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It's going to be a beautiful morning pretty much everywhere in the country - so let's get as many kids and their families as possible out of their cars and walking/riding/scooting for this morning's school run. Tell us about it: what are you going to do; how does it work for you? How… View moreIt's going to be a beautiful morning pretty much everywhere in the country - so let's get as many kids and their families as possible out of their cars and walking/riding/scooting for this morning's school run. Tell us about it: what are you going to do; how does it work for you? How does it differ from your memories of footing it to school as a kid?
An important plank of our Foot It campaign this year has been to encourage councils to lower speed limits outside schools. Families and schools have been enthusiastic about our initiatives to make it easier for kids to get out of the car. And when we wrote to all New Zealand's mayors in February, they offered resounding support: many wrote back promising to do their best to lower speeds, but cautioning that their hands were tied by NZ Transport Agency rules that (extraordinarily) stood in the way of lower speed limits.
Now, the Government has stepped up too: Associate transport minister Craig Foss has announced new Speed Management Guidelines that will make it simpler for councils to lower speeds on the roads that are busiest with cyclists and pedestrians. Read more from this weekend's Sunday Star-Times: www.stuff.co.nz...
We welcome this. So last week, we wrote to the mayors again (many of whom are new to the roles after the local body elections) challenging them to commit to putting lower speed limits outside schools on their council agendas in the first half of 2017. The Sunday Star-Times and Stuff will report their responses, whether they be good or gutless.
It's not just about the Government and councils, though: it's about taking responsibility as communities and individuals. So take the initiative: bylaw or no bylaw, if enough of us voluntarily slow down as we drive past schools in our towns and neighbourhoods, that will slow other traffic and make our streets safer for our kids.
TODAY'S WEATHER: We've attached the MetService rain map for this morning. In short, it's a great day to walk, ride or scoot to school with your kids, anywhere in the country. But this afternoon, a pile of rain is going to land, splash, in the middle of the North Island and Hawke's Bay. Don't say you weren't warned ....
THE FOOT IT PLEDGE: We're all busy - but many of us can find ONE day a week when we can scoot or walk with our kids to school. So make the pledge!
Join one of our Neighbourly Foot It clubs - the Monday Club, Tuesday Club, Wednesday Club, Thursday Club or Friday Club – and you'll go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters, valued at up to $179.95 each. www.neighbourly.co.nz...
THE SUNDAY STAR-TIMES SAYS:
* Families: Choose one day a week when you walk, scoot or ride with your kids to and from school.
* Schools: Set up walking buses, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
* Councils: Create and enforce lower speed zones outside every school.
TELL US YOUR STORIES: What's the most memorable experience you or your kids have had while commuting to school? Share your story at Stuff Nation and go into the draw for 20 more Micro scooters. www.stuff.co.nz...
BE SAFE: Tips for a safe school run. www.microscooters.co.nz...
Good, bad or otherwise.
Is anyone else experiencing the same lack of service at Smith city. I waited 20 minutes for someone to serve me and in the end I walked out without buying anything......same thing happened to a friend of mine this morning. Friday last week I watched an older lady wait … View moreGood, bad or otherwise.
Is anyone else experiencing the same lack of service at Smith city. I waited 20 minutes for someone to serve me and in the end I walked out without buying anything......same thing happened to a friend of mine this morning. Friday last week I watched an older lady wait at least 20 minutes just to try and pay her bill and she couldn't get any service, and like me left without even talking to anyone.
Crafar Crouch Construction has been recognised with the Marlborough Award, presented to them by Marlborough mayor John Leggett on Friday.
The award was introduced in 1990 to publicly acknowledge businesses or individuals who contribute jobs or economic value to Marlborough.
Click on the link to … View moreCrafar Crouch Construction has been recognised with the Marlborough Award, presented to them by Marlborough mayor John Leggett on Friday.
The award was introduced in 1990 to publicly acknowledge businesses or individuals who contribute jobs or economic value to Marlborough.
