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3030 days ago

Health News now out

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

The September edition of Health News is available to read in local community papers.
This month:
- Cancer Korero is coming to Golden Bay and Marlborough
- It's not too late to get your 'flu vaccine
- Let's talk about.... prostate cancer
- How 'blue' will you do?.
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The September edition of Health News is available to read in local community papers.
This month:
- Cancer Korero is coming to Golden Bay and Marlborough
- It's not too late to get your 'flu vaccine
- Let's talk about.... prostate cancer
- How 'blue' will you do?.
Health News is available to read in the Nelson & Tasman Leader (7 Sept) and the Saturday Marlborough Express (9 Sept) or view online as a pdf or ebook.

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3032 days ago

Movie Fundraiser for Age Concern

Melissa from North Blenheim

UPDATE: Due to an International decision, this event has had to be delayed until Thursday 14th September, same time. If you hold tickets and are able to attend the new date, your tickets will still be valid.

If you cannot attend the new date, you will be able to get a refund from the Age Concern… View more
UPDATE: Due to an International decision, this event has had to be delayed until Thursday 14th September, same time. If you hold tickets and are able to attend the new date, your tickets will still be valid.

If you cannot attend the new date, you will be able to get a refund from the Age Concern office until the end of September.

We apologise for any inconvience.

Age Concern Marlborough are hosting the Marlborough premiere of Victoria and Abdul, a delightful movie starring Judi Dench. It tells the true story of Queen Victoria's friendship with her Indian clerk Abdul.
You can eatch the trailer here: www.youtube.com...

Held on Thursday 14th at Top Town Cinema.
Refreshments from 6pm, Movie starts 6.30pm.

Tickets are $25, and include a drink and nibbles.
Available from Age Concern, at the Marlborough Community Centre, 25 Alfred Street, between 10am and 1pm or other times by arrangement. Call 5793457. Cash or cheque only.
Or from Top Town Cinema.

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3031 days ago

How much do our customers save?

Electric from Auckland Central

Hey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power … View moreHey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power company?

Want to know what you could save? Head to our online calculator.
Find out more

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3032 days ago

Which pollinator are you?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take this fun and absolutely unscientific quiz to identify your spirit pollinator! And hopefully, you'll enjoy it as a quirky way to learn a few facts about the pollinators in your garden.

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3032 days ago

What household task would you like a hand with?

Student Job Search

Could your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with … View moreCould your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with students – So what household task do you need help with? Let us know here by voting in our poll. Vote now!

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3032 days ago

Library closed

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

The Blenheim Library will be closed until Thursday while they install the new self-service kiosks.

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3033 days ago

NZ Gardener's Plan Bee

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read … View more
Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read more about Plan Bee: bit.ly...

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3033 days ago

Poll: Need some help at home?

Student Job Search

For 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know … View moreFor 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know the number one job that you would like help with at home! Vote below.

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Need some help at home?
  • 40.2% Cleaning
    40.2% Complete
  • 48.7% Gardening
    48.7% Complete
  • 3.5% Childcare
    3.5% Complete
  • 1.9% Home tutoring
    1.9% Complete
  • 1.7% Help moving house
    1.7% Complete
  • 0.8% Filing documents
    0.8% Complete
  • 3.1% General errands
    3.1% Complete
1566 votes
3034 days ago

REAL NZ: The great New Zealand state of the nation survey

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And … View moreHi neighbours. We've all seen the polls about how New Zealand feels. But what about our communities? Ahead of this month's election, this is a chance to tell our country's aspiring leaders how optimistic or pessimistic you and your neighbours are feeling about the future. And it's just 10 short multi-choice questions!

Take the survey today and we'll put you in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards.

The findings will be reported next weekend in the Sunday Star-Times and on Neighbourly.co.nz.
Take the survey

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3037 days ago

Wanted, Dining Table & Chairs

Jason from Picton - Waikawa

Good evening all. My wife and I are wanting to get a good quality dining table and chairs. We are looking for something that is a 4 seater and or can be extended.
We are in a difficult situation at the moment so wouldn't be able to pay a lot, or could arrange to pay instalments.
Anything … View more
Good evening all. My wife and I are wanting to get a good quality dining table and chairs. We are looking for something that is a 4 seater and or can be extended.
We are in a difficult situation at the moment so wouldn't be able to pay a lot, or could arrange to pay instalments.
Anything out there?

3035 days ago

Comfy lounge suite

Dennise from North Blenheim

Terracotta lounge suite, ( sofa and 2 armchairs), approx 12 years old, very good condition. Phone 5702163 evenings

Price: $350

3036 days ago

New flowers and vege varieties

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, here's a look at some new plants out in garden centres this month.

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3036 days ago

For Sale - 2 seater couch

Raquel from Blenheim

Hi
We have a grey 2 seater couch for sale. 4 years old, excellent condition. $450 ono

Price: $450

3037 days ago

My Food Bag

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Nadia Lim is bringing her My Food Bag to Marlborough.
Are you excited about having delicious ingredients and recipes delivered to your door?

3037 days ago

Father's Day

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

It's Father's Day on Sunday.
What is the very best gift to give your dad?

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