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!

2829 days ago

Upcycling suggestions and advice

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Thanks to everyone who took part in our live chat with upcycling experts 'Reclaim That' author Sarah Heeringa and Miss Lolo founder and stylist Tamzyn Adding.

They covered a wide range of topics and shared plenty of advice that may be of use if you're thinking of entering … View more
Thanks to everyone who took part in our live chat with upcycling experts 'Reclaim That' author Sarah Heeringa and Miss Lolo founder and stylist Tamzyn Adding.

They covered a wide range of topics and shared plenty of advice that may be of use if you're thinking of entering Neighbourly's upcycling awards. To check out what they had to say, click here.

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2834 days ago

Full time or part time

Ruth from Blenheim

You are invited...
Today, in Blenheim we are holding an information hour at two different times
✔️Hear about an opportunity to earn extra money either full time or part-time
✔️”Love Beauty, Enjoy helping women feel good about themselves?”
✔️Information hour Today 22nd March
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You are invited...
Today, in Blenheim we are holding an information hour at two different times
✔️Hear about an opportunity to earn extra money either full time or part-time
✔️”Love Beauty, Enjoy helping women feel good about themselves?”
✔️Information hour Today 22nd March
✔️1pm and 7pm
✔️Experience innovative NZ Made, Cruelty Free Skincare
🌸PM me for Blenheim venue

2829 days ago

FINAL DAYS - stocktake sale

Furniture Gallery Blenheim

Call into Furniture Gallery this week their stocktake sale is on with
20-50% off everything,
Lounge suites, dining suites, bedroom suites, beds, occasional furniture and accessories
Grove Road, Blenheim

2829 days ago

Poll: Should Market St become a mall?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Nelson closed a portion of Trafalgar St over the summer to create a mall - it was very popular.
Should Market St in Blenheim be closed to traffic?
Read our story here: bit.ly...

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Should Market St become a mall?
  • 62.5% Yes
    62.5% Complete
  • 21.9% No
    21.9% Complete
  • 15.6% Only in the summer
    15.6% Complete
32 votes
2837 days ago

New Zealand Red Cross Neighbourhood BBQs

Service Centre Coordinator from Red Cross - Marlborough Service Centre

Please contact Denise at the Marlborough Red Cross Service Centre for more information on how to book a BBQ for your neighbourhood!

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2831 days ago

What’s Your Gut Feeling?

Gaviscon

Gut health and wellbeing has a noticeable impact on overall health. Factors such as diet, age, excessive stress and antibiotic treatment may cause an imbalance in ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria. This imbalance can also be exacerbated by the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion. Identifying … View moreGut health and wellbeing has a noticeable impact on overall health. Factors such as diet, age, excessive stress and antibiotic treatment may cause an imbalance in ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria. This imbalance can also be exacerbated by the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion. Identifying symptoms is key to understanding underlying gut imbalances, so that helpful treatment solutions can be taken. There are many simple lifestyle changes that can help improve overall gut heath. Additionally, overall wellbeing and good health can be optimised with Probiotics and specific Symptom Relievers. Pop into your local pharmacist to discuss your digestive wellbeing today. Find out more

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2831 days ago

Hi there – it’s all about me this time!

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Hi again, this time it’s all about us at Marlborough CDEM. In an emergency, we have a team of people who staff the Emergency Operations Centre, in a variety of roles ranging from Welfare (supporting me) to Operations, Logistics and Planning and Intelligence. We’re always keen for more … View moreHi again, this time it’s all about us at Marlborough CDEM. In an emergency, we have a team of people who staff the Emergency Operations Centre, in a variety of roles ranging from Welfare (supporting me) to Operations, Logistics and Planning and Intelligence. We’re always keen for more volunteers; you don’t need to wear a superhero cape to help us!

