Did you know floods are New Zealand's #1 hazard?
We’ve seen some pretty extreme weather lately and my West Coast colleagues and their communities are still busy cleaning up after the recent storms and flooding. It’s worth remembering that our most common emergency in New Zealand is flooding. We have rivers and streams around Marlborough that can rise very quickly, so it pays to know what to do if you’re at risk of being caught out.
Click here for some useful information about what to do if a flood is likely.
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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79.2% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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20.8% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Poll: Are big music and food events good for the Marlborough region?
Marlborough has a busy summer ahead, with plenty on the calendar, the latest being the Fruit Loop Festival, as reported by the Marlborough Express.
We want to know: Are big music and food events a good thing for the region? Does the boost they bring make the crowds worthwhile?
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54.5% Yup - an influx of money trumps crowds
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45.5% No - I prefer the peace
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0% Other - tell us your thoughts below
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