Posts by Marlborough Express
2385 days ago

Poll: How are you heating your home this winter?

Elesha Gordon Reporter from Marlborough Express

Hi neighbours - Blenheim residents are preparing to hunker down for winter, with many making moves in the home heating department.

The Marlborough District Council issued more than 70 consents for log or wood burners in May. They were a mix of upgrades, new builds, and replacements of "non-compliant" fireplaces.

Home heating accounted for a little under half of all buildings consents last month. Read more here.

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How are you heating your home this winter?
  • 34.3% Heat Pump
    34.3% Complete
  • 49.3% Fire place
    49.3% Complete
  • 1.5% Gas heater or fire
    1.5% Complete
  • 4.5% Electric heater
    4.5% Complete
  • 10.4% Other (comment below)
    10.4% Complete
67 votes
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5 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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27 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

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!

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3 days ago

Poll: Are big music and food events good for the Marlborough region?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Are big music and food events good for the Marlborough region?
  • 28.6% Yup - an influx of money trumps crowds
    28.6% Complete
  • 71.4% No - I prefer the peace
    71.4% Complete
  • 0% Other - tell us your thoughts below
    0% Complete
7 votes