Click on the link to read the full story
Get into the Christmas feeling and catch up with your neighbours at the SuperValue Renwick Christmas Party, Friday 9th December, 3pm to 6pm. There will be savings, prizes, giveaways, delicious food tastings and demonstrations. Great fun for the whole family! We hope to see you here!
"written by my children & I about a lollie snake that comes alive, and does the activites with them,Mountain biking, swimming lessons,sailing.,ballet.
We wrote it to get children off the couch, and trying new activites.Would make a great christmas present.! (We have had alot of positive … View more"written by my children & I about a lollie snake that comes alive, and does the activites with them,Mountain biking, swimming lessons,sailing.,ballet.
We wrote it to get children off the couch, and trying new activites.Would make a great christmas present.! (We have had alot of positive feedback from people who have bought the book.) ph 577 9021 or email suesturm23@yahoo.com
A tongue in cheek message on a sign at the skate park says ... anyone with a driver's licence, facial hair or a high school diploma should definitely switch to skateboarding.
We’ve supported junior football in New Zealand for over a decade – helping thousands of kids, their coaches and parents kick-start dreams. We've also been recognising the people who make it happen; over 6000 coaches around the country who give up their time every season to support their … View moreWe’ve supported junior football in New Zealand for over a decade – helping thousands of kids, their coaches and parents kick-start dreams. We've also been recognising the people who make it happen; over 6000 coaches around the country who give up their time every season to support their communities. A special congratulations to our 2016 Junior Football Coaches of the Year! Recognise anyone in your community?
We want to get even more Kiwi kids outdoors this summer and practicing their football skills for next season. That’s why we’ve partnered with Neighbourly to give away 60 football and bottle prize packs! Find out how to win!
Kiwi kids thrive on playing outdoors. Whether it's climbing trees, kicking a ball or building a hut, getting outside and exploring our backyards is part of who we are. So we've partnered with our friends at McDonald's to celebrate this New Zealand rite of passage. All you have to do … View moreKiwi kids thrive on playing outdoors. Whether it's climbing trees, kicking a ball or building a hut, getting outside and exploring our backyards is part of who we are. So we've partnered with our friends at McDonald's to celebrate this New Zealand rite of passage. All you have to do is share a photo below of the smallest members of your family outdoors with their football and you could win one of 60 football and bottle prize packs.
Please note: any photos shared below may star on Stuff.co.nz next week! Your football loving Kiwi kid could be famous!
Post your photo below to enter the draw.
T&Cs apply.
Do you have your basic supplies ready if you are stuck at home or have to leave in a hurry? Make a plan today to work out what you need, who can help you and who might need your help.
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We love to give back to our local communities! Give Local is a campaign which offers kind-spirited customers, like you, to easily donate non-perishable food items and health products to local charities who find Christmas a tough time of year.
Show your support and tell your neighbours, friends … View moreWe love to give back to our local communities! Give Local is a campaign which offers kind-spirited customers, like you, to easily donate non-perishable food items and health products to local charities who find Christmas a tough time of year.
Show your support and tell your neighbours, friends and family to look out for specially-marked Give Local trolleys in all SuperValue stores throughout New Zealand.
You have until New Years’ Day to drop-off your contributions. We look forward to seeing you in-store!
This amazing film shows the affects of experiencing Peace in all situations from Mexican Prisoners to Cuban Ballet Dancers to Beautiful New Zealand Landscapes.
Watch the trailer and listen to the Producers interviews with Kim Hill and Hilary Barry on the website link below.
You can also purchase … View moreThis amazing film shows the affects of experiencing Peace in all situations from Mexican Prisoners to Cuban Ballet Dancers to Beautiful New Zealand Landscapes.
Watch the trailer and listen to the Producers interviews with Kim Hill and Hilary Barry on the website link below.
You can also purchase your tickets online at the site
www.choicethefilm.com...
