North Blenheim, Spring Creek

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!

2819 days ago

Let’s show our neighbourhoods some love!

The Warehouse Blenheim

The Great Community Clean Up kicks off on 16th April. It’s your chance to get out and muck in to make your neighbourhood beautiful! You can think big if you like, but it’s better to just think green - even picking up rubbish on your street is great! You’ll … View moreThe Great Community Clean Up kicks off on 16th April. It’s your chance to get out and muck in to make your neighbourhood beautiful! You can think big if you like, but it’s better to just think green - even picking up rubbish on your street is great! You’ll get a clean-up pack from us when you register, and you’ll have the chance to win some great prizes!

Find out more and register your event now.

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2820 days ago

Marlborough Earth Day party - Saturday 21st April - A&P Park Blenheim

Peter from Fairhall - Renwick - Woodbourne

Come and see the future of transportation at Marlborough Earth Day Party - with fully Electric Cars, E-Bikes, Electric Motorbikes and even Electric Boats. If you have an E-Bike or want to try one out at the event, you could help make history by riding it alongside hundreds of others to smash the … View moreCome and see the future of transportation at Marlborough Earth Day Party - with fully Electric Cars, E-Bikes, Electric Motorbikes and even Electric Boats. If you have an E-Bike or want to try one out at the event, you could help make history by riding it alongside hundreds of others to smash the WORLD RECORD for the largest number of E-Bikes ridden simultaneously at one place. Also check out the FREE PUBLIC LECTURES on climate change - come and learn more and help build a better future.

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2820 days ago

Urgent car recall - is your vehicle affected?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The New Zealand government has announced a compulsory airbag recall affecting 50,000 vehicles. NZTA states members are 'strongly advised to respond promptly to the recall notification. If your car is under active recall, contact the supplier as soon as possible and make an appointment to get … View moreThe New Zealand government has announced a compulsory airbag recall affecting 50,000 vehicles. NZTA states members are 'strongly advised to respond promptly to the recall notification. If your car is under active recall, contact the supplier as soon as possible and make an appointment to get the airbags replaced'.

Here's everything you need to know:
1) Check if your car is affected
2) Find out more about the recall.
3) Read information on why you need to have your airbag replaced.

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2821 days ago
2821 days ago

Live Stronger for Longer: April Fall campaign

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Nearly 27,000 people over 50 were admitted to hospitals in the past year due to a fall (Source: ACC).
A fall can be devastating for older people. Live Stronger for Longer is the theme for this year's April Falls campaign. Find out some simple things you can do to help prevent someone you love… View more
Nearly 27,000 people over 50 were admitted to hospitals in the past year due to a fall (Source: ACC).
A fall can be devastating for older people. Live Stronger for Longer is the theme for this year's April Falls campaign. Find out some simple things you can do to help prevent someone you love from a fall. Visit www.livestronger.org.nz...

2822 days ago

Poll: Should the speed limit be reduced to 70kmh on rural roads?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

A Landmark report is suggesting our rural roads should be reduced to 70kmh. So, is it a good idea?
To read more click here.

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Should the speed limit be reduced to 70kmh on rural roads?
  • 23% Yes, it's a good idea
    23% Complete
  • 75.7% No, our roads are fine at 100kmh
    75.7% Complete
  • 1.4% I'm unsure
    1.4% Complete
74 votes
2823 days ago

It's time.. show your community some love and WIN!

The Warehouse New Zealand

Show your neighbourhood how much you love it by getting involved in The Great Community Clean Up 2018. You could win great prizes so make sure you register a clean up event before 22 April.

Taking part in the Great Community Clean Up is easy: grab your friends, your neighbours (or your and … View more
Show your neighbourhood how much you love it by getting involved in The Great Community Clean Up 2018. You could win great prizes so make sure you register a clean up event before 22 April.

Taking part in the Great Community Clean Up is easy: grab your friends, your neighbours (or your and simply pick up a little litter in your street, tidy your favourite park, or remove bits and bobs from a nearby beach. Take part in 2018!
Sign up now

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2824 days ago

Have you subscribed to Get Growing? It's FREE!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on foraging for edible fungi, making seed-raising mix out of autumn leaves, collecting seed from deciduous trees, picking peaches and brewing cider.

Subscribe now and you'll never miss another issue!

Our crop of the week is … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on foraging for edible fungi, making seed-raising mix out of autumn leaves, collecting seed from deciduous trees, picking peaches and brewing cider.

Subscribe now and you'll never miss another issue!

Our crop of the week is Humulus lupulus, the hop plant, and we have a special feature on planting spring-flowering bulbs including a regional planting and flowering guide. Make health-boosting meals from new cookbook SuperVeg and be in to WIN SOME GREAT PRIZES!
Subscribe now!

