2400 days ago

Would the potential Blenheim bypass affect your travel time?

Elesha Gordon Reporter from Marlborough Express

A long-discussed bypass floated to ease congestion on the main highway through Blenheim is too expensive to justify, says a transport boss.
Do you agree? How would the bypass affect your travel?

The bypass, likely through "valuable vineyard land", would save about 680 trucks per day - mostly coming from the Picton ferries - about three minutes during peak traffic on State Highway 1, but would cost about $200 million. Read more here

How necessary do you think the bypass is?

More messages from your neighbours
5 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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28 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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3 days ago

Poll: Are big music and food events good for the Marlborough region?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Marlborough has a busy summer ahead, with plenty on the calendar, the latest being the Fruit Loop Festival, as reported by the Marlborough Express.

We want to know: Are big music and food events a good thing for the region? Does the boost they bring make the crowds worthwhile?

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Are big music and food events good for the Marlborough region?
  • 28.6% Yup - an influx of money trumps crowds
    28.6% Complete
  • 71.4% No - I prefer the peace
    71.4% Complete
  • 0% Other - tell us your thoughts below
    0% Complete
7 votes