Picton - Waikawa, Picton

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

1676 days ago

Like to quit smoking now?

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

If you’d like help to quit, our free Stop Smoking Service can support you by telephone, from the safety of your own home. Quit coaches are here for you throughout the lockdown. Just call 0800 NO SMOKE or email smokefree@nmdhb.govt.nz.

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1677 days ago

Marborough's high achievers who had big plans for 2020

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

The coronavirus pandemic has put most plans on hold, but for some those plans have been years in the making. We talk to four young Marlburians who had big plans for 2020.

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1677 days ago

Join us for lunch and some new ideas

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, it was great to see so many of you at our live lunch with NZ Home and Garden and NZ Gardener editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll. Thanks for stopping by :)

If you missed it, you can still drop in for a recap and see if Jo and Naomi answered your questions, here.

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1677 days ago

Let's chat about your garden today

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, our editor Jo McCarroll is hosting another Live Lunch today (with colleague Naomi who edits NZ House & Garden), so jump online between 12.30 and 1pm to join them. You can ask questions in advance, so start firing through your gardening questions and pictures of your garden or … View moreHello neighbours, our editor Jo McCarroll is hosting another Live Lunch today (with colleague Naomi who edits NZ House & Garden), so jump online between 12.30 and 1pm to join them. You can ask questions in advance, so start firing through your gardening questions and pictures of your garden or the projects you've been tackling over lockdown anytime you like!

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1677 days ago

Two weeks into lockdown - how's everyone feeling?

Neighbourly.co.nz

How's everyone feeling at this stage of lockdown? Head over to the Reach Out page and let everyone know how you're coping and share any words of kindness that will help support each other during this time. Do you need help or can you help a neighbour in need? Perhaps you can offer a … View moreHow's everyone feeling at this stage of lockdown? Head over to the Reach Out page and let everyone know how you're coping and share any words of kindness that will help support each other during this time. Do you need help or can you help a neighbour in need? Perhaps you can offer a friendly phone call, have some great baking tips, ways to work from home or ideas to keep the kids entertained. Post on Reach Out and together we can all support each other and our communities during this time.

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1677 days ago

Annual Plan Update – have your say

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Council has released its 2020-21 Annual Plan Update and wants your feedback. This year’s plan outlines measures to help Marlborough get through the COVID-19 crisis, including a rates increase of less than 2.2%.

Council is continuing its capital expenditure projects, focused on infrastructure … View more
Council has released its 2020-21 Annual Plan Update and wants your feedback. This year’s plan outlines measures to help Marlborough get through the COVID-19 crisis, including a rates increase of less than 2.2%.

Council is continuing its capital expenditure projects, focused on infrastructure like roads, water, sewerage and stormwater. These projects will provide a boost for the economy.

Jump online and have your say. Submissions must be received by 5.00 pm on Monday 4 May 2020.
Have your say

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1678 days ago

Who do you want to be during COVID-19?

Diane from North Blenheim

This came to me this morning and I thought it may be helpful. What phase do you think you are in, and what actions do you need to take to move into the growth zone?

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1678 days ago

Destination Marlborough launches voucher comp to support local

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

While Covid-19 might have put the country in lockdown for now, Destination Marlborough has come up with a new campaign to support businesses and celebrate our backyard.

The campaign, Marlborough's Brilliant Backyard, is kicking off with a quiz updated on Marlborough's main tourism … View more
While Covid-19 might have put the country in lockdown for now, Destination Marlborough has come up with a new campaign to support businesses and celebrate our backyard.

The campaign, Marlborough's Brilliant Backyard, is kicking off with a quiz updated on Marlborough's main tourism website, marlboroughnz.com, every Tuesday and Thursday.

Each quiz asks four questions that can be answered through information that can be found "somewhere" on the website, and everyone who completes the quiz goes into the draw for a prize.

Tuesday's prize is a dining experience and wine match for two at Arbour, valued at $362.

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1678 days ago

Rainbow Ski season pass sales suspended, season in limbo

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

Due to staffing, Rainbow Ski Area will need to make a decision on the whether the season will go ahead by around June, the general manager says.

