Picton - Waikawa, Picton

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

3255 days ago

Fire in the Awatere Valley

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

A home was burnt to the ground in a fire on Tuesday night.

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3255 days ago

Turn your home ownership dream into a reality this year!

SBS Bank

Whether you’re putting down roots for the first time, upsizing to suit a growing family, planning your dream home or looking to grow your wealth, we have the home loan for you.

Contact us on 0800 SBS BANK today or you can apply online at sbsbank.co.nz/home-loan. T&Cs apply.
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3256 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #7 - Selling Stuff

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From old furniture to school uniforms, Neighbourly is a great way to make a little extra money by selling items you no longer want or need. In fact the Buy, Sell & Trade category is one of the most popular on Neighbourly!

It's completely FREE to sell something on Neighbourly - plus … View more
From old furniture to school uniforms, Neighbourly is a great way to make a little extra money by selling items you no longer want or need. In fact the Buy, Sell & Trade category is one of the most popular on Neighbourly!

It's completely FREE to sell something on Neighbourly - plus you'll have a chance to meet one of your friendly neighbours. Here's a few tips and tricks to make your sale is a quick and easy one:
* Use good images to ensure your items really stand out
* Share an description of each item you are selling including details of its condition
* Add a price for your listing
* If you have multiple items to sell, group these into a single post and itemise the unique items you have for sale with their sale price.
* Once an item has sold, remember to mark it as SOLD (just click on the three little dots under your post)
* Consider listing an unsold item in the Free Stuff category if you're keen to see it moved along.
* Once a neighbourly has confirmed they'd like to purchase your item, share details using your Neighbourly Inbox
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3257 days ago

Poll: How do you feel about begging in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Recently there's been a lot of media and Neighbourly discussion around begging. How do you feel about people begging in your community? Do you reach into your pockets? Maybe you support organisations working with those who need a helping hand. Share your position below.

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How do you feel about begging in your neighbourhood?
  • 5.9% I give money and/or food to those begging
    5.9% Complete
  • 27% I don't donate to those begging
    27% Complete
  • 15.7% Sometimes I do, depending on the situation
    15.7% Complete
  • 24.5% I prefer to support organisations helping the needy
    24.5% Complete
  • 26.8% I haven't noticed begging in our neighbourhood
    26.8% Complete
3803 votes
3257 days ago

Compulsory laptops for students

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Another expense for parents sending their children off to college this year.

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3258 days ago

'Hardening up' is never the answer when times get tough

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Bary Neal lost his son Matt Neal last year when he died of suspected suicide.
Bary kindly shared his story with us - please click on the link to read it in full.

Bary wrote: We often think of the people who take their lives are the ones who didn't have anything going for them, and just … View more
Bary Neal lost his son Matt Neal last year when he died of suspected suicide.
Bary kindly shared his story with us - please click on the link to read it in full.

Bary wrote: We often think of the people who take their lives are the ones who didn't have anything going for them, and just don't want to be here, but nothing is further from the truth.

I have been looking into suicide, and so many of the people who have taken their lives were very clever, popular, caring and sporty, with no clear signs things were not right......

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3260 days ago

Event guide

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

There are so many things to do this weekend and throughout next week.
What do you have planned?

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3260 days ago

A Neighbourly New Year Tip #5 - Keep it private

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Did you know you have a Neighbourly inbox? If you'd like to contact a neighbour on Neighbourly directly, you can send them a private message. This is a great way to send confidential information (such as your mobile number or email) or to have conversations you'd like to keep away from … View moreDid you know you have a Neighbourly inbox? If you'd like to contact a neighbour on Neighbourly directly, you can send them a private message. This is a great way to send confidential information (such as your mobile number or email) or to have conversations you'd like to keep away from your Neighbourly noticeboard. It's also a great way to directly contact local organisations, businesses or media!
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How to send a private message:
* Locate the neighbour you wish to send a message to in your Neighbours Directory or on your noticeboard and click their name to visit their profile
* Click the MESSAGE button below your neighbour's profile picture
* Enter a subject and message and click send!
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3260 days ago

$ave the GST - last chance!

Resene

There's no better time to be decorating than summer - but you need to be quick! The Resene save the GST sale is in its final days*! You'll save 15% on Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop or… View moreThere's no better time to be decorating than summer - but you need to be quick! The Resene save the GST sale is in its final days*! You'll save 15% on Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop or participating reseller. Plus if you have a Resene ColorShop Card or Resene DIY Card, you can enjoy extra savings on a range of products!

*Offer runs until 31 January 2017.
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3261 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #4 - Join a Group

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Unite with fellow booklovers, find other fitness fanatics or swap garden goodies!

