Fairhall - Renwick - Woodbourne, Renwick

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!

2771 days ago

Poll: Have you suffered a hot water bottle burn?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

As the temperature drops more of us our reaching for our trusty hot water bottles to stay toasty, but at what risk?

Hundreds of people are reporting hot water bottle burns every year and it's getting worse, especially among children. For the latest hot water bottle safety tips, click here.

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Have you suffered a hot water bottle burn?
  • 14.6% Yes
    14.6% Complete
  • 85.4% No
    85.4% Complete
1057 votes
2772 days ago

Fencing Contractor Available

Cheryl from Fairhall - Renwick - Woodbourne

Anyone requiring rural, lifestyle, Equine, vine yard, residential or industrial fencing. Give Craig at Farmlands & Vine Fencing Contractors Ltd a call on 021 031 0409

2772 days ago

Help us save lives!

Summit Real Estate

Hi neighbours, it's Baz here from the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter. Our fundraising campaign to help us purchase two new sets of Night Vision Goggles has now reached $4,315, still a long way to go to reach our target of $36,000 but every dollar counts, thanks guys.

Two nights ago … View more
Hi neighbours, it's Baz here from the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter. Our fundraising campaign to help us purchase two new sets of Night Vision Goggles has now reached $4,315, still a long way to go to reach our target of $36,000 but every dollar counts, thanks guys.

Two nights ago we were dispatched at 2.10am to Murchison for a medical emergency. It was extremely foggy and we were only able to make it to the Owen and landed there while a St John Ambulance brought the patient to us. We then flew the patient to Nelson Hospital where they were treated. Without night vision goggles and the way the weather was, there would be no way we would have been able to get to them. It would have been a long journey to Nelson Hospital in the ambulance and potentially a different outcome. These goggles really are vital in our safety and also finding you.

You can help Summit support our service by donating here – givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/help-save-lives
Donate here!

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2773 days ago

Poll: Would you move house for the right school zone?

Reporter Homed

*** UPDATE *** Thanks to everyone who's voted in the poll and been in touch to share their thoughts on this topic. You can read our full story, here.

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Would you move house for the right school zone?
  • 45.4% Yes I would.
    45.4% Complete
  • 44% No I wouldn't.
    44% Complete
  • 10.6% I have already.
    10.6% Complete
1128 votes
2773 days ago

Take your skills on an adventure!

Volunteer Services Abroad

Looking for a rewarding overseas experience? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. Aged 25 to 75 - our Kiwi volunteers come from diverse industries and all walks of life.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a … View more
Looking for a rewarding overseas experience? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. Aged 25 to 75 - our Kiwi volunteers come from diverse industries and all walks of life.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance for volunteers and their partners.

Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
Find out more!

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2773 days ago

Wanted to Rent Home

Virginia from Blenheim

Has anyone a home to rent in Seddon for couple and baby.Partner has full time employment.Thank you

2774 days ago

Assorted Patchwork & Quilting squares

Lynn from Blenheim

These are surplus to my requirements now. Lovely materials

Price: $60

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2774 days ago

National Volunteer Week - next month!

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

How will you be celebrating National Volunteer Week next month?

National Volunteer Week (17-23 of June 2018)
celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who are volunteering their time and skills to our communities every year.

The theme this year is Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, … View more
How will you be celebrating National Volunteer Week next month?

National Volunteer Week (17-23 of June 2018)
celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who are volunteering their time and skills to our communities every year.

The theme this year is Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.

We think this captures the essence of what volunteering is about. This is a time to acknowledge how volunteering efforts contribute to and enrich all communities within Aotearoa.

#NVW2018 #volunteering

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2774 days ago

Kritter Supplies

Cheryl from Fairhall - Renwick - Woodbourne

Hi all. I have just started a hobby business called Kritter Supplies. Practical products for practical pet owners. Check out my Facebook page. www.facebook.com...

Negotiable

2774 days ago

Could you move from a 3-bed to a motorhome?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Would you give up your home for a life on the road? When Lynette and John Valk sold their three-bedroom home in Blenheim to live in a nine-metre motorhome and explore New Zealand, it was easier than they thought, and they don't regret a thing.

"We have seen so many hidden gems of New… View more
Would you give up your home for a life on the road? When Lynette and John Valk sold their three-bedroom home in Blenheim to live in a nine-metre motorhome and explore New Zealand, it was easier than they thought, and they don't regret a thing.

"We have seen so many hidden gems of New Zealand that we would never have seen if we were still living in a house," says Lynette.

Does the idea of selling up to make a big life change appeal to you? What changes would you like to make?

2794 days ago

Are you using your recycling bin?

Reporter Marlborough Express

The Marlborough District Council is looking at how to address excess recycling on existing kerbside routes in Blenheim and Picton. Earlier in the year it surveyed how many households put recycling crates out, and how full they were.

It found more than a third of households did not put their … View more
The Marlborough District Council is looking at how to address excess recycling on existing kerbside routes in Blenheim and Picton. Earlier in the year it surveyed how many households put recycling crates out, and how full they were.

It found more than a third of households did not put their recycling bin out each week.

How often do you put out your recycling bin?

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2774 days ago

Multi- agency training

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Training is a big part of our job here at Marlborough CDEM. Last week the Marlborough Emergency Response Team got stuck into some hard training with our ‘neighbours’ from Red Cross and Base Woodbourne; it was cold and dark but thankfully not raining. It was a great opportunity for the team to … View moreTraining is a big part of our job here at Marlborough CDEM. Last week the Marlborough Emergency Response Team got stuck into some hard training with our ‘neighbours’ from Red Cross and Base Woodbourne; it was cold and dark but thankfully not raining. It was a great opportunity for the team to learn and practice their casualty identification and recovery skills, on some pretty rough ground. Here’s a big thanks to Conpavers for letting us use their site and for providing safety information.


Here are some useful links to help you prepare for an emergency:

Marlborough District Council Disaster Awareness
getthru.govt.nz
facebook.com/NeighbourhoodSupportMarlborough
Civil Defence Tsunami information
Find out more!

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2775 days ago

Song leader wanted

Helen from Fairhall - Renwick - Woodbourne

I am part of a small community choir (The Riversdale Singers, previously Thursday Zingers) and we are searching for a new song leader. Our previous leader has moved out of town but we are very keen to continue. We all love to sing although many of us don't read music but we're quick … View moreI am part of a small community choir (The Riversdale Singers, previously Thursday Zingers) and we are searching for a new song leader. Our previous leader has moved out of town but we are very keen to continue. We all love to sing although many of us don't read music but we're quick learners. We particularly enjoy singing in harmony and are open to singing in most genres. If there is anyone who may be interested in joining us in a leader's capacity we would love to hear from you.

2775 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing - it's FREE!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of… View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our plant of the week in Get Growing is the festive abutilon and we have the latest scientific information on guava moth and what you can do to try and prevent it from affecting your fruit trees. Try sensational Catalonian recipes from Barcelona Cult Recipes and enter to win some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and be in to WIN!

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2776 days ago

Piano

Anne M from Blenheim

Treasured by our daughter for many years....it's time to let it go hopefully to another beginner to love. It's a "Merton" piano.

Price: $50

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