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Hi, turns out my beautiful Barneveld chicken is now a rooster. I live residential so unfortunately I can't keep this young one. He is very young, (just started crowing) and beautiful. I'm looking for a loving home.
Hi, does anyone know somebody who does laser cutting. I am needing shapes and designs cut out of 3mm and 6mm MDF.
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I work for Oscar after school care for kids and I'm trying to acquire some cotton reels to make cotton reel racers. Medium, large, old wooden ones. Any of these would be great. If you can help supply or know where I can get some please let me know. Cheers Erin
The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.
Rangitāne was one of the iwi that openly … View moreThe confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.
Rangitāne was one of the iwi that openly welcomed Pākehā settlers after the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, leasing them large tracts of land... but later they were left landless.
Find out more about what happened to Rangitāne o Wairarapa-Tamaki Nui-ā-Rua, where you live, and how much the land was settled for - it may surprise.
Marlborough Roads is starting work on repairing Queen Charlotte Drive from Monday July 30 2018, and there may be delays for people travelling along this road.
The road was heavily damaged in recent storms and in many places the road or walls have slipped.
The road may need to be closed to … View moreMarlborough Roads is starting work on repairing Queen Charlotte Drive from Monday July 30 2018, and there may be delays for people travelling along this road.
The road was heavily damaged in recent storms and in many places the road or walls have slipped.
The road may need to be closed to traffic at times, but Marlborough Roads will give a couple of days’ notice of any closures.
The repairs are expected to take about six weeks to complete.
Click here for more information.
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We have acquired a cat that needs rehomed.Love to keep it but not fair on our other cat.Taking cat to vet tomorrow to get checked out.If interested please phone 021480075 or thru neighbourly
Students are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles … View moreStudents are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles at a leadership exercise in Palmerston North last year. However students can still use firearms as part of shooting clubs and competitions. Click here to read the full article and guidelines.
So what do you think of the new rules? Are you for or against them?
A map showing "mobility scooter expressways" has been published to help wheelchair and mobility scooter users get around Blenheim, in Marlborough.
It’s one of the uncomfortable facts of life that emergencies happen no matter where you are.
You might be at work, out shopping, walking the dog or having coffee with friends. Get everyone in your house to think about how you might get home (or to your agreed meeting place) after an … View moreIt’s one of the uncomfortable facts of life that emergencies happen no matter where you are.
You might be at work, out shopping, walking the dog or having coffee with friends. Get everyone in your house to think about how you might get home (or to your agreed meeting place) after an emergency. Check out the route and any alternatives.
You can even walk your planned route to see how long it would take – a good reason to get out and about on a winter’s day!
Marlborough District Council Disaster Awareness
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Blenheim's old parking meters are about to be kicked to the kerb.
What would you like to see in their place?
Parking options
Pay-and-display: Customers pay for the time they require and a ticket is printed, to be placed on the dashboard of the car.
Pay-by-plate: Put money or card … View moreBlenheim's old parking meters are about to be kicked to the kerb.
What would you like to see in their place?
Parking options
Pay-and-display: Customers pay for the time they require and a ticket is printed, to be placed on the dashboard of the car.
Pay-by-plate: Put money or card into machine and enter number plate. The 'ticketless' system records your number plate and the time you arrived. Traffic wardens can regulate remotely. Mobile phone apps available to top up.
Pay-by-space: Solar or battery-powered sensors in the ground that detect the time of entry and exit from the park. The customer enters the space number at the meter. Read our full story here: www.stuff.co.nz...
We are looking for an experienced Part Time Chef/Cook to join our team. The applicant would need to be a team player with a positive attitude, able to work all shifts including weekends.
If you want work in a fresh, friendly environment then call Naomi Nailer, Village Manager on (03) 5775208 or… View moreWe are looking for an experienced Part Time Chef/Cook to join our team. The applicant would need to be a team player with a positive attitude, able to work all shifts including weekends.
If you want work in a fresh, friendly environment then call Naomi Nailer, Village Manager on (03) 5775208 or 0211366504.
Applications close Friday 3rd August 2018
What tips do you have for people who are finding it difficult to manage on the pension?
There has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be … View moreThere has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be made compulsory? Do you think this will help retain the language?
Neighbourly's own Sarah Moore has started studying te reo Māori follow her journey here.
A late registration penalty of 50% is applied to every dog over the age of three months which has not been registered on or before 31 July 2018. Registering your dog is cheaper than getting a fine for not registering it. The fine for an unregistered dog is $300. Phone Animal Control on 03 520 9033 … View moreA late registration penalty of 50% is applied to every dog over the age of three months which has not been registered on or before 31 July 2018. Registering your dog is cheaper than getting a fine for not registering it. The fine for an unregistered dog is $300. Phone Animal Control on 03 520 9033 or email animalcontrol@xtra.co.nz if you have any queries. Online Dog Services are available on the Council’s website here.
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