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1637 days ago

SuperSeniors COVID-19 special edition Newsletter

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The Office for Seniors is working hard to keep you informed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our most recent COVID-19 special edition Newsletter includes phone numbers for all regional civil defence teams, they can help you if you are struggling to access your supermarket … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The Office for Seniors is working hard to keep you informed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our most recent COVID-19 special edition Newsletter includes phone numbers for all regional civil defence teams, they can help you if you are struggling to access your supermarket essentials.

It also includes details on COVID-19 related scams and what to look out for to stay safe.

Read the newsletter here: bit.ly...

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1634 days ago

Poll: Should New Zealand move to alert level 3 next week?

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern provided a much-anticipated explanation of life under Covid-19 alert level 3 on Thursday afternoon, saying most people will need to remain at home.

Ardern and her Cabinet will decide on Monday whether New Zealand will leave lockdown at midnight the following … View more
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern provided a much-anticipated explanation of life under Covid-19 alert level 3 on Thursday afternoon, saying most people will need to remain at home.

Ardern and her Cabinet will decide on Monday whether New Zealand will leave lockdown at midnight the following Wednesday, April 22, or whether the most restrictive measure will be extended.

Do you think New Zealand is ready to move to alert level 3?

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Should New Zealand move to alert level 3 next week?
  • 51.2% Yes
    51.2% Complete
  • 48.8% No
    48.8% Complete
43 votes
1634 days ago

Don’t flush wipes, keep workers safe.

Ministry For The Environment

You might be using more wet wipes to keep your home clean, but it’s very important not to flush them afterwards.

They block up the pipes, which then need fixing immediately. When workers have to leave home to fix blocked pipes, they’re at risk of COVID-19. That puts everyone else in their … View more
You might be using more wet wipes to keep your home clean, but it’s very important not to flush them afterwards.

They block up the pipes, which then need fixing immediately. When workers have to leave home to fix blocked pipes, they’re at risk of COVID-19. That puts everyone else in their bubble at risk as well.

Do your bit for workers and their whānau, and put your wet wipes in the bin.
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1636 days ago

Selling Items

Kevin from Blenheim

I see on Marlborough buy sell swap some people are advertising items for sale that require collecting.
That means traveling.
Selling these items is not an essential service. What is wrong with some people.
Don't indulge them.

1636 days ago

Tune In To Your Neighbourhood

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi there Neighbours!

With numerous gigs, concerts and festivals postponed or cancelled as a result of the level 4 response, we want you to dance the lockdown away with the new Neighbourly Spotify Playlist! Make your suggestions in the comments below - recommend anything you like on there, as … View more
Hi there Neighbours!

With numerous gigs, concerts and festivals postponed or cancelled as a result of the level 4 response, we want you to dance the lockdown away with the new Neighbourly Spotify Playlist! Make your suggestions in the comments below - recommend anything you like on there, as well as tunes you think your Neighbours will enjoy. Chuck in some taste-breakers, one-hit wonders or some good old Kiwi classics - it really doesn’t matter. So if you’re running out of ideas on things to do, why not a dance party?

Just remember: keep it PG, refrain from putting any songs in the mix that may cause offence to your Neighbours. You can find the playlist here.

Happy raving NZ!
Reach out

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1636 days ago

Lockdown Hobbies

Ian Allen Reporter from Marlborough Express

Hi guys, here's the latest in our 'Lockdown Hobbies' series. I hope you're all finding ways of passing the time.

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1636 days ago

Graeme Dingle Foundation delivers online as kids put resilience skills in action

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

A programme designed to teach kids resilience has jumped at the opportunity to keep reaching students throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

The Graeme Dingle Foundation, which delivers three different life skills programmes to Marlborough students, has moved its teachings to virtual platforms in … View more
A programme designed to teach kids resilience has jumped at the opportunity to keep reaching students throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

The Graeme Dingle Foundation, which delivers three different life skills programmes to Marlborough students, has moved its teachings to virtual platforms in light of the coronavirus lockdown.

The Kiwi Can programme, which operates in 15 Marlborough primary schools, has continued to deliver content to students through short videos.

Kiwi Can leader Fili Fotu-Moala says he misses seeing students face-to-face, but making videos allowed them to reach whole families.

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1636 days ago

Marlborough Constable's dream cycle trip cut short

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

A Marlborough police officer was forced to cut his 3000km cycle ride the length of New Zealand short due to the coronavirus lockdown.

Marlborough highway patrol Constable Brett Burns got as far as Wanaka on March 23 - having ridden about 2760km from Cape Reinga - when it was announced the country … View more
A Marlborough police officer was forced to cut his 3000km cycle ride the length of New Zealand short due to the coronavirus lockdown.

Marlborough highway patrol Constable Brett Burns got as far as Wanaka on March 23 - having ridden about 2760km from Cape Reinga - when it was announced the country would be going into lockdown. He had ridden for 20 days straight and only had about 330km to reach Bluff and complete the journey.

However, Burns said it was the responsible thing to do to end the trip and he drove back to Blenheim from Wanaka the next day.

"After doing a lot of research on Covid-19 alert levels after talking to my wife ... personally and professionally and it's just added up to pull the pin and come back.

