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2558 days ago

Thank you!

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

As of 10am this morning, we've raised $5000 towards wasp control. The more we raise the more work we can do, so thank you to those who have already contributed. If you wish to donate and find out more about the project you can do so here givealittle.co.nz...

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2558 days ago

Changes to kerbside collections this Christmas

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

All transfer stations, the Waste Sorting Centre, Resource Recovery Centre, Greenwaste Acceptance Facility and Composting, and the landfill are closed on Christmas Day, 25 December.

Normal services resume on Thursday 3 January 2019. Find out more here.

Kerbside rubbish bag and recycling … View more
All transfer stations, the Waste Sorting Centre, Resource Recovery Centre, Greenwaste Acceptance Facility and Composting, and the landfill are closed on Christmas Day, 25 December.

Normal services resume on Thursday 3 January 2019. Find out more here.

Kerbside rubbish bag and recycling collections - Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
- Rubbish bags and recycling crates normally collected on Tuesdays will be collected on Monday 24 December and Monday 31 December.

Boxing Day and the day after New Year’s Day
- Rubbish bags and recycling crates normally collected on Wednesdays will be collected on Thursday 27 December and Thursday 3 January.

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2558 days ago

Changes to kerbside collections this Christmas

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

All transfer stations, the Waste Sorting Centre, Resource Recovery Centre, Greenwaste Acceptance Facility and Composting, and the landfill are closed on Christmas Day, 25 December.

Normal services resume on Thursday 3 January 2019. Find out more here.

Kerbside rubbish bag and recycling … View more
All transfer stations, the Waste Sorting Centre, Resource Recovery Centre, Greenwaste Acceptance Facility and Composting, and the landfill are closed on Christmas Day, 25 December.

Normal services resume on Thursday 3 January 2019. Find out more here.

Kerbside rubbish bag and recycling collections - Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
- Rubbish bags and recycling crates normally collected on Tuesdays will be collected on Monday 24 December and Monday 31 December.

Boxing Day and the day after New Year’s Day
- Rubbish bags and recycling crates normally collected on Wednesdays will be collected on Thursday 27 December and Thursday 3 January.

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2558 days ago

Purebred Mini Lop Bunny

Ruth from Blenheim

Archie needs a new home
Purebred mini lop Bunny
14 weeks old
Male
Silver grey
Very friendly
$80 including hutch

Negotiable

2559 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene … View more
Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene Cardholders!

If you don’t have a card, sign up free online, www.resene.co.nz/diycard or while you are at your local Resene ColorShop.

And if you need help choosing your paints, wood stains, colours or wallpapers, your local Resene ColorShop staff can help you with all the advice and inspiration you need!
Find out more!

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2561 days ago

Poll: Should personal cannabis use be legalised?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Government will hold a referendum on personal cannabis use at the 2020 general election - and it will be binding.

"It will be held at the 2020 general election. The agreement is that it will be binding. There is a bit of detail to still to work through," Justice Minister Andrew … View more
The Government will hold a referendum on personal cannabis use at the 2020 general election - and it will be binding.

"It will be held at the 2020 general election. The agreement is that it will be binding. There is a bit of detail to still to work through," Justice Minister Andrew Little says.

What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Should personal cannabis use be legalised?
  • 55.8% Yes
    55.8% Complete
  • 41.2% No
    41.2% Complete
  • 3% I'm not sure/something else (tell us in the comments)
    3% Complete
787 votes
2580 days ago

Boy racers given the green light

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Christchurch authorities have come up with a plan to stop boy racers revving engines and racing off the line: Don't let them hit red lights.

Council will trial phasing the traffic lights on Bealey Ave so traffic gets a clear run down the length of the street, to reduce noise from things … View more
Christchurch authorities have come up with a plan to stop boy racers revving engines and racing off the line: Don't let them hit red lights.

Council will trial phasing the traffic lights on Bealey Ave so traffic gets a clear run down the length of the street, to reduce noise from things like stopping and accelerating, revving and burn-outs.

Do you think this will stop boy racers from revving loudly? Tell us in the comments below (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).

