Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

Got a job going in your company or in your backyard?

Got a job going in your company or in your backyard?

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2023 days ago

Thanks for Supporting Local New Zealand!

Support Local from Neighbourly Nz

Over 450 New Zealand businesses have now downloaded Support Local Shop Local posters, stickers and signs! Have you spotted one in your neighbourhood yet?

If you're a small business owner, make sure you help tell your local story by checking out the brilliant toolkits at support-local.nzView more
Over 450 New Zealand businesses have now downloaded Support Local Shop Local posters, stickers and signs! Have you spotted one in your neighbourhood yet?

If you're a small business owner, make sure you help tell your local story by checking out the brilliant toolkits at support-local.nz created by our mates at Stanley Street (they're local too!)
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2025 days ago

How to create a happy and healthy home for less

The Warehouse

Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View more
Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
Find out more

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2025 days ago

Next issue of Get Growing ezine - coming soon!

Reporter NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi everyone, the next issue of Get Growing will be released early next week, so keep your eyes peeled! In the meantime you can read all previous editions here, so dig in and enjoy!

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2025 days ago

Creative ideas for using wallpaper

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Use colourful wallpaper to update a tired old piece of furniture easily!

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2027 days ago

Poll: Will you back your backyard with a domestic holiday?

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

While Level 1 means life is returning to normal in many respects, international travel is still off the cards for now. Have you got plans to travel domestically in the meantime? If so, where?

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Will you back your backyard with a domestic holiday?
  • 77.4% Yes
    77.4% Complete
  • 22.6% No
    22.6% Complete
31 votes
2039 days ago

Show neighbours your photography snaps of Marlborough!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Marlborough, it's time to dust off that old camera, get out and about and show the rest of your neighbours your favourite, treasured spots in your region. It could be an awesome view, the shy wildlife or even the old buildings that are wanting their stories to be told.

Go ahead, get… View more
Kia ora Marlborough, it's time to dust off that old camera, get out and about and show the rest of your neighbours your favourite, treasured spots in your region. It could be an awesome view, the shy wildlife or even the old buildings that are wanting their stories to be told.

Go ahead, get snapping and illustrate what's beyond your backyard.

Post your photographs in the comments below ⬇

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2029 days ago

Poll: NZ Covid Tracer

Sophie Trigger Reporter from Marlborough Express

The government launched the NZ Covid Tracer App last month to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The App acts as a "digital diary", keeping track of where people have been when they scan the QR code at a venue.

Have you downloaded NZ COVID Tracer?

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NZ Covid Tracer
  • 38.9% Yes - I want to do my bit to prevent Covid-19.
    38.9% Complete
  • 11.1% No - I have privacy concerns.
    11.1% Complete
  • 31.5% No - I don't have a smartphone/couldn't download it.
    31.5% Complete
  • 1.9% No - I didn't know about it.
    1.9% Complete
  • 13% No - I don't think it's necessary.
    13% Complete
  • 3.7% Other - let us know in the comments!
    3.7% Complete
54 votes
2028 days ago

Resilience and understanding key to peace of mind

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

Read about Mari's lockdown experience at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

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2029 days ago

Feedback wanted on Waikawa Bay Foreshore Plan

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Now’s the chance for you to give feedback and suggestions on the development of the first ever management plan for the Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve.

The reserve is a popular place for picnicking, swimming and boat launching, and is of great significance to Te Ātiawa Ki Te Tau Ihu. … View more
Now’s the chance for you to give feedback and suggestions on the development of the first ever management plan for the Waikawa Bay Foreshore Reserve.

The reserve is a popular place for picnicking, swimming and boat launching, and is of great significance to Te Ātiawa Ki Te Tau Ihu. We’re keen to hear from locals and those who use the reserve on a regular basis.

Share your views with us by completing an online survey or writing to us before 5.00 pm this Friday 12 June.
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2030 days ago

Paint it Green with Resene this June!

Resene

Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite green testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to the New Zealand Trees That Count programme.

Offer applies to all Resene green 60ml testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers … View more
Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite green testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to the New Zealand Trees That Count programme.

Offer applies to all Resene green 60ml testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 1-30 June 2020 at Resene owned ColorShops.

Trees That Count are an environmental charity on a mission to plant millions more native trees throughout New Zealand. Trees That Count runs the country’s only marketplace which provides a place for anyone to fund or gift native trees. This support is matched with planters throughout the country who are restoring, and growing, precious wildlife corridors or pockets of native forest, turning small projects into mighty ones.
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2032 days ago

Did you miss out on diagnostic appointments during lockdown?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

People are diagnosed with cancer everyday in New Zealand, but what about during the coronavirus lockdown? We're keen to talk to someone whose diagnostic appointments were put on hold during alert level 4, and how this has affected you. If you are willing to share your story, and be identified,… View morePeople are diagnosed with cancer everyday in New Zealand, but what about during the coronavirus lockdown? We're keen to talk to someone whose diagnostic appointments were put on hold during alert level 4, and how this has affected you. If you are willing to share your story, and be identified, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

2032 days ago

Add some flair to your indoor plants

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Update a boring old plant pot with an on-trend terrazzo paint effect!

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2034 days ago

SuperSeniors Newsletter June 2020

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Our June SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now, and it's filled with lots of useful and interesting information.

The Newsletter outlines things to keep in mind around COVID-19 and a few key points from the 2020 'Rebuilding Together' Budget that will benefit seniors.

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Hi Neighbours!

Our June SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now, and it's filled with lots of useful and interesting information.

The Newsletter outlines things to keep in mind around COVID-19 and a few key points from the 2020 'Rebuilding Together' Budget that will benefit seniors.

15 June marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is an opportunity to shine the light on the role we can all play in reducing elder abuse and neglect.

Make sure to read and share it!

To subscribe, to the newsletter follow this link: bit.ly...
To view the current edition go to: bit.ly...

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2036 days ago

Commuter bus services resume

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Council’s bus service will return to normal today, including the Renwick to Blenheim, and the Blenheim commuter services.

The commuter services were put on hold during Alert Levels 3 and 4, with only off-peak services running during that time.

Travel on Council’s bus services will … View more
Council’s bus service will return to normal today, including the Renwick to Blenheim, and the Blenheim commuter services.

The commuter services were put on hold during Alert Levels 3 and 4, with only off-peak services running during that time.

Travel on Council’s bus services will continue to be free of charge until the end of June to protect the health and safety of drivers by limiting passenger interaction and removing the need to handle cash. You can find out more about the bus service, including timetables for all routes on the Council’s website.
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2042 days ago

WANTED TO BUY - SHIPPING CONTAINER

Trev from North Blenheim

Good morning, if anyone has or knows of someone who has a 20 or 40ft Shipping Container for sale in or around Blenheim, in sound, water tight condition, I would love to hear from you. Please reply or txt Trev on 027 277 0915

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