We provide training and support and you get to be part of an interesting environment, working with other great volunteers. If you’d like to find out more, get in touch with me at Catherine.coates@marlborough.govt.nz

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

Marlborough District Council Disaster Awareness
getthru.govt.nz
facebook.com/NeighbourhoodSupportMarlborough
Storm information
Learn more

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2833 days ago

It’s movie night at your place

Stuff Pix

Stuff Pix is a brand new way to watch the latest new release and blockbuster movies at your place. We’re talking huge hits like Thor: Ragnarok, Justice League, Atomic Blonde and heaps more.

Even better, as a special Neighbourly member, we’re giving you $2 OFF your first movie. So get … View more
Stuff Pix is a brand new way to watch the latest new release and blockbuster movies at your place. We’re talking huge hits like Thor: Ragnarok, Justice League, Atomic Blonde and heaps more.

Even better, as a special Neighbourly member, we’re giving you $2 OFF your first movie. So get together all your friends and family, and the popcorn, and enjoy.

Head to stuffpix.co.nz and use the code PIXOFFER2 at checkout to get $2 off, code expires 30th April 2018
Redeem $2 OFF

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2833 days ago

Poll: Have you heard of the Live Stronger for Longer movement?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

We’re raising awareness of falls prevention for over 65s. Older people can worry about having a fall, so much so that their activity reduces and they move less. Their strength decreases, affecting their balance and the risk of a fall increases. We want to know how many Neighbourly members who are… View moreWe’re raising awareness of falls prevention for over 65s. Older people can worry about having a fall, so much so that their activity reduces and they move less. Their strength decreases, affecting their balance and the risk of a fall increases. We want to know how many Neighbourly members who are over 65 have had a fall or fear falling?

We value our older people and want them to stay well and independent. We want them to Live Stronger for Longer. We’ll share more about why we’re asking next week.
Find out more

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Have you heard of the Live Stronger for Longer movement?
  • 6.2% Yes, I'm over 65 and have heard of it
    6.2% Complete
  • 45.2% No, I'm over 65 and haven't heard of it
    45.2% Complete
  • 6.1% Yes, I'm under 65 and have heard of it
    6.1% Complete
  • 42.5% No, I'm under 65 and haven't heard of it
    42.5% Complete
1689 votes
2833 days ago

Charge of the electric car brigade advances on Marlborough

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Hold onto your (driver's) seats, charging stations for electric cars might finally be coming to Marlborough.

2833 days ago

We can help employers as well as employees

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Remember, every employee must have a written employment agreement. If you’re an employer and you want to make sure you’re doing right by your workers, and are meeting your legal obligations, visit your local CAB, call us on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB), or check out our website, www.cab.org.nz.

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2833 days ago

Poll: Do you think letting fees should be scrapped?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

What are your thoughts on tenants paying letting fees? Housing Minister Phil Twyford has put forward a bill that would ban landlords from charging letting fees to tenants. Is the bill a good idea? Let us know in our poll below.
To read more click here.

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Do you think letting fees should be scrapped?
  • 80% Yes, let's get rid of fees
    80% Complete
  • 9.1% No, tenants should pay letting fees
    9.1% Complete
  • 10.9% No, but fees should be reduced
    10.9% Complete
  • 0% I'm on the fence
    0% Complete
55 votes
2834 days ago

Home life at a Marlborough vineyard

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Therese and Hans Herzog describe themselves as "typical Swiss", but their relaxed vineyard home in Marlborough is anything but.

Take a look inside to see how the couple incorporated the vineyard's original weatherboard cottage into their light and spacious new home.

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2834 days ago

Big wheelbarrow/tip cart

Sandra from Blenheim

Use as a wheelbarrow or a tip cart/trailer use pin to attach to car/ tractor/ moter bike. Phone 021480075 or thru neighbourly

Price: $190

2834 days ago

Have you heard? National's Jonathan Coleman bows out

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you heard that former Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has resigned from politics? A by-election will be held for his Auckland seat.
To read more about his resignation click here.

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