Picton - Waikawa, Picton

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

From us at Neighbourly, we're wishing you the best for 2026!

3247 days ago

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Resene

Add a little more colour to your life and help those in need with Hunger for Colour! Simply bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot!*

Resene will then donate all cans to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks. … View more
Add a little more colour to your life and help those in need with Hunger for Colour! Simply bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot!*

Resene will then donate all cans to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks. When you donate a can of food you'll save up to $5.50 on your testpot purchase while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.

So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop today!

*60-80ml testpot
Find out more

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3247 days ago

Event guide: What's on

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

It's not all about the wine festival - there is so much to do in Marlborough this weekend.

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3247 days ago

Spot your neighbour this summer!

FreshChoice Picton

When was the last time you got those spots checked out? We’ve teamed up with Melanoma New Zealand who help raise awareness of early detection of melanoma and prevention. Keep an eye-out on your neighbours, friends and family. Remember if in doubt, get checked out!

Show your support and drop a … View more
When was the last time you got those spots checked out? We’ve teamed up with Melanoma New Zealand who help raise awareness of early detection of melanoma and prevention. Keep an eye-out on your neighbours, friends and family. Remember if in doubt, get checked out!

Show your support and drop a coin donation into the Melanoma New Zealand coin collection box next time you visit us in-store.
Spot it. Stop it!
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3249 days ago

Spotted us around?

Stuff Fibre

Hello neighbours! I'm Sam from Stuff Fibre (on the left) - and that's my mate Casey, Neighbourly's co-founder. As a couple of tech start-up founders, we're really excited to have joined forces to help make a difference in every corner of New Zealand.

Neighbourly do it by … View more
Hello neighbours! I'm Sam from Stuff Fibre (on the left) - and that's my mate Casey, Neighbourly's co-founder. As a couple of tech start-up founders, we're really excited to have joined forces to help make a difference in every corner of New Zealand.

Neighbourly do it by connecting you with your neighbours - Stuff Fibre is doing it by providing a better, simpler internet experience. Stuff Fibre delivers super speedy internet supported by local customer service from our team in Auckland (wahoo!), unlimited data and no fixed term contracts so that you get our best price always. Over the coming weeks and months we'll be working with Neighbourly to help you understand about what this 'fibre stuff' is all about and why it should matter to you. In the meantime - it's great to be here!

Curious? Find out more about how we're shaking things up.

- Sam Morse, Stuff Fibre co-founder
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3250 days ago

Poll: Too PC or necessary for the health of our children

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Should schools be policing what goes in your child's lunch box?
An Australian mum of eight got a rude shock when she received a note home about a piece of home made chocolate slice she sent in her preschooler's lunchbox, opening up a lively discussion about healthy lunchboxes and … View more
Should schools be policing what goes in your child's lunch box?
An Australian mum of eight got a rude shock when she received a note home about a piece of home made chocolate slice she sent in her preschooler's lunchbox, opening up a lively discussion about healthy lunchboxes and communication between schools and parents.
Read the full story: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Too PC or necessary for the health of our children
  • 3% Yes - they're only doing it in the best interests of the kids.
    3% Complete
  • 66.7% No - parents should decide what their child eats.
    66.7% Complete
  • 30.3% Perhaps - but schools should be sensitive in the way they do it.
    30.3% Complete
33 votes
3251 days ago

Protect your child against most HPV cancers

Ministry of Health

From 2017, HPV immunisation will be free for everyone aged 9 to 26. That means boys can also be protected against some types of cancer.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop, the viruses are mostly transmitted by teenagers and young adults but often aren’t diagnosed until later. … View more
From 2017, HPV immunisation will be free for everyone aged 9 to 26. That means boys can also be protected against some types of cancer.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop, the viruses are mostly transmitted by teenagers and young adults but often aren’t diagnosed until later. That’s why it’s important for children to be immunised when they are young. Around 80% of people will be exposed to HPV at some point in their life. Protecting children before they are exposed to HPV will protect their health in the future.

For more information about HPV immunisation, see www.health.govt.nz/hpv
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3254 days ago

WIN one of 4 divine Ti Ora Tea gift sets

FreshChoice New Zealand

To celebrate Valentines Day, FreshChoice are giving away FOUR chances to win one of these amazing Ti Ora Tea prize packs! Blended and packed locally; these premium teas make a perfect gift for someone special. If you and your loved one (or your neighbour!) are fans of a nice cuppa, this is the … View moreTo celebrate Valentines Day, FreshChoice are giving away FOUR chances to win one of these amazing Ti Ora Tea prize packs! Blended and packed locally; these premium teas make a perfect gift for someone special. If you and your loved one (or your neighbour!) are fans of a nice cuppa, this is the competition for you.

For your chance to win simply LIKE or THANK this post and you're in the draw!

Winners announced Monday 13 Feb. T&Cs apply.

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3254 days ago

Event guide

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

The weather forecast is great and there are heaps of things to do so get out there and make the most of the Waitangi Day long weekend.

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3255 days ago

Congratulations to our First Aid Kit winners

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

We had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.

Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora

Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be … View more
We had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.

Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora

Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be damaged or blocked, so include walking.
- Don't wait for an official warning, there may not be time in a local source tsunami.
- Remember long OR strong, get gone.

Visit www.happens.nz... to work out what you will do.

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3256 days ago

Blenheim motel becomes 'little community' for those struggling for housing.

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Life is pretty tough when you're struggling to get by on the bare minimum and there's nowhere to rent.

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3257 days ago

Nominate your neighbourhood champion

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Do you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare … View moreDo you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare package as a lovely 'Thank you!'

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3257 days ago

It's going to be hot, hot, hot and windy

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Heading for 29 degrees today so slip, slop, slap and wrap but don't light any fires because MetService New Zealand warns that northwest gales could become severe in exposed places from tonight until late Wednesday.

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3258 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #11 - Meet a new neighbour

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.

Here's a few things you can do to … View more
This one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.

Here's a few things you can do to get you started:
- use the Neighbours Directory to find neighbours on your street.
- introduce yourself on Neighbourly to those living in your neighbourhood. Just a few words about yourself and what brought you here.
- Give something away or sell something! A Neighbourly exchange gives you a chance to meet someone new.
- just head out the door and knock on someone else's!
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Remember 86% of Kiwis want to get to know their neighbours better, but just don't see them around much (71%). Take the first step!

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3261 days ago

Handyman for Fence

Kate from North Blenheim

We are looking for a Handy man to take a look at our fence that is on a lean from the wind we had the other week.
If we could get a quote to fix please., we are in Rarangi.

Thanks
Kate and Shane

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