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1579 days ago

Poll: What event are you most looking forward to?

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

Sad news about Bay Dreams reducing their event in January, with performers from overseas unable to get into MIQ. But there are still some great upcoming events - which are you most excited for? Add any we missed in the poll's reply section.

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What event are you most looking forward to?
  • 0% Golden Sounds at Lansdowne Park - Jan 6
    0% Complete
  • 8.3% Linkwater Spring Fair - Oct 23
    8.3% Complete
  • 8.3% Kaikōura Hop - Nov 24 to 28
    8.3% Complete
  • 8.3% Lights over Marlborough at A&P Park - Nov 13
    8.3% Complete
  • 0% Marlborough Women's Tri - Nov 28
    0% Complete
  • 25% Christmas Parades - Blenheim on Dec 4, Picton Dec 5
    25% Complete
  • 8.3% Ignite Marlborough: New Year's Eve in Picton
    8.3% Complete
  • 41.7% Country Gardens tour - Nov 20 and 21
    41.7% Complete
12 votes
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32 minutes ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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23 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.5% Complete
  • 43.5% I want to be able to choose.
    43.5% Complete
  • 47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.1% Complete
2526 votes
7 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.

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