Picton - Waikawa, Picton

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

From us at Neighbourly, we're wishing you the best for 2026!

3102 days ago

Great teaching happening in our communities

Teach NZ

The winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our … View moreThe winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our winners for sharing their inspirational journeys, and find out about their achievements at the link below. Learn more

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3102 days ago

GARDENA Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Nominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a … View moreNominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a vege-growing food bank or someone who is beautifying their town or restoring wasteland. It could be anything... basically if a gardener has inspired you, let us know! Include your name and phone number plus contacts for the nominated gardener, or for a contact person if it's a group.

You can send nominations to 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Wellesley St, Auckland. Or enter on our website, nzgardener.co.nz

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3103 days ago

Take part in our FreshChoice Health & Beauty survey and WIN!

FreshChoice New Zealand

How often do you workout? What are you concerned about when buying food? How often do you take health supplements? How much sleep do you need each night?

Take the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey today and you could win one of five $50 FreshChoice vouchers!
Take the survey now

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3103 days ago

That these plates are very cool is a Moot Point

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Ok code crackers have a go at this ...
Radio, Rollerskate, Paint tube, Compass.
Hand grenade, tooth, tooth, shuttlecock.

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3103 days ago

Poll: Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stuff has launched a series exploring the prospect of legalised cannabis in New Zealand. We'd love to know your thoughts on the prospect - vote in our poll below.

Read more from the series: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?
  • 33.5% Yes - I support this movement
    33.5% Complete
  • 37.7% I support marijuana only for medicinal use
    37.7% Complete
  • 12.2% I support marijuana only for those over 21
    12.2% Complete
  • 15.8% No - I don't support this movement
    15.8% Complete
  • 0.8% I don't have an opinion
    0.8% Complete
4806 votes
3104 days ago

Do you love a Good Story?

Community Resilience Coordinator from New Zealand Red Cross

Through providing cash grants, working with other community organisations, offering well-being workshops and messages, or regularly knocking on doors in hard-hit neighbourhoods, New Zealand Red Cross has worked tirelessly to help Cantabrians recover from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. … View moreThrough providing cash grants, working with other community organisations, offering well-being workshops and messages, or regularly knocking on doors in hard-hit neighbourhoods, New Zealand Red Cross has worked tirelessly to help Cantabrians recover from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. ‘10 Good Stories’ highlights the different areas where our work positively impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of people across greater Christchurch. Check out our 10 Good Stories here! Check out 10 Good Stories

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3104 days ago

Buy Aftersocks & support rural communities

The Team from Aftersocks

Aftersocks NZ is a Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) initiative that supports rural communities, following an adverse event or natural disaster which has left them in need of financial assistance. Proceeds from the sale of Aftersocks contributes to the Rural Women New Zealand Adverse Events Relief … View moreAftersocks NZ is a Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) initiative that supports rural communities, following an adverse event or natural disaster which has left them in need of financial assistance. Proceeds from the sale of Aftersocks contributes to the Rural Women New Zealand Adverse Events Relief Fund.

Thanks for your support neighbours! Buy, Wear & Share!
Learn more

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3104 days ago

The favourite teacher awards (prizes to be won)

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Some teachers educate us. Some teachers inspire us.

We want to celebrate New Zealand's favourite school teachers, and we're seeking nominations.

So tell us about your favourite school teacher. The teacher who believed in you or your child. The teacher who helped you believe in … View more
Some teachers educate us. Some teachers inspire us.

We want to celebrate New Zealand's favourite school teachers, and we're seeking nominations.

So tell us about your favourite school teacher. The teacher who believed in you or your child. The teacher who helped you believe in yourself. The teacher who made a difference. The teacher who inspired.

Click through on the link to make your nomination and you and your favourite teach could be off to Auckland to see Matilda the musical.

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3105 days ago

Countdown is on – Marlborough Home and Garden Show

Marlborough Home and Garden Show

Just days to go till the Marlborough Home & Garden Show

Friday & Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000

Over 150 exhibitors, preview latest trends and innovations, take advantage of show only specials and your chance to win a Tempur bed thanks to … View more
Just days to go till the Marlborough Home & Garden Show

Friday & Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000

Over 150 exhibitors, preview latest trends and innovations, take advantage of show only specials and your chance to win a Tempur bed thanks to Harvey Norman! Bring along all your questions and get free advice from all the experts in the industry.

Indoor and Outdoor home solutions, home décor, kitchens, bathrooms and everything in-between!
Learn more

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3106 days ago

We think you can do better, Tasman region.

Powershop

The power company that Kiwis love is now available in Nelson, Marlborough, and Tasman! Switch your main home to Powershop and we guarantee to save you money over your first year with us compared to what you’d pay if you stayed with your current power company. We’ll even kick-start the savings … View moreThe power company that Kiwis love is now available in Nelson, Marlborough, and Tasman! Switch your main home to Powershop and we guarantee to save you money over your first year with us compared to what you’d pay if you stayed with your current power company. We’ll even kick-start the savings with $150 worth of free power spread over your first three months. Sounds better already, doesn’t it? Terms and Conditions apply. Sign up now

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3106 days ago

"It's like saying goodbye to an old friend" - Fire Service gets new name

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

From today our Neighbourly page will be re-named to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Watch this ONE News clip to find out why...

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3107 days ago

Free reading and writing classes for adults

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Improve your reading, writing and spelling skills with our FREE adult literacy classes at Ara Institute of Canterbury. They are a great way to enhance your skills for work, study or everyday life, in a friendly and supportive place.

There are daytime and evening classes held throughout the year.… View more
Improve your reading, writing and spelling skills with our FREE adult literacy classes at Ara Institute of Canterbury. They are a great way to enhance your skills for work, study or everyday life, in a friendly and supportive place.

There are daytime and evening classes held throughout the year. To find out more, call us on 0800 24 24 76 or visit ara.ac.nz.
Find out more

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3107 days ago

Have you got your trap yet?

Robyn Neighbourly Lead from Picton - Waikawa

Picton people, there is still time to pop into the Picton Dawn Chorus pop-up shop on Wellington St to buy your very own rat-trapping device! The $10 boxed traps have been selling well but there are plenty more left.

Making Picton a better place for native birdlife is a community responsibility. If… View more
Picton people, there is still time to pop into the Picton Dawn Chorus pop-up shop on Wellington St to buy your very own rat-trapping device! The $10 boxed traps have been selling well but there are plenty more left.

Making Picton a better place for native birdlife is a community responsibility. If you'd like to do your bit, call into the shop, next to Kiwi Takeaways, between 10.00 and 1.00 Mon to Sat. A friendly volunteer will be happy to sort you out.

Cheers.

3108 days ago

Share your skills and transform lives

Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)

Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives… View more
Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
Register now

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3110 days ago

Road closed

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

A portion of Rapaura Rd will be closed from 7pm to 7am overnight on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week.

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