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2825 days ago

Massive garage sale

Leonie from Blenheim

Huge garage sale. Moving overseas so everything must go! Come along and grab yourself a bargain. Something for everyone from kitchen forks to sports equipment to bookshelves to clothing and shoes and sooo much more!!!
Not before 830 Easter weekend Saturday and Sunday
78a Stephenson St

Negotiable

2825 days ago

It's not too late to submit a masterpiece!

Resene

Check out these wonderfully quirky entries we've received so far for the Resene Upcycling Awards! There's still plenty of time for you to get your upcycle on.. don't forget there's Bonus Categories for "Best entry for under 18", "Most colourful entry" and … View moreCheck out these wonderfully quirky entries we've received so far for the Resene Upcycling Awards! There's still plenty of time for you to get your upcycle on.. don't forget there's Bonus Categories for "Best entry for under 18", "Most colourful entry" and "Most unrecognisable re-purposed item"!

It's not too late to show us your creative side and you could WIN...
Enter now

2827 days ago

Do you feel safe going into "earthquake prone" St Mary's church?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Have you noticed the safety notice on the door at St Mary's church warning parishioners to make their own judgement about entering after the 2011 earthquake?
Do you have friends or family attending church services there?

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2826 days ago

BMW 318ti 1999 For Sale

Erin from Blenheim

Red BMW in really good condition. The leather upholstery is a little worn but still very tidy. A few paint chips as can be expected and that's about all the wear and tear it seems to have acquired. Original features such as floor mats and 6 disk cd player.
It does have an alarm system but … View more
Red BMW in really good condition. The leather upholstery is a little worn but still very tidy. A few paint chips as can be expected and that's about all the wear and tear it seems to have acquired. Original features such as floor mats and 6 disk cd player.
It does have an alarm system but needs to be repaired.
Typical BMW mod cons with seat warmers, sunroof, and front and side airbags.
Comes with two keys that may have once been lock/unlock button operated but these need to be looked at, possibly just need new batteries.


Number plate - DSB994
Kilometers - 106,584km
Body - Red, 3 door, Coupe
Fuel type - Petrol
Engine size - 1890cc
Transmission - Automatic
History - 5+ owners, Imported
Registration expires - May 2018
WoF expires - May 2018
Stereo description - Original BMW 6 CD Disk Player and Tape Deck


Feel free to reply to this post, I check neighbourly most days or you can contact me on 0274601488, cheers.

Price: $2,850

2826 days ago

Watch TV Box channels this Easter for free

Richard from Blenheim

Chill out, sit back and relax with TV remote in your hand with 1000s of movies, sports, TV shows, Netflix, YouTube for your family viewing entertainment.
TV Box channels have no fees or pay-per-view. Its all free with a monthly subscription SKY would pay the TV Box price in a couple of months and … View more
Chill out, sit back and relax with TV remote in your hand with 1000s of movies, sports, TV shows, Netflix, YouTube for your family viewing entertainment.
TV Box channels have no fees or pay-per-view. Its all free with a monthly subscription SKY would pay the TV Box price in a couple of months and you get much more and better content.
This is no gimick or illegal internet media streaming which is taking over the world and making cable and subscription services redundant.
Set up of the box only requires plugging in 3 cables and our pre-confiured TV Box will run straight away with no setup.
$200.00 call Richard 02757592998

Negotiable

2826 days ago

Visiting antique dealer wishes to purchase!

Antiques on Geraldine from Antiques On Geraldine

Offering highest prices - we will be in the area from approximately 1st - 6th May, happy to view one item, whole estates or collections.

We collect:
Old photos, jewellery, rifles, fly rods, old car parts, old tools, Musical instruments, old coins, bank notes with Maori head, War badges & … View more
Offering highest prices - we will be in the area from approximately 1st - 6th May, happy to view one item, whole estates or collections.

We collect:
Old photos, jewellery, rifles, fly rods, old car parts, old tools, Musical instruments, old coins, bank notes with Maori head, War badges & medals, lodge medals, old tins and bottles, gold, toysNZ pottery, crockery and china.

Please phone (03) 6155290 text 0211018469 or email thom.taylor@xtra.co.nz.
Learn more

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2828 days ago

How often do you post a letter?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

The cost of sending a standard letter within New Zealand will increase 20 cents from $1 to $1.20, from 1 July 2018.

Will this cost increase make you think twice about putting something in the mail?

Prices will increase for all Standard Post letter sizes and Bulk Mail, along with increases … View more
The cost of sending a standard letter within New Zealand will increase 20 cents from $1 to $1.20, from 1 July 2018.

Will this cost increase make you think twice about putting something in the mail?

Prices will increase for all Standard Post letter sizes and Bulk Mail, along with increases for domestic parcels, courier, international inbound and international outbound letters and parcels.

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