The Covid-19 outbreak meant the ski field had frozen the sale of their season passes, in case the not for profit club were unable to provide a refund, … View more
Due to staffing, Rainbow Ski Area will need to make a decision on the whether the season will go ahead by around June, the general manager says.

The Covid-19 outbreak meant the ski field had frozen the sale of their season passes, in case the not for profit club were unable to provide a refund, should the ski field not open.

Rainbow Ski Area general manager James Lazor said the goal was for the field to open on July 3.

"That all depends on the government and their decision on the alert level, but in June we would need to start making a decision on staff," Lazor said.

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1678 days ago

Practice good health habits

Neighbourly.co.nz

● Wash your hands.
● Use cough and sneeze etiquette.
● Respect self-isolation.

These are only some of the ways that you can keep yourself and your Neighbours safe!

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1678 days ago

*Win* a $50 Prezzy Card

The Team from Readers Tours

We are looking for seniors 65+ to take part in a short questionnaire to help us improve our website. The questions will take no longer than 3 minutes to complete and no personal information is required. The winner of a $50 Prezzy Card will be drawn at random on 27 April and contacted directly.

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We are looking for seniors 65+ to take part in a short questionnaire to help us improve our website. The questions will take no longer than 3 minutes to complete and no personal information is required. The winner of a $50 Prezzy Card will be drawn at random on 27 April and contacted directly.

Visit www.readerstours.co.nz and spend a few minutes browsing our website. Think about the pages you would visit and the information you would like to see in order to book your next adventure! When you are ready, click here to complete our questionnaire.

Thank you, your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Ts&Cs apply.
Take our questionnaire

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1678 days ago

Everything you touch, touches you.

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

We are exposed to many viruses at any one time but there are two simple actions we can all do to help prevent us from catching or spreading viruses: thorough and frequent hand washing and drying, and sneeze and cough cover. #COVID19

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1683 days ago

Recycling

Jane from Blenheim

Kerbside recycling collections in Blenheim and Picton will continue as normal. To minimise the handling of recycling by the collection crews, these materials will now have to be sent to LANDFILL until further notice. Consider stockpiling in suitable containers until normal recycling resumes.

1679 days ago

50+ discussion group

Hannah Cunningham from Volunteer Marlborough

Are you new to Marlborough? Perhaps you're newly retired and looking for something to fill some spare time? Do you have skills you'd like to share? Would you like to meet some new people while giving back to the local community?
Check out our Facebook group for volunteers (past, present, … View more
Are you new to Marlborough? Perhaps you're newly retired and looking for something to fill some spare time? Do you have skills you'd like to share? Would you like to meet some new people while giving back to the local community?
Check out our Facebook group for volunteers (past, present, and future) who are 50+ (and based in Marlborough) can find volunteer roles, discuss volunteering, share with other volunteers, support each other, and stay up to date with local volunteering news.

1679 days ago

Meet our new (furry) friends - Pet Direct!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are so happy to be welcoming an incredible new partner to Neighbourly - joining our long-term friends AMI, Resene and Ryman Healthcare.

Pet Direct are the new kids on the pet block and know the industry inside-out; they have over 350 dog years of animal experience within their team. Most … View more
We are so happy to be welcoming an incredible new partner to Neighbourly - joining our long-term friends AMI, Resene and Ryman Healthcare.

Pet Direct are the new kids on the pet block and know the industry inside-out; they have over 350 dog years of animal experience within their team. Most importantly right now, they're still delivering all your essential items during the Covid-19 lockdown.

The Pet Direct team do things differently; firstly they ALL have pets of their own. They also personally hand-pick every product they stock; they have over 5,000 items that have been tried and tested (but mostly eaten). They ship daily, from their Auckland-based warehouse, straight to your doorstep (with free delivery over $29), and offer a best price guarantee.

Neighbours - our pets remain a constant source of love and comfort during unsettling times. So show them (and the team at Pet Direct) how special they are. To say thanks for the support (and for being a good neighbour during this tough time), they're offering you 10% off their already awesome prices. Just use the code NEIGHBOURLY10 at checkout.
Start shopping now

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