Since the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and … View moreSince the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and should be the hearts of our communities
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We're backing schools to set up walking buses and other solutions, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
We wrote to the nation's mayors pleading with them to lower speed limits outside schools, and many have come back to us with expressions of support. We talked to well-known New Zealanders with school-aged kids, and they united behind the campaign.
You can get involved too. We know people are busy, so the Sunday Star-Times and Neighbourly are encouraging families to choose one day a week when they and their kids walk, scoot, cycle - even ride a horse if that's what works for you!
I've chosen Mondays as the days I'll cycle to school with my 6-year-old son. And Neighbourly has set up a special pledge page, where you can choose a day when you will try to Foot It with your kids, talk with others doing the same - and go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters. www.neighbourly.co.nz...
Plenty of things to do today.
Havelock Lions Market: Pork, plants, toys, books, furniture, preserves, coffee, muffins, slices, sausage sizzle, Morris Dancing. Sites available, Ian 574 2558.
Welcome to New York: Marlborough's dance talent from preschoolers through to our senior champion … View morePlenty of things to do today.
Havelock Lions Market: Pork, plants, toys, books, furniture, preserves, coffee, muffins, slices, sausage sizzle, Morris Dancing. Sites available, Ian 574 2558.
Welcome to New York: Marlborough's dance talent from preschoolers through to our senior champion dancers. ASB Theatre Marlborough, 6.30pm tonight and 4pm Sunday.
Flower Show: Marlborough Horticultural Society, St Christophers Hall, Weld St. From 9am. Roses, stalls, displays. Sandra 5787996.
Eastern States Speedway: Round one Farmlands/Gulf Oil Street Car Race Series, stockcar open championship, production best pairs. Stockcars, streetstocks, saloons, production saloons, youth ministocks, streetcars. Pak Lims Rd. Gates open 5pm, race starts 6pm.
Gypsy Pickers: Dharma Bums Club, 8pm. Multi-instrument duo, rock, popular, reggae, bluegrass, world, blues, jazz, roots, hits and originals. Getting there, take Highway 63 to Wairau Valley, into Church Ln, over bridge, downhill, first gate on left.
Marlborough Landscape Photographs: By Bernard Vavasour, Paul Davidson Theatre, Marlborough Museum. Daily.
Consider, Create, Collect: Mixed media fundraising exhibition. Millennium Public Art Gallery. Daily.
Best Little Whorehouse in Texas: Dinner theatre show final night. Blenheim Musical Theatre, 6.30pm.
Fox on the Fairway: Boathouse Theatre. Runs until December 3.
Blenheim Parkrun: 5km run, you against the clock. 7.45am, corner of High and Symonds Sts.
Artisan Market: Food, coffee, jewellery, preserves, veggies, art, crafts, woodwork, pottery and more. 9am to 1pm, Wynen St.
Young Expressionists Exhibition: Students aged 7 to 17. Varied media and approaches from painting and drawing, pastel through to construction and ceramics. Plus college NCEA folios. Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery, High St. Daily.
Pirate Pizza Night: Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, $10-$20.Check out the decks and depths of the ship, enjoy a pizza buffet and music by Midge McCleary.
Handcraft Fair: Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. Lots of cool crafts on display, friendly people, music and refreshments. Stalls available Sue 4780469.
Almost Perfect Gal Competition: Redwood Tavern. Fundraiser for Cure Kids. Live music, fun challenges.
Summer Beach Salsa Party: 8pm, Harlequins Rugby Clubrooms, Lansdowne park. $5. Free dance lesson. Karen 0273090268.
Redwood Market: 8am to noon, Cleghorn St car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers, handcrafts. Supporting hospice. Alison 5785109.
Ulysses Club: 10am, meet at The Vines Village. Prospective members welcome.
Marlborough Museum: Brayshaw Heritage Park, 10am to 4pm daily. 5781712.
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.
Redwood Market: 8am to noon, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce and craft.
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