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2631 days ago

Don't forget to enter Colour Your Community!

Resene

For a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! Make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!

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For a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! Make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!

Whether it's a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or a local playground paint job, apply now on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project.
Enter now

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2632 days ago

Poll: Should the speed limit around Kaikōura be dropped?

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Are you driving from Marlborough to Kaikōura this long Labour Day weekend? NZTA wants to drop speed limits on SH1 around Kaikōura to 80kmh permanently, and the Hundalee Hills could drop to 60kmh. Unnecessary, or smart move? Reply to tell us why.

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Should the speed limit around Kaikōura be dropped?
  • 48.4% Nah, it's fine as is
    48.4% Complete
  • 16.1% Smart move, there's been too many fatalities
    16.1% Complete
  • 9.7% I'd drop the limit below 80kmh north and south of Kaikōura
    9.7% Complete
  • 9.7% I think 60kmh through the Hundalees is too slow
    9.7% Complete
  • 9.7% Maybe we could get tourists to improve their driving instead
    9.7% Complete
  • 6.5% Let's raise the speed limit to 110kmh on the straights
    6.5% Complete
31 votes
2632 days ago

Get Ready To Drop, Cover, Hold! 😁👍

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -

Friendly reminder that Shake Out, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, is happening tomorrow.

At 9:30am over 800,000 people across the country will drop, cover, and hold!

Are you joining in?

#NSNZemergencypreparedness

2638 days ago

Faulty smart meter to blame for $1100 power bill

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Genesis Energy has admitted a faulty power meter is to blame for a Christchurch man receiving exorbitant electricity bills for 12 months.

Have you experienced any problems with smart meters or your power bill?

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Genesis Energy has admitted a faulty power meter is to blame for a Christchurch man receiving exorbitant electricity bills for 12 months.

Have you experienced any problems with smart meters or your power bill?

(We sometimes appreciate using comments - add NFP if you don't wish for your comment to be printed)

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2636 days ago

Have you been bothered by magpies this spring?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Hundreds of Kiwis have been attacked by magpies since they were first introduced to New Zealand from Australia in the 1860s.

Each spring, aggressive male magpies defend their nests by swooping down and attacking pedestrians and cyclists.

Click the link below to read more.

2632 days ago

Roger Halls Sparkling Comedy Social Climbers

Roger Halls Sparkling Comedy Social Climbers

What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain … View more
What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.

Of course, it’s not just souls that are exposed, there’s a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, meltdowns and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.

Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to a town near you in November.

Buy tickets for Ashburton.

Buy tickets for Christchurch.
Buy tickets here!

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2632 days ago

Social climbers - the comedy - is touring NZ!

Roger Halls Sparkling Comedy Social Climbers

What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain … View more
What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.

Of course, it’s not just souls that are exposed, there’s a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, meltdowns and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.

Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to a town near you in November.
Buy tickets here!

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2645 days ago

Has your hot water cylinder been damaged by chlorine?

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Chlorination is to blame for damaged hot water cylinders in Christchurch and could cause further problems to pipes and foundations, according to a University of Canterbury study. Have you been affected by this?

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2633 days ago

Garage sale reminder

Felicity from Blenheim

A reminder about the garage sale in Murphys Road on Thursday (and again on Saturday). Garden items including small rotary home, kitchenware, old tools, fishing gear, mobility walkers, books, jigsaw etc etc.
From 9am

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2633 days ago

Craft Fair and Have a go Day.

Rod from Mount Pleasant - Redcliffs

When:- Labour Day Monday 22nd October 2018
Where:- 9, James Street, Redcliffs.
Redcliffs Function Centre.
Time:- 9am to 1 pm
Come and view the many stalls at the Craft Fair and while your here "Have a Go" at Lawn Bowls, Equipment supplied and help provided.
So come on down … View more
When:- Labour Day Monday 22nd October 2018
Where:- 9, James Street, Redcliffs.
Redcliffs Function Centre.
Time:- 9am to 1 pm
Come and view the many stalls at the Craft Fair and while your here "Have a Go" at Lawn Bowls, Equipment supplied and help provided.
So come on down and enjoy a Fun Day.

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2633 days ago

Housesitter

Julie from Blenheim

Housesitters wanted for modern 3 bedroom townhouse (and very sociable Burmese cat) in Witherlea area of Blenheim over Xmas period - approximately 22 - 28 December 2018. Phone Julie 035781345 or 0212987441.

Free

2633 days ago

New funds for local parks and reserves

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Marlborough District Council has just approved $1.75 million for some great local facilities, including playground equipment, tennis courts, improved sports grounds and more.

Further information here.

Pictured: Harling Park.
Find out more!

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2634 days ago

Where to put a ski lane?

Ian Allen Reporter from Marlborough Express

Ngakuta Bay is getting its ski lane back. And Pelorus Sound might be getting a new one. But are any of the ski lanes in the Sounds pretty pointless? And where would be a better place for one?

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2635 days ago

Spiderman does the right thing

Grant from Blenheim

Four year old "Spiderman" picking up people's rubbish at the A&P park

2635 days ago

Businesses might pay less. Learn more.

The Team from ACC New Zealand

ACC is proposing to reduce the business levy you pay. If you’re in business, these proposals could affect you.

Find out by how much by using ACC's online calculator and have your say at our site by October 25.
Learn more

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