaser

Kirsty from Tahunanui

Hi Everyone. We are having a Daffodil Day sausage sizzle fundraiser here at Nelson Packaging. Barbie is fully loaded as of now and the guys are waiting for hungry customers. Gold coin donation gets you a sausage/bread and a great yarn from the guys. 10 Merton Place, Tahunanui, NELSON

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2308 days ago

Poll: Should vaping ads be banned?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Tobacco companies are ramping up advertising for vaping products in what's being called a lolly scramble for customers, before new regulations come in.

Local e-cigarette businesses and anti-smoking groups say aggressive marketing campaigns are a bid to maximise sales before an expected … View more
Tobacco companies are ramping up advertising for vaping products in what's being called a lolly scramble for customers, before new regulations come in.

Local e-cigarette businesses and anti-smoking groups say aggressive marketing campaigns are a bid to maximise sales before an expected clampdown on how alternatives to smoking can be advertised.

To read more, click here.

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Should vaping ads be banned?
  • 87% Yes
    87% Complete
  • 13% No
    13% Complete
2049 votes
2309 days ago

The dates for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2020 have been announced! ❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Looking forward to celebrating our wonderful communities across the country with all of you from 27 March to 5 of April.

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2309 days ago

16x Modern new kitchen handles. 128mm hole spacing. Includes screws.

Kate from The Brook

These are brand new and still in packaging. We ordered too many so we are selling cheaply. These are good quality stainless steel new handles. The screws are included. Please call or text me if interested on 0276555507

Price: $30

2316 days ago
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