North Blenheim, Spring Creek

Merry Christmas, neighbours

Merry Christmas, neighbours

From us at Neighbourly

3302 days ago

Event guide

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Here's your lineup for today.....

Outdoor Movie: Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Blenheim skating rink, 7.30pm, college students only. Food, drinks for sale. Gold coin entry.

I Am: Marlborough Boys' College auditorium, 7.30pm. Bcre8ve's latest production created and performed by … View more
Here's your lineup for today.....

Outdoor Movie: Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Blenheim skating rink, 7.30pm, college students only. Food, drinks for sale. Gold coin entry.

I Am: Marlborough Boys' College auditorium, 7.30pm. Bcre8ve's latest production created and performed by Marlborough youth.

Summer Sleigh Bells: Christmas concert, Nativity Church 2pm and 7.30pm. Tickets from Ken Ham's Music Works, Caltex Main St or door sales. Marlborough Civic Orchestra and guest soloist Cathy Irons (violin) from the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.

Artisan Market: 9am to 1pm, Wynen St car park. Food, coffee, jewellery, preserves, veggies, art, crafts, woodwork, pottery and more.

Omaka Flying Day: Anson and Yak3 coffee, Nana's cream freeze, BBQ, Under 14s free. Special deals on tours.

Speedway: BNT Remembrance Championship, Christmas meeting, stockcars, saloons, streetstocks, productions, youth ministocks. Pak Lims Rd. Race starts 6pm, gates open 5pm.

Redwood Market: 8am to noon, Cleghorn St car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers, handcrafts. Supporting hospice. Alison 5785109.

Kaikoura Schoolyard Market: 9am to 1pm. Stalls $10 (3.5m x 3.5m.), no need to book as there is plenty of room. Marlene 033195759.

Ulysses Club: 10am, meet at The Vines Village. Prospective members welcome.

Marlborough Museum: Brayshaw Heritage Park, daily 10am to 4pm. 5781712. New exhibition Sole Mates.

Picton Museum: 10am to 4pm daily, 9 London Quay, 5738283.

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am to 3pm, Brayshaw Vintage farm. Guided tours available, Doris 5794357.

Brooklyn Croquet Club: Golf croquet at Whitehead Park, 15 Brooklyn Dr. 1pm, Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday. Afternoon tea supplied.

Boot Sale: 8am to 2pm Blenheim Railway Station car park, Grove Rd. John 5783918.

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3303 days ago

Free doctors clinics

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

A doctor, nurse and counsellor are visiting Seddon and Ward each week

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3303 days ago

Last chance to enter our Christmas letterbox competition!

Mike Pero Real Estate New Zealand - HQ

Untangle your tinsel and head down the drive! It's your last chance to enter the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition. Simply decorate your letterbox for the festive season, share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before Monday 12 December and … View moreUntangle your tinsel and head down the drive! It's your last chance to enter the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition. Simply decorate your letterbox for the festive season, share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before Monday 12 December and we'll put you in the draw to win great prizes - including Prezzy® cards!

Help Santa find his way by decorating your letterbox this Christmas! Find out more.
Find out more

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3304 days ago

Long or strong, get gone

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

All of New Zealand’s coast line is at risk of tsunami.
Knowing the right immediate action to take can save lives and prevent injury. If you are near the coast and feel a strong earthquake that makes it hard to stand up, or a rolling earthquake that lasts longer than a minute, move immediately … View more
All of New Zealand’s coast line is at risk of tsunami.
Knowing the right immediate action to take can save lives and prevent injury. If you are near the coast and feel a strong earthquake that makes it hard to stand up, or a rolling earthquake that lasts longer than a minute, move immediately to high ground, or as far inland as possible.
The earthquake is your first warning, tsunami waves can arrive within minutes. Do not wait for official advice or warning systems.
Contact your local civil defence group for tsunami zone maps and plan your route today. www.civildefence.govt.nz...
Talk to your neighbours about where you will go, and who might need your help.

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3304 days ago

Connect with your older neighbours this Holiday Season.

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

If you haven’t already made contact with your neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.

Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people… View more
If you haven’t already made contact with your neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.

Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think about traditions.

Age Concern New Zealand will posting 5 tips leading up to Christmas on how you can connect with your older neighbours this Holiday Season.

1. Invite your older neighbour to share a meal or a cup of tea
Christmas can be a tough time for older people, especially those who live alone. Invite your older neighbour over for a meal this holiday season. This will give you a chance to build a relationship with them.

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3304 days ago

Football pack winners announced!

McDonald's

We had hundreds of entries to our little Football star competition! Special thanks to every Neighbourly member who shared photos of their Kiwi kids playing outdoors with their favourite ball. We're excited to announce our 60 winners today! Is your little footie fan on the list? Help keep your … View moreWe had hundreds of entries to our little Football star competition! Special thanks to every Neighbourly member who shared photos of their Kiwi kids playing outdoors with their favourite ball. We're excited to announce our 60 winners today! Is your little footie fan on the list? Help keep your little Kiwis active by enrolling them in McDonald's Junior Football. You might just have the next All White or Football Fern kicking around your backyard. Check the winners!