Neighbourly Groups are a great way to connect with like-minded people who live nearby. Take a look at Groups already set up by your neighbours - or have a go at setting up your own. Some of the most popular Groups … View more
Unite with fellow booklovers, find other fitness fanatics or swap garden goodies!

Neighbourly Groups are a great way to connect with like-minded people who live nearby. Take a look at Groups already set up by your neighbours - or have a go at setting up your own. Some of the most popular Groups around New Zealand include gardening, running, babysitter networking, private street groups and puppy playgroups.
Browse Groups

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3262 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #3 - Find your filters

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Filters allow you to manage what you see on your Neighbourly noticeboard. Perhaps you want to hide Buy & Sell messages - or maybe that's all you want to see! You'll find four filters at the top of your noticeboard: Recommendations, Buy & Sell, Events and Business. You can toggle … View moreFilters allow you to manage what you see on your Neighbourly noticeboard. Perhaps you want to hide Buy & Sell messages - or maybe that's all you want to see! You'll find four filters at the top of your noticeboard: Recommendations, Buy & Sell, Events and Business. You can toggle these on and off to customise your Neighbourly experience.

While you're there - have a play with the 'Sort' filter. This is a drop down menu allowing you to switch between newest posts and newest activity (replies).

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3263 days ago

Want to win tickets to the B10s in Brisbane?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Catch the superstars of Australian and New Zealand rugby along with international heavyweights Toulon, the Blue Bulls, Samoa and the Panasonic Wild Knights as they go head-to-head in a thrilling, high-stakes, ten-a-side knockout tournament.

Be in to win a trip for you and 3 mates to the first … View more
Catch the superstars of Australian and New Zealand rugby along with international heavyweights Toulon, the Blue Bulls, Samoa and the Panasonic Wild Knights as they go head-to-head in a thrilling, high-stakes, ten-a-side knockout tournament.

Be in to win a trip for you and 3 mates to the first ever Brisbane 10’s. See all of your favourite Super Rugby players in one exhilarating competition!

The prize package includes flights, accommodation and 4 platinum section tickets to the Brisbane 10’s on February 11 and 12.

Held annually at Suncorp Stadium the Brisbane Global Tens will showcase rugby at its action-packed best, offering a fresh and compelling take on the game, with a format that will combine the space and speed of Sevens rugby with the trademark physicality, athleticism and tactical element of the traditional fifteen-a-side game.

For your chance to win simply like or thank this post before Friday 27 January and you're in the draw!
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Conditions: prize not transferable. Valid for prize as is and no cash equivalent. NZ residents/citizens only and 18+.

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3263 days ago

Letters to the editor

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

We love receiving letters to the editor.
You can drop them off at our reception on Henry St in Blenheim.
You can email them to mailbox@mex.co.nz
You can email the Marlborough regional editor Nicola Coburn nicola.coburn@fairfaxmedia.co.nz or phone her on 021 2595 166.
You can post your letters … View more
We love receiving letters to the editor.
You can drop them off at our reception on Henry St in Blenheim.
You can email them to mailbox@mex.co.nz
You can email the Marlborough regional editor Nicola Coburn nicola.coburn@fairfaxmedia.co.nz or phone her on 021 2595 166.
You can post your letters to PO Box 242, Blenheim 7274.

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3263 days ago

Neighbourly Tip #2 - Those three little dots...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Have you noticed those three little dots under Neighbourly posts and replies? Have you ever clicked them?

Those three dots bring up a special menu allowing you to hide a post you don't want to see anymore, unfollow a discussion you've taken part in and to report a message for the … View more
Have you noticed those three little dots under Neighbourly posts and replies? Have you ever clicked them?

Those three dots bring up a special menu allowing you to hide a post you don't want to see anymore, unfollow a discussion you've taken part in and to report a message for the Neighbourly team to review.

Under your own posts, those three little dots give you a different menu. You'll be able to edit your post, delete it or disable replies.

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3263 days ago

Avanti kids bikes up for grabs!

FreshChoice New Zealand

We are giving away two 20 inch Avanti kids bikes and helmets with FreshChoice Win a Bike. Win one for your child, nephew or grandchild, by entering online. Competition runs from now until 29th January 2017. More bikes to win at all FreshChoice supermarkets so pop into your local FreshChoice to be … View moreWe are giving away two 20 inch Avanti kids bikes and helmets with FreshChoice Win a Bike. Win one for your child, nephew or grandchild, by entering online. Competition runs from now until 29th January 2017. More bikes to win at all FreshChoice supermarkets so pop into your local FreshChoice to be into win. Enter now! Learn more

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