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2560 days ago

Severe weather watch: Thunderstorm for parts of Nelson and Marlborough

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a severe weather watch for thunderstorm with high intensity rainfall in Marlborough, Nelson and Buller. The risk is highest this afternoon and early evening. People are urged to stay alert to weather conditions, as flash flooding is possible, as is damage from hail. … View moreMetService has issued a severe weather watch for thunderstorm with high intensity rainfall in Marlborough, Nelson and Buller. The risk is highest this afternoon and early evening. People are urged to stay alert to weather conditions, as flash flooding is possible, as is damage from hail. Keep updated here

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2560 days ago

Poll: Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct… View more
As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.

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Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?
  • 46.6% Yes
    46.6% Complete
  • 53.4% No
    53.4% Complete
1167 votes
2560 days ago

Poll: Should personal cannabis use be legalised?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A binding referendum on personal cannabis is to be held at the 2020 general election. Do you think personal cannabis use should be legalised in NZ? Read more about the topic here.

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Should personal cannabis use be legalised?
  • 56.8% Yes
    56.8% Complete
  • 43.2% No
    43.2% Complete
2544 votes
2561 days ago

Tooth ache?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Most of us have been there at some point, the dreaded throbbing of a tooth that morphs into the kind of pain you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy! What do you do after hours when the dentist is shut? Where do you go to get help- or do you just wait?

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2561 days ago

Are you ready to completely ditch plastic bags?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The clock is ticking (and no, we're not referring to the Christmas countdown!) - single-use plastic bags will be out of circulation from July 1, 2019.

All retailers, ie not just supermarkets, will no longer be able to sell or give away single-use plastic shopping bags after … View more
Hi neighbours,

The clock is ticking (and no, we're not referring to the Christmas countdown!) - single-use plastic bags will be out of circulation from July 1, 2019.

All retailers, ie not just supermarkets, will no longer be able to sell or give away single-use plastic shopping bags after this date. To read more, click here.

Do you support the single-use plastic bag ban? How will the ban affect your life?

Have you already adapted to a plastic bag-free life or will this mean big changes in your household? What are your tips and tricks for ensuring the ban doesn't cause havoc when you hit the shops?

Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff

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2562 days ago

This time four years ago...

Matt Brown Reporter from Marlborough Express

This time four years ago...in 2014, the boom of a mobile crane working on Blenheim's multimillion-dollar ASB Theatre crashed to the ground startling workers and passers-by.
Two more cranes were required to remove the boom from the site.
The Hitachi crane did not have a load when it fell. It … View more
This time four years ago...in 2014, the boom of a mobile crane working on Blenheim's multimillion-dollar ASB Theatre crashed to the ground startling workers and passers-by.
Two more cranes were required to remove the boom from the site.
The Hitachi crane did not have a load when it fell. It had been moving to pick up a load when the boom broke.
The story was reported by Anna Williams.

2562 days ago

Donations flooding in!

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Wow! Your generosity means we have already raised almost $4000 in just three days towards our fight against wasps. We've also received an amazing $35,000 sponsorship from BASF which is a fantastic boost to the campaign. Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free … View moreWow! Your generosity means we have already raised almost $4000 in just three days towards our fight against wasps. We've also received an amazing $35,000 sponsorship from BASF which is a fantastic boost to the campaign. Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility. Find out more about the project and how you can contribute here: givealittle.co.nz...

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2563 days ago

Best place for a summer swim

The Team from Marlborough District Council

It’s easy to check the water quality of your favourite spot before you head out because Council’s recreational bathing sampling programme is underway, with weekly samples collected from 21 sites across Marlborough. Testing continues until March.

In summer the risk of catching an infectious … View more
It’s easy to check the water quality of your favourite spot before you head out because Council’s recreational bathing sampling programme is underway, with weekly samples collected from 21 sites across Marlborough. Testing continues until March.

In summer the risk of catching an infectious disease from swimming in clear, clean water is usually low. However, after heavy rain, contamination can occur. As a rule of thumb, don't swim if the water looks dirty or murky, smells or has scum on its surface.

You can check the latest results for Marlborough’s favourite swimming spots on the Land and Water Aotearoa website
Find out more!

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