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1636 days ago

COVID-19 welfare support

The Team from Marlborough District Council

The Council’s Civil Defence and Emergency Management Welfare Team is supporting Marlborough’s response to COVID-19. The Team is available to assist people who need help with shopping and are unable to shop themselves. For example those who are:

● In self-isolation and can’t get to the … View more
The Council’s Civil Defence and Emergency Management Welfare Team is supporting Marlborough’s response to COVID-19. The Team is available to assist people who need help with shopping and are unable to shop themselves. For example those who are:

● In self-isolation and can’t get to the shops
● Unable to access online shopping
● Don’t have anyone they can ask to help

The Team is also helping people to find emergency accommodation.

If you or someone you know needs extra help or advice please phone 03 520 7400 and ask for the Welfare Team or email welfare@marlboroughcdem.co.nz
Find out more

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1637 days ago

No new cases

Sally Kidson Reporter from Marlborough Express

Good news. No new cases of Coronavirus have been reported in Marlborough or Nelson since last Thursday.

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1637 days ago

Thanks so much to all NZ Gardener readers!

Jo McCarroll - NZ Gardener editor Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

I just wanted to update everyone as to what is happening with the next copy of your favourite magazine. With the current restrictions we aren’t able to print or distribute at the moment, but we are working hard on a fantastic May issue for you and it will be on sale as soon as the restrictions … View moreI just wanted to update everyone as to what is happening with the next copy of your favourite magazine. With the current restrictions we aren’t able to print or distribute at the moment, but we are working hard on a fantastic May issue for you and it will be on sale as soon as the restrictions ease! I am hearing from so many readers right now about how their gardens have never been more important to them than they are now, so I want to ensure you get your NZ Gardener, packed with beautiful pictures, expert advice, inspiration and information as quickly as possible, so you can enjoy your own garden even more. Meanwhile, when you do your next shop, we’d love it if you could pick up a copy of the April issue which is on sale now (you can add a copy to your online shop too). As you’ve probably heard on the news it is a tough time for magazines right now, and we are incredibly grateful for the support of our regular readers and (especially!) our subscribers. If you are in a position to subscribe, or share your own love of plants and gardening by buying a subscription as a gift for someone else, then we’d be incredibly grateful: mags4gifts.co.nz.... Stay safe and enjoy the extra time in your garden everyone! Jo

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1637 days ago

Blenheim's first YMCA hits coronavirus road block after navigating regulation nightmare

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

A YMCA hoped to invigorate central Blenheim has overcome a "tangle" of regulations only to be frozen in coronavirus lockdown five days before construction was to start.

The 90-bed complex was announced by the Christchurch branch last year after concerns a shortage of motel and backpacker… View more
A YMCA hoped to invigorate central Blenheim has overcome a "tangle" of regulations only to be frozen in coronavirus lockdown five days before construction was to start.

The 90-bed complex was announced by the Christchurch branch last year after concerns a shortage of motel and backpacker beds prevented sports teams and performers from visiting.

YMCA said at the time it hoped to open the branch in February or March, but that was pushed back as developing the upstairs space proved challenging.

The building's co-owner Robin Sutherland said he was shocked by the number of consultants required to tick all the boxes to convert the first floor into accommodation.

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1637 days ago

Looking for inspiration?

Signature Homes

The team at Signature Homes Nelson & Tasman wants to keep you entertained while at home with a free digital copy of our latest home design magazine, full of real stories from Kiwi homeowners.

If you’re thinking of building new, or just looking for some inspiration, Signature Style is a … View more
The team at Signature Homes Nelson & Tasman wants to keep you entertained while at home with a free digital copy of our latest home design magazine, full of real stories from Kiwi homeowners.

If you’re thinking of building new, or just looking for some inspiration, Signature Style is a must-read! We have a wide range of House & Land Packages and home designs to suit your taste, budget, section and lifestyle.

We look forward to reconnecting with the community very soon, in the meantime please click to get your free digital copy of our magazine.

Simon & Jodie Bixley
Signature Homes Nelson & Tasman
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1639 days ago

Can you help us help our frontline this Easter?

ShieldsUp

ShieldsUp is a volunteer driven initiative of over 500 Kiwis, 3D printing, manufacturing and distributing face shields to our medical and emergency heroes across the country facing Covid-19 head on.

Within two weeks, we have delivered over 5,000 face shields, but we are still hearing the calls … View more
ShieldsUp is a volunteer driven initiative of over 500 Kiwis, 3D printing, manufacturing and distributing face shields to our medical and emergency heroes across the country facing Covid-19 head on.

Within two weeks, we have delivered over 5,000 face shields, but we are still hearing the calls of many. As the government and DHB’s publicly assure us that all necessary equipment is readily accessible, the demand for our face shields continues to grow daily, with requests for 30,000 shields.

If you would like to help us help them, sign up to volunteer at shieldsup.org.nz, or make a donation to ensure we can continue to produce and distribute our shields to protect our frontline heroes.

ShieldsUp, offering protection to Kiwi’s against COVID-19.
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1643 days ago

Poll: VIBE CHECK: How are you feeling?

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

We're getting there everyone. Two weeks into lockdown and how are you feeling? Let's keep the lockdown discussions going. Vote in the poll, or chat in the comments.

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VIBE CHECK: How are you feeling?
  • 70.9% Going strong - staying positive
    70.9% Complete
  • 2.5% Bored
    2.5% Complete
  • 20.3% Just riding it out
    20.3% Complete
  • 5.1% Sick of this - finding it a struggle
    5.1% Complete
  • 1.3% Add more detail in the comments
    1.3% Complete
79 votes
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