Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

2203 days ago

Heavy rain warning for Marlborough

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Be wary of severe weather which is approaching and may affect the region over the next 24 hours. Marlborough is forecasted to expect 100 to 130mm of northerly rain, especially about the Richmond Range and Rai Valley. Peak rates of 10 to 20mm per hour during Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Heavy … View more
Be wary of severe weather which is approaching and may affect the region over the next 24 hours. Marlborough is forecasted to expect 100 to 130mm of northerly rain, especially about the Richmond Range and Rai Valley. Peak rates of 10 to 20mm per hour during Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.

Valid: 24 hours from 8pm Monday to 8pm Tuesday. Keep up to date here.

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2204 days ago

Have you won a SIX60 double pass?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Another 10 double passes to SIX60 have been drawn for our Neighbourly members! We have 100 double passes to give away as well as an exclusive concert by one of the supporting acts from the SIX60 tour.

To be eligible, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your … View more
Another 10 double passes to SIX60 have been drawn for our Neighbourly members! We have 100 double passes to give away as well as an exclusive concert by one of the supporting acts from the SIX60 tour.

To be eligible, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your address? Click here). We’ll also need to see you being more Neighbourly, whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting your neighbour to join the site (we’ve put together a few ideas here).
Have you won?

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2205 days ago

We’re adjusting the electorate boundaries

Electoral Commission

We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could … View more
We’re adjusting our electorate boundaries for the next two general elections.

By making sure each electorate has about the same number of people, we can give all New Zealanders equal representation in Parliament. It’s all balance.
If we move one of your electorate boundaries, you could end up in a different electorate to the one you’re in now – so we show you what we’re proposing before we make any changes and give you the opportunity to share your thoughts.

Have your say now at vote.nz
Find out more

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2205 days ago

Are you a recent home buyer? or a retiree in your own home?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Hi Neighbourly - we're looking for a first-home buyer to talk about why it was their goal to buy a house and the reasons behind it (need to be willing to be pictured with it). We're also looking for a few people 50 years or older to talk about how important owning their own home is to … View moreHi Neighbourly - we're looking for a first-home buyer to talk about why it was their goal to buy a house and the reasons behind it (need to be willing to be pictured with it). We're also looking for a few people 50 years or older to talk about how important owning their own home is to their retirement goals

Can you help? Email susan.edmunds@stuff.co.nz

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2205 days ago

DODSON STREET SUMMER BEER FEST

Kathy from North Blenheim

2 tickets for beer fest, Saturday 14th Dec, 3.30pm - 10.30pm $75.00 per ticket.

Negotiable

2206 days ago

Improvements floated for ferry terminal

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

New, bigger ferries mean new berths and accessways are needed at Picton's terminal, with road and rail realignment also proposed. What would you like to see at a new ferry terminal? Tell us in the comments, or email rahul.bhattarai@stuff.co.nz

www.stuff.co.nz...

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2206 days ago

Important food recalls: have you been affected?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you affected by these recalls?:

1. Tegel brand Crumbed Chicken Burgers has been recalled as the product may contain foreign matter (small pieces of metal wire). Click here for more information and consumer advice.

2. Specific batches of its Countdown brand Trevally Fillets has been … View more
Are you affected by these recalls?:

1. Tegel brand Crumbed Chicken Burgers has been recalled as the product may contain foreign matter (small pieces of metal wire). Click here for more information and consumer advice.

2. Specific batches of its Countdown brand Trevally Fillets has been recalled as the product contains an elevated level of histamine. Click here for more information and consumer advice. Note: This product is sold in Countdown stores throughout the North Island and online.

2206 days ago

Oi, you! That’s not very Neighbourly!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly is a platform for kind community communication. You can help conversations stay neighbourly by alerting us to any comments getting in the way of productive community discussion. Simply click the '...' button below a post, reply or private message and select "… View moreNeighbourly is a platform for kind community communication. You can help conversations stay neighbourly by alerting us to any comments getting in the way of productive community discussion. Simply click the '...' button below a post, reply or private message and select "Report this message". You can also contact us if there is anything you’re unsure about.

👉👉 Check out more Neighbourly tips and tricks here.

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2208 days ago

By sharing your light you light the way for others.

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Tis the season... let's help make other's holidays more merry and bright.

#NSNZthejoyofgiving

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2208 days ago

The Great NZ Santa Run

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🙏🏼 We would like to thank each and everyone that took part or helped to make this year's The Great NZ Santa Run a huge success! 🎅🏼

#YouthDevelopment #GraemeDingleFoundation #Leadership #TheGreatNZSantaRun

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2208 days ago

Poll: Where do you do your Christmas shopping?

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

With Christmas creeping up very quickly, we are wondering where you do your Christmas shopping?

Who still has shopping to do?

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Where do you do your Christmas shopping?
  • 40% Blenheim CBD
    40% Complete
  • 14.3% Kmart/Westwood
    14.3% Complete
  • 31.4% Online
    31.4% Complete
  • 5.7% Travel to Nelson, Wellington or Christchurch.
    5.7% Complete
  • 5.7% Other- add detail in the comments.
    5.7% Complete
  • 2.9% Picton
    2.9% Complete
35 votes
2209 days ago

"Tis the season to support local"

Ecomailbox

“Wouldn’t it be great if there was a central directory of locally-made, ethically-produced and upcycled gift ideas?

Well, hold the phone - Makers & Local by Ecomailbox have done exactly this, and it’s EPIC! There’s gifts broken into categories, DIY ideas, an eco advent calendar, … View more
“Wouldn’t it be great if there was a central directory of locally-made, ethically-produced and upcycled gift ideas?

Well, hold the phone - Makers & Local by Ecomailbox have done exactly this, and it’s EPIC! There’s gifts broken into categories, DIY ideas, an eco advent calendar, social enterprises to support, low-waste gift wrapping inspo, and even gorgeous must-see beaches to explore over summer.

Plus 24 of NZ’s eco bloggers have shared their tips for a Merry Mindful Christmas. From great crafty activities, DIY gifts & acts of kindness to celebrate the festive month of December more mindfully and sustainably.

Read more in the Makers & Local guide now.
Read the guide

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2209 days ago

Poll: Lowering speed from 100kmh to 40kmh

Rahul Bhattarai Reporter from Marlborough Express

Kids campaign to lower speed limit to 40kmh from 100kmh outside their school because they don't want to be "squished".

Read more here.

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Lowering speed from 100kmh to 40kmh
  • 73% Drop it down!
    73% Complete
  • 21.6% Nah leave it as it is - just be careful.
    21.6% Complete
  • 5.4% I don't mind.
    5.4% Complete
37 votes
2209 days ago

What foods claim to be healthy but aren't?

Reporter Marlborough Express

Consumer NZ has released its list of the top 10 bad foods that claim to be healthy including sugary cereals and salt-laden noodles. What do you think of the list? What else is bad but claims to be healthy?

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2209 days ago

Missing Marlborough man - Can you help Police?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Police are seeking help to find missing 35-year-old Holger Wolf.

He has been missing for five days and was last seen at 2:40pm last Wednesday speeding down the driveway of his Redwoodtown house in his car with licence plate JYP833. His wife Maribel Salundaguit is very concerned for his safety, … View more
Police are seeking help to find missing 35-year-old Holger Wolf.

He has been missing for five days and was last seen at 2:40pm last Wednesday speeding down the driveway of his Redwoodtown house in his car with licence plate JYP833. His wife Maribel Salundaguit is very concerned for his safety, as it is out of character for him to be missing so long.

If you have any information, please get in contact with Salundaguit via text on 0210 285 8065.

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