2158 days ago

Poll: How does your disaster prepping rate?

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Marlborough has a high quake risk, and Civil Defence warns it's not "an army in cold storage". Do you have torches, radio, batteries, waterproof clothes, outdoor shoes, first aid kit, blankets, pet supplies, toilet paper, rubbish bags, face masks, and food and water for three days?
Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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How does your disaster prepping rate?
  • 9.5% I have these things and more - comment below
    9.5% Complete
  • 4.8% I've got the whole list
    4.8% Complete
  • 61.9% I have most of these things
    61.9% Complete
  • 0% I've only just started my kit
    0% Complete
  • 23.8% I haven't got any of these items
    23.8% Complete
21 votes
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4 days ago

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

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

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26 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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1 day 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?
  • 33.3% Yup - an influx of money trumps crowds
    33.3% Complete
  • 66.7% No - I prefer the peace
    66.7% Complete
  • 0% Other - tell us your thoughts below
    0% Complete
6 votes