Posts by The Nelson Mail
2348 days ago

Poll: When was the last time you made your own clothes?

Carly Gooch Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Buying clothes might be cheap and easy but making them fun and a lot more sustainable. Nelson business, Papercut Patterns has launched a new collection of patterns designed to fulfill every wardrobe need in just six patterns. Can you sew? Have you ever thought about making your own clothes? What was the last thing you made and do you still own/wear it?
www.stuff.co.nz...

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When was the last time you made your own clothes?
  • 22.4% I can do the sewing basics but have never made a garment.
    22.4% Complete
  • 20.4% I love making my own clothes and do it often.
    20.4% Complete
  • 32.7% I've made an item here and there.
    32.7% Complete
  • 24.5% I can't sew.
    24.5% Complete
49 votes
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6 hours 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 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 🗑️
  • 0% Yes!
    0% Complete
  • 0% Nah
    0% Complete
0 votes
1 day ago

🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?

Do you think you know the answer?

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22 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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