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3305 days ago

Wanted people who love to bring joy to the world

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

There are 25 wooden Christmas trees in Blenheim.
Some have been decorated by school children. Some are still standing bare.
If you have a few spare decorations and would lilke to bring some joy to the world, please feel free to add your decorations to the trees.
Perhaps you could sneak into … View more
There are 25 wooden Christmas trees in Blenheim.
Some have been decorated by school children. Some are still standing bare.
If you have a few spare decorations and would lilke to bring some joy to the world, please feel free to add your decorations to the trees.
Perhaps you could sneak into town with the kids after school and surprise us with your efforts.

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3305 days ago

What will your house be worth in 12 months?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

How would houses in your neighbourhood fare in a housing boom? Or a housing crash?
Maybe you're looking to buy...what will happen to house prices in the suburbs you're looking at over the next year? It's easy to find out how a housing crash, steady rate, or growth scenario will … View more
How would houses in your neighbourhood fare in a housing boom? Or a housing crash?
Maybe you're looking to buy...what will happen to house prices in the suburbs you're looking at over the next year? It's easy to find out how a housing crash, steady rate, or growth scenario will change your home's value. Find out now using the House Value Calculator.
Check your house value

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3306 days ago

Send a letter to Santa

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

The Blenheim Business Association elves have put a cute letterbox in Market Pl so that children can send a letter to Santa.

Make sure you address your letter to
Father Christmas
C/- Santa’s Grotto
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Don’t forget to put your full name & e-mail address if you … View more
The Blenheim Business Association elves have put a cute letterbox in Market Pl so that children can send a letter to Santa.

Make sure you address your letter to
Father Christmas
C/- Santa’s Grotto
Reindeerland XM4 5HQ

Don’t forget to put your full name & e-mail address if you want Santa to write back.

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3306 days ago

Drop, Cover, Hold in an earthquake

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

All of New Zealand is at risk of earthquakes, and lots of us travel to parts of the country where earthquakes are more common. Knowing the right action to take – Drop, Cover, Hold – and practising with your family, can save lives and prevent injury.
Everyone should know this - please share … View more
All of New Zealand is at risk of earthquakes, and lots of us travel to parts of the country where earthquakes are more common. Knowing the right action to take – Drop, Cover, Hold – and practising with your family, can save lives and prevent injury.
Everyone should know this - please share with your friends and family.

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3306 days ago

12 Days of Instant Wins...are you a winner?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We love a bit of festive fun at Neighbourly which is why we're giving away Christmas gifts to our members - every day for 12 days! We have heaps of awesome prizes including The Warehouse gift cards, toy packs, gardening vouchers - and CASH! Want to see if you or one of your neighbours is a … View moreWe love a bit of festive fun at Neighbourly which is why we're giving away Christmas gifts to our members - every day for 12 days! We have heaps of awesome prizes including The Warehouse gift cards, toy packs, gardening vouchers - and CASH! Want to see if you or one of your neighbours is a winner? Just check the blog to see if there's a familiar name on Santa's list.

A special congratulations to yesterday's winner - Beni Alo from Wellington! He scored an AirNZ Mystery Break for two! Check out today's winners now. #hohoho
Check today's winner!

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3306 days ago

Selling your home.

Ben from Blenheim

Hi.
Does anyone out there want a free updated appraisal on their home. The markets growing and so is your house price. Call Ben at Harcourts o276265oo3.

3307 days ago

Neighbours Day Aotearoa Launch

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Dates for Neighbours Day have been set! 25 & ­ 26 March 2017 is the weekend we're all working towards. Leading up to that weekend we'll be letting you know about some of the awesome events and activities happening near you, sharing stories, giving you a little inspiration around how … View moreDates for Neighbours Day have been set! 25 & ­ 26 March 2017 is the weekend we're all working towards. Leading up to that weekend we'll be letting you know about some of the awesome events and activities happening near you, sharing stories, giving you a little inspiration around how to get your neighbourhood revving to go for Neighbours Day, and for those of us who are a little shy, some helpful tips on how to get started.

Earlier this year we put it to the Neighbours Day community to vote on the best way to launch Neighbours Day 2017. The winning idea was is 'Make it a New Years Resolution', and so that is what we're rolling with. Make getting involved in Neighbours Day your New Year's Resolution.
If you or anyone else signs up for Neighbours Day 2017 between today and the 31st of January you go in a draw to win a $100 grocery voucher. We'll be making 3 draws, one in December, one in January and one in February.
We know there are some of you who are real champions of Neighbours Day Aotearoa, so for those that get the most people joining up we have a little incentive for you too. We've added a section in the join up page where people can mention how they heard about Neighbours Day. This is where all those awesome people you get to join up can pop your name. If you, or your organisation, come out on tops and have the most new members joining up then you will win a $100 grocery voucher as well!!! Whaaattt!! Now that will come in handy either for your awesome Neighbours Day event, or your friendly neighbourly bbq, or will pay for the TimTam's you bring when you have a cup of tea with your neighbours.
So make sure you share the love and spread the word.

For more info visit the links or email kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz

3307 days ago

November Missions

Paula Muddle from Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust

Another busy month for the crew with 49 missions in total. Check out where we have been flying.

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3307 days ago

Poll: Quaky, shaky ground

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Yesterday's quake left Seddon residents wondering why they live there.

Have you considered moving somewhere less quake prone?

Read the full story here: bit.ly...

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Quaky, shaky ground
  • 8.3% I plan to leave
    8.3% Complete
  • 33.3% I would like to leave but can't
    33.3% Complete
  • 58.3% This is my home, I'd never leave
    58.3% Complete
  • 0% I'm only here temporarily so I won't stay anyway
    0% Complete
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