The Brook, Nelson

27 days ago

Poll: Should we be pushing a soft-plastics recycling rollout across the whole region 🗑️

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Nelson City Council has confirmed that the kerbside soft plastic trial is continuing for the current 1,000 homes. It’s a fantastic step towards being more sustainable, but many of us are still waiting for our turn.

We want to know: Should we be pushing for a rollout across the whole region? Or… View more
Nelson City Council has confirmed that the kerbside soft plastic trial is continuing for the current 1,000 homes. It’s a fantastic step towards being more sustainable, but many of us are still waiting for our turn.

We want to know: Should we be pushing for a rollout across the whole region? Or are you happy to keep using the drop-off points at the supermarket for now?
Is this something your household would actually participate in! ♻️

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Should we be pushing a soft-plastics recycling rollout across the whole region 🗑️
  • 94.7% Yes!
    94.7% Complete
  • 5.3% Nah
    5.3% Complete
38 votes
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26 days ago

Antique style mahogany rocking chair

Ray from Enner Glynn

Very good condition phone Ray 0210375742

Negotiable

48 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 … View moreOnce 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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27 days ago

Step by step for a great cause!

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

Our amazing Hillary Hikers from Edmund Hillary Village showed their support for Bowel Cancer New Zealand's Move Your Butt campaign this month!

Sporting the bright purple and orange campaign shirts, these wonderful walkers hit the Auckland waterfront and marched from Mission Bay to … View more
Our amazing Hillary Hikers from Edmund Hillary Village showed their support for Bowel Cancer New Zealand's Move Your Butt campaign this month!

Sporting the bright purple and orange campaign shirts, these wonderful walkers hit the Auckland waterfront and marched from Mission Bay to Kohimarama, raising awareness for bowel cancer and the importance of early detection along the way.

Click read more to read the full story.

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27 days ago

✨Well-Stocked Garage Sale in Stoke, Nelson!✨

Justin and Anna from Richmond

Well stocked garage sale on Saturday 28th Feb at 7 Taunton Place, Stoke. Please do not come before 8am. Items for sale include:

-Ex mechanic and handyman accumulations
-Power tools

-Air compressor
-Wood-workers vice
-Spanners
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Well stocked garage sale on Saturday 28th Feb at 7 Taunton Place, Stoke. Please do not come before 8am. Items for sale include:

-Ex mechanic and handyman accumulations
-Power tools

-Air compressor
-Wood-workers vice
-Spanners
-Other tools
-Clamps {G and Long bar}
-Drill press
-Good mitre saw
-Big grease gun
-Lots of boxes of bolts screws miscellaneous some new
-Large carpenters square
-Lots of other things {ref top shelf photo}
-Good camping equipment
-Near new 4 man and 2 man tents
-1.8 step ladder
-Extension ladder
-Outdoor vacuum and blower
-Good condition, professionally built trailer
-Some furniture including excellent extra king size bed and blankets etc ---Some outdoor pots etc
-2 heavy duty sailcloth shades as new

Cash only except for trailer and bed can be paid into bank and collected when certified in my account. No fixed prices, all negotiable! Come and see for yourself!✨

Negotiable

34 days ago

Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑

Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.

We want to know: … View more
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑

Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.

We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

Want to read more? The Press has you covered!

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🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
  • 53.9% Human-centred experience and communication
    53.9% Complete
  • 14.3% Critical thinking
    14.3% Complete
  • 29.4% Resilience and adaptability
    29.4% Complete
  • 2.4% Other - I will share below!
    2.4% Complete
659 votes
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28 days ago

Tools For Sale

Robert from The Brook

Multimeter $10, Hand Plane $5, 2 Clamps $4 each, Metal Snips $5, Dividers $4, Masonry Chisel $3, 3 Wood Chisels $3 each, Old Pump Screwdriver $4, Small Metal Square $2, Large square $3, Round File $2, Flat File $2, Die Cutter $2, Triangular File $2, Jib Saw $2, and Jib Surform $4, Oil Stone $3. … View moreMultimeter $10, Hand Plane $5, 2 Clamps $4 each, Metal Snips $5, Dividers $4, Masonry Chisel $3, 3 Wood Chisels $3 each, Old Pump Screwdriver $4, Small Metal Square $2, Large square $3, Round File $2, Flat File $2, Die Cutter $2, Triangular File $2, Jib Saw $2, and Jib Surform $4, Oil Stone $3. Note! items sold will be deleted from list' Phone 548 2548

Negotiable

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29 days ago

# bay Aluminium Ranch Slider

Paul from Britannia Heights

3 bay aluminium powder coated ranch slider.
Double glazed with 2 x sliding doors and 1 fixed window unit.


Overall dimensions are 3600mm x 2100mm and comprises:
(external measure)

Door 1 (opener) - 1270mm x 2100mm
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3 bay aluminium powder coated ranch slider.
Double glazed with 2 x sliding doors and 1 fixed window unit.


Overall dimensions are 3600mm x 2100mm and comprises:
(external measure)

Door 1 (opener) - 1270mm x 2100mm
Door 2 (opener) - 1110mm x 2100mm
Window unit (fixed) - 1110mm x 2100mm
(internal measure)

Window unit has 2 x opening windows both 1100mm x 630mm

Very good condition (see photos).

Buyer must pick up from Central Nelson. Will be available from this week onwards.

Happy to answer any question you have.

[All sizes are approximate]

Price: $2,999

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29 days ago

Iron & Ironing board

Sarah from Richmond

Iron is now SOLD and Ironing board is still for sale for $10.

Price: $10

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30 days ago

QUEEN SIZE HEADBOARD

Sarah from Richmond

Queen size slated head board.
Excellent condition.
I have a set of drawers to match on a separate listing.
this is also listed on Trademe.

Price: $150

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30 days ago

CHEST OF DRAWERS

Sarah from Richmond

Timber set of drawers in good tidy condition, a few scratches or marks but nothing major.
Brand is Galleon from the Nordic Collection.
Also have a matching queen size headboard, selling this separately
This is also listed on Trademe

Price: $450

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30 days ago

2 Fabric couches for sale

Sarah from Richmond

Matching fabric sofas for sale. One is a 2 seater and the other one is a bit bigger a 2.5 seater.
Selling these together but if you only need one I'm happy to separate.
They are well used but the fabric has no holes in it. They're good and comfy and be ideal for the bach, unit, rental, … View more
Matching fabric sofas for sale. One is a 2 seater and the other one is a bit bigger a 2.5 seater.
Selling these together but if you only need one I'm happy to separate.
They are well used but the fabric has no holes in it. They're good and comfy and be ideal for the bach, unit, rental, sleep-out or just handy for that special space.
You are very welcome to come and view them before purchasing.
I also have these listed on Trademe as i need them gone.
Grab a bargain!!

Price: $150

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30 days ago

3 Seater Black Leather Couch

Sarah from Richmond

Comfortable black leather 3 seater couch.
Had a reasonable amount of use but still got lots of life left in them.
You're welcome to coma and view and try it out before purchasing.
i have 2 of these for sale and also have them listed on Trademe as we need them gone.

Price: $300

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30 days ago

2 Seater couch

Helen from Tahunanui

Blue velour material
1350mm wide 800mm high at back, arms 700mm high
2 cushions 540mm square
Used but in good condition apart from slight fading at one end.
Happy to negotiate a price?

Message me please

Price: $50

30 days ago

Raleigh Mountain Bike. Made in USA

Pamela from Richmond

This bike is in very good condition, I would take less than the price listed.